24/7 Answering Service for General Contractors

Never Miss Another Emergency Repair Call24/7 AI-Powered Call Answering

General contractors lose 27% of inbound calls—many during peak hours or after hours. With Answrr, your AI receptionist answers every call instantly, books appointments, and captures leads while you’re on the jobsite.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Book 40% more appointments from after-hours emergency calls
Reduce missed call losses by up to $1,200 per incident
Automatically assign emergency repair calls to the nearest available subcontractor using real-time job location and availability data—reducing response time from hours to under 30 minutes.
Generate weekly call tracking reports that highlight top-performing services (e.g., water heater repair, furnace replacement) and underperforming lead sources—enabling data-driven marketing and staffing decisions.
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The Missed Call Crisis for Contractors

27%

Calls Go Unanswered During Critical Jobsite Work – 27% Missed During Furnace Replacement or Water Heater Repair

While you're on a jobsite completing a high-pressure furnace replacement or troubleshooting a complex water heater repair, your phone rings—only to go unanswered. According to industry data, 27% of inbound calls are missed during active jobsite work due to hands-on tasks, noisy environments, or lack of a dedicated call handler. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it means losing potential emergency repair leads, delaying maintenance contract renewals, and missing opportunities to upsell diagnostic & service packages. For a general contractor managing multiple crews and tight schedules, even one missed call can disrupt workflow and revenue.

40%

Weekend Emergency Calls Are Lost – Over 40% Missed During Critical Off-Hours Windows

Weekend after-hours calls spike when homeowners face urgent issues like burst pipes, failed HVAC systems, or roof leaks during storms. Yet, with weekend missed call rates exceeding 40%, many of these high-value emergency repair inquiries vanish into voicemail overflow. Without a 24/7 answering service, you risk losing clients who need immediate attention—especially during peak storm season or winter months. This gap in availability damages your reputation, reduces lead conversion, and leaves subcontractors waiting for job assignments.

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No System to Track Lead Follow-Ups – Less Than 3% of Voicemail Messages Are Actively Handled

When a caller reaches your voicemail—especially after hours or during a busy jobsite—less than 3% actually leave a message. Of those, even fewer are reviewed promptly. Without a structured call tracking system, leads from maintenance contract inquiries, emergency repair requests, or diagnostic & service follow-ups get buried in a digital black hole. This lack of follow-up means missed opportunities to convert warm leads into booked jobs, especially for repeat customers who’ve previously engaged with your team.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Busy Contractors

How Answrr's 24/7 Answering Service Solves This for General Contractors

Answrr’s AI-powered phone system handles every incoming call 24/7—whether it’s a 2 a.m. emergency repair request or a 10 a.m. maintenance contract inquiry. Your AI receptionist answers naturally, remembers past projects, books appointments in real time, and ensures no lead slips through the cracks.

Answer calls instantly—no more missed opportunities during peak hours or on the jobsite
Automatically book appointments using your Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel calendar
Capture and organize every lead with call tracking, transcripts, and AI summaries

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 repair calls into booked appointments within 15 minutes—on average. For example, a homeowner calling at 9:30 PM about a frozen pipe during a winter storm can have their appointment scheduled, a technician dispatched, and a maintenance contract proposal sent—all before the next morning. With 85% of callers who reach voicemail never calling back, a 24/7 answering service ensures you capture every lead, even during off-peak hours.

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

Save $3,000+/Month on Staffing

Save $3,200/month in staffing costs by replacing a part-time receptionist with Answrr’s AI answering service. One general contractor in Texas reduced their monthly payroll by $2,800 after switching to a 24/7 virtual front office. The AI handles 200+ calls/month, including weekend emergency repair inquiries, and logs every lead in your CRM with call tracking data. With each missed call costing $300–$1,200 in lost revenue, this translates to $36,000+ in annual savings and recovered jobs.

Each missed call costs between $300 and $1,200 in lost revenue (Source: Social Spike, 2024)

Never Lose a Lead Again

Never lose a lead again with AI-powered long-term caller memory. When a homeowner calls about a recurring water heater repair, the AI remembers their past service history, preferred contact method, and even mentions their 5-year maintenance contract. This personalized touch increases lead conversion by 42%—especially for repeat clients who value consistency and responsiveness. The system also auto-tags leads by urgency (e.g., ‘emergency repair,’ ‘roof inspection,’ ‘furnace replacement’) to prioritize follow-up.

77% of consumers look for home service providers via online search engines (Source: Google Consumer Behavior Report, 2024)

Real Results from Real Businesses

I was on a jobsite in downtown Austin replacing a 20-year-old furnace when a homeowner called about a basement flood from a burst pipe. Answrr answered, confirmed the emergency, booked a 7:00 AM appointment with our flood mitigation team, and sent a text confirmation. I didn’t miss a beat on the jobsite, and the client called me later to say they were impressed with the immediate response. That’s a $1,100 job we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.

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Derek Simmons

Owner & Lead Project Manager, Simmons Construction & Restoration, General Contractors

We used to lose 32% of our weekend leads—especially during storm season. Now, our AI receptionist handles every after-hours call, books appointments, and even collects preliminary details like damage photos and service type. Our calendar is booked 3 weeks out, and we’ve increased weekend job bookings by 68% in just 6 months. Plus, the call tracking dashboard shows exactly which services are in demand—helping us adjust our subcontractor scheduling.

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Linda Torres

Operations Director, Torres Home Solutions, General Contractors

I’m not tech-savvy, but Answrr’s onboarding assistant walked me through setting up my services in 8 minutes—just by asking about my core offerings: roof repair, water damage restoration, and furnace replacement. Now, when a caller says ‘I need help with a leaky roof,’ the AI knows to route it to my storm response team. I’ve captured over 45 new leads in the past quarter—most from after-hours calls I’d have missed before.

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Rajiv Mehta

Owner, Mehta Roofing & Emergency Restoration, General Contractors

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

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Forward Your Number

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

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AI Learns Your Business

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

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Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and sends confirmations—while you focus on the jobsite.

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
Enterprise-grade security with AES-256-GCM encryption
Smart call transfers with full context handoff to your team
Post-call summaries and transcripts for every lead
MCP protocol integration with your existing tools

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant response
Automatic appointment booking via calendar integration
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes
Call recording and transcription
MCP protocol integration with your existing tools
Email tool for sending project details and follow-up information to homeowners

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr answers every call 24/7, including late-night or weekend emergency repair requests. It can book appointments in real time and send confirmations—so you never miss a high-value job.

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