Not sure what to type in the Handoff AI chat? Here are example prompts organized by project type, plus a guide to saving your own templates for messages and documents.
How to Use the AI Chat
Open the AI chat by tapping Use Handoff AI (mobile) or Ask AI anywhere (desktop). Type or paste a description of the job and tap Send. The more detail you include, the more accurate the estimate.
After the AI generates an estimate, you can follow up with requests like:
"Add 10 hours of electrical labor at $85/hr"
"Remove the painting section"
"Change all flooring to engineered hardwood"
"Add a 10% contingency line item"
Quick-Start Prompt Templates
Tap any of the suggested prompts on the empty chat screen to pre-fill the input and get started immediately. Here are examples by project type:
Remodels
Bathroom Remodel: "This bathroom remodel is 7'x10' with 8' ceilings. We'll be removing and replacing: shower pan, shower wall tile, floor tile, shower doors, toilet, vanity, sink, lights, and fan. No layout changes. Repaint with 2 coats."
Kitchen Remodel: "This kitchen remodel is 15'x10' with 9' ceilings. Scope includes: complete demo, drywall, 12x12 tile floor, base and upper cabinets, quartz countertops, 12" mosaic backsplash, new sink, outlets, recessed lights, appliances, baseboard, and painting. No layout changes."
Basement Refinish: "This basement refinish is 600 SF. It is 30'x20' with 8' ceilings. Remove carpet and lights. Install LVP flooring, recessed lighting, baseboard, and repaint."
New Construction
Custom Home Build: "This is a new ground-up custom home project. The home is 2,000 sqft, with 2 stories, 3 beds, and 2 baths. Include all scopes: foundation through finishes. Include slab on grade, hardwood floors, metal roofing, copper piping, steel perimeter fencing, and a 2 car driveway."
Detached ADU: "This 600 SF detached ADU includes 1 bed, 1 bath with 9' ceilings. Include all scopes from foundation through finishes. Include full kitchen, shingle roofing, hardie siding, minisplits, recessed lights, LVP flooring, and separate electrical service."
Garage Build: "This 24'x20' detached garage has 12' ceilings with two overhead single-car garage doors. Includes concrete slab, vinyl siding, shop lights, electrical service, swing door exit, and 6:12 shingle roof. Interior is exposed framing."
Exterior Projects
Shingle Roofing: "This 30 square roof needs tear-off, synthetic underlayment, ice/water shield at edges, 30-year asphalt shingles, and ridge vent with new flashings. Existing sheathing and gutters remain."
Deck Build: "This is a 20'x20' deck build, 8' off the ground. Use PT lumber. Include complete railing with 2x2 spindles, and stairs to the ground. Include concrete for the post footings. Include Trex Transcend decking."
Hardie Siding: "This 2,400 SF of Hardie lap siding includes house wrap, window/door flashing, trim boards, and soffit/fascia. Planks are pre-finished."
Interior Finishes
Interior Painting: "This is an interior paint job. It's a 2,000 SF home with 9' ceilings. We're painting 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room, 2 halls, kitchen, and kitchen cabinets. Include walls, ceilings, and trim with 3 coats of paint."
Flooring Replacement: "This is an upstairs flooring project, about 800 SF. We're removing bathroom tile, bedroom carpet, and hallway carpet. We're installing high end LVP throughout."
Drywall: "This drywall project includes 3,000 SF of drywall for 9' high walls. Scope includes 5/8" type X drywall, mudding, taping, finishing, and texturing."
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
House Wiring: "This wiring project is for a 2000 SF new house. It includes a 200A service panel, complete wiring, 40 outlets, 24 recessed lights, 3 ceiling fans, switches, and wired smoke/CO detectors."
HVAC: "This HVAC system includes 3-ton AC unit and 80,000 BTU gas furnace with all ductwork. Features 14 SEER unit, programmable thermostat, 8 supply runs, and fresh air intake with returns."
Plumbing Re-pipe: "This plumbing project includes replacing 800 LF of galvanized steel pipe with copper pipe for a 2-story home. Features 3/4" main lines, 1/2" branches, new shutoffs, and insulation on all hot water lines. No layout changes or fixtures."
Saving Templates for Reuse
You can save your own templates for documents, client messages, and terms & conditions. Go to Settings → Templates to manage them. Templates are organized into three categories:
Documents — Reusable document templates (scope of work, material list, daily log, work order)
Client messages — Pre-written messages you can send to clients
Terms & conditions — Standard terms you attach to proposals and invoices
When you open the AI chat on a document with no content, you will see suggested templates you can tap to generate a first draft instantly.