Set Up Job Templates
Why Templates Matter
Job templates are the backbone of fast job creation in KeyBolt. When you create a new job, you pick a template and it auto-fills the price, estimated duration, and line items for the invoice. This means you can go from a customer call to a dispatched job in under 30 seconds — no typing prices or remembering what you charge.
Default Templates
KeyBolt comes pre-loaded with six templates based on industry-standard pricing:
- Residential Lockout — $125, 30 min
- Car Lockout — $150, 45 min
- Commercial Lockout — $175, 45 min
- Rekey Locks — $25/lock + $75 service call, 30 min
- Lock Installation — $75 labor + hardware, 60 min
- Key Duplication — $5/key, 15 min
These are starting points. Every shop prices differently based on market and overhead, so you should customize them right away.
Editing a Template
- Go to Settings > Templates.
- Tap any template to open it.
- Update the price, estimated duration, or default line items.
- Line items are what appear on the invoice when you use this template. For example, the Rekey template might have two line items: "Service Call" at $75 and "Rekey per Lock" at $25.
- Tap Save.
Creating a Custom Template
If you offer services beyond the defaults — like master key systems, panic bar installs, or electronic lock programming — create your own templates:
- Go to Settings > Templates and tap + New Template.
- Enter a name (e.g., "Panic Bar Install").
- Select the job type that best fits (e.g., "Lock Install").
- Set the default price and estimated duration.
- Add line items — each with a description and price. These auto-fill on invoices.
- Tap Save.
Tip: You can reorder templates using the up/down arrow buttons. Put your most common services at the top so they're the first thing you see during job creation.
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