Returning customers are the best customers. Good notes from the last visit make the next one faster, safer and more personal.
In this article
Equipment details
Brand, model, age and location of the equipment, with a photo of the label.
Shutoffs and panels
Where the water shutoff, breaker panel and access points are.
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Preferences
Best times to call, who makes decisions and how the customer likes to pay.
Photos
A photo of the setup is worth a paragraph of description.
Warnings
Tricky stairs, aggressive dogs or fragile finishes. Safety notes come first.
Past recommendations
What was recommended and declined, so the next technician can follow up.
Keep them current
Outdated notes are worse than none. Update after every visit.
Common mistakes
Vague notes like "checked system", no photos and notes stored outside the shared system.
A note template
Equipment, location of shutoffs, preferences, warnings and recommendations. Five fields technicians fill in under two minutes.
Use notes in sales
Notes about equipment age help plan replacement conversations before a breakdown.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should update customer notes?
The technician who did the work, right after the job, with a quick review by the office. Notes written days later lose the details that matter.