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captivon://missed-call-revenue · by trade per month
Estimated monthly revenue from missed calls, by trade
Trade Missed calls / week Would book Average job Missed revenue / month
HVAC
8
35%
$450
$5,460
Plumbing
8
35%
$380
$4,611
Roofing
4
25%
$1,200
$5,200
Locksmith
12
40%
$150
$3,120
Garage door
6
40%
$300
$3,120
Water & fire restoration
3
30%
$3,500
$13,650
Pest control
6
30%
$250
$1,950
Towing
15
45%
$125
$3,656
Home cleaning
6
35%
$180
$1,638
Illustrative estimates for a typical small shop. Your audit uses your real call volume and job values.
01 / 09 HVAC
Handle peak season without hiring more staff
Saturday, 4 PM. 97°F and the AC just died
Your agent triages no-heat and no-cool calls, puts vulnerable households first and books your maintenance members.
Your AI agent “I see you're on our Comfort Club plan, so you get priority. Is anyone at home elderly, very young or unwell?”
Where you lose jobs Heatwave and cold snap calls go unanswered No-heat and no-cool calls at night go to competitors Maintenance members expecting priority hit voicemail
What your agent does Moves no-heat calls with vulnerable people to the front Tells callers who smell gas to leave and call the gas company Recognizes your maintenance members Books tune-ups, repairs and replacement estimates
What it asks every caller Heating or cooling? What's the system doing? System age and brand Anyone vulnerable at home? Maintenance member? Address
HVAC
Live demo
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Grace TNT 24/7 HVAC · demo business
Triages no-heat and no-cool calls 24/7, quotes repair-first pricing and books the visit.
24/7 triage Emergency calls Books on call
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captivon://the-math · HVAC per month
Missed calls a week 8
Would have booked 35%
Jobs lost a month 12.1
Average job average repair ticket $450
Revenue missed calls cost you $5,460/month $65,520 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
02 / 09 Plumbing
The first plumber to answer wins
11:40 PM. Water through the ceiling
Your agent spots real emergencies, helps callers stop the water and gets your on-call plumber moving right away.
Your AI agent “Let's stop the water first. The main shut-off is usually where the water line enters the house. I'm alerting our on-call plumber now.”
Where you lose jobs After-hours emergencies go to whoever answers first Price shoppers tie up the line while real jobs ring out Water heater and repipe leads sit in voicemail
What your agent does Separates active leaks, sewage and no-water calls from routine jobs Explains your trip fee and service area Books drain, water heater and repipe estimates Transfers true emergencies to your on-call plumber
What it asks every caller Is water leaking now? Which room or fixture? Is the water shut off? Owner or renter? Water heater age Address
Plumbing
Live demo
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Maya Plumbing NYC · demo business
Books, cancels and reschedules on a live calendar, and answers plumbing questions with checked facts.
Live calendar Reschedules FAQs
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captivon://the-math · Plumbing per month
Missed calls a week 8
Would have booked 35%
Jobs lost a month 12.1
Average job average service call $380
Revenue missed calls cost you $4,611/month $55,328 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
03 / 09 Roofing
Storm days decide your whole season
6:40 PM. Hail just hit, three leaks upstairs
Your agent takes the flood of leak and hail calls, captures damage and insurance details, and books inspections before the canvassers knock.
Your AI agent “Is water coming in right now? I can get an inspector out tomorrow at 9. Have you filed an insurance claim yet?”
Where you lose jobs Storm surges swamp the office for days Insurance jobs go to whoever inspects first Commercial bids wait days for a callback
What your agent does Separates active leaks from estimates and maintenance Captures insurer, claim status and roof type Books free inspections across your territory Routes commercial and multi-unit jobs to your estimator
What it asks every caller Leaking now? Home or commercial? Roof type and age Hail, wind or wear? Insurance claim? Address
Roofing
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Ava Roofing USA · Carolinas · demo business
Takes repair and insurance-claim calls across six cities and books free roof assessments.
Six cities Insurance claims Free assessments
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captivon://the-math · Roofing per month
Missed calls a week 4
Would have booked 25%
Jobs lost a month 4.3
Average job average repair (replacements run far higher) $1,200
Revenue missed calls cost you $5,200/month $62,400 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
04 / 09 Locksmith
Lockout callers dial three locksmiths at once
1:10 AM. Locked out, phone at 12%
Your agent answers fast with a clear price and arrival time, and sorts home, car and business jobs before dispatch.
Your AI agent “For a car lockout, I just need the make, model and year. A tech can be there in about 25 minutes. The service call is $95.”
Where you lose jobs Jobs lost in the seconds it takes to call someone else Callers hang up when nobody gives a price Wasted trips from wrong job or vehicle details
What your agent does Quotes your pricing rules clearly and consistently Sorts lockouts, rekeys, lock changes and key fobs Mentions your ID and proof-of-ownership policy Treats a child or pet locked in a car as a 911 emergency
What it asks every caller Home, car or business? Exact location Make, model and year Anyone locked inside? Keys lost or locked in? ID available?
Locksmith
Live demo
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Sarah Manhattan Locksmith & Keys · demo business
Stays calm through lockouts and break-ins, quotes the service call and gets a tech moving.
Lockouts Clear pricing Fast dispatch
Talk to Sarah live
captivon://the-math · Locksmith per month
Missed calls a week 12
Would have booked 40%
Jobs lost a month 20.8
Average job average lockout or rekey $150
Revenue missed calls cost you $3,120/month $37,440 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
05 / 09 Garage door
Stuck doors need a same-day booking
7:15 AM. Spring snapped, car trapped
Your agent diagnoses the problem, gives spring safety warnings and books the visit with door and opener details.
Your AI agent “That sounds like a broken torsion spring. Please don't lift the door by hand. I can get a tech to you by 10am.”
Where you lose jobs "How much for a spring?" callers hang up Morning emergencies arrive while techs are on jobs Opener and new-door sales go unasked
What your agent does Diagnoses springs, cables, tracks, openers and panels Explains your service call fee Gives spring safety warnings first Captures door size and opener brand for upsells
What it asks every caller What is the door doing? Stuck open or closed? Car trapped inside? Single or double? Opener brand Address
Garage doorDemo on request
We'll set up a demo agent for your garage door business during the free audit, with your prices and service area, so you hear your own calls answered.
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captivon://the-math · Garage door per month
Missed calls a week 6
Would have booked 40%
Jobs lost a month 10.4
Average job average spring or opener repair $300
Revenue missed calls cost you $3,120/month $37,440 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
06 / 09 Water & fire restoration
Restoration jobs go to whoever answers first
3 AM. Storm, basement flooding
Your agent stays calm, captures loss type and insurance details, and alerts your emergency crew within seconds.
Your AI agent “If it's safe, stay away from outlets near the water. Has the water stopped coming in? And who's your insurance provider?”
Where you lose jobs Night and storm calls go to the first crew that answers Missing intake details slow down insurance claims Plumber and adjuster referrals hit voicemail
What your agent does Identifies clean water, sewage, fire, smoke or mold loss Captures insurance provider and claim number Gives safety guidance based on your rules Alerts your crew with a live transfer
What it asks every caller Water, fire or mold? When did it start? Is the source stopped? Rooms affected Insurance and claim number Owner or tenant?
Water & fire restorationDemo on request
We'll set up a demo agent for your water & fire restoration business during the free audit, with your prices and service area, so you hear your own calls answered.
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captivon://the-math · Water & fire restoration per month
Missed calls a week 3
Would have booked 30%
Jobs lost a month 3.9
Average job average water mitigation job $3,500
Revenue missed calls cost you $13,650/month $163,800 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
07 / 09 Pest control
Turn one-time callers into recurring plans
9 PM. Droppings in the pantry
Your agent identifies the pest, answers safety questions with your approved answers and explains your plans clearly.
Your AI agent “Our treatment is pet-safe once dry, which takes about an hour. Most families with mice choose the quarterly plan. Shall I book an inspection?”
Where you lose jobs Price shoppers never hear why a plan is worth it Termite and wasp season floods your office Plans lapse because nobody calls to renew
What your agent does Identifies the pest and how bad it is Answers pet, child and prep questions your way Explains one-time and recurring plans Books inspections on your route schedule
What it asks every caller Which pest? Where was it seen? For how long? Property size Pets or kids? One-time or ongoing?
Pest controlDemo on request
We'll set up a demo agent for your pest control business during the free audit, with your prices and service area, so you hear your own calls answered.
Book a demo for your business
captivon://the-math · Pest control per month
Missed calls a week 6
Would have booked 30%
Jobs lost a month 7.8
Average job first treatment, before any recurring plan $250
Revenue missed calls cost you $1,950/month $23,400 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
08 / 09 Towing
Get exact locations and dispatch in minutes
10:30 PM. Broken down on the interstate
Your agent checks the driver is safe, captures location and vehicle details, and hands dispatch a complete job.
Your AI agent “First, are you somewhere safe? Put your hazards on. What's the nearest exit or mile marker?”
Where you lose jobs Drivers call the next company while your line rings The wrong truck goes out due to missing details "Where's my truck?" calls clog dispatch
What your agent does Captures highway, exit, mile marker or landmark Gets vehicle, condition, AWD and destination Handles motor club and payment details Gives ETAs using your rules
What it asks every caller Are you safe? Exact location Make, model and color Accident or breakdown? Does it roll? Destination
TowingDemo on request
We'll set up a demo agent for your towing business during the free audit, with your prices and service area, so you hear your own calls answered.
Book a demo for your business
captivon://the-math · Towing per month
Missed calls a week 15
Would have booked 45%
Jobs lost a month 29.3
Average job average local tow $125
Revenue missed calls cost you $3,656/month $43,875 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
09 / 09 Home cleaning
Turn one urgent clean into a recurring client
Sunday, 8 PM. Move-out inspection on Tuesday
Your agent quotes by size and service, fills last-minute openings and offers recurring plans while the caller is ready to book.
Your AI agent “For a 3-bed move-out clean it's $340, and we have Monday at 1pm open. Want me to hold it?”
Where you lose jobs Quote requests sit until Monday Last-minute jobs go to whoever replies first One-time clients never hear about recurring plans
What your agent does Quotes by bedrooms, bathrooms and service type Fills last-minute and same-week openings Offers weekly, bi-weekly and monthly plans Collects access, pets and parking notes
What it asks every caller Home or office? Bedrooms and bathrooms Standard, deep or move-out? Preferred date Pets? Access and parking
Home cleaning
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Kate Village Home Cleaning · demo business
Handles move-out rushes and last-minute events, quotes the clean and books it on the call.
Urgent jobs Quotes Books on call
Talk to Kate live
captivon://the-math · Home cleaning per month
Missed calls a week 6
Would have booked 35%
Jobs lost a month 9.1
Average job average one-time clean $180
Revenue missed calls cost you $1,638/month $19,656 a year
Illustrative estimate. Leaves out repeat work, plans and referrals.
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