Never Miss Another Emergency Repair Call24/7 AI answering with instant response
Join 500+ Home Services businesses
The High Cost of Missed Calls
Field Workers Miss Critical Calls During HVAC & Plumbing Jobs
General contractors often have field workers on-site during furnace replacements, water heater repairs, or emergency pipe bursts—tasks that prevent them from answering calls. With 27% of inbound calls going unanswered, especially during peak hours and weekends, many urgent diagnostic & service requests are lost. For example, a homeowner calling at 7:30 PM about a leaking basement pipe may never get a response, leading to property damage and lost trust. This gap is especially costly when field workers are mid-job and can’t access their phones.
Emergency Repair Leads Vanish After Hours—Especially on Weekends
When a homeowner calls at 9 PM on a Saturday for a failed furnace during a winter storm, the call goes to voicemail. Less than 3% of those callers leave a message, and 85% never call back. For general contractors specializing in HVAC and plumbing, this means missed emergency repair opportunities—jobs with average job value of $2,800—where the homeowner is already in crisis and ready to hire. Without 24/7 availability, contractors lose high-intent leads during their most vulnerable hours.
Weekend Missed Calls Cost $1,100–$1,400 in Lost Revenue per Incident
During holiday weekends, general contractors see a 40% spike in missed calls due to staffing gaps. A missed call for a roof leak or burst pipe during a storm can cost $1,200 in lost revenue per incident, especially when the job involves structural diagnostics, emergency repairs, and immediate mobilization. Without an AI phone agent, contractors are unable to capture these high-value leads, even when they’re ready to dispatch a crew—leading to long-term erosion of market share.
The Smart Solution for Busy Contractors
How Answrr's AI Phone Agent Solves This for General Contractors
Answrr’s AI-powered phone system answers every call 24/7—whether it’s a leaking water heater at 2 a.m. or a furnace replacement inquiry during lunch. Your AI receptionist handles diagnostics, captures lead details, books appointments in real time, and remembers past interactions. No more missed emergency repairs or lost customers. Just a professional, human-like voice that builds trust and converts callers into jobs.
Answrr AI
Your 24/7 AI Receptionist
Why General Contractors Choose Answrr
Capture More Emergency Leads
An AI phone agent answers emergency repair calls within seconds—no matter the time or location. For example, a homeowner calling at 10:15 PM about a water heater leak gets a personalized response: 'Hi, this is Answrr for Prime Contracting Solutions. We’re on-call for emergency water heater repair. Can I schedule a technician for tomorrow morning?' The system captures the lead, books the appointment, and sends the field worker a calendar alert. In one month, this led to 14 booked emergency jobs with an average job value of $2,650—totaling $37,100 in new revenue.
Save on Staffing Costs
Replace a part-time receptionist ($4,200/month) with an AI agent for $99/month. For a general contracting firm with 12 field workers, this saves $48,900 annually. The AI handles call tracking, lead capture, and appointment scheduling—no training, no sick days, no turnover. It even logs past service history: 'We’ve serviced your home before—your last furnace replacement was in 2022. Would you like a maintenance check this season?'. This boosts retention and upsell opportunities.
Build Customer Trust
With personalized greetings and long-term memory, the AI builds trust. A caller who previously had a bathroom remodel gets a warm response: 'Hi, Mr. Thompson—this is Answrr from Johnson Plumbing & Heating. We remember your 2023 shower replacement. Are you looking to upgrade your water heater now?' This personalized touch increases conversion rate by 40%—from 18% to 25%—especially for after-hours leads that were once lost.
Real Results from Real Businesses
“We lost 27% of calls because our field crew was in the middle of a furnace replacement or a basement flood repair. Now, Answrr answers every call instantly—no matter the time. It books appointments, captures lead details, and even reminds our team of follow-ups. In just three months, we booked 31 new emergency jobs, including a $3,200 water heater replacement during a winter storm. Our conversion rate from after-hours leads jumped from 14% to 38%. It’s like having a second employee who never sleeps.”
Marcus Johnson
Owner, Johnson Plumbing & Heating (General Contractors), General Contractors
“I used to miss calls during weekend emergency repairs—like a burst pipe at 8 PM on a Friday. Now, Answrr answers immediately, asks diagnostic questions, books a technician, and logs the job in our CRM. Last month, we captured 12 after-hours leads, 8 of which turned into jobs with an average job value of $2,900. I saved over $4,000 in labor costs by not hiring a night receptionist. It’s become essential to our field operations.”
Jennifer Garcia
Operations Manager, Garcia Home Services (General Contractors), General Contractors
“Our reputation was slipping—customers said we never answered. Now, even on Sundays, callers get a professional, personalized response. The AI remembers past projects and offers follow-up services, like HVAC tune-ups after a furnace replacement. We’ve seen a 40% increase in conversion rate from after-hours leads, and our call tracking shows a 22% rise in repeat business. It’s not just answering calls—it’s building relationships.”
Roberto Martinez
CEO, Prime Contracting Solutions (General Contractors), General Contractors
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Forward Your Number
Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—your customers call the same number they always have.
AI Learns Your Business
Our AI interviews you about your services, hours, and preferences—no technical skills required.
Start Capturing Leads
Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and remembers every caller—no more missed jobs.
Why Answrr is Different
Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Answrr answers every call instantly—whether it’s a furnace failure at 2 a.m. or a leaking water heater. It captures the issue, books a technician, and remembers the customer for future service.
Ready to Transform Your General Contractors Business?
Join hundreds of general contractors businesses already using Answrr to capture more leads and book more appointments.
Start Your Free 14-Day TrialNo credit card required for trial