Job
Run the office for a trades or home-service business
Answer missed calls, text back new leads, confirm booked jobs, chase unpaid invoices and ask for reviews, so a plumber, HVAC tech, pool or pest-control business can stay on the job.
Quick answer
- 8 AI agents can run the office for a trades or home-service business: Rosie, Goodcall, Podium AI Employee, Smith.ai, BILL AI agents, Lindy, and 2 more below.
- 8 of them have prices we checked on the vendor's own page. Free plan: Lindy.
- To get AI to do it: pick one, paste the example instructions below as one task, and check anything that goes to a customer before it sends.
Agents that can do it
| Agent | What it does | What it costs | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie | Answers calls, takes messages, texts booking links | $49/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
| Goodcall | AI phone agent answers and routes calls, captures leads | $79/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
| Podium AI Employee | Answers leads, texts back, books appointments for local businesses | Core $399/mo; Pro $599/mo; Signature customVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 15, 2026 | No |
| Smith.ai | AI receptionist with human backup | $300/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
| BILL AI agents | Agents chase invoices and process bills | $49/user/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
| Lindy | Email triage, scheduling, lead outreach, meeting notes and follow-ups on autopilot | $49.99/mo per user for 5,000 credits; free trial with $50 in credits for 7 daysVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 17, 2026 | Yes |
| Grok Bot | Runs on its own cloud computer: browses, handles email, files, routines and scheduled tasks while you're away | Premium $30/mo (Super $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo; Teams $30+/user/mo; Enterprise custom). Not in Free or Plus ($8)Verified on the vendor's page, Oct 18, 2026 | No |
| Marblism | AI employees for inbox, calls, social, SEO | $24/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
How to get AI to run the office for a trades or home-service business: example instructions
Fill in the brackets, then paste it as one task.
Job: run the office for my trades / home-service business while I'm on the job. I approve quotes, prices and anything that promises money. Business: [trade, e.g. plumbing / HVAC / pool service / pest control] Service area: [towns or zip codes] Hours: [e.g. Mon-Fri 7-5, emergency line yes/no] Booking link or calendar: [link] Invoicing tool: [QuickBooks / BILL / Jobber / other] Where leads land: [phone, website form, Google Business Profile, Facebook] 1. Missed calls: answer when I can't, take name, address, job type and urgency, and text the caller my booking link. Emergencies go straight to [my cell]. 2. New leads: reply within 5 minutes with one short message and two time slots. Do not quote a price unless it is on my price sheet: [paste price sheet]. 3. Booked jobs: confirm the day before by text, with the arrival window I set. 4. Unpaid invoices: 7 days after the due date, send a polite reminder with the payment link. At 21 days, draft a second one and put it in "Needs me". Never threaten late fees I haven't set. 5. Reviews: after I mark a job done, text the customer one review request link. Draft replies to new reviews; I approve anything negative before it posts. 6. End of day: one summary - calls, new leads, jobs booked, invoices chased, reviews, and anything waiting on me. Rules: no new prices, discounts, refunds or warranty promises without my OK. Don't share other customers' details. Check every message that goes to a customer for the first week before you let any auto-send.
FAQ
- What is the best AI agent to run the office for a trades or home-service business?
- Hire the Bot lists 8 agents that can run the office for a trades or home-service business: Rosie, Goodcall, Podium AI Employee, Smith.ai, BILL AI agents, Lindy, and 2 more. We do not rank them — compare verified prices and setup steps.
- How much do AI agents that run the office for a trades or home-service business cost?
- Verified prices we checked: Rosie: $49/mo; Goodcall: $79/mo; Podium AI Employee: Core $399/mo; Pro $599/mo; Signature custom; Smith.ai: $300/mo; and 4 more. Always confirm on the vendor page before you buy.
- How do I get an AI agent to run the office for a trades or home-service business?
- Use the example instructions on this page: fill in the brackets, paste them as one task, and check anything that goes to a customer before it sends.
- Is there a free AI agent to run the office for a trades or home-service business?
- Yes — among agents with verified prices, a free plan is available on: Lindy.
- What are the risks of using an AI agent to run the office for a trades or home-service business?
- Agents can invent facts, send the wrong message, or miss a detail. Check anything that goes to a customer, never invent prices or emails in your instructions, and require approval before send, pay or delete.
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