AI Prompts for Tradies: Free Copy-and-Paste Library

How to use these prompts

You don't need to be "good with computers" to get help from AI. You need the right words to type in. This page is a library of those words — called prompts.

Each prompt below is ready to copy. Paste it into your AI assistant (for example Grok Bot, ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini), fill in the bits in [square brackets], and you'll get a draft quote, reply or plan in seconds.

Electrician? See our 16 AI prompts for electricians. Plumber or gasfitter? See our 16 AI prompts for plumbers. Builder? See our 16 AI prompts for builders.

The AI writes the draft. You check it and you send it. Always.

Handy extra: if a draft is too long, type "shorter, under 50 words". If it sounds too posh, type "more casual, like a Kiwi/Aussie tradie would say it".

• Copy the whole prompt — press and hold on your phone, or select and copy.
• Paste it into your AI assistant. Free versions are fine to start with.
• Fill in every [bracket]. Swap [trade] for plumber, [suburb] for Papamoa, and so on. Delete any bracket that doesn't apply.
• Read the answer before you use it. Check names, phone numbers, dates, measurements and any figures. AI can get numbers wrong or make things up.
• Make it sound like you. Change any words you wouldn't say.
• Send it yourself from your phone, email or Messenger. Don't give AI your passwords or logins.
• Never paste card numbers, bank details, passwords or login codes — yours or a customer's.
• Use first name and suburb only. Leave out full street addresses, IRD/TFN and driver's licence numbers.
• Only put in prices that you supply yourself. Never let AI set a price.

Quotes

Five prompts for turning rough notes into quotes customers can read, covering messages, options and follow-ups.

Related guides: Write a clear quote from a messy job note, Automate quote follow-ups, Explain options in plain English, and the Quoting problem page.

Job note to tidy quote

When to use it: You've got rough notes from a site visit and need a quote the customer can read.

Tip: The What's not included list stops most arguments later. Read it carefully.

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You're helping a [trade] in [town, NZ/AU] write a quote. Turn my rough notes below into a clear quote with these headings: Job summary, What's included, What's not included, Materials, Timeframe, Price (use only the figures I give), Next steps. Plain English, no jargon. Don't add any work or prices I haven't mentioned. My notes: [paste notes]. My prices: [paste figures, + GST or incl. GST].

Quote cover message

When to use it: Sending the quote by email or text and need a short friendly note with it.

Tip: Put the validity period in the note as well as the quote. People skim.

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Write a short message (under 80 words) to [customer first name] to go with my quote for [job] in [suburb]. Thank them for having me round, say the quote is attached, mention it's valid for [number] days, and invite questions. Friendly, plain [NZ/AU] English. Sign off as [your name], [business].

Good / better / best options

When to use it: The customer could pick from a few ways of doing the job.

Tip: Use the customer's own words for the problem (the leaky tap), not trade terms.

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Help me explain [number] options for [job] to a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Options: [option 1 + my price], [option 2 + my price], [option 3 + my price]. For each, write 2–3 lines on what they get, how long it lasts and any downside. Don't recommend one unless I say: [my recommendation, or "none"]. Plain English.

Quote follow-up

When to use it: You sent a quote a while ago and haven't heard back.

Tip: One follow-up, maybe two. After that, let it go. See Automate quote follow-ups.

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Write a polite follow-up text (under 50 words) to [first name] about the quote I sent on [date] for [job]. Ask if they have any questions or want to go ahead. No pressure, no discount, no guilt. Offer to close it off if they've sorted it another way.

Check my quote for gaps

When to use it: Before you hit send on a big quote.

Tip: AI only spots likely gaps. Your knowledge of the site is what counts.

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Read this quote for a [job type] job. List anything a customer might be confused by, anything that looks missing (access, rubbish removal, consents/permits, making good, GST wording), and any spelling mistakes. Don't rewrite it, just give me a checklist. Quote: [paste quote with customer details removed]

Enquiry replies

Five prompts for thanking leads, giving ballparks, asking for missing details, saying no politely, and soft follow-ups.

Related guides: Reply to new enquiries, Book site visits, Messenger inbox with AI, and the Inbox problem page.

Thanks + two time slots

When to use it: A real lead has come in by email, text or web form.

Tip: Offering two set times gets a faster yes than when suits you?.

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Draft a short reply from a [trade] called [first name / business]. Friendly, plain [NZ/AU] English, under 70 words. Thank them, confirm we cover [suburb], and offer only these two visit times: [day/time 1] and [day/time 2]. Ask them to reply 1 or 2. Don't make up prices or promise a finish date. Their enquiry: [paste]

Ballpark range, then site visit

When to use it: They want roughly how much before you've seen it.

Tip: Only ever use your own figures. If the AI adds a number you didn't give it, delete it.

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Draft a reply giving a price range only, using these figures I supply: [your low–high range, + GST or incl.]. Say the final price depends on what I see on site and invite a [20/30]-minute site visit. Under 80 words. No guarantees, no discounts. Their enquiry: [paste]

Ask for missing details

When to use it: The enquiry is missing a phone number, suburb or photo.

Tip: A photo saves a wasted trip more often than anything else.

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Draft a polite reply asking only for what's missing: [phone / suburb / a clear photo of the problem / access notes]. Keep it under 50 words. If several things are missing, ask the most important one first.

Polite no: not our trade or too far

When to use it: You can't or won't take the job.

Tip: A nice no today often brings a referral later.

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Write a kind, short reply (under 60 words) turning down a job for [job] in [suburb] because [outside our area / not our trade / booked up until date]. Thank them and [suggest they try a local [trade] / leave it there]. Keep the door open for future work.

Soft follow-up after silence

When to use it: You replied and they went quiet.

Tip: Send it in the morning. People answer texts at breakfast more than at night.

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Draft a short follow-up (under 40 words) for a customer who asked about [job] in [suburb] [2/3] days ago and went quiet. Friendly, no guilt, offer to close the file if they've sorted it. Don't add a discount.

Messenger triage

Five prompts for sorting Facebook Page messages: real lead vs junk, job cards, scam checks, batch sorting and saved replies.

Screen labels in Meta Business Suite Inbox change often. Where we say look for Away message, Saved replies, Unread or Done — look for something with that name; the exact spot may differ on your phone or account.

Full walkthrough: Manage your Facebook Page Messenger inbox with an AI assistant.

Real lead, maybe or junk?

When to use it: Smoko check of new Facebook Page messages.

Tip: Do 5–10 messages in one go instead of stopping work for every ping.

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You help a [trade] in [town, NZ/AU] sort Facebook Messenger enquiries. Read the message below and reply with exactly these headings:
- Verdict: REAL LEAD / MAYBE / JUNK OR SCAM
- Why (one line)
- Name, phone, suburb, job (write "missing" if not given)
- Urgency: today / this week / pricing only / unknown
- Scam flags (if any)
- Suggested next step for me (not a full reply yet)
Don't make up details. Don't write a reply to the customer yet.
Message: [paste]

Pull out a job card

When to use it: A messy message like hi can u do hot water im in manurewa call 021….

Tip: Check the phone number digit by digit against the original message.

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From this Messenger enquiry, pull out a job card: First name | Phone | Suburb | Job type | Urgency | Photos mentioned (Y/N) | Questions I should ask next. If something is missing, write "missing". Don't guess phone digits.
Message: [paste]

Scam check

When to use it: Something feels off: odd payment link, Meta support, overseas number, gift cards.

Tip: Real Meta staff won't message you asking for a login code. If they ask, it's a scam.

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Does this Messenger message look like a common small-business scam? List the red flags as bullet points. Recommend one: ignore / one-line decline / report it in Meta. Don't write a reply that gives away any of my business details.
Message: [paste]

Batch sort several messages

When to use it: You've got a pile of unread messages (look for an Unread filter in Inbox).

Tip: After you've dealt with a chat, look for a way to mark it Done so only live leads stay open.

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Here are [number] Facebook Messenger messages, separated by ---. For each one, give a single line: number | REAL LEAD / MAYBE / JUNK | job | suburb | next step. Put real leads first. Don't make up details.
[paste messages, first names only]

Turn a reply into a saved reply

When to use it: You keep typing the same answer.

Tip: Paste the result into Saved replies if you see that option in Meta Business Suite, so you don't need AI for it next time.

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Turn this reply I often send into a reusable template under 60 words, with [brackets] where the customer's name, suburb and day change. Plain [NZ/AU] English, friendly. My reply: [paste]

Scopes and variations

Five prompts for scopes of works, variation notes, hidden problems, progress updates and plain-English explainers.

Related guides: Draft a scope of works, Variations and progress updates, Explain options, and AI for builders.

Scope of works from notes

When to use it: Bigger jobs where everyone needs to agree what's included.

Tip: Get the customer to reply agreed in writing before you start.

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Write a scope of works for [job] at [suburb] from my notes. Headings: Work included, Work not included, Customer to supply/do, Assumptions, Access and hours, Things that could change the price. Plain English, numbered points. Only use what's in my notes. Notes: [paste]

Variation note

When to use it: The customer asks for extra work partway through the job.

Tip: Never do the extra work on a nod. Get approved in writing.

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Write a short variation note for [customer first name]. Original job: [summary]. Change requested: [what they asked for]. Extra cost: [my figure, + GST or incl.]. Extra time: [days]. Ask them to reply "approved" before I go ahead. Plain, friendly, under 120 words.

Hidden problem found

When to use it: You open something up and find rot, old wiring or a bad pipe.

Tip: Send a photo with it. It builds trust.

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Help me explain a problem I found on site to a homeowner, calmly and without scaring them. What I found: [details]. Why it matters: [your reason]. Options: [option + my price], [option + my price]. Ask how they'd like to go ahead. Under 150 words. No technical jargon.

Progress update

When to use it: Multi-day jobs, so the client isn't left wondering.

Tip: A two-line update on Friday saves a worried phone call on Saturday.

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Write a short progress update for [client first name] on the [job]. Done so far: [list]. Next: [list]. Any hold-ups: [weather / materials / none]. Expected finish: [date, or "will confirm"]. Under 100 words, upbeat but honest.

Plain-English explainer

When to use it: The client doesn't understand a trade term or why something is needed.

Tip: Check anything about building code, consents or safety rules yourself. AI can be out of date.

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Explain [trade term or requirement] to a homeowner in plain [NZ/AU] English, in 3–4 short sentences. No jargon. Say why it matters for their job: [job].

Reviews

Five prompts for asking for reviews, gentle reminders, and replying to good, bad or suspicious reviews.

Related guides: Ask for Google reviews, Reply to reviews, and the Reviews problem page.

Ask for a review

When to use it: Right after a job that went well.

Tip: Send it the same day while they're still happy.

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Write a short, friendly text (under 50 words) to [first name] thanking them for having us do the [job] in [suburb], and asking if they'd leave a quick Google review. Include this link: [your review link]. No pressure, no offering anything in return.

Gentle review reminder

When to use it: They said sure but didn't do it.

Tip: Remind once only. More than that annoys people.

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Write a one-off, gentle reminder (under 35 words) to [first name] about leaving a review for the [job]. Light and friendly, and say it's no worries if they're busy. Link: [your review link].

Reply to a good review

When to use it: A happy customer leaves stars.

Tip: Mentioning the job type (hot water cylinder in Papamoa) helps locals find you.

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Write a short public reply (under 50 words) to this review. Thank [first name], mention the [job] naturally, and sound like a real local tradie, not a company. Don't add anything private about the job. Review: [paste]

Reply to a bad review

When to use it: A poor review, especially one that stings.

Tip: Wait a few hours before posting. Read it out loud first.

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Help me write a calm, professional public reply to this negative review. Don't argue and don't blame. Thank them, say sorry they're unhappy, briefly and fairly give my side: [your facts], and invite them to call me on [business phone]. Under 90 words. Don't include any private details. Review: [paste]

Is this review fake?

When to use it: You don't recognise the reviewer or the job.

Tip: Use the review platform's own report option too. Don't accuse anyone publicly.

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I don't recognise this reviewer. List signs this might be a fake or mistaken review, and suggest a neutral public reply (under 50 words) saying I can't find a record of the job and inviting them to contact me. Review: [paste]

Day planning

Five prompts for tomorrow's run, materials checklists, running-late texts, rain-day reshuffles and voice-note to-do lists.

Related guides: Plan tomorrow's jobs, Voice notes on site, and the Scheduling problem page.

Plan tomorrow in 5 minutes

When to use it: End of the day, planning tomorrow's run.

Tip: Check the order against your maps app. AI doesn't know about traffic or roadworks.

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Here are my jobs for tomorrow. Suggest an order that cuts down driving, starting from [your base suburb]. For each job show: rough start time, job, suburb, what to take. Fit in a smoko and lunch. Don't make up jobs. Jobs: [list: job, suburb, how long it takes, any fixed times]

Materials and gear checklist

When to use it: Before you load the ute.

Tip: Save the checklist for jobs you do often and reuse it.

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Make a checklist of tools and materials for these jobs tomorrow: [list jobs with key details]. Group it by job and tick-box style. Add the common things people forget (sealant, fixings, drop sheets, PPE).

Running late message

When to use it: The last job has run over.

Tip: Send it as soon as you know you're late, not when you're already late.

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Write a quick text (under 35 words) to [first name] saying I'm running about [time] late for their [job] because [short reason]. Apologise and give a new arrival time of [time]. Friendly, no fuss.

Reshuffle after a rain day

When to use it: Weather or a sick day wipes out your plans.

Tip: Message everyone affected in one go, first thing in the morning.

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Rain has cancelled my outdoor jobs on [day]. Here's my week: [list]. Suggest a new order that keeps fixed appointments, moves outdoor jobs to the next dry days ([forecast days]) and lists which customers I need to message. Then draft one short reschedule text I can adapt.

Turn a voice note into a to-do list

When to use it: You've talked into your phone in the ute.

Tip: Most phones can turn voice notes into text for you.

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Here's a transcript of a voice note I recorded. Turn it into a to-do list sorted by: Today, This week, Waiting on someone. Short lines. Don't add tasks I didn't mention. Transcript: [paste]

Paperwork and receipts

Five prompts for sorting receipts, job sheets, invoice reminders and a first-draft safety form.

Related guides: Receipts to records, Job sheets from voice notes, Invoice reminders in Xero, H&S paperwork, and the Paperwork problem page.

Sort receipts into categories

When to use it: You've got a pile of receipts to type up for your bookkeeping.

Tip: Check the categories with your accountant or bookkeeper before you rely on them. Don't paste card or bank numbers from receipts.

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Here's a list of receipts (date, supplier, amount, what it was). Put them in a table with columns: Date | Supplier | What | Amount | GST included (Y/N/unsure) | Category (materials, fuel, tools, vehicle, phone, other) | Job (if known). Flag anything unclear. Receipts: [paste, card numbers removed]

Job sheet from site notes

When to use it: End of the job, to record what was done.

Tip: Write the job sheet the same day while you still remember.

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Turn my notes into a job sheet: Date, Customer (first name + suburb), Work done, Materials used, Time on site, Issues found, Follow-up needed. Bullet points. Only use what's in my notes. Notes: [paste]

Friendly invoice reminder

When to use it: An invoice is overdue.

Tip: Don't put bank details in the AI chat. Your invoice already has them.

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Write a polite payment reminder to [first name] for invoice [number], [amount] for the [job], which was due [date]. Friendly first-reminder tone. Say to ignore it if they've already paid and refer them to the invoice for payment details. Under 70 words.

Firmer second reminder

When to use it: The first reminder was ignored.

Tip: A phone call often works better than a third email.

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Write a firmer but still polite second reminder for invoice [number] ([amount], due [date], first reminder sent [date]). Ask them to pay by [new date] or call me on [business phone] to sort out a plan. No threats. Under 80 words.

Safety paperwork first draft (SWMS / JSA / toolbox talk)

When to use it: You need a starting draft for safety paperwork.

Tip: It's only a first draft. You're responsible for it, so check it against your real site and the official guidance.

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Draft a [JSA / SWMS / 5-minute toolbox talk] for [task] at [site type]. Columns: Step | Hazard | Risk | Control. Use plain English. Note where I need to check local rules (WorkSafe NZ / Safe Work Australia or my state regulator). Task details: [paste]

After-hours and away messages

Five prompts for Facebook away messages, email out-of-office, voicemail, morning catch-ups and emergency triage.

Related: Messenger inbox guide and Book site visits.

Facebook away message

When to use it: Setting up the automatic reply — look for something like Inbox → Automations → Away message in Meta Business Suite.

Tip: Change it for public holidays and when you're away.

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Write a Facebook Page away message (under 50 words) for [business], a [trade] in [town]. Say we're on the tools or closed, we reply between [times] on [days], and for emergencies call [number]. Friendly, plain [NZ/AU] English.

Email out-of-office

When to use it: Holidays or a few days off.

Tip: Put the date you're back first. That's what people look for.

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Write an email out-of-office reply. I'm away from [date] to [date]. Urgent jobs: [call number / contact person / "please call after date"]. Non-urgent messages will be answered from [date]. Under 70 words, friendly.

Voicemail script

When to use it: Re-recording your phone greeting.

Tip: Asking for the suburb and job means you can triage before you call back.

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Write a 20-second voicemail greeting for [first name] at [business]. Ask callers to leave their name, suburb and what the job is, and say I'll call back [today / next working day]. If it's after hours or an emergency, say [instruction]. Easy to say out loud.

Morning catch-up reply

When to use it: Answering the enquiries that came in overnight.

Tip: Reply to the overnight messages before 8am and you'll beat most other tradies to the job.

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Write a short reply (under 50 words) to someone who messaged last night about [job] in [suburb]. Thank them, apologise for the wait, and offer [time slot 1] or [time slot 2] for a visit or a call.

Emergency or not?

When to use it: A message arrives late at night and you're not sure if it's urgent.

Tip: If there's any risk to safety, ring them. Don't text. In a real emergency, tell them to call 111 (NZ) or 000 (AU).

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Read this after-hours message. Tell me: is it likely an emergency (water, power, safety, security) or can it wait until morning? Give one line why. Then draft a short reply for either case, under 40 words. Don't give the customer technical advice. Message: [paste]

Trade tips (technical — use with care)

Short prompts for electricians, builders and plumbers when you want AI to help you think through or explain something technical — not to replace your ticket, the standards, or the plans.

AI can be wrong about numbers, code clauses and product data. These prompts ask for discussion and plain-English explanations only. They must not invent cable tables, span tables, pressure ratings or claim something is compliant.

You remain responsible. Check AS/NZS standards, manufacturer data, engineered plans, and your local regulator. If in doubt, ask a licensed colleague, engineer or inspector — not the chatbot.

• Not a substitute for AS/NZS 3000, building code, plumbing standards, or a licensed tradie / engineer.
• Do not paste full site addresses, customer IDs, or anything that identifies a specific dwelling beyond suburb.
• Never ask AI to certify, stamp, or declare work as code-compliant.
• If the AI gives a number or table you didn't supply, throw it out and look it up yourself.

Electrician: talk through a cable run (not sizing tables)

When to use it: You want a checklist of what to consider for a run — length, load, method — before you look up the real tables yourself.

Tip: This is a thinking aid only. Final cable size and installation method must come from AS/NZS 3000 / AS/NZS 3008 and your own calculations — never from AI.

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You are helping a licensed electrician in [NZ/AU] think out loud — not design or certify. Ask me clarifying questions, then list factors I should check for this cable run (load description, approximate length, installation method, ambient, grouping, voltage drop concerns, protection device). Do NOT invent cable sizes, ampacity tables, or claim AS/NZS 3000 compliance. End with: "Look up AS/NZS 3000 / 3008 and manufacturer data yourself." Job notes: [paste, no address].

Electrician: explain a tripped circuit to a homeowner

When to use it: The customer wants a plain-English reason a breaker or RCD tripped, without scaring them or giving unsafe advice.

Tip: Don't let AI diagnose live faults. If it smells of burning or keeps tripping, tell them to stop using it and call a licensed electrician.

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Explain to a homeowner in plain [NZ/AU] English (under 120 words) what a [circuit breaker / RCD / AFCI] does and common reasons it might trip. No DIY fix steps that involve opening the board or bypassing protection. Say a licensed electrician should investigate if it keeps happening or if there's burning smell, heat or damage. Context: [what they reported].

Builder: cut list from my measurements

When to use it: You've measured on site and want a tidy cut list and shopping list — using only your numbers.

Tip: Check against the plans and engineer specs. AI must not invent spans, grades or member sizes.

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Turn my site measurements into a cut list and materials checklist. Use ONLY the lengths, quantities and timber sizes I supply. Columns: Item | Size | Qty | Notes. Flag anything unclear. Do not suggest different member sizes, grades or spans. Do not claim building-code compliance. Measurements: [paste].

Builder: explain roof pitch / rise / run

When to use it: A client doesn't understand pitch, rise and run on a quote or plan.

Tip: Verify figures against the drawings. AI maths can be wrong — check with a calculator and the plans.

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Explain roof pitch, rise and run to a homeowner in plain [NZ/AU] English, in under 150 words, using these figures I supply: [rise], [run], [pitch or ratio]. Show the relationship simply. Do not invent numbers. Do not advise on structure, fixing or code — say those come from the plans / engineer / builder.

Builder: birdsmouth / rafter angle discussion

When to use it: You want a plain checklist of what to verify before cutting, not a substitute for set-out from the plans.

Tip: Angles and birdsmouth depth must come from your set-out, plans and good practice — not from a chatbot.

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Help me list what to verify before cutting a birdsmouth / rafter seat for [roof description]. Ask clarifying questions about pitch, rafter size and seating depth I already measured. Give a checklist only — no invented angles or depths. Remind me to follow the plans / engineer details and local building rules. Notes: [paste].

Plumber: talk through a pipe run (not sizing tables)

When to use it: You want factors to consider for a water or waste run before you check the real design data.

Tip: Final pipe sizes, gradients and materials must come from AS/NZS plumbing standards, manufacturer data and your design — never from AI.

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You are helping a licensed plumber in [NZ/AU] think out loud — not design or certify. List factors I should check for this [hot/cold water / DWV] run: length, fittings count, height change, simultaneous use notes I give, material, and what to look up in standards / manufacturer charts. Do NOT invent pipe sizes, pressure ratings or gradients. End with: "Check AS/NZS plumbing standards and manufacturer data yourself." Notes: [paste, no address].

Plumber: explain low pressure / poor flow to a homeowner

When to use it: The customer wants a calm explanation of why flow is weak, before you quote a proper diagnosis.

Tip: Don't let AI prescribe a fix. Diagnose on site; keep the reply educational.

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Explain possible causes of low water pressure or poor flow to a homeowner in plain [NZ/AU] English (under 130 words). Cover common non-scary causes at a high level. Do not give DIY steps involving gas, mains isolation they're not trained for, or opening valves beyond a simple stopcock they already know. Invite a site visit. Context: [what they described].

Any trade: plain-English explainer of a calc I already did

When to use it: You've done the calc yourself and want help wording it for the client or apprentice — without new numbers.

Tip: If AI changes your figures, delete its version and stick to yours.

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I already calculated [what]. My result: [your number and units]. Explain it in plain [NZ/AU] English for [homeowner / apprentice] in 4–6 short sentences. Do not recalculate, change my number, or cite code clauses unless I paste them. Say this is an explanation of my figures, not a compliance certificate. Context: [one-line job type].

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