Wait in the car
They’re scrambling. You don’t come in until they say.
I’m here at 10 as booked. Looks like you need a few more minutes. I’ll wait in the car. Text when I should come in.
They aren’t ready when you arrive
They’re home. You’re on time. The rooms, kids, or mess aren’t ready. This isn’t an empty house, and it isn’t you showing up early. Not-ready text asks what to do instead of hovering awkwardly.
You’re at the booked time. Wait, or say how long you can stay.
When to use this
- You arrived; they aren’t ready for you to start.
- Ask whether to wait, come back, or reschedule.
- Different from Nobody home (no one there).
- Don’t start moving their stuff without a yes.
Start when they say
The visit may run short. That’s fine. You don’t make it their emergency.
Hi Alex — I’m at the door. I can see you’re still getting set. No problem. I’ll start when you say, even if that eats into the visit.
Rooms aren’t clear
You can wait a little. You can’t wait the whole slot.
I arrived on time and the rooms we planned aren’t clear yet. I can wait 15 minutes, then I have to go to the next job. Your call.
Wait 15
Short delay on their side.
I’m here — looks like you still need a few minutes. I can wait about 15, or come back later today if that’s better.
Space not cleared
Blocked work.
Hi Jordan — the room isn’t cleared enough to start. Want me to wait while you move things, or reschedule so you have time?
How to send it
Copy one message, swap in the real name and time, and send from your own phone or email. Keep it to a few sentences. If they need a different topic, use a Related link below instead of mixing two subjects in one text.