Loading Service Tooly
Scheduling & Field Work | Workspace

Schedule and dispatch appointments

Book the right time, assign the right technician, and keep customers and field teams informed.

Sign in to your company workspace to use the related controls.

Open related section
Feature-specific ServiceTooly wireframe for Schedule and dispatch appointments
This wireframe is generated from the feature names and steps in this guide, so it stays aligned with the instructions even when labels vary by role or plan.

What this section includes

  • Create the appointment
  • Check availability
  • Assign and dispatch
  • Notify the customer
  • Manage changes

Start-to-finish instructions

  1. Create the appointment

    Choose the customer, property, service, arrival window, expected duration, and priority.

  2. Check availability

    Review technicians, skills, service areas, travel, time off, and existing assignments.

  3. Assign and dispatch

    Select the technician or crew, add job notes, and send the assignment.

  4. Notify the customer

    Confirm the time window and use approved reminders or arrival notifications.

  5. Manage changes

    Drag or edit the appointment, record the reason, and notify everyone affected by the change.

Helpful tip: Use arrival windows that account for travel and the uncertainty of earlier jobs.

What success looks like

  • The record is saved, the status is correct, and the next person can see what to do without asking for missing details.

Common problems

  • If a button or page is unavailable, confirm your company, plan, role, and the status shown on the page before retrying.