Client follow-up email templates (8 you can copy today)
Eight client follow-up email templates for every stage — first reply, post-quote, mid-project, after invoicing, and reactivating old leads.
These client follow-up email templates cover the eight moments where small businesses lose the most revenue. Steal them, swap in your details, and send.
1. First reply (within 1 hour)
Hi {{first_name}}, thanks for reaching out. I've got your details and I'll have a quote across by {{time}} today. Quick question: {{one_qualifier}}?
2. Quote sent
Hey {{first_name}}, quote attached — total {{price}}, valid 14 days. Want me to walk you through it on a 5-minute call?
3. Soft nudge (day 3)
Hi {{first_name}}, just making sure the quote landed. Any questions?
4. Booking confirmed
Hey {{first_name}}, you're booked for {{date}} at {{time}}. I'll be in a {{vehicle_description}}. Anything I should know before I arrive?
5. Day-before reminder
Hi {{first_name}}, quick reminder — see you tomorrow at {{time}} for {{job}}. Reply YES to confirm.
6. Post-job thank you
Hey {{first_name}}, all wrapped up. Thanks for trusting us with {{job}}. Invoice is on its way.
7. Review request (48 hours after)
Hi {{first_name}}, glad you're happy with how {{job}} turned out. If you've got 30 seconds, a quick Google review goes a long way for a small business like ours: {{review_link}}.
8. Reactivate cold lead (90 days)
Hey {{first_name}}, it's been a few months — wanted to check in. If {{job}} is still on the table, I can re-quote at this season's pricing.
Send these on time, every time
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