Guide

How to send a quote by email and get it approved

A simple process to send professional quotes, reduce back and forth, and keep work and billing connected.

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Last updated January 2026

The fastest way to get a quote approved

Send a short email with the total price up front, attach the quote PDF, and include a single clear approval action. If you have a customer approval link, include it in the email so they can review and approve in one click.

What Asteriq supports today
  • Quotes are sent by email
  • Customers can review and approve from a shareable link
  • PDFs use a clean default design

If you prefer texting customers, you can copy the customer link from the quote and paste it into a text from your phone. Asteriq does not send SMS.

Step by step checklist

  1. 1
    Write a clear subject line

    Keep it specific so it is easy to find. Example Quote for kitchen faucet replacement.

  2. 2
    Keep the email short and outcome focused

    One or two sentences describing the work, the total, and the next action. Avoid long paragraphs.

  3. 3
    Attach the quote PDF and include the approval link

    The PDF makes it look professional. The link makes approval simple for the customer.

  4. 4
    Ask for a clear approval action

    Use one action only. Approve online or reply Approved. Make it obvious what you want.

  5. 5
    Follow up once, then close the loop

    If you do not hear back, follow up after 24 to 48 hours with a one line reminder and the link again.

Copy and paste email template

Subject

Quote for [job] at [address]

Body
Hi [Name],

Here is the quote for [job]. Total is [total].
You can review and approve here: [link]

If you have questions, reply to this email and I will help.

Thanks,
[Your name]
          

Tip: Put the total price in the first two lines. Customers decide faster when the number is clear.

Where Asteriq fits

If you want a clean workflow from quote to scheduled job to invoice with a payment link, Asteriq keeps it all connected to the same client. This reduces missed details, messy follow ups, and duplicate data across tools.

Quick comparison

Email only with a PDF attachment

Works, but approvals can get buried in inboxes and the job details can get lost over time.

Email plus an approval link

Customers can review and approve quickly. You keep a clean record of status and next steps.

FAQ

What should I include in a quote email?

Include a short summary of the job, the total price, what is included, the expected schedule, and a clear approval action such as reply yes or approve online.

Do I need a PDF quote?

A PDF helps you look professional and reduces confusion. It also keeps scope and pricing in one place for the customer to review.

How do I get approval faster?

Keep the email short, include the total up front, make the next step obvious, and follow up once if you do not hear back.

Does Asteriq send quotes by SMS?

Asteriq sends quotes by email. If you want, you can copy the customer link and paste it into a text from your phone, but Asteriq does not send SMS.

Can customers approve the quote online?

Yes. You can send a shareable customer link where they can review the quote and approve or decline.

What happens after a quote is approved?

You schedule the job and then generate the invoice so everything stays tied to the same client and job.

What happens next
  • Capture a new request (from your website widget or manually)
  • Create a quote and send an approval link
  • Convert to a job and invoice with a payment link

Founder offer seats are limited. We help you get set up quickly and collect feedback to improve the product.