Why Contractors Are Losing Thousands Every Month

You’re on the job site, elbow-deep in a water heater install, or halfway through a drywall repair when your phone rings. You glance at it… and let it go to voicemail.

No big deal, right?

Wrong.

That missed call could be a $3,000 job you’ll never get back. And unfortunately, it’s happening more often than you think.

60% of Calls Go Unanswered in the Trades

According to industry data from GoHighLevel, up to 60% of calls to home service businesses go unanswered. That means more than half of your potential customers are calling… and then moving on to the next name in their Google search.

Let’s break that down:

• 1 missed call per day = 5 per week

• Convert just 1 in 5 into a $2,000 job

• That’s $2,000 lost per week, or over $100,000 per year

And that’s just from not answering the phone.

It’s Not Just About Calls — It’s About Trust

When someone needs a contractor, they’re not just looking for the cheapest bid. They want someone responsive. Someone who shows up. And if you don’t answer the phone, that first impression is gone.

They move on — not because your work isn’t good — but because you weren’t reachable.

Enter Contractor Core: Your 24/7 Virtual Front Desk

This is exactly why I built Contractor Core.

We combine the power of big business tools with the reality of working in the trades. That means:

✅ Missed call text-back — Customers get an instant reply like: "Hey, this is Dave at Dave’s Plumbing. I’m on a job, but I’ll call you right back. Need a quote? Reply here."

✅ Call tracking & AI voicemail — See every call, listen to voicemails, and let smart routing send leads to the right place.

✅ Online booking links — Let customers schedule estimates without phone tag.

✅ Follow-up automation — Keep the conversation alive with reminders, emails, and texts.

You don’t need a receptionist. You need a system that works while you work.

This Is About More Than Tech. It’s About Peace of Mind

You’re great at your trade. You shouldn’t have to babysit your phone or lose leads while swinging a hammer.

Contractor Core helps you stay focused on the work without losing the work.

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