AI answering for service businesses

The AI answering service built for service companies.

Service Inbound answers your calls and texts 24/7, helps customers, books appointments and transfers important calls — even when your team is busy, after hours or out in the field.

Built for the businesses that keep homes and communities running.

HVAC • Plumbing • Electrical • Roofing • Pest Control • Garage Doors • Restoration • More

HVAC technician standing beside a service van in a driveway
Incoming call
Michael R.
AC Repair
Now
Hi, our AC stopped working and it's 82 degrees in the house.
Service Inbound
I can help with that. Let me check when we can get someone out.
Appointment booked
Today · 2:00–4:00 PM
AC Repair · Michael R.

Hear Service Inbound in action.

Listen to how Service Inbound handles real conversations for service businesses.

Answering Questions

Answered

“Do you service my area?”

0:34

Booking a Job

Booked

“My water heater is leaking.”

0:51

Handling an Emergency

Emergency

“Our furnace stopped working.”

0:42

24/7 customer service. By phone or text.

Customers don't only call between 9 and 5. Service Inbound gives your business an AI receptionist that's ready whenever the phone rings — nights, weekends, holidays and during your busiest hours.

Answers instantly

No hold music. No voicemail.

Works 24/7

After hours, weekends and holidays.

Sounds natural

Real conversations instead of rigid phone trees.

Book more work

Turn callers into booked customers.

When someone calls your business, they're usually looking for help now.

Service Inbound can understand what they need, collect the right information and book an available appointment while they're still on the phone.

No voicemail. No waiting for someone to call them back. No good lead slipping through because your team was busy.

  • Identify the service needed
  • Collect customer information
  • Confirm service area
  • Offer available appointment times
  • Book the appointment
  • Send confirmation
Plumber repairing a kitchen sink while the homeowner watches
Incoming call
Dana P.
Drain Clog
Now
My kitchen sink is backing up. Do you have anyone available today?
Service Inbound
Yes. I have an appointment available between 1:00 and 3:00 PM. Would that work?
Appointment booked
Plumbing Service
Today · 1:00–3:00 PM
Homeowner on the phone with a service truck in the background
Returning customerNow
Service Inbound
Welcome back, Jennifer. Are you calling about the property on Maple Street?
Yes — the upstairs unit is making a rattling noise.
Jennifer Collins
Existing Customer
3 previous jobsHVAC maintenance member
Personalized service

Treat returning customers like regulars.

Great service shouldn't start over every time someone calls.

Service Inbound can recognize returning customers and use information about your business to create a more helpful, personal conversation.

It can help customers with common questions, understand why they're calling and get them to the right next step quickly.

  • Recognize returning callers
  • Understand common service requests
  • Answer frequently asked questions
  • Follow your business rules
  • Provide consistent service every time
Customize your receptionist

Service Inbound works the way your company works.

Tell Service Inbound how you want calls handled.

Choose which services you offer, where you work, when appointments can be booked and what should happen when a caller needs a real person.

Your receptionist follows your rules every time.

ServicesService AreasBusiness HoursBooking RulesEmergency CallsTransfersFAQsCall Notifications

Call handling rules

Active
Business Hours
Mon–Fri7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
After-Hours Calls
  • Answer calls
  • Book next available
  • Escalate emergencies
Service Area
Boston + 35 milesConfirmed on call
Incoming call
Robert H.
Furnace
Now
Hi, I think I smell gas near our furnace.
Potential emergency detected
Transferring
On-Call Technician
00:12
Connected
Tech notified · Dispatch alerted
Knows when to get help

Transfer important calls when needed.

Some conversations need a person.

Service Inbound can recognize when a caller should be transferred and connect them with your office, salesperson, dispatcher or on-call technician.

Set the rules once and Service Inbound handles the rest.

  • Emergency escalation
  • Existing customer requests
  • Sales opportunities
  • Office transfers
  • On-call technician routing

Built for businesses that make the phone ring.

Service Inbound understands the way local service companies operate — from appointments and service areas to emergencies and after-hours calls.

HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical
Roofing
Pest Control
Garage Doors
Restoration
Landscaping
Cleaning
Remodeling
Appliance Repair
Automotive
Getting started

Start answering calls in four simple steps.

01

Tell us about your business.

Add your services, hours, locations, FAQs and call-handling preferences.

02

Customize your receptionist.

Choose how Service Inbound answers, books, transfers and handles special situations.

03

Connect your number.

Forward your existing business number or use a Service Inbound number.

04

Start taking calls.

Service Inbound begins answering customers while you can listen, review and improve conversations.

See every call. Know what happened.

Review conversations, see why customers called and know which calls resulted in bookings, transfers or follow-up.

Service Inbound · Call ActivityLast 7 days
47
Calls Answered
18
Appointments Booked
6
Transferred
11
After Hours

Recent Calls

Sarah Mitchell
AC not cooling
Booked
Today · 2–4 PM
James Wilson
Water heater leaking
Emergency
Technician notified
Melissa Grant
Asked about service area
Answered
No appointment requested

One receptionist. A lot less ringing.

Answer Calls

Pick up immediately, even when your office can't.

Answer Texts

Give customers another convenient way to reach you.

Book Appointments

Turn qualified callers into scheduled work.

Answer Questions

Handle pricing, hours, service-area and common questions.

Qualify Calls

Understand what customers need before booking.

Transfer Calls

Connect callers with the right person when necessary.

Handle After Hours

Keep answering after your office closes.

Escalate Emergencies

Route urgent calls using your rules.

Send Notifications

Keep your team informed about important conversations.

The phone still matters.

Your next job might already be calling.

You've already spent the money to make the phone ring.

Service Inbound makes sure there's someone there to answer.

Works with the tools your business already uses.

Send booked appointments and call details where your team already works.

ServiceTitan
Available
Housecall Pro
Available
Jobber
Available
Google Calendar
Available
Zapier
Coming Soon
HubSpot
Coming Soon

Straightforward pricing. No answering-service headaches.

Starter
$149/mo

For smaller service businesses that want help catching missed and after-hours calls.

Includes:
  • AI phone receptionist
  • 24/7 answering
  • Custom business knowledge
  • Call summaries
  • Text notifications
  • Basic booking

Includes 1 business number and up to 150 answered calls per month.

Start Free
Most popular
Pro
$299/mo

For service companies that want Service Inbound handling more of the front office.

Everything in Starter plus:
  • Appointment booking
  • Call transfers
  • Emergency routing
  • SMS conversations
  • Advanced business rules
  • CRM integration

Includes 2 business numbers and up to 500 answered calls per month.

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Complete
$599/mo

For growing service businesses with more call volume and locations.

Everything in Pro plus:
  • Multiple locations
  • Multiple departments
  • Advanced routing
  • Higher usage limits
  • Priority onboarding
  • Advanced integrations

Includes unlimited numbers and custom call volume for multi-location teams.

Talk to Sales

Questions? We've got answers.

What is Service Inbound?+

Service Inbound is an AI receptionist built for service businesses. It answers calls and texts, helps customers, books appointments and transfers calls based on the rules you set.

Can Service Inbound answer after hours?+

Yes. Service Inbound can answer 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Can it book appointments?+

Yes. You can configure Service Inbound to collect customer information and book appointments based on your availability and business rules.

Does it transfer calls to my team?+

Yes. You decide which types of calls should be transferred and who should receive them.

Can it handle emergency calls?+

Yes. You can define emergency situations and tell Service Inbound exactly how they should be handled or escalated.

Do I need to change my phone number?+

No. You can typically forward your existing number to Service Inbound based on the way you want calls handled.

Can I listen to calls?+

Yes. Calls, transcripts, outcomes and summaries are available inside the Service Inbound dashboard.

Can it answer questions about my company?+

Yes. Service Inbound uses the business information you provide to answer common customer questions consistently.

Service Inbound

Never let a good service call go unanswered.

Service Inbound answers your customers 24/7 so your team can keep working without worrying about who's picking up the phone.