At a glance
- Write first
- Phone, dispatch, job closeout, truck stock
- Format
- One page, steps, owner, check
- Free
- SOP builder and template pack
- Full library
- Contractor Vault
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Short answer: Start with the procedures that cost money when they go wrong: answering and booking a call, dispatching, closing out a job, truck stock, and onboarding a new hire. Keep each to one page with numbered steps, an owner and a check. Use the free SOP builder to start; the Contractor Vault has the full editable library.
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An SOP is a written answer to a question that keeps coming back to the owner. Write them in the order they cost you money.
The first five
- Answering and booking a call.
- Dispatching the day.
- Closing out a job: invoice, photos, follow-up. See the daily job check.
- Truck stock and restock.
- A new hire's first week.
One page each
A title, who owns it, numbered steps, and how you check it was done. If it is longer, split it.
Free to start
The free SOP builder and template pack get you writing today.
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Common questions
What SOPs does a contracting business need first?
Answering and booking calls, dispatching, job closeout, truck stock, and a new hire's first week.
How long should an SOP be?
One page: a title, an owner, numbered steps and a check.
Where can I get contractor SOP templates?
Start with the free SOP builder and template pack. The Contractor Vault has the full editable library.