An AI receptionist for handymans.
Trained on the calls a handyman actually gets — emergencies, common asks, the urgency cues that matter. Never quotes prices. Never books on its own. Captures every real call so a member of your team can follow up.
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small-job home repair and improvement — single-day or single-visit work. NOT a general contractor — does not pull permits, does not handle structural / electrical-panel / plumbing-rough-in work
Interior
- Bathroom repair
- Kitchen repair
- Windows and doors
- Flooring (small repair / install)
- Tile patches
- Drywall patches
- Garage storage and shelves
- Plumbing repairs (existing rough-in)
- Electrical repairs (within outlet/switch scope)
- Painting (small areas)
- Carpentry and trim
- Aging-in-place modifications
Exterior
- Fence repair
- Gutter cleaning
- Deck repair / stain
- Exterior painting (touch-up)
- Power washing
The calls your AI is ready for
- Mount TV / shelves / artwork standard schedule
- Install ceiling fan / light fixture (no new wiring) standard schedule
- Replace doorknobs / locks / hinges standard schedule
- Drywall patch (small holes, anchors) standard schedule
- Faucet / showerhead / garbage disposal swap (existing rough-in) standard schedule
- Toilet replacement (same footprint) standard schedule
- Furniture and treadmill assembly standard schedule
- Door rehang / sticking door standard schedule
- Gutter cleaning (single-story preferred) standard schedule
- Weather stripping / caulk / window seal standard schedule
- Punch list (5-10 small items) standard quote
- Closing-soon punch list (real estate) priority (closing pressure)
- Move-out / move-in fix-up list priority (date driven)
- Deck stain / fence picket replace / mailbox post standard schedule
- Smart-home device install (Nest, Ring, smart lock) standard schedule
Emergency triggers your AI watches for
If a caller mentions any of these, the call escalates to you immediately — no schedule, no AI hold, no voicemail.
- closing tomorrow
- closing this week
- tenant moving in
- realtor coming
- inspection tomorrow
Sample exchanges
Real example responses your AI is trained on for handyman calls.
Caller: I need some drywall work done.
AI: Oh okay yeah, what is going on with the drywall?
Caller: My deck is falling apart.
AI: Oh man, yeah that is no good. How bad are we talking — like boards coming loose, or more of a structural thing?
Caller: I have got a whole list of stuff.
AI: Ha, honestly that is like ninety percent of our customers. Everyone has a list. What is the biggest thing bugging you right now?
Caller: My kitchen faucet is leaking all over the floor.
AI: Oh no, yeah that is definitely not something you want to let sit. Let me get your info so we can get someone out there.
What your AI captures on every call
- Their name (don't ask for callback number — caller ID handles it; do the last-four confirm)
- List of items / tasks (rough count if possible — let them describe in their own words)
- Where the project is (city, neighborhood, or full address)
- For mounting: surface type (drywall, brick, concrete, plaster) and mount weight if known
- For fixtures: do they have the fixture already, or is shopping needed
- Approximate total time guess (1 hour / half day / full day)
- For real estate / move-out: deadline date
- Days or times that work best (mornings, afternoons, weekends)
- Whether the operator should provide materials or homeowner has them
Trust signals it weaves in naturally
Not recited like a script — referenced when relevant.
- Handles the whole punch list in one visit
- Insured and background-checked
- Work guaranteed in writing
- Years of experience with small home repair
What your AI never does
No pricing over the phone — ever. Your AI never quotes hourly rates, ranges, or minimums. Pricing depends on specifics, and that conversation belongs with you (and a member of your team), not with an AI.
- Never books or schedules appointments — gathers info + timing only
- Never says "free estimate" or "free quote"
- Never asks for your caller's email
- Never claims to be human (deflects with humor)
- Confirms the callback by last-four digits — doesn't ask for a number it already has