What are missed calls really costing you?
Every call that rings out is a customer deciding whether to wait for you or call the next name on the list. Plug in your numbers and see what it adds up to.
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Estimate your missed call losses
Starts with example numbers. Change them and the estimate updates as you go.
Revenue lost to missed calls
$0 / month
With missed-call text back
$0 / month
won back at the recovery rate you set
An estimate from the numbers you entered, not a guarantee.
See how missed-call text back worksWhy missed calls hit service businesses hardest
Most of your calls come in while you are busy doing the work.
You are on a roof, not at a desk
Calls ring while your hands are full. By the time you call back, they have often booked someone else.
After hours is prime time
Homeowners call in the evening and on weekends when they finally have time to deal with the problem.
Urgent jobs go to whoever answers
A leaking pipe or a dead AC unit doesn't wait. The first business that responds usually gets the job.
Missed calls, explained
What happens after a call goes unanswered, and what you can do about it.
Where do missed calls come from?
Mostly from three places: calls during jobs, calls after hours and calls that come in at the same time as another call. A small crew can easily miss one in five calls without noticing.
Your phone log tells the real story. Count the missed calls in a normal week before you guess.
Why don't people leave a voicemail?
Many customers would rather call the next company than wait for a call back, especially for urgent problems.
A caller who hangs up on voicemail is often already dialing your competitor.
What does instant text back change?
It answers the caller in seconds with a text, so they know a real business saw the call. Many people would rather text than talk anyway.
It buys you time to finish the job and call back, without losing the lead.
Should I hire an answering service instead?
An answering service can help, but it costs more per call and still can't book every job.
Text back is a cheaper first step. Many businesses use both: text back for every missed call, a person for busy seasons.
Three steps to a real number
Pull your call log
Count total calls and missed calls for a normal week from your phone or call tracking.
Enter your own numbers
Use your real average invoice and close rate, not your best month.
Plug the leak
Turn on missed-call text back so every unanswered call gets a reply within seconds.
Want every missed call answered automatically?
Missed-call text back, lead notifications and follow-up are part of the one flat Local Algo rate. No contract.
- Missed-call text back on your business line
- Instant notifications for calls, forms and chat
- Follow-up automations that never forget
- A website and Google profile that bring in more calls
Common questions about missed calls
How many calls do home service businesses miss?
It varies a lot by business. Owner-operators on job sites and companies without after-hours coverage tend to miss the most. The only number that matters is yours, so check your phone log for a normal week and use that.
What is missed-call text back?
When a call goes unanswered, the caller automatically gets a text within seconds, something like "Sorry we missed you, how can we help?" It keeps the conversation going so the customer doesn't move on to the next business.
Is automatically texting missed callers allowed?
Replying to someone who just called you is generally treated differently from cold texting, but the rules depend on how your texting is set up and registered. Your texting provider can confirm what applies to your account.
How accurate is this estimate?
It multiplies the numbers you enter, so it is only as accurate as those inputs. Use it to see the size of the problem, then look at your real call log.
Does Local Algo include missed-call text back?
Yes. It is part of the Local Algo system along with notifications for form and chat leads. See the Lead Capture System.
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