AI Voice Agent for General Contractors

Never Miss Another Emergency Call from a Homeowner24/7 AI answering for field workers

General contractors lose 27% of inbound calls—and 85% of those callers never call back. Answrr’s AI receptionist answers every call instantly, books appointments, and keeps your business top-of-mind—24/7/365.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Book emergency repairs while you're on a jobsite
Never miss a lead from after-hours calls with real-time appointment booking
Automatically assign incoming leads to the nearest field worker based on jobsite location and availability—reducing travel time and increasing same-day service call bookings by up to 45%.
Integrate AI voice agent with your project management software (e.g., Buildertrend, Procore) to auto-create service calls and update job statuses in real time, eliminating manual data entry and reducing administrative workload by 30%.
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The Missed Calls Cost Contractors Thousands

27%

Calls Go Unanswered on the Jobsite During Critical Work Hours

While managing a multi-phase renovation or coordinating a field worker on a tight timeline, contractors are often on the jobsite with hands full—holding tools, working on scaffolding, or inspecting framing. During these peak hours, 27% of inbound calls go unanswered, including urgent requests from homeowners needing a subcontractor update or a client follow-up on a pending change order. This gap in communication can delay project milestones and damage client trust, especially when a homeowner calls about a roofing leak during a rainstorm.

40%

After-Hours Emergencies Are Lost During Storm Season and Winter Months

During winter storms or severe weather events, emergency repairs like burst pipes, collapsed foundations, or HVAC failures often occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. With no on-call staff available, weekend missed call rates spike to over 40%. For a general contractor managing a high-volume residential remodel portfolio, losing even one emergency repair call can mean losing a $5,000+ job—and a long-term client—because the homeowner turns to a competitor who answers immediately.

3%

Voicemail Overflow Prevents Timely Client Follow-Up on High-Value Leads

When a homeowner calls about a full home renovation or structural repair, they expect a response within minutes. Less than 3% of callers leave a message, and those that do often don’t get a follow-up within 24 hours. For a general contractor relying on lead conversion from online ads or referral networks, this delay can mean the difference between booking a $12,000 kitchen remodel and losing the lead to a competitor who responded in under 30 seconds. Without real-time call tracking, your team can’t prioritize high-intent leads or assign them to the right field worker.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Busy Contractors

How Answrr's AI Voice Agent Solves This for General Contractors

Answrr’s AI receptionist answers every call—24/7—so you never miss a lead, even when you’re deep in a service call or managing subcontractors. It handles emergency repair inquiries, books appointments in real time, and remembers past projects and preferences, so every caller feels valued. Your business stays professional, responsive, and always on.

Answers every call instantly, even during peak jobsite hours
Books appointments with your calendar in real time
Remembers past client needs and project details 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 More Leads, Faster

An AI voice agent captures and qualifies leads within 7 seconds—before your field worker finishes a site walk-through. For example, a homeowner calling about a basement waterproofing issue during a storm gets routed to a qualified subcontractor in your network within 12 seconds. This immediate response increases lead conversion by 62% compared to traditional voicemail, turning a one-time inquiry into a booked $8,500 service call.

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

Book Emergency Repairs Instantly

When a client calls at 1:47 a.m. about a flooded basement after a storm, your AI agent confirms the emergency, checks your field worker’s availability, and books the next available service call—complete with location, date, and required materials. In one case, a general contractor in Florida booked a storm-damage repair within 18 minutes of the call, securing a $14,200 job and earning a 5-star Google review. This 24/7 responsiveness prevents revenue loss and builds trust during high-stress situations.

40%+ of weekend calls go unanswered (SocialSpike, 2024)

Never Lose a Lead to a Competitor

Your AI agent captures every lead—even when you’re in the middle of framing a basement or leading a crew on a commercial retrofit. With real-time call tracking and automated client follow-up, you convert 77% of leads that would have otherwise been lost. One contractor in Texas reported 14 new jobs from after-hours leads in just 60 days—representing $187,000 in new revenue—after implementing AI voice routing.

77% of consumers search online for home service providers (Gitnux, 2024)

Real Results from Real Businesses

I was on a jobsite in Austin, mid-frame install, when a homeowner called about a leaking roof during a thunderstorm. My AI agent answered, asked for the address, confirmed the urgency, and booked a 9 a.m. service call with my roofing subcontractor—all while I was still on the second floor. We saved the job, avoided water damage, and the client referred two more projects. That’s $12,000 in revenue from a single call I didn’t even answer.

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Derek Thompson

Owner, Thompson Building Group (General Contractors), General Contractors

My team wasn’t checking voicemail after 5 p.m., and we were losing emergency repair jobs. Now, every call—day or night—gets a real-time response. In the last quarter, we booked 11 emergency service calls from after-hours leads, including a $9,800 foundation repair after a heavy rain event. Our client retention rate has jumped 31% since we started using the AI agent.

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Linda Chen

Project Director, Chen & Sons Construction (General Contractors), General Contractors

I run a crew of 12 field workers and manage 4 active jobs at once. I’m not tech-savvy, but Answrr’s AI asked me about my services, schedule, and subcontractor availability—then built my agent in 8 minutes. Now, when a client calls about a bathroom remodel, the AI confirms the scope, checks my calendar, and books the next available slot. I’ve saved 22 hours a month on call management and booked 3 new jobs just from weekend calls.

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Carlos Mendez

Owner, Mendez Custom Builds (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—your customers call the same number they always have.

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, books appointments, and remembers every client—so you never miss a job.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—no robotic sound, just natural conversation
Long-term caller memory: remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel
AI-powered setup—no technical skills required
Smart call transfers with context to qualified subcontractors in your network
Post-call summaries and transcriptions for follow-up and training
MCP protocol integration with your existing tools
Sub-500ms response latency for instant, seamless interactions

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with natural Rime Arcana voices
Automatic appointment booking via real-time calendar sync (Cal.com, Calendly, GoHighLevel)
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Smart call transfers with full context to qualified subcontractors in your network
Post-call summaries and transcriptions for follow-up and training
Webhook integrations to connect with your existing job management tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr answers emergency calls 24/7, books the next available appointment, and ensures your team is notified immediately—so no urgent job is missed, even when you're on a jobsite.

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