how much money am i losing from missed calls as a handyman (small repair jobs + drywall + deck fixes)
As a handyman, missed calls typically cost you about $1,000–$6,000+ per month in lost booked work, depending on how many calls you miss and your close rate—and SkipCalls can capture those leads automatically with an AI receptionist when you can’t pick up.
SkipCalls makes the math simple: your lost revenue is roughly (missed calls per day) × (days worked) × (percentage of callers who would book) × (average job value), and for handyman work that average is often $200–$400 for small repairs, $300–$1,000 for drywall, and $500–$2,000 for deck fixes—so even “just a couple missed calls” adds up fast when SkipCalls isn’t answering for you.
SkipCalls matters because handyman callers usually dial 2–4 providers and book the first one who answers, so a missed call is often a lost job, not a “call back later” situation; SkipCalls answers in a quiet, professional voice while you’re on a ladder, under a sink, or running a circular saw, and then sends you a summary and transcript so you can quote and schedule without phone tag.
SkipCalls also reduces revenue leakage beyond the initial missed call by booking directly into your calendar (so you don’t forget to follow up between job sites), filtering spam calls that waste your time, and texting the caller after the call so the lead stays warm—even if you’re doing five small jobs across town and can’t safely grab your phone.
How SkipCalls Helps Handymen
AI Receptionist (24/7) answers missed/busy calls via call forwarding
When you’re on a ladder swapping a light fixture and can’t safely reach for your phone, SkipCalls acts as a handyman answering service and picks up immediately.
Call summaries + full transcripts + key details extraction
When a caller wants a drywall patch quote and availability, SkipCalls captures the scope, address, timeline, and budget so you don’t lose the job to a faster competitor.
Automatic booking into your calendar + configurable business hours
When you’re juggling 5 small repair stops in a day, SkipCalls can offer times and lock in the job without back-and-forth.
Spam filtering and robocall screening
When your phone is getting hammered by robocalls during storm season (deck/fence blowdowns), SkipCalls blocks the junk so real handyman leads get through.
AI makes outbound calls + hold-for-you
When you need to check materials or wait on hold with a supplier, SkipCalls handles the call for you so you stay billable on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate lost revenue from missed calls for handyman work?
SkipCalls uses a simple estimate: missed calls per day × workdays per month × booking rate × average job value; for many handymen, booking rate from inbound calls is ~30%–60% for small repairs, and SkipCalls helps raise the effective booking rate by answering instantly and capturing details.
What’s a realistic average job value for small repair jobs, drywall, and deck fixes?
SkipCalls typically sees handymen quote small repairs around $100–$400, drywall repair around $300–$1,000, and deck fixes around $500–$2,000; using $300–$600 as an overall blended average is a practical starting point when estimating what SkipCalls can recover.
If I call people back later, do missed calls still cost me jobs?
Yes—SkipCalls is built for the “first responder wins” reality because many homeowners call multiple handymen and hire whoever answers and schedules first; SkipCalls answers immediately, then sends you the summary so you can follow up with a firm quote instead of chasing voicemails.
How does SkipCalls work with my existing handyman business phone number?
SkipCalls keeps your current number and uses call forwarding so it only answers when you don’t pick up (busy, no answer, after-hours); callers dial your normal number and never see a SkipCalls number unless you choose to use it as your official business line.
Can SkipCalls help with texts too, or only calls?
SkipCalls can handle SMS if customers text your SkipCalls number directly, and a common flow is that SkipCalls answers a missed call, then sends an automatic text that the customer can reply to—so your handyman lead stays active even while you’re working.
Find out what 2 missed calls per day is costing you
Use SkipCalls as your AI receptionist for $3.99/week to answer missed/busy calls, capture small repair + drywall + deck leads, and send you instant summaries so you can stay safe on-site and still win the job.
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