Decide whether to charge for an application and write the clause

The problem

Handling an application takes real time, and a customer who then takes your work to someone else leaves you with nothing. Some arborists do the paperwork free once the job is accepted and others charge something; whichever you choose, put it in writing before you start so there's no argument later.

What AI does

Once you have chosen how to charge for application paperwork, AI writes a short clause for your quote and a plain explanation for the customer. The policy and the figures are your decision.

Time

The steps, in short

1. Choose your approach to charging for the paperwork, and your own figure.
2. Estimate the time an application really takes you.
3. Have AI draft the clause and a short customer explanation.
4. Check the wording, add it to your quotes and keep a record of what was agreed.

A short sample prompt

I am a tree surgeon. My policy for handling tree consent applications is: [your policy and fee]. Write a two-sentence clause for my quotes and a short, friendly paragraph explaining it to a customer. Keep it plain and polite.