The Contractor Follow Up System That Closes More Deals
The best contractor follow-up system is simple, fast, and automated. It contacts every new lead instantly. It reminds you when to call. And it keeps working even when you’re on a job site.
You spend good money to make the phone ring. Then a lead comes in. You're busy. You'll call them back later. Later never comes. You just burned cash.
That lead is already calling your competition. The one who answered first. The one who followed up. You need a system.
Why Your "System" Is Costing You Jobs
Relying on memory is not a system. A pile of sticky notes is not a system. A messy spreadsheet is not a system.
Without a real process, you're just guessing. You forget to call people back. You lose track of who needs an estimate. You look unprofessional. Every lead you fumble is a win for your competitor.
The 5-Step Follow Up That Works
This isn't complicated. It's a roadmap to close more deals from the leads you already have.
- Instant Text. The second a lead fills out a form on your site, they get an automated text. "Hey [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Your Company]. Got your request. I'm on a job but will call you in 15-20 mins to discuss. Thanks!" This buys you time and shows you're on it.
- The First Call. You call them as promised. You build rapport. You book the estimate.
- The 24-Hour Check-In. One day after sending the estimate, an automated text goes out. "Hey [Name], just wanted to make sure you received the estimate. Let me know if you have any questions." Simple. No pressure.
- The 3-Day Nudge. Still no answer? An automated email goes out. It can include a link to your reviews, a recent project photo, or a financing offer. Add value. Don't just ask for the sale.
- The Final Call. Around day 5 or 6, you get a reminder to make one last personal call. This is the human touch that often closes the deal.
Automate or Get Left Behind
You can't do this manually. You'll forget a step. You'll get busy. You'll drop the ball.
The only way to follow up with every single lead, every single time, is with automation. A system that runs in the background. It sends the texts. It sends the emails. It tells you exactly who you need to call today.
It turns your leads into a pipeline, not a pile.
Stone Systems builds this exact follow-up system for you. It connects to your website and Google Business Profile to capture every lead. It handles the automated texts and emails. It puts all your customer conversations in one simple inbox.
You just focus on making the calls and closing the deals.
Stop letting leads slip through the cracks. It's time to install a system that prints money.
