Erik B.Saturday 18:14
Boiler stopped, no hot water for 6 hours, two kids at home
Skaala
Skaala flagged HIGH urgency, transferred to on-call plumber
Outcome
Transfer in 8 seconds · address + symptom on screen
According to Invoca (2024), home service companies miss 62% of inbound calls, and each missed call costs approximately $1,200. Skaala's AI answering service picks up when you're working on-site — books visits, provides quotes, and sends estimate requests. AI phone answering built for tradespeople.
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PHONE COVERAGE
See how Skaala handles the phone for specific job titles in this industry.
Phone answering for tradesperson
You're on the roof with the drill running. The customer calls and you can't answer. Skaala books the quote for you.
Phone answering for plumber
Water leaks come at 3 a.m. The customer picks the first one who answers — not the best one.
Phone answering for electrician
Power outages and emergency installs. Every hour without phone coverage costs work.
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According to Invoca (2024), home service companies miss 62% of inbound calls, and each missed call costs approximately $1,200. Skaala's AI answering service picks up when you're working on-site — books visits, provides quotes, and sends estimate requests. AI phone answering built for tradespeople.
The job-site phone problem
Trades businesses lose 40% of inbound jobs because they can't pick up while on a call-out. The next caller goes to the next number on Google.
Calls Skaala already handles
Every call gets a named outcome — booking, transfer, summary, or callback task. No voicemail. No guessing.
Erik B.Saturday 18:14
Boiler stopped, no hot water for 6 hours, two kids at home
Skaala
Skaala flagged HIGH urgency, transferred to on-call plumber
Outcome
Transfer in 8 seconds · address + symptom on screen
Maria N.Tuesday 09:30
Quote on bathroom renovation — 4-week timeline
Skaala
Skaala captured scope, dimensions, deadline, booked site visit
Outcome
Site visit Friday 14:00 · quote brief in CRM
Oskar L.Thursday 16:55
Annual boiler service — existing customer
Skaala
Skaala pulled customer history, booked next available slot
Outcome
Booking made · customer record updated
Sofia A.Monday 14:20
Quote on radiator install for 3-bed apartment
Skaala
Skaala asked rooms + brand preference, scheduled callback
Outcome
Callback task at 09:00 Tuesday · scope captured
15 minutes from forward to first call
Forward your line, plug in the calendar, approve the script. Skaala answers the next call.
Skaala answers when you're on a job, in a van, or in a roof space.
Tell Skaala what counts as emergency (boiler, leak, electrics) and when to transfer.
Plug in Google Calendar, ServiceTrade, Jobber, Tradify, or your own scheduling tool.
The AI books new jobs into your calendar considering travel time, job type, and geographic area.
Collect all details for quote requests automatically — the AI asks the right questions and sends the summary to you. According to Invoca (2025), phone leads convert at 37% when answered.
According to Invoca (2024), home service companies miss 62% of inbound calls. The AI handles all calls while you're on the job — no missed leads while you're holding a drill.
Works for plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters, and all other trades.
What it costs
$29
Per month
One emergency boiler call pays for two years.
24/7
On-call cover
Weekend emergencies stop going to your competitor.
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Pickup
Beats every voicemail box on Google.
PricingFrom $29/mo · 7-day free trial · Works with Jobber, Tradify, ServiceTitan
Start free trialAnswers to common questions
The AI answers all calls while you work — whether you're on a roof, under a sink, or in an electrical panel. It collects the customer's details, describes the job, and books a home visit in your calendar. You get a summary via SMS after each call. According to Dialzara (2025), 85% of callers whose call goes unanswered will not call back, and according to Numa (2025), 80% of callers who reach voicemail hang up without leaving a message. As a tradesperson, every missed call could mean a lost job.