When a homeowner is ready to start a project, they call the first contractor who picks up. If that is not you, it is your competitor. AnswerEdge answers every call, qualifies the scope, and books the estimate so you show up to jobs instead of chasing leads.
GCs are on job sites managing crews, subs, and timelines — not by their phones. Research of 45 contractors over 7 months found 74% of calls go unanswered. Every missed call is a bid you never got to submit.
NextPhone Contractor Call Study, 2025–2026
A single missed call at a 20% booking rate represents $700 in expected revenue. Miss 10 calls per month and that's $84,000 annually — from calls you never knew you missed.
NextPhone / IBISWorld Contractor Industry Data, 2025
Based on data from 1,200+ contractors across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general contracting. For GCs handling larger remodels and commercial work, annual losses can exceed $200,000.
CallBird Contractor Revenue Study, 2024–2025
You can have the best crew, the best reviews, and the fairest price — and still lose every job to a competitor who picked up the phone first.
MIT / InsideSales.com Lead Response Research
A missed general contracting call is worth $3,500 or more. AnswerEdge answers every call in under 2 seconds, 24 hours a day.
Answers every quote request and project inquiry instantly
Qualifies project type, scope, timeline, and budget range
Books estimate appointments directly to your calendar
Follows up automatically with leads who did not book
While you read this page, general contractor companies in your area missed a call.
"I was spending more time returning missed calls than I was on actual jobs. AnswerEdge handles all the inbound now. I show up to estimates instead of playing phone tag."— Owner, General Contracting Company
Your AI receptionist is live in 7 days. No contracts. No technical setup on your end.
Most home service businesses are losing revenue from two places. See exactly how much.
Industry average for general contractors is 27–74% — higher during peak construction season.
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Learn more about how AI receptionists help businesses like yours.
Industry Use CasesEvery missed call from a homeowner looking for a contractor is a bid you never got to make. An AI receptionist answers every call, qualifies the project, and books the estimate — 24/7.
Industry Use CasesConstruction leads call once and move on. An AI receptionist answers every call 24/7, qualifies the project, and books the estimate — so you never lose a bid to a missed call.
InsightsTraditional answering services take messages. AI receptionists book jobs. Here's the honest comparison every home service business owner needs to read.