From Estimate to Renewal – Take Control of Job Scheduling with Service Autopilot
As recurring service businesses grow, so does the complexity of managing hundreds of seasonal visits across clients. With tools like Service Autopilot, businesses can scale efficiently using home services job management software features such as Master and Custom Packages.
In this continuation of our scheduling strategy series, we’ll cover how to bring those packages to life—adding them to estimates, scheduling and dispatching jobs, and renewing them at scale. These tools help automate the customer lifecycle and simplify long-term service delivery.
00:00 – 02:40 | From Configuration to Execution
Once packages are created, the next step is implementation. Service Autopilot gives businesses the tools to connect estimates, job scheduling, and dispatch into one cohesive workflow—removing manual job entry and minimizing delays between sales and service.
02:41 – 07:40 | Adding Packages to Estimates
Both Master and Custom Packages can be inserted directly into an estimate. Each line from the package appears as its own service, with pricing, job hours, and scheduling rules pre-configured. SA allows for flexibility in how the customer sees the estimate—you can display total package pricing, line-item pricing, or both.
07:41 – 10:30 | Customizing Estimate Line Items
Within the estimate editor, teams can modify pricing, default rates, service names, and customer-facing descriptions for each job. Route sheet or technician notes can be added to provide clarity for field staff, and the output can be formatted to match your sales process—whether you want to simplify pricing or highlight every round.
10:31 – 13:45 | Dynamic Scheduling for Custom Packages
Custom Packages automatically adapt to when the customer starts. For example, if a customer enrolls in July, their first service begins immediately, and the system spaces out the remaining visits based on your preset intervals. This eliminates guesswork and ensures every customer receives the full service program, regardless of start date.
13:46 – 16:30 | Scheduling Master Packages for Existing Clients
Scheduling a Master Package from a client’s profile allows you to choose how the system handles renewals (auto, manual, or none). You can adjust each service’s price, exclude lines, and even set technician assignments or blackout dates. This gives businesses complete control over job frequency and customer-specific modifications.
16:31 – 19:30 | Custom Package Scheduling for Rolling Programs
To deploy a Custom Package, teams schedule jobs via the Waiting List Job tool. Based on the customer’s start date, the software calculates all future visit windows. This functionality is critical for businesses offering rolling care plans like quarterly pest control, annual appliance maintenance, or subscription-based treatments.
19:31 – 22:10 | Managing Jobs from the Waiting List
The Waiting List in Service Autopilot allows managers to view all unscheduled one-time jobs. Filters help prioritize by date, service type, or tags, and jobs can be batch dispatched or removed. The system also flags any conflicts (such as dispatch blackouts), helping teams act quickly and efficiently.
22:11 – 26:30 | Renewing Master Packages Annually
Renewal is one of the most powerful features in home services job management software. Master Packages can be renewed from the global settings panel. This process rolls forward all job dates by one year and reassigns them to all clients currently using that package—no need to rebuild schedules from scratch.
26:31 – 29:15 | Renewing Custom Packages per Customer
Custom Packages are renewed at the client level. This allows for individualized adjustments and ensures clients on rolling programs are managed accurately. The system allows you to duplicate last year’s schedule or apply a fresh date model, maintaining flexibility while preserving the original service structure.
29:16 – 31:30 | Putting It All Together
Using packages to manage recurring work allows your dispatch, billing, and fulfillment teams to operate with precision. When paired with automation tools like reminders or campaigns, the system handles the heavy lifting—delivering a better customer experience and protecting your profit margins.
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