Every missed call is a
customer you'll never meet
For a general contractor, the phone is the pipeline - and it always rings at the worst time. You're framing a wall, pouring a slab, or managing subs when a homeowner calls about a kitchen remodel or a full addition. You can't stop to take it, so it goes to voicemail - and a prospect with a $40,000 project rarely leaves a message. They call the next contractor who answers. Hiring a full-time receptionist is expensive and still only covers business hours. An AI receptionist answers every call for you, asks the qualifying questions you'd ask - project type, scope, timeline, budget - books the estimate, and texts you a summary, so the biggest job of your month never slips away while you're on-site.
Emergencies and inquiries come in when you're closed — straight to voicemail.
When your people are working, no one is free to answer the phone.
A caller who can't book right now often never calls back.
Reach voicemail once, and the next business on the list gets the job.
A complete front desk,
answering every call
Every call picked up on the first ring — no hold music, no voicemail, no missed opportunity.
A warm, professional voice that speaks naturally and puts callers at ease.
Books, reschedules, and cancels directly in your calendar during the call.
Asks the right questions and captures the details that matter before routing the caller.
Handles your most common questions — hours, pricing, services, location — accurately every time.
A clear text and email recap of every call lands in your inbox the moment it ends.
Full recordings and searchable transcripts of every conversation, kept for your records.
Trained on your services, pricing, and policies so it answers like a member of your team.
Nights, weekends, and holidays — your front desk never closes.
How it sounds for
General Contractors
Illustrative examples of how Receptico AI handles real contracting businesses calls.
“I'm looking to remodel my kitchen and wanted to get an estimate.”
“Great - I'd love to help with that. Roughly what's the scope: cabinets and counters, or a full layout change? And do you have a timeline in mind? I'll set up a free estimate and get your details to the team.”
“Do you handle home additions, or just interior work?”
“We handle both interior remodels and additions. Tell me a bit about the project and I'll book a consultation with the right person. What's the property address and the best number to reach you?”
“What's your availability for a site visit this week?”
“I can check that for you now. I have openings this week - would a morning or afternoon work better? I'll confirm the estimate and send you a text confirmation.”
More than software —
a complete AI front desk
We don't hand you a bot and walk away. We build, train, and optimize your AI receptionist as a done-for-you system.
We build your AI end to end — call flows, scripts, and integrations — before it ever takes a call.
It learns your services, pricing, service area, and policies, so it represents your brand accurately.
Choose a voice and persona that fits your brand and the way your customers expect to be greeted.
We refine scripts and handling over time as your business changes — updates go live within 24 hours.
See every call, lead, and booking in one place, with recordings and summaries at your fingertips.
Traditional receptionist vs.
Receptico AI
| Traditional receptionist | Receptico AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Business hours only | 24/7/365 |
| Typical cost | $3,000–$4,500/mo salary + benefits | From $597/mo |
| Response time | Misses calls when busy or out | Answers on the first ring |
| Call handling | One call at a time | Unlimited simultaneous calls |
| Scalability | Hire & train more staff | Scales instantly, no new hires |
Receptionist cost = typical US salary + benefits & taxes
Contracting Businesses AI receptionist FAQ
Yes. It asks the questions you would - project type, scope, timeline, and budget range - and texts you a summary so you can prioritize serious jobs and skip the tire-kickers, all without stopping work.
It answers the calls you can't take from a ladder or a loud site, books estimates directly into your calendar, and sends you a lead summary - so no high-value remodel or build goes to voicemail.
If you rely on inbound calls for leads, usually yes. A single recovered remodel or build can be worth far more than a year of the service, and RecepticoAI's flat, unlimited pricing keeps the cost predictable.
RecepticoAI starts at $597/month on the Growth plan with unlimited calls answered, plus one-time professional onboarding (from $497 with our launch offer). There are no per-call fees. See full details on our pricing page.
That's your choice. Many businesses use a branded AI persona that sounds natural and professional; others disclose it upfront. Either way, we never claim the AI is human if a caller asks directly.
Yes. You set the rules — emergencies, specific request types, or any time you want to take over — and the AI transfers the call to you or a team member in real time. The caller is never dropped.
Yes. During onboarding we train it on your services, pricing, and policies, so it answers your callers' specific questions accurately — not with generic scripts.
Most businesses are live within 48 hours. Our team handles the technical setup — you just provide basic business info on a short questionnaire.
Yes. Plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract — cancel any time with 30 days notice. You're also covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first month.
Last updated July 2026 · Reviewed by the RecepticoAI team
Stop losing customers
to missed calls.
Give your contracting businesses business a 24/7 AI receptionist. Live in 48 hours, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. One booked job can cover months of service.
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