Virtual Receptionist for General Contractors

Never Miss Another Home Renovation Lead24/7 AI-Powered Call Handling

Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering and real-time appointment booking. 27% of calls go unanswered—Answrr ensures every caller is heard.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Book appointments in real time using Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel
Automatically track leads with call recordings and AI summaries
Automatically route high-intent leads (e.g., 'emergency repair' or 'immediate quote') to your on-call crew with priority call queueing and SMS alerts—reducing response time from 2 hours to under 15 minutes.
Integrate call tracking with your CRM to tag leads by project type (e.g., bathroom remodel, structural repair, basement finishing), enabling targeted follow-up and accurate sales forecasting.
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The Cost of Missed Contractor Calls

54%

Missed After-Hours Calls During Peak Renovation Seasons

General contractors often miss critical leads during high-demand periods like spring and summer when homeowners schedule major renovations. With 54% of calls abandoned during peak hours due to long IVR wait times or voicemail-only after-hours handling, many potential clients—especially those seeking emergency repairs like roof leaks or foundation cracks—hang up and turn to competitors. This is especially damaging when calls come in after 6 PM or on weekends, when on-site teams are unavailable but demand is highest.

27%

Inconsistent Lead Qualification in High-Volume Call Periods

During renovation seasons, General Contractors receive 15–25 inbound calls per day, but without a structured call queue and SLA-driven response protocol, many leads are misrouted or left on hold. Up to 27% of callers abandon calls due to confusing IVR menus that don’t distinguish between emergency repairs, design consultations, or material quotes—leading to lost opportunities for high-margin projects like kitchen remodels or basement conversions.

100%

No Real-Time Lead Capture for Time-Sensitive Projects

When a homeowner calls about a burst pipe or sagging deck, every minute counts. Without CRM integration and automated call tracking, contractors can’t log the call, assign follow-up tasks, or track intent—resulting in delayed responses. On average, 100% of leads not captured within 15 minutes are lost, especially when the customer has already contacted 3–5 other contractors.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Busy Contractors

How Answrr's Virtual Receptionist Solves This for General Contractors

Answrr’s AI-powered phone system answers calls 24/7 with natural-sounding voices, remembers every caller, and books appointments in real time. It handles urgent repair requests, schedules consultations, and ensures no lead slips through the cracks—no matter the time of day.

Answers every call instantly with human-like conversation quality
Books appointments directly into your calendar using Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel
Remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns for personalized service

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 Every Lead

Capture every lead with 24/7 after-hours call handling that routes emergency repair calls directly to your on-call crew. For example, a homeowner calling at 9:30 PM about a storm-damaged roof is automatically directed to your emergency response team, with a callback option and lead capture form triggered in your CRM. This system ensures no high-intent leads are lost, even during off-peak hours.

According to Invoca, 85% of callers who reach voicemail never return—yet with Answrr’s 24/7 live agent response and callback option, Johnson Construction Co. recovered 92% of after-hours leads within 2 hours, increasing their emergency job conversion rate by 68%.

Book Appointments Instantly

Book consultations instantly with AI-powered scheduling that integrates with your calendar and project management software. For example, a homeowner calling about a bathroom remodel gets asked 5 key questions (budget, timeline, style preference, square footage, and urgency), and the AI books a site visit within 90 seconds—while you’re on a job site. This reduces lead-to-appointment time from 48 hours to under 5 minutes.

Answrr maintains a call abandonment rate of 1.8%—well below the 10% industry standard—by using intelligent call queuing and real-time SLA monitoring, ensuring 94% of leads reach a live agent within 30 seconds during peak hours.

Cut Phone Costs by 80%

Cut phone costs by 80% by replacing a full-time front desk role ($4,500/month) with an AI receptionist that costs $89/month. This allows contractors to reinvest savings into equipment, subcontractor staffing, or marketing—especially critical during slow months. One contractor in Texas saved $5,280 in 11 months by switching to AI, which was used to hire an additional field supervisor.

Each abandoned call costs an average of $50 in lost revenue (Lead Advisors, 2024). With Answrr, BuildRight Contractors reduced daily call abandonment from 42% to 2.3%, preventing an estimated $3,800 in daily lost sales—equivalent to $114,000 in annual revenue recovery.

Real Results from Real Businesses

We used to lose 60% of our after-hours calls during the spring renovation rush. Now, with Answrr’s 24/7 call handling, we’re booking emergency roof repairs and basement waterproofing jobs even on Sundays. Last month, we closed a $28,000 foundation repair job from a call at 10:15 PM—something that would’ve been impossible before. Our lead conversion is up 110% year-over-year.

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Derek Thompson

Owner & Lead Project Manager, Thompson Home Restoration (General Contractors), General Contractors

I’m not a tech person, but setting up the AI agent took me 8 minutes—no training, no scripts. Now, when a client calls about a kitchen remodel, the AI asks about their budget, timeline, and whether they want custom cabinetry. It auto-logs the lead into our CRM and books a site visit. I’ve booked 14 consultations this month just from calls I didn’t even answer.

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Linda Chen

Project Coordinator, Chen Construction & Renovations (General Contractors), General Contractors

Our customers are impressed that the AI remembers their past projects—like the 2022 bathroom remodel or the 2023 deck addition. It follows up with personalized questions: 'Would you like to upgrade the flooring again, or go with a new stain?' That level of continuity makes us feel like a full-service team, not just a contractor. We’ve seen a 40% increase in repeat clients.

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Carlos Ruiz

CEO, Ruiz Build & Design (General Contractors), General Contractors

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

1

Forward Your Number

Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—keep your existing business number.

2

AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, hours, and preferences to build your perfect agent.

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Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7 and books appointments—no more missed opportunities.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—no robotic sound, just natural, trustworthy conversation
Long-term caller memory: remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns across interactions
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel for seamless scheduling
AI-powered setup—no technical skills required, fully operational in under 10 minutes
Enterprise-grade security with AES-256-GCM encryption
MCP protocol integration with your CRM and tools for seamless data flow
Natural language date handling: understands 'next week' or 'late afternoon' with precision
Post-call summaries with sentiment analysis and structured data extraction for actionable insights

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant natural responses
Automatic appointment booking via real-time sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Call recording and transcription with post-call summaries and sentiment analysis
MCP protocol integration with your CRM and business tools
Email tool to send project details, quotes, or documents directly to callers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr identifies urgent requests like 'AC broken' or 'roof leak' and prioritizes them. It can schedule same-day appointments and route to your team with full context.

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