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The Silent Killer of Your Home Services Business: Why Missed Calls Are Costing You a Fortune

For home services companies, the phone is the lifeblood of the business. Yet, for every ringing phone that is answered, countless others go straight to voicemail. This seemingly small issue is, in fact, the silent killer of profitability and growth.

The Hard Numbers

  • Lost Revenue: An estimated $176,000 is lost annually by small businesses due to unanswered calls.

  • Lost Leads: A staggering 85% of callers will not call back after reaching a voicemail. In an emergency, they will simply call your competitor.

  • Wasted Ad Spend: The average cost per lead for home services can exceed $97. Every call that is missed represents a significant loss on your marketing investment.

The Competitive Landscape

In a crowded market, your customers have options. If they call you for an emergency—a burst pipe or a power outage—and get a voicemail, they will not wait. They will immediately call the next company on the list. The first company to respond is almost always the one that wins the job.

Plugging the Leak with AI

A technology like Evolve AI from Intelligent Voice AI, acts as a safety net, ensuring every single lead is captured. It provides a professional, instant, and knowledgeable response, qualifying leads and booking appointments around the clock. By plugging the lead generation leak, you can ensure that the money you spend on marketing is actually turning into revenue.

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