how much money am i losing from missed calls as a home inspector (standard inspection vs radon test vs sewer scope)?
As a home inspector, each missed call can cost you roughly $300–$800 for a standard inspection, plus $150–$200 for a radon add-on and $200–$400 for a sewer scope—so a single missed “ready-to-book” caller is often a $450–$1,400 lost opportunity. SkipCalls reduces that loss by answering when you can’t (crawlspaces, roofs, client walkthroughs), capturing details, and booking the job automatically.
SkipCalls makes missed-call loss easy to quantify because most inspection calls are high-intent (“Can you fit me in before contingency ends?”), and the revenue per booked conversation is large: standard inspections typically run $300–$500 (or $500–$800 for larger homes), radon testing adds $150–$200, and a sewer scope adds $200–$400. With SkipCalls answering as your home inspection receptionist when you’re busy, the key is to estimate how many callers would have booked if someone picked up right away and how many add-ons you usually sell—because those add-ons are often decided during the first call SkipCalls can handle for you.
SkipCalls helps you model “money lost” with a simple pipeline: missed calls → % that were real leads → % that would have booked → average ticket (inspection + add-ons). For many home inspectors, the painful part isn’t just the base inspection fee; it’s losing the radon test or sewer scope upsell that gets discussed during scheduling, which SkipCalls can capture by asking the right questions (age of home, foundation type, timeline, whether they want radon or sewer scope) and then booking it into your calendar automatically.
SkipCalls is especially relevant for home inspectors because the job physically prevents answering—ladder work, attic access, crawling, or being in a buyer consult where you shouldn’t interrupt. When SkipCalls answers instantly (via missed/busy call forwarding or by using your SkipCalls number as a business line), you stay focused and safe while still being “first to respond,” which is often what keeps real estate agent referrals from drifting to the next inspector who answered.
How SkipCalls Helps Home Inspectors
AI Receptionist answering missed/busy calls via call forwarding while you keep your existing number
When you’re in an attic, on a roof, or mid-client walkthrough, SkipCalls can answer as your home inspection receptionist so you don’t lose the booking conversation to a competitor.
Automatic Booking into your calendar + customized intake questions (radon/sewer scope)
When a caller needs a slot before a contingency deadline, SkipCalls can confirm availability and book the standard inspection (and add-ons) directly so the lead doesn’t cool off.
24/7 coverage + summaries/transcripts so you can follow up with context
When you get a call at 8:30 PM from a buyer rushing to schedule, SkipCalls can capture the details and secure the job instead of sending them to voicemail.
Spam filtering + instant call summaries and searchable history
When telemarketers and robocalls spike during peak season, SkipCalls prevents wasted time while still catching real buyers and agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate revenue lost from missed calls as a home inspector with SkipCalls?
With SkipCalls, estimate: Missed calls per week × % real leads × % that would have booked if answered × average ticket. Use a realistic ticket like $450–$1,400 (standard inspection $300–$800 + radon $150–$200 + sewer scope $200–$400), then multiply weekly to monthly; SkipCalls reduces the missed-call portion by answering and booking for you.
What’s a realistic “average ticket” for missed-call leads (standard vs radon vs sewer scope) using SkipCalls intake?
SkipCalls can ask about add-ons during scheduling, so you can model three common outcomes: (1) Standard only: $300–$500 (or $500–$800 large home). (2) Standard + radon: add $150–$200 (total often $450–$1,000). (3) Standard + sewer scope: add $200–$400 (total often $500–$1,200). (4) Standard + radon + sewer scope: total often $650–$1,400, which SkipCalls can secure by confirming both add-ons during the call.
Why do missed calls convert poorly for home inspectors, and how does SkipCalls change that?
Home inspection buyers and agents are time-sensitive, and many call multiple inspectors until someone answers; voicemail often gets ignored. SkipCalls changes that by answering immediately, collecting address/timeline, and booking, so you’re effectively reachable even when you can’t touch your phone.
Can SkipCalls keep my existing inspection service phone number?
Yes—SkipCalls typically works by forwarding missed calls or busy calls from your existing inspection service phone number, so clients dial the same number and SkipCalls answers only when you can’t.
Does SkipCalls help with after-hours calls and texts for home inspectors?
SkipCalls answers calls 24/7 and can send a follow-up text from the SkipCalls number; if you want the AI to fully handle SMS threads, you can publish the SkipCalls number as your business text line so clients can text scheduling details while SkipCalls keeps the conversation moving.
Estimate your missed-call loss, then stop it with SkipCalls
If you’re missing even 1 booked call per week, SkipCalls can pay for itself by capturing a $300–$1,400 inspection package (standard + radon + sewer scope) while you’re on a roof or in a crawlspace. Turn on missed/busy call forwarding and let SkipCalls answer, qualify, and book—so you keep referrals and revenue without hiring a receptionist.
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