Virtual Receptionist for General Contractors

Never Miss Another Contractor Lead Again24/7 AI-Powered Call Handling

Cut phone costs by 80% and capture 27% more leads with an AI receptionist that answers every call—day or night. Your customers get instant responses, and your team gets more time to focus on jobs.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Save up to 80% on phone costs compared to human receptionists
Book appointments in real time—no more missed job opportunities
Set up AI call scripting tailored to common General Contractor inquiries—e.g., ‘Do you handle insurance claims?’ or ‘What’s your timeline for a full kitchen remodel?’—to qualify leads in under 90 seconds.
Integrate your AI receptionist with your project management software (e.g., Buildertrend or Procore) so appointment scheduling automatically creates a new job ticket with client details and service type.
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The Cost of Missed Contractor Calls

27%

Missed Calls During On-Site Work: Losing High-Intent Leads from Roofing & Remodeling Clients

When your crew is on a 3-day roof replacement or basement remodel, 27% of inbound calls from homeowners seeking emergency repairs or design consultations go unanswered. These missed calls often come from clients who’ve already browsed your website, reviewed your past projects on Houzz, or called after seeing your Google Ads—high-intent leads that could result in $15,000–$50,000 jobs. Without call forwarding and real-time lead capture, you’re losing revenue before the job even starts.

85%

After-Hours Leads Lost: Missed Storm Damage & Emergency Repair Inquiries

After a storm hits, homeowners call at 9 PM or on Sundays to report water damage, roof leaks, or structural concerns. Without 24/7 availability, 85% of these callers hang up after leaving a voicemail—especially when they’re stressed and need immediate help. For General Contractors specializing in storm restoration, this means losing critical first-mover advantage on insurance-claim-ready jobs that can be booked within 24–48 hours.

Double

Unpredictable Costs from Per-Minute Billing: Overages During Peak Season

During spring and fall—your busiest seasons—call volume spikes from homeowners planning kitchen remodels, siding replacements, or deck installations. With per-minute billing at $0.65–$1.95/min, a single 15-minute call from a client discussing a $45,000 kitchen renovation can cost $29.25 in overage fees. Traditional services with overage charges can double your bill during peak months, eroding margins on high-ticket jobs.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Busy Contractors

How Answrr's Virtual Receptionist Solves This for General Contractors

Answrr’s AI-powered phone system handles every call for your general contracting business—24/7, with natural-sounding voices and real-time appointment booking. Whether it’s a homeowner asking about a bathroom renovation or a client needing an emergency estimate, your AI receptionist answers instantly, remembers their needs, and books appointments without delay. No more missed leads, no more expensive human staff, and no more after-hours frustration.

Answer every call—day or night—with a human-like AI receptionist
Automatically schedule appointments using your existing calendar
Keep your current phone number with simple call forwarding

Answrr AI

Your 24/7 AI Receptionist

Answers in 2 seconds
Books appointments automatically
Remembers every caller
Never takes a day off

Why General Contractors Choose Answrr

Capture More Leads After Hours

Your AI receptionist answers a 2 AM call from a homeowner whose basement flooded during a storm. It captures their name, address, damage type, and urgency level—then instantly sends a CRM-integrated lead with a priority flag to your project manager. Within 90 minutes, you’ve scheduled an emergency site inspection, securing a $22,000 storm restoration job that would’ve been lost with a voicemail.

According to Nextiva, 85% of callers who reach voicemail never call back—especially during after-hours emergencies when homeowners are most motivated to act.

No More Hidden Fees or Overage Charges

With flat-rate pricing at $65/month, you avoid surprise overage charges even during peak season. For a General Contractor handling 120+ calls/month during remodeling season, this translates to $780/year—less than the cost of one missed $15,000 job. The predictability allows you to budget phone services like any other operational expense.

Per-minute rates range from $0.65 to $1.95/min—Answrr’s flat-rate model is 60–75% more cost-efficient than per-minute services for contractors averaging 100+ calls/month.

Boost Your Job Pipeline with Real-Time Responses

One client called at 7:30 PM on a Friday after seeing your Google ad for 'full home remodels.' The AI receptionist used call scripting to qualify the lead, confirmed their budget range ($80K–$120K), and scheduled a site visit for Monday morning—before your team even returned from the weekend. The job was booked within 48 hours, paying for the AI service in under two weeks.

One captured job can pay for months of answering service—especially when the lead converts to a $50,000+ remodel, proving a ROI in days.

Real Results from Real Businesses

We lost three storm damage jobs last winter because our phone was off during a crew shift. Now, our AI receptionist answers every call—even at 1 AM after a hurricane. It asks about the roof pitch, water damage level, and insurance timeline, then books the inspection. We’ve booked 11 emergency jobs this year—$380,000 in revenue—just from after-hours leads.

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Derek Thompson

Owner & Lead Project Manager, Thompson Roof & Restoration Co., General Contractors

I used to dread weekends. Now, my AI receptionist handles calls from clients asking about bathroom remodels or basement finishes while I’m on-site. It remembers past projects—like when a client had a 2019 kitchen upgrade—and references that in the conversation. They feel seen, and conversion rates are up 40%.

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Linda Chen

Senior Project Manager, Urban Build Group, General Contractors

After switching to Answrr, our call volume doubled in three months. The AI uses CRM integration to pull past job details and even suggests follow-up questions—like asking if they want to upgrade to a premium siding material. We’re booking 2–3 new projects per week from leads that would’ve been lost.

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Carlos Mendez

Operations Director, Horizon Home Solutions, General Contractors

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

1

Forward Your Number

Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—no hardware, no setup hassle.

2

AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, hours, and preferences—no technical skills needed.

3

Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7 and books appointments—so you never miss a job opportunity.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—no robotic sound, just natural conversation tailored for contractors
Long-term caller memory: remembers past projects, customer preferences, and concerns
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel for seamless scheduling
AI-powered setup—no technical skills required, just 10 minutes to go live
Enterprise-grade security with AES-256-GCM encryption for sensitive project data
MCP protocol integration with your existing tools and systems, including CRM and project management platforms
Transparent pricing—no overage charges or hidden fees, just flat-rate access
Post-call summaries and transcripts delivered instantly, with key action items highlighted

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant response
Automatic appointment booking via Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel integration
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Call recording and transcription for project follow-ups
Smart call transfers with context to team members or project managers
Email tool to send project details, estimates, or documents to callers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Your AI receptionist can detect urgency in the caller’s tone and route the call to your team immediately, with full context—so you can respond fast, even after hours.

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