How to write a request to a tradesperson: template and 5 examples
A short request often gets a slow reply. The tradesperson cannot tell whether it is one shelf, a bathroom or a whole flat, so they have to ask first. A request that says it upfront gets a faster answer, and the quotes are easier to compare.
Here you get a template you can copy and five examples for the jobs people ask for most often.
What to put in your request
Describe the job the way you would explain it to a neighbour:
- What exactly needs doing, and what is not part of the job.
- Where: city and neighbourhood. Keep the street and house number for later.
- When: urgent, this week or whenever they can, and whether the deadline is fixed.
- Size: floor area, number of items or dimensions.
- Condition: what you can see on site, such as cracks, damp or an old layer.
- Materials: whether you already have them or the tradesperson should bring them.
- Access: floor, lift, parking, water and power.
- Photos: one or two pictures save five questions.
A template you can copy
"I need [what exactly] in [city, neighbourhood]. It is [size or number of items]. Condition: [short description]. Materials: [I have them / please bring them]. [Floor, lift, parking]. [Timing] suits me. Photos attached. Please send a rough price and what it includes."
5 example requests
1. Cleaning
"I need a deep clean of a 55 m² two-bedroom flat in Trešnjevka, Zagreb. The flat is empty because I am moving out. Kitchen including the inside of the oven, bathroom and windows inside. Please bring the cleaning products. Saturday or Sunday suits me."
For prices, see Zagreb flat cleaning prices, and for what a deep clean includes, see the deep cleaning checklist.
2. Furniture assembly
"I need a wardrobe with sliding doors assembled (IKEA, 2 m wide) in Novi Zagreb. It is bought and still in boxes. Third floor with a lift. The wardrobe needs to be fixed to the wall. Any day this week after 4 pm."
You can find tradespeople for this under wardrobe assembly.
3. Painter
"I need skim coating and painting for a 60 m² flat in Maksimir, Zagreb. Ceiling height 2.6 m. The walls have small cracks and holes from wall plugs. Everything white, washable paint in the kitchen. The flat is furnished. The painter should buy the materials. Please quote per m² and in total."
For approximate costs, see wall painting and skim coating cost per m². Painters are listed under painting and decorating.
4. Plumber
"The kitchen tap is leaking and it is wet under the sink. Dubrava, Zagreb, ground floor. I have closed the main valve. Photos of the tap and the trap attached. I need someone today or tomorrow."
See plumbing or plumbers in Zagreb.
5. Moving
"I am moving out of a studio in Trnje to Sesvete. Items: sofa, 160 × 200 bed, washing machine, fridge and about 15 boxes. Pickup is on the 4th floor without a lift, drop-off on the ground floor. I need a van and two movers. Saturday morning, 7 November, suits me."
For what a small move costs, see small flat move cost in Zagreb.
Before you post
Read the request as someone who sees the job for the first time. If it is not clear when the job is finished, add that. Choose the category by the job, not by the tool. You can browse services on the categories page.
When tradespeople reply, compare what is included in the price, the timing and any guarantee on the work. A profile helps you choose, but it does not replace a short chat about timing and scope. To see how it all works, read how Gigron works.
Post your request on Gigron
On Gigron you post what you need for free, and local tradespeople reply. Copy the template, add photos and send it.
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Frequently asked questions
How detailed should my request be?
Five to eight sentences are enough: what, where, when, how much, what condition and who buys the materials. Photos are worth more than a long description.
Should I include a budget?
It is optional. If you have one, a rough budget shortens the conversation because the tradespeople who reply know it works for them.
Should I give my exact address?
No. City and neighbourhood are enough. Give the exact address to the tradesperson you agree on.