For service businesses

Never Miss Another Call — 7 Days Free

AI receptionist for contractors. Answers every call 24/7, books jobs against your real calendar, and follows up automatically — so you stop losing jobs to voicemail.

Contractors miss 60–80% of calls — that's $16,800+ in lost revenue per year

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60–80%
Calls going to voicemail — until now
$149/mo
vs. $35K/year for a human receptionist
10 min
From signup to your first booked call

Not a voicemail. An employee.

NiteDesk doesn't just answer. It operates.

Answers every call

Natural voice AI picks up on the first ring. Handles FAQs, captures lead info, routes emergencies to you.

Books appointments

Checks your real availability, schedules the job, sends confirmations. No double-bookings, no back-and-forth.

Follows up automatically

Quote sent but no reply? NiteDesk follows up at the right time. No leads fall through the cracks.

Reactivates dormant customers

Customers who haven't booked in 6 months get a personalized check-in. Fills your calendar with repeat business.

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You're the homeowner. Type a message and watch the AI work. This is a real AI — not a script.

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What NiteDesk does on every call

  • Answers instantly — no hold music, no voicemail
  • Qualifies the job: service type, urgency, location
  • Offers to book or queues an emergency alert
  • Texts the contractor with full job details
  • Sends confirmation email to customer

Your AI receptionist in 10 minutes.

Sign up, configure your business, forward your number. That's it. NiteDesk handles every call from there.

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See it handle your calls

Pick a scenario — watch NiteDesk work in real time.

Incoming call — 11:47 PM AI Active
🚨

Emergency Plumbing — 11pm

Burst pipe. Customer is panicking. Watch NiteDesk identify the emergency keyword, calm the customer, capture their info, and route the job to you — all in under 60 seconds.

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Every call that goes unanswered is a job your competitor gets. NiteDesk handles it all — 24/7, no training required.

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Every missed call is a missed job.

The average service call is worth $200–$800. You're missing 60–80% of them. At $149/month, NiteDesk pays for itself the first week.

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Before vs. After NiteDesk

Without NiteDesk

  • Missed calls go to voicemail
  • Customers call your competitor instead
  • Quotes sent, never followed up
  • Past customers forgotten entirely
  • Reviews only from the loudest customers

With NiteDesk

  • Every call answered on the first ring
  • Jobs booked while you're on-site
  • Automatic follow-ups close more deals
  • Dormant customers re-engaged monthly
  • 5-star reviews requested after every job

Contractors love NiteDesk

Real feedback from service businesses using NiteDesk

★★★★★

"Before NiteDesk, I was losing 2-3 jobs every week to missed calls after hours. Now every call gets answered, booked, and confirmed. I recovered the cost in the first month."

MR
Mike R. Owner, R & Sons Plumbing — Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★

"I was skeptical about AI answering for HVAC calls. But the intake is more thorough than my old receptionist — it asks about equipment type, symptoms, urgency. Jobs are booked before I even check my phone."

SK
Sarah K. Manager, Skyline HVAC — Denver, CO
★★★★★

"Setup took 20 minutes. Forwarded my number that afternoon. Woke up to 3 booked appointments the next morning. I'm not going back to voicemail — ever."

TL
Tom L. Owner, Tom's Electric — Austin, TX

Works with the tools you already use

NiteDesk syncs with the field service software running your business — plus 5000+ apps via Zapier.

More integrations coming

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9,400+ calls handled for contractors · 17% of visitors reach pricing — the rest leave without booking · $16,800 avg annual cost of missed calls per contractor
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No per-call fees. No usage limits. No hidden charges. Just results.

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NiteDesk AI Receptionist

$149
per month — after your free trial
  • 24/7 AI receptionist — answers every call & chat
  • Appointment booking with real availability checks
  • Automated confirmation & reminder emails
  • Lead follow-up — quotes that didn't close, re-engaged
  • Dormant customer reactivation campaigns
  • Review request automation after every completed job
  • Admin dashboard — manage bookings & conversations
  • Unlimited bookings · unlimited conversations
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⚡ The average service contractor loses $16,800+ per year in missed calls. NiteDesk costs $1,788/year. That's a 9× return if you close just one extra job per month.

Common questions about AI receptionists for contractors

Straight answers — no sales spin.

What is the best AI receptionist for contractors?

NiteDesk is built specifically for contractors — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing. At $149/month flat, it answers every call 24/7, books appointments against real availability, texts you when a job is booked, and follows up automatically. Unlike general AI receptionists, it understands contractor-specific intake: urgency triage, service types, equipment details, and after-hours routing.

How much does an AI answering service for plumbers cost?

NiteDesk costs $149/month — flat rate, no per-call fees, no setup fees, no contracts. That covers 24/7 AI answering, real-time booking, SMS notifications, email reminders, and automatic follow-ups. Start with a 7-day free trial.

Is NiteDesk better than Smith.ai for contractors?

Smith.ai is a general virtual receptionist starting at $285/month with per-call charges. NiteDesk is $149/month flat, purpose-built for contractors, and handles appointment booking with real availability checks — not just message-taking. NiteDesk also sends 24h reminders and post-job follow-ups automatically.

What happens when a contractor misses a call after hours?

With NiteDesk, you don't miss calls — the AI answers 24/7. For after-hours inquiries, urgent emergencies get you a text immediately. Non-urgent calls are queued and a follow-up email is sent at 8am the next business day, so no lead slips through.

How does AI call answering work for service businesses?

You forward your business number to NiteDesk. When a customer calls, the AI answers instantly, asks what they need, collects job details, checks your calendar, and books the appointment. You get a text with the job info in real time. The customer gets a confirmation email and a 24h reminder before the appointment.

Does NiteDesk work with Jobber and ServiceTitan?

Jobber and ServiceTitan integrations are coming soon. Currently NiteDesk manages bookings in its own admin dashboard. Join the waitlist at the bottom of this page to be notified when sync launches.

What's the cheapest AI receptionist for small businesses?

NiteDesk at $149/month is among the most affordable options. Most competitors charge $200–500/month or per-call fees. For a small contractor who books even one extra job per month from after-hours calls, it pays for itself immediately.

How quickly can I set up NiteDesk?

Setup takes under 10 minutes. Sign up, enter your business hours, services, and pricing in the admin dashboard, then forward your phone number to NiteDesk. The AI starts answering calls and booking jobs immediately.

Your best employee is waiting for you

NiteDesk is the AI office manager built for plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, contractors, and every service business tired of missing calls and losing revenue. Try it free for 7 days — no risk, no charge.

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