Guides for
Contractors

40%+ of trade calls are urgent. Most answering services just take messages. Emergency dispatch routes urgent calls straight to your cell — and no competitor offers it. Here's the math on what you're leaving on the table.

62% of trade business calls go unanswered. At $180–$500 per missed job, five unanswered calls a week means up to $10,000/month walking out the door. Here's the math — and how to stop it.

You're paying $800–$2,000/month for a receptionist who works 8 hours. If you miss 10 calls/week at $250 average, that's $10,000/month in lost revenue. Here's the full cost breakdown — and which option wins on ROI.

AnswerDesk, Rosie, Smith.ai, Ruby, AnswerConnect, Dialzara — head-to-head on pricing, 24/7 coverage, appointment booking, and HVAC-specific features. Which one actually books jobs?