Leads call while you're on a ladder
And hire whoever answers first.
Contractors
The AI Answering Service for Contractors Who Are Too Busy Working to Answer the Phone
Sesla answers every call instantly, qualifies the lead, and books the estimate — so you can stay on the job site and still win the next one.
- Answers instantly
- 24/7/365
- Set up for you
- Cancel anytime
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Talk to Ryan — our AI receptionist demo
Hear the AI answer a contractor call. "Thanks for calling Summit Home Services. This is the AI assistant — how can I help?"
- “I need an estimate”
- “Do you work in my area?”
- “Can someone come out this week?”
- < 450 msReal-time response
- 99.4%Natural diction
- 24/7Always answering
You're talking to an AI assistant. Calls may be recorded for quality.
No account, no card. Microphone access is required for the call. Privacy
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Live demoWhat is an answering service for contractors?
An answering service for contractors answers calls for builders, remodelers, and home service businesses when the owner or office can't. Sesla's AI receptionist answers 24/7, qualifies each lead (project type, budget, timeline, address), books estimates on your calendar, and texts you a summary of every call.
The problem with missed calls
Tire-kickers eat your time
Unqualified calls interrupt real work.
Office staff is expensive
And still goes home at 5:00 PM.
An AI receptionist for home services, from HVAC and plumbing to remodeling
Lead qualification
Project type, scope, budget range, timeline, and address — before you ever call back.
Estimate booking
Books site visits into your calendar with buffer times you set.
Contractor phone answering service, 24/7
After hours, weekends, and overflow.
Industry-specific playbooks
Pre-built for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, garage door, pest control, and remodeling.
Example call (studio demo)
CallerHi, I'm looking to redo my kitchen. Do you do that?
AI receptionistWe do. Is this a full remodel or specific updates like cabinets and countertops?
CallerFull remodel.
AI receptionistGreat. Do you have a rough budget range and a timeline in mind?
CallerAround 40 to 50 thousand, ideally this spring.
AI receptionistPerfect. I have Thursday at 10:00 AM or Friday at 2:00 PM open for an in-home estimate. Which works better?
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your business
Services, hours, service area, emergency rules. Takes 10 minutes.
- 2
We build and test your AI receptionist
Usually within a day. You approve every answer.
- 3
Forward your calls and go live
After hours, overflow, or all calls. Change anytime.
Missed-call revenue calculator
Revenue you could recover each month$43,300
Example estimate based on the numbers you enter.
AI receptionist vs. live answering service vs. voicemail
| AI receptionist (Sesla) | Live answering service | Voicemail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | 24/7/365, including holidays | Depends on the provider’s staffed hours | 24/7, but nobody answers |
| Pick-up | Answers right away | Depends on queue and staffing | Caller hears a recording |
| Call summaries & transcripts | Written summary and transcript for every call | Message notes | Audio file only |
| Simultaneous calls | Several calls at once, depending on your plan | Limited by agents on shift | One message at a time |
| Books appointments | Yes, following your rules | Often, depending on the service | No |
| Pricing model | Monthly plan with included minutes | Usually per minute or per call | Usually included with your phone line |
| Human judgment | Transfers complex or urgent calls to your team | Trained agents handle nuance | None |
Pricing
Starter Plan
$59.99/month
120 minutes included
$0.25/min after that
Professional Plan
$129.99/month
300 minutes included
$0.23/min after that
Enterprise Plan
$259.99/month
600 minutes included
$0.22/min after that
Premium Plan
$519.99/month
1200 minutes included
$0.15/min after that
Prices in USD, billed monthly. Cancel anytime. See full pricing
Frequently asked questions
Which home service businesses do you support?
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, garage door, pest control, general contractors, remodelers, and more.
Can the AI qualify leads before booking?
Yes. You choose the questions and the minimum criteria for booking an estimate.
Is it a virtual receptionist for contractors or just an answering machine?
It's a full virtual receptionist: it holds a natural conversation, answers questions, books appointments, and escalates urgent calls.
Does the caller know it's AI?
Yes. The assistant introduces itself as an AI assistant.
Can I keep my existing business number?
Yes. You keep your number and forward calls to Sesla: after hours only, when you're busy, or all calls.
How much does it cost?
See the plans below. Month-to-month, cancel anytime.
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