Why Missed Calls Cost Contractors Jobs
The math on what an unanswered call actually costs a trades business, and the simplest fix.
A ringing phone that goes to voicemail is, to most homeowners, a sign to call the next contractor on the list. They're not waiting. They have three tabs open and they're already dialing someone else.
What one missed call actually costs
If your average job is worth $2,000 and you close 40% of your estimates, each missed inbound call costs you $800 in expected revenue. Miss five calls a week and you're looking at $4,000 a week walking out the door before you even know it happened.
Why contractors miss calls in the first place
- –You're on a job site and can't stop what you're doing to pick up
- –You don't have a dispatcher or office staff to cover the phones
- –Calls come in after hours when no one's around
- –You assume people will leave a voicemail and wait — most don't
The fix is simpler than you think
Missed-call text-back sends an automatic text to anyone who calls and doesn't get an answer. It goes out within seconds, tells them you saw their call and will follow up shortly, and keeps them on the line instead of moving on. Most contractors who set this up see more booked estimates from the same call volume within the first week.
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