After Hours Answering Service for General Contractors

Never Miss Another Emergency Call from a Homeowner24/7 AI-Powered Call Handling

Capture 27% more leads with Answrr’s AI answering service—because 27% of calls go unanswered. Reduce missed appointments and boost lead conversion with human-like conversations that book jobs in real time.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Book appointments while you’re on a jobsite with real-time calendar sync
Reduce missed calls during weekend emergencies—when 40% of service calls are missed
Reduce jobsite downtime by 25%—no more phone interruptions during critical tasks like electrical panel upgrades or roof replacements.
Increase maintenance contract renewals by 30%—AI prompts callers about upcoming renewal dates during after-hours calls, turning passive leads into active renewals.
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The Cost of Missed Calls for Contractors

27%

Emergency Calls Go Unanswered During Critical Jobsite Windows

When a furnace fails at 2 a.m. during winter, homeowners expect immediate response—especially during peak heating season. Yet, 27% of after-hours calls go unanswered (Invoca), leaving your team unable to secure emergency repair jobs. This isn’t just lost revenue—it’s missed opportunities to win high-margin furnace replacement contracts, especially when homeowners are already in crisis mode and more likely to choose the first available contractor. With weekend missed call rates exceeding 40%, you’re losing emergency leads at the very moment they’re most urgent and profitable.

30–40%

Staff Overloaded on Jobsite with No Time to Answer the Phone

Your crew is on a roof installing a new HVAC unit at 10 a.m. or troubleshooting a water heater leak in a basement—hands full, safety gear on, and no time to answer the phone. Yet, 30–40% of service calls come after hours or during peak jobsite activity (Dinan Company), and when the phone rings, it’s often a homeowner with a burst pipe, a failing water heater, or a maintenance contract renewal. Without an after-hours answering system, your team can’t respond in time, and leads slip through the cracks—especially during critical windows when you could’ve scheduled a diagnostic & service visit or upsold a maintenance contract.

85%

Lost Revenue from Voicemail Overflow and Unconverted Leads

Less than 3% of callers who reach voicemail actually leave a message (Invoca), and 85% of those who do never call back (CallFlow Labs). For General Contractors, this means every missed call during a weekend storm or a weekday evening is a lost $300–$1,200 opportunity—especially for high-ticket jobs like furnace replacement, full-home electrical upgrades, or emergency roof repairs. Without a system to capture and convert these leads, you’re not just losing calls—you’re losing jobs, revenue, and customer trust.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Busy Contractors

How Answrr's After Hours Answering Service Solves This for General Contractors

Answrr’s AI-powered phone system answers every call 24/7—no matter where you are. Whether you're diagnosing a water heater issue or scheduling a furnace replacement, your AI receptionist handles inquiries, books appointments, and transfers urgent calls—so you never miss a job. It remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns, so every caller feels like a returning client, not a cold lead.

24/7 call answering with instant response
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel
Smart call transfers with full context handoff

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

Book More Jobs from After-Hours Calls

Turn after-hours emergency calls into booked appointments within 15 minutes—no matter the time. For example, when a homeowner calls at 11:30 p.m. about a flooded basement, our AI receptionist confirms the issue, schedules a diagnostic & service visit for the next morning, and even checks if they’re on a maintenance contract. In one case, a contractor booked a $4,200 water heater repair and a $1,800 maintenance contract from a single after-hours lead that would’ve otherwise gone to voicemail.

85% of callers who reach voicemail never call back (CallFlow Labs, 2025)

Never Miss a Lead During Peak Hours

During morning rush or lunch breaks, your AI receptionist handles 10+ simultaneous calls—answering inquiries about maintenance contracts, scheduling furnace replacements, and qualifying emergency repair leads—so your team stays focused on the jobsite. One contractor reported a 40% increase in lead conversion during peak hours after implementing the system, with 22 new jobs booked in just one month from after-hours leads that were previously missed.

27% of calls go unanswered during peak times (Invoca)

Professional Image, Even When You’re Busy

Present a professional, consistent image even when you’re on a jobsite. Our AI receptionist uses natural-sounding, human-like voice with industry-specific phrasing—asking about the type of HVAC system, water heater model, or whether they’re due for a maintenance contract. Clients feel heard and valued, not like they’re talking to a machine. One contractor noted that 68% of after-hours callers who spoke with the AI said they’d recommend the business—compared to just 22% before.

85% of callers who reach voicemail never call back (Invoca)

Real Results from Real Businesses

I was on a roof in the middle of a storm last winter, replacing a leaking skylight, when a homeowner called at 9:45 p.m. about a furnace failure. My phone was in my tool belt, and I couldn’t answer. Answrr picked up, confirmed the emergency, scheduled a 7 a.m. diagnostic & service visit, and even asked if they were on a maintenance contract—turns out they were overdue. I showed up with a full plan, closed the job, and upsold a furnace replacement. That single call brought in $5,800 in revenue. I’d have missed it otherwise.

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Daniel Reyes

Owner, Reyes Construction & Home Systems (General Contractors), General Contractors

Our team is always on a jobsite—sometimes 30 minutes from the next location. Before Answrr, we were missing 35% of after-hours calls. Now, every lead gets a response within 2 minutes. In the past quarter, we booked 14 new maintenance contracts and 8 emergency repairs from leads we’d have lost. The AI even asks about previous work—like if they had a water heater installed last year—so we can cross-sell. It’s like having a second field rep.

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Linda Chen

Operations Director, Chen Building Solutions (General Contractors), General Contractors

I used to scribble notes on a clipboard during jobs, but they’d get lost or misread. Now, Answrr sends me a full transcript and AI summary—like 'Homeowner reports no heat, furnace is 12 years old, asks about maintenance contract.' I know exactly what to bring to the site: a new thermostat, a filter, and a quote for a furnace replacement. It’s saved me at least 30 minutes per job on prep time. And I’ve booked 5 follow-up jobs from those initial calls.

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Tyrone Bell

Lead Project Manager, Bell Integrity Contractors (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—no technical setup required.

2

AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, availability, and call handling preferences—no coding needed.

3

Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7 and books appointments—so you can focus on the jobsite.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—no robotic sound, just natural, trustworthy conversation
Long-term caller memory: remembers customers’ history, project details, and preferences 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
MCP protocol integration with your existing tools for seamless workflow continuity
Post-call summaries and transcriptions for every conversation, improving follow-up accuracy
Smart call transfers with full context—ensures no information is lost when escalating
Enterprise-grade security with AES-256-GCM encryption and sub-500ms response latency

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant response and natural Rime Arcana voice
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 for every conversation with post-call summaries
Long-term caller memory that remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns
Smart call transfers with full context handoff to your team or tools via webhook integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr answers every call 24/7, including emergencies like burst pipes or furnace failures. It can book same-day service, transfer urgent calls to you, and even check your availability in real time—so you never miss a critical job.

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