E-01
“I was on a ladder.”
One hand on the rung, one on the drill. No hands left.
AI receptionist for handyman services
You're patching drywall. Your next customer is calling.
Smart Call Pro answers your line while your hands are busy. It writes down every job on the caller's list, books the visit, and sends you the details before they call the next handyman on Google.
- Answers
- First ring
- Setup
- No fee
- Live in
- 24–48 hours
- Plans
- From $149/mo
LIVE · ANSWERING
Updated
SMALL JOBS
Every call answered
Even the five-minute fixes.
BOOKED
Visits on your calendar
Included on every plan.
HONEST
Callers know it's AI
Said on every call, by name.
TERMS
No setup fee
Monthly or annual plans.
2:15 PM · A QUIET THURSDAY
A homeowner finally writes down everything that needs fixing. She calls the first handyman on Google. It rings. Voicemail. You're on a ladder with a putty knife. She doesn't leave a message. The next handyman answered. He got the whole list.
Handyman calls are rarely one job. Missing one usually means missing five.
01 · SOUND FAMILIAR?
Every handyman has a reason they missed the call.
All of them are good reasons. None of them book the job.
E-02
“I was patching drywall.”
Mud dries fast. Phone calls can wait. Customers won't.
E-03
“The saw was running.”
You didn't hear it. Neither did the caller hear you.
E-04
“I was at the hardware store.”
Aisle 12, cell reception zero.
02 · ONE CALL, START TO FINISH
Here's what your callers hear.
● ANSWERED · SUMMIT HANDYMAN SERVICES16:12:04
- AI · CALEB
Thanks for calling Summit Handyman, this is Caleb, the company's AI assistant. This call is recorded to help us take care of you. How can I help?
- CALLER
Hi. I have a few things I need done. A leaky kitchen faucet, a bedroom door that sticks, and a TV I'd like mounted.
- AI · CALEB
Happy to help with all three. Is the faucet leaking a lot, or just dripping?
- CALLER
Just dripping. Nothing urgent.
- AI · CALEB
Good. I have Saturday at 9:00 or Monday at 1:00 for a visit. Which works?
- CALLER
Saturday at 9. Ellen Brooks, 140 Pine Avenue.
- AI · CALEB
You're booked, Ellen. Saturday at 9:00 at 140 Pine Avenue for the faucet, the door and the TV mount. A text confirmation is on its way.
LEAD RECORD · 16:14→ PHONE · EMAIL · CRM
- NAME
- Ellen Brooks · (303) 555-0147
- JOB
- Leaky faucet, sticking door, TV mount
- URGENCY
- Not urgent · three jobs, one visit
- BOOKED
- Saturday 9:00 AM
- NOTES
- Faucet dripping, not leaking.
0:00 / 0:00
Sample call. Voices are AI-generated.
Voice and name are customizable on every plan.
Example call. The jobs you take and your pricing come from your own business information.
03 · THREE STEPS
S-01 · DAY 1
Tell us about your business
Jobs you take, jobs you don't, service area, minimum charge, visit lengths. One 15-minute call.
S-02 · DAY 2
Forward your calls
Missed calls, after hours or every call. Your number stays the same.
S-03 · EVERY DAY
Get leads, not voicemails
Name, number, address, every job on the list and booked time, straight to your inbox, calendar or CRM.
US REGIONS · SEASONAL CALLS
When handyman phones ring hardest
Seasonal work varies with local weather and your service area. These are planning patterns, not a forecast of call volume.
R-01
Northern states · spring upkeep
Post-winter repair lists can include doors, drywall and exterior tasks. Your assistant writes down each job and books a suitable visit.
R-02
Gulf and Atlantic · storm preparation
Callers may ask about securing or repairing parts of a property. Your assistant captures the task and flags active hazards using your rules.
R-03
Seasonal-home markets · arrivals and departures
Property visits can uncover several small jobs at once. Your assistant collects the list, access notes and requested timing.
Seasonal context: NOAA climate normals · National Weather Service hurricane guidance · University of Georgia seasonal home checklist · Penn State lawn care calendar. Booking always follows your availability; Pro adds instant text alerts.
04 · THE MISSED-CALL MATH
What is voicemail costing you?
WORK GOING TO THE NEXT HANDYMAN
$33,280
per year, or about $2,773 a month. That's a lot of honey-do lists.
Estimate only. Industry studies find small businesses answer roughly 38% of inbound calls.
05 · PRICING
Three plans. No setup fee.
STARTER
After hours, weekends or overflow while you're on a job.
$149/mo
$447 FIRST 3 MONTHS, THEN $149/MO
250 AI MINUTES INCLUDED
- 24/7 answering
- Choose your assistant's name and voice
- Every call answered and qualified
- Daily email summary, urgent calls emailed right away
- Transcripts and recordings
- Jobs booked into your calendar
- Text confirmation sent to your callers
- Custom script for your trade
- Leads sent to your CRM
- Weekly call analytics
MOST POPULAR WITH HANDYMEN
GROWTH
The front office you never hired.
$299/mo
$897 FIRST 3 MONTHS, THEN $299/MO
750 AI MINUTES INCLUDED
- 24/7 answering
- Choose your assistant's name and voice
- Every call answered and qualified
- Email summary after every call
- Transcripts and recordings
- Jobs booked into your calendar
- Text confirmation sent to your callers
- Custom script for your trade
- Leads sent to your CRM
- Weekly call analytics
PRO
Multiple crews, full calendars, phones that never stop.
$549/mo
$1,647 FIRST 3 MONTHS, THEN $549/MO
1,500 AI MINUTES INCLUDED
- Everything in Growth
- Instant text and email lead alerts
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+ No setup fee+ First 3 months paid upfront, then month to month+ Extra minutes $0.39
FOUNDING HANDYMAN OFFER · LIMITED SPOTS PER CITY
Growth locked at $299/month for 12 months.
In exchange for an honest review once it's booked you some jobs.
Monthly billing only · first payment $897 (first 3 months).
06 · QUESTIONS
Fair questions from handymen.
Will callers know they're talking to AI?
Yes. Every call opens with the assistant's name, for example "this is Caleb, the company's AI assistant", and a recording notice. Most callers don't mind. They care that someone answered and booked them.
Can it handle callers with a long list of jobs?
Yes. It writes down every job, asks the questions you need for each, and books one visit.
Can it turn down jobs I don't do?
Yes. Give it your list, like no roofing or no electrical panels, and it will politely tell the caller.
Can it quote my minimum charge?
Yes, if you give it to us. It won't guess prices for the work itself.
Do I have to change my phone number?
No. You forward calls: only missed ones, only after hours, or all of them. Change it anytime.
Is there a contract?
Monthly plans start with the first 3 months paid upfront in one payment, so there's time to prove it works. After that it's month to month, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. Annual plans are 12 months paid upfront with 2 months free; give 30 days' notice before your renewal date to stop renewal. No setup fee. Live in 24–48 hours.
What is an AI receptionist for handyman services?
An AI receptionist answers business phone calls, gathers customer details and handles requests using your business information. Smart Call Pro serves handyman services 24/7 and books appointments into your calendar.
How much does an AI receptionist cost?
Smart Call Pro costs $149 a month for Starter, $299 for Growth and $549 for Pro, with no setup fee. Annual billing is $1,490, $2,990 and $5,490 respectively, with 2 months free. Monthly plans start with the first 3 months paid upfront, then continue month to month; extra minutes cost $0.39.
Can an AI receptionist book appointments?
Yes. Every Smart Call Pro plan books appointments into your calendar using your availability and business rules.
Can I choose my assistant's name and voice?
Yes, on every plan. You pick the name, a male or female voice and the tone, and we set the greeting your callers hear. You can change it anytime.
FREE · 15 MINUTES · NO LADDER REQUIRED
Stop sending your next customer to voicemail.
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