FrontDeskFred for General Contractors

General Contractors Answering Service That Never Misses a Call

A homeowner just got a quote from one contractor and wants two more before deciding on a $40,000 kitchen remodel. They call you while you're walking a different job site, and if it goes to voicemail, they cross you off the list and move to the next name on their search results. You never even know the lead existed.

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Every lead answered

even when your whole crew is on-site — that's what FrontDeskFred means for General Contractors.

How It Works

How Fred handles your general contractors calls

Fred answers every call

Every incoming general contractors call is answered live — 24/7, no voicemail, no hold music. Fred greets the caller and starts gathering what you need to know.

Fred qualifies and books the job

Fred asks the right questions for general contractors work, flags anything urgent, and books the job directly into your calendar — no callback needed to fill in the gaps.

You get a text the moment it ends

A complete summary lands in your phone the second the call wraps up — job details, contact info, and anything urgent flagged for you to act on first.

Transparent pricing

Start free. Build what you need.

Free AI Audit, then a $49 one-time consultation to plan it out, then $199 + $49/month to build any of our 6 AI Agents.

FrontDeskFred

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Free AI Audit
A quick quiz on your business, instant score. No signup.
2
$49 one-time consultation
We go through your results and build your implementation plan.
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$199 + $49/mo per agent
Build any agent individually. Jobber & ServiceTitan integration for the agents that need it.

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What you'd otherwise pay

Full-time receptionist

$2,900–3,750/month

Salary only — before benefits, taxes, PTO, and training. Business hours only.

Traditional answering service

$1–3/minute

Scripted, not trained on your business. Costs spike during busy season.

Voicemail

Free — until you price the lost jobs

62% of callers who reach voicemail don't leave a message. They call the next company.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can FrontDeskFred qualify project leads for general contractors?

Yes. Fred asks the right qualifying questions upfront — project type, scope, timeline, and budget range — so when you follow up, you already know whether it's a fit. You stop wasting time on tire-kickers and focus on real opportunities.

How does FrontDeskFred handle estimate scheduling?

Fred captures the homeowner's contact details, project description, and availability, then schedules a walkthrough or estimate call directly into your calendar. You arrive on site with full context instead of a missed call and a vague voicemail.

Does FrontDeskFred work for specialty trade contractors?

Yes — whether you're a general contractor, roofer, painter, electrician, or landscaper, Fred can be trained on your specific services and call-handling process. We work with all types of trades and tailor the setup to how your business actually operates.

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