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FrontDeskFred for General Contractors

General Contractors marketing that runs itself.

Maya handles review requests, Google Business Profile updates, and customer follow-ups for general contractors automatically — so you can focus on the work.

No commitment · 15-minute call

The Challenge

Why General Contractors businesses
need an AI workforce.

It's not a lack of effort — it's missed calls, too few reviews, and a Google profile no one's maintaining.

$34,000+

average general contracting project value

At that price point, customers research thoroughly. A weak GBP profile loses projects worth tens of thousands of dollars.

79%

of homeowners use Google to find and vet contractors before requesting quotes

Your GBP is your first impression for most leads — before your website, before your portfolio.

3.2×

more quote requests from GBPs with completed project photos vs. those without

Visual proof of completed work is the most persuasive signal for general contracting customers.

📍Google Business Profile

Win more quotes before homeowners even call you.

Fred keeps your contracting company's Google profile active with project photos, Q&A responses, and weekly posts — so you look credible at the moment homeowners are deciding who to shortlist.

General contractors compete for high-value projects where homeowners vet every candidate carefully. Before a potential customer calls for a quote, they've already looked at your Google Business Profile — and if it looks inactive, incomplete, or has no recent photos, they've probably already moved on. GBP is where general contractors win or lose the consideration stage. Fred keeps your profile working even during your busiest project seasons, when updating Google is the last thing on your mind.

📍 Free audit

Grade your Google Business Profile

Enter your profile details for a scored audit, a rewritten description, and a prioritized fix list. Free, no signup required.

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Fred keeps your GBP active automatically

Fred is the AI Operations Agent built into FrontDeskFred. He publishes posts to your Google Business Profile after every job, sends review requests to customers, and drafts review responses for your approval. Your GBP stays fresh and active with zero manual effort. $49/month, no setup fee, done for you in days.

No commitment. 15-minute call. Book a Free Demo or learn about Fred or open full grader.

Review Management

Every completed project should become a 5-star reference. Automatically.

Fred sends a review request at project completion — so every satisfied homeowner becomes a public testimonial that wins you the next shortlist spot.

General contracting is one of the highest-consideration purchases a homeowner makes. Before calling for a quote, they've read your reviews — and they read more than for any other home service category. A general contractor with 15 reviews competes poorly against one with 150, regardless of quality or price. The challenge: collecting reviews at the end of a project is easy to forget when you're already moving to the next job. Fred automates the ask at project completion so every satisfied client becomes a public reference.

⭐ Free tool

Try the free review response generator

Paste in a review, pick your tone, and get three reply options in seconds. Fred handles this automatically after every job.

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Fred sends these automatically after every job

Fred is the AI Operations Agent built into FrontDeskFred. After every completed job, Fred sends a review request to your customer automatically. When reviews come in, he drafts replies for your approval. You get more reviews, higher ratings, and nothing to manage manually. $49/month, no setup fee, done for you in days.

No commitment. 15-minute call. Book a Free Demo or learn about Fred or open full tool.

How Fred Works

Up and running in minutes,
not months.

No software to install. No training on your end. We handle everything.

01

Train Fred on your business

Tell us your services, pricing, hours, and how you like calls handled. On a quick 30-minute onboarding call, we also connect Fred to the systems you already run — Jobber, ServiceTitan, Mindbody, Vagaro, WellnessLiving, and more.

02

We build and activate Fred

Our team configures and integrates Fred for your business — trained on your services, connected to your CRM or booking platform, ready to answer calls and handle leads from day one. No software to learn, nothing to set up yourself.

03

Fred runs your operation

Fred answers every call, replies to leads in seconds, books jobs, requests reviews, and keeps your Google profile active — all without you lifting a finger. You just show up to more work.

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
  • 1

    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.

  • 3

    $199 + $49/mo per agent

    Build any agent individually. Jobber & ServiceTitan integration for the agents that need it.

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.

See the full pricing breakdown → FrontDeskFred Pricing · Just want to talk first? Speak to Founder — free.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fred show off our general contracting projects on GBP?

Fred posts updates about recent projects — additions, full renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, commercial buildouts — using photos and descriptions you submit. Posts can highlight timelines, materials, and project scope that help the right customers self-qualify.

Does GBP activity matter for general contractors beyond residential work?

Yes. Commercial clients also use Google to vet contractors. A well-maintained profile with recent commercial project photos signals credibility and experience that matters in commercial bids.

How does Fred handle customer Q&As for a general contracting company?

Fred responds to questions about your service area, types of projects you take on, licensing, and timelines — using answers you verify during onboarding. Q&As that go unanswered on GBP hurt both ranking and conversions.

We already have a strong local reputation. Do we still need GBP optimization?

Local reputation doesn't automatically translate to Google ranking. Many well-regarded contractors are invisible in local search because their digital presence is inactive. Fred ensures your Google presence reflects the quality of your real-world reputation.

When does Fred send the review request for a general contracting project?

At project completion — when the final walkthrough is done and the client is standing in their finished space. You control the trigger through your project management system. Fred sends immediately when the job is marked complete.

What platform should we direct general contracting reviews to?

Google is the primary target. It has the most impact on local SEO and is where most customers search. Houzz and Angi are secondary. Fred can rotate platforms if you want to build multiple profiles simultaneously.

Can Fred handle review requests for both residential and commercial clients?

Yes. Fred supports different message templates for residential homeowners versus commercial clients. The tone and framing of the review request can be adjusted based on the project type.

What if a project has multiple phases — when should we send the review request?

Fred sends at final project completion by default. For long-term projects with clear phase milestones, you can configure a mid-project check-in separate from the final review request.

Ready for Fred
to go to work?

Take the free 2-minute AI Audit and see exactly where your business stands across all 6 agents — speed-to-lead, after-hours, reviews, AI search, content, and sales outreach.

No commitment · 15-minute call · See it live

Or call our live demo: +1 (650) 955-9967