how do I stop missing after-hours lockout calls when I’m driving between jobs (locksmith)
To stop missing after-hours lockout calls while you’re driving, forward your missed and busy calls to SkipCalls so an AI receptionist answers 24/7, captures the lockout details, and immediately sends you a summary and transcript to follow up fast.
SkipCalls solves the “I can’t answer while driving” problem by answering your locksmith line the moment you don’t pick up, so the caller doesn’t hit voicemail and move on to the next locksmith. With SkipCalls call forwarding, customers still dial your normal number, and SkipCalls answers only when you’re busy, offline, or after hours—exactly when late-night car and house lockouts ($75–$200+) usually come in and competition is a race to answer first.
SkipCalls is built for mobile trades where your hands and attention are tied up, like driving to a lockout, rekeying a cylinder, or finishing a break-in repair. SkipCalls’ AI receptionist can ask the questions you’d ask (location, type of lockout, vehicle/home, urgency, call-back number, any safety concerns), filter obvious spam, and then send you a clean call summary so you can decide whether to turn around, finish the current job, or schedule it—without guessing what the voicemail said.
SkipCalls also helps you keep momentum after the call: you get a searchable transcript, action items, and a daily recap of after-hours activity, so you don’t lose track of leads that came in between jobs. If you want to reduce call-backs while you’re driving, SkipCalls can automatically text the caller after the call (so they can reply by SMS to the SkipCalls number), letting the AI continue the conversation and keep the customer warm until you’re parked and ready to respond.
How SkipCalls Helps Locksmiths
Call forwarding on missed/busy/offline/after-hours so SkipCalls answers only when you can’t.
When you’re driving between lockouts and can’t safely answer, SkipCalls can take over without changing your business number.
24/7 AI receptionist that answers instantly and captures name, location, and lockout details.
When after-hours callers are frantic and will call the next locksmith in 10 seconds, SkipCalls prevents voicemail dead-ends.
Instant summaries + full transcripts + extracted action items (address, vehicle make/model, ETA request, etc.).
When you’re trying to decide whether to accept a $100–$200 house lockout or finish a rekey, SkipCalls gives you the info fast.
Spam filtering on incoming calls.
When telemarketers and robocalls spike at night, SkipCalls reduces distractions so you only respond to real jobs.
Automatic post-call text + two-way SMS handling on the SkipCalls number, with conversation history in the app.
When you need to keep the customer engaged while you’re still driving or finishing a job, SkipCalls can continue the conversation by text.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up SkipCalls so it only answers after-hours lockout calls?
Use your carrier’s call forwarding settings to route calls to SkipCalls when you don’t answer, when your line is busy, or during after-hours; SkipCalls keeps your existing locksmith number and answers only under the conditions you choose, so daytime calls can still ring directly to you.
Will customers know SkipCalls is answering instead of me?
With SkipCalls call forwarding, callers dial your normal locksmith number and the forwarding happens in the background; SkipCalls answers like a professional receptionist and can be configured with your greeting and service details, and with voice cloning it can even sound like you.
What details should SkipCalls collect for a locksmith lockout?
SkipCalls can be configured to ask for the address/location, car vs house vs business lockout, any proof-of-ownership expectations, urgency, hazards (child/pet locked in car), lock type (keypad/deadbolt), call-back number, and whether the caller wants an ETA or a quote—then SkipCalls sends you a summary and transcript.
Can SkipCalls book lockout jobs or scheduled work like rekeys?
SkipCalls can do automatic booking into your calendar for scheduled work (like $75–$150 per-lock rekeys or $150–$400 installs) and can capture “call now” urgency for after-hours lockouts, so you can confirm quickly with the full SkipCalls transcript as backup.
Does SkipCalls handle texts if customers prefer SMS after the call?
Carriers don’t forward texts, but SkipCalls can text the caller automatically after the forwarded call so the customer can reply to the SkipCalls number; then SkipCalls’ SMS handling can answer common questions and keep the thread active until you jump in.
Stop losing late-night lockout jobs to the locksmith who answers first
Set up SkipCalls in under a minute by forwarding missed and busy calls, so your locksmith line is answered 24/7 while you’re driving, working a door, or off the clock—and you get instant summaries to call back fast and win the job.
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