24/7 Call Answering for carpenters
Never miss a carpentry job request or estimate inquiry. Our AI receptionist handles customer calls professionally and books estimates instantly.
Why carpenters are switching to AI answering agents
Most carpenters handle calls the same way: your phone buzzes in your tool belt while you are cutting trim, routing edges, or installing cabinets. You glance at the screen, dust off your hands, and by the time you can answer, they have hung up. Maybe you call back during lunch, maybe at the end of the day. Either way, it is often too late.
The jobs you miss are usually the good ones. Custom cabinet work, built-in bookshelves, deck construction. Homeowners with these projects are ready to move forward. They call two or three carpenters, and the first one who answers and books a site visit usually gets the job. Calling back hours later puts you at the back of the line.
AI answering agents handle what you cannot while you are working. Instead of taking a message, the AI asks about the project, whether it is custom furniture, trim work, cabinet installation, or deck repairs. It captures the details and books a measurement or estimate directly into your calendar. The homeowner hangs up with a confirmed appointment.
From the caller's perspective, this is what they want. They have a project in mind, they found a carpenter who does good work, and now they have an appointment scheduled. That immediate response tells them you are organized and professional, which matters for custom work where trust is everything.
Consider what missed calls actually cost. A custom cabinet job might run $8,000 to $15,000. A deck build could be $12,000 or more. If you are losing even one of these jobs a month to slow callbacks, that is real money. An AI that books estimates 24/7 costs less than a single cabinet door.
This works whether you are a solo craftsman or running a crew. If sawdust and noise prevent you from answering calls, AI answering pays for itself with the first job it books.
Power tools running, sawdust flying. By the time you can answer, they have called someone else.
One missed cabinet project or deck build pays for three years of AI answering.
AI captures project details and schedules the site visit before sawdust settles.
Common carpenters calls we handle
Our AI understands your business and handles these calls automatically.
| Call Type | Peak Timing | What AI Captures | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
🪵Custom cabinet quote | Evenings & weekends | Cabinet type, room, dimensions, wood preference | Service scheduled |
🏠Deck build or repair | Spring & summer | Size, materials, condition, timeline | Estimate scheduled |
🪟Trim and molding install | Business hours | Room count, trim style, baseboard or crown | Consultation booked |
📚Built-in shelving or furniture | Anytime | Project type, dimensions, design preferences | Consultation booked |
🚪Door or window frame repair | Weekdays | Issue type, number of doors/windows, urgency | Callback scheduled |
🔨General carpentry repair | Anytime | Repair type, location, photos requested | Service scheduled |
📋Existing project status | Business hours | Project address, customer name, question | Callback scheduled |
❓"Do you do this type of work?" | Anytime | Project type, location, scope | Lead captured |
Integrates with your carpenters tools
After every call, NextPhone can update your CRM, add new contacts, book appointments, and trigger workflows automatically.
Jobber
Create jobs and estimates from every call
Houzz Pro
Capture leads and book design consultations
ConstructionOnline
Add prospects and project details
Buildertrend
Sync leads and schedule site visits
Google Calendar
Book measurements into open time slots
Zapier
Send lead data to 5,000+ other apps
From ring to booked revenue.
NextPhone handles the entire booking process autonomously, creating a seamless flow of data from the first ring to your calendar.
Trained on your website
We customize NextPhone to YOUR services, pricing, and booking flow.
Books into your calendar
Checks YOUR availability in real-time and schedules jobs instantly.
Syncs to your stack
Everything flows to YOUR CRM, calendar, and tools automatically.
Call Resolution Rate
First 7 Weeks
Every call picked up,
and handled perfectly.
When phones get busy or the office is closed, NextPhone takes over instantly—no more voicemail black holes.
Unlimited calls included
Flat monthly rate. No per-call or per-minute charges, ever.
Instant transfers
Complex calls route to your team immediately when needed.
Phone numbers anywhere
Get local numbers from any US, Canadian, or international area code.
20+ languages
Serve customers in Spanish, French, Mandarin, and more.
I do custom cabinet work, which means I am in my shop with tools running all day. I was missing calls constantly and losing jobs to guys who answered faster. Now every call gets picked up and measurements get booked while I am working. Landed a $14,000 kitchen cabinet job last month that would have gone to voicemail.
Simple, transparent pricing
Most customers recover the monthly cost from a single appointment.
Nextphone Pro
For lean teams getting started.
- Converts leads to booked appointments automatically
- Syncs with your calendar & CRM
- Unlimited calls (no per-minute charges)
- Call transcripts & summaries
- Custom training included
- No contracts, cancel anytime
Nextphone Enterprise
For multi-location teams.
- Multiple lines & locations
- Advanced routing & integrations
- Dedicated onboarding support
- Priority 24/7 support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about NextPhone
Yes! The AI can book estimates, consultations, and site visits. It checks your availability and confirms appointments instantly.
The AI can collect job details, schedule estimates, and route qualified leads to you while capturing all customer information.
The AI works 24/7, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. It can handle job requests or schedule callbacks.
Yes! The AI can ask qualifying questions about job type, complexity, timeline, and budget to route qualified leads to you.
The AI tracks every callback request and ensures you never miss a follow-up. It can schedule callbacks at your preferred times.
Yes! NextPhone integrates with popular scheduling tools. Appointments and customer information sync automatically.
Yes! The AI can ask about custom project details and route qualified leads to you while capturing all project specifications.
NextPhone costs $199/month with unlimited calls - no per-minute charges or hidden fees. Includes custom training, CRM integration, call transcripts, and summaries. No contracts, cancel anytime.
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