does SkipCalls work when I’m mowing all day (ear pro on) — can it catch missed calls and text the customer back for lawn quotes?
Yes—SkipCalls works when you’re mowing all day with ear protection because it answers or catches missed/busy calls via call forwarding, collects the lawn quote details, and then can automatically text the customer back from the SkipCalls number so the conversation continues without you touching your phone.
SkipCalls is built for situations where you physically can’t answer—like running a commercial mower at 85+ dB with ear pro on—because you can forward missed calls and busy calls from your existing landscaping business phone to SkipCalls. With SkipCalls, the caller still dials your normal number, the forwarding happens in the background, and the SkipCalls AI receptionist answers like a real assistant, captures the lead (name, address, service needed, timing), and sends you a call summary + full transcript so you can quote fast later.
SkipCalls also solves the “first-to-respond wins” problem in lawn care because it can follow up by text automatically after the call ends, which is crucial when homeowners are calling 3–4 landscapers for quotes during the spring rush. With SkipCalls, you finish the route instead of stopping the mower, and you still wake up to the details needed to close a $40–$100/week maintenance client (often $2,000–$4,000 per season) instead of losing them to the next contractor who answers.
SkipCalls can also keep the conversation going on SMS after the call, but the key detail is how texting works: carriers don’t forward texts, so SkipCalls texting happens from the SkipCalls number. SkipCalls handles this by sending an automatic “reply here” text after an answered/forwarded call so the homeowner’s next message lands in SkipCalls, letting the AI receptionist answer common quote questions (pricing ranges, availability, what you need from them) while you’re still mowing, trimming, or blowing off driveways.
How SkipCalls Helps Lawn Care Professionals
Call forwarding for missed/busy/offline/after-hours calls so SkipCalls answers automatically without changing your number.
While you’re mowing and can’t hear your phone, SkipCalls catches missed calls using your existing number.
AI receptionist lead capture (name, address, yard size notes, service type, timeline) plus automatic summaries and full transcripts.
When a homeowner calls for a lawn quote, SkipCalls gathers the info you’d normally ask on the phone.
Automatic post-call SMS from the SkipCalls number and AI SMS handling so customers can reply by text and get fast answers.
When the call ends and the customer wants to text pictures or ask follow-up questions, SkipCalls keeps the thread alive without you stopping your route.
Automatic booking into your calendar so quote visits or service slots are reserved in real time.
If you want quotes booked while you’re on equipment all day, SkipCalls can move beyond lead capture into scheduling.
Spam filtering that screens robocalls before they reach you, with everything logged for review.
When spam and telemarketers hit your landscaping business phone during peak season, SkipCalls prevents wasted time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SkipCalls catch calls if I can’t hear my phone while mowing?
SkipCalls catches calls by using call forwarding from your current landscaping business phone number, so when you don’t pick up (or you’re on another call), SkipCalls answers and captures the lawn quote request while you keep mowing.
Will customers see a weird SkipCalls number when they call me?
No—when you set SkipCalls to answer via call forwarding, the customer dials your normal number and SkipCalls answers in the background, so the caller experience feels like you have a receptionist without changing your public number.
Can SkipCalls text the customer back for lawn quotes automatically?
Yes—SkipCalls can automatically send a follow-up text after the call ends and invite the customer to reply, and then SkipCalls can continue the conversation by SMS from the SkipCalls number so you can handle quote questions while you’re on equipment.
Does SkipCalls receive texts sent to my existing phone number?
No—SkipCalls can’t receive texts sent to your original number because carriers don’t forward SMS, but SkipCalls solves this by texting from the SkipCalls number after the call so the homeowner’s replies go to SkipCalls and stay in one thread you can review.
Can SkipCalls book a quote visit instead of just taking a message?
Yes—SkipCalls can book appointments directly into your calendar, so when a homeowner calls during your route, SkipCalls can schedule a quote window (or a service start date) and you get the confirmation details in the SkipCalls summary and transcript.
Stop losing $2,000–$4,000 seasonal clients to missed calls while you mow
Set up SkipCalls call forwarding for missed/busy calls in minutes, have the AI receptionist capture lawn quote details, and let SkipCalls text the customer back so you can close jobs without pausing your route—try SkipCalls on iOS, Android, or the web with simple weekly ($3.99) or best-value yearly ($99) pricing.
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