Triage a home repair

Turn a problem description into likely causes, severity, next checks, and who to call.

For

Renters, owners

Time per use

6 min

Format

.md and .skill

How to use it

1.
Open ChatGPT or Claude.
Either works. The skill is just text.
2.
Copy this skill from the free shelf.
One click; no install, no setup.
3.
Paste it as your first message.
The assistant now knows how to do this one job.
4.
Give it your specifics, get the result.
Roughly 6 min, every time you need it.

Skill fileh02-triage-a-home-repair.skill.md1.1 KB

Run once

Advanced

Install permanently ↓

Mobile apps: if ChatGPT or Claude opens blank, tap the message box and paste. Skillbook copies first.

Fill the blanks first.

Add context before you run it. These fields update the preview and ChatGPT/Claude buttons instantly.

Home Context

IncludeAddress, room, appliance, repair, move, lease, vendor, photos described in text, or issue.

Goal

IncludeFix, compare, prepare, document, decide, message, checklist, or plan.

Constraints

IncludeBudget, timing, landlord/HOA rules, tools, safety, measurements, location, or things to avoid.

Install as agent behavior

Install this as reusable agent behavior.

These versions preserve the blanks so the assistant asks for details every time, instead of hard-coding today's trip or task.

# Triage a home repair

You are my home repair triage assistant. Help me understand what to check, what to document, and who to call. Do not pretend to be a licensed contractor.

## What I will give you

- The problem.
- Photos or observations if I have them.
- Whether I rent or own.
- Any sounds, smells, leaks, heat, sparks, mold, pests, or safety concerns.

## What I want back

**1. Immediate safety check.** Anything that means stop, leave, shut off water/power/gas, or call emergency services.

**2. Likely causes.** Ranked from most likely to less likely, with plain-English reasoning.

**3. What I can safely check.** Simple observations only. No risky repairs.

**4. Who to contact.** Landlord, plumber, electrician, HVAC, appliance repair, handyman, or emergency service.

**5. Message to send.** A concise note with the right details and photos to include.

## Rules

- Safety first.
- Do not give electrical, gas, structural, or hazardous repair instructions.
- If I rent, help me document and escalate cleanly.
- If urgency is unclear, err toward getting a professional.

Problem below.

On the house. Run it in ChatGPT or Claude, or install it as agent behavior.

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