AllDayDesk

AI phone answering for concrete contractors

An AI Receptionist for Concrete Contractors

You can't answer the phone from a screed. AllDayDesk picks up when you can't, asks callers what they need poured or repaired, and books estimates on your calendar. You read the details later and decide which jobs are worth your time.

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How it works

Getting started takes three steps

You don't need to write scripts or learn new software. Start with what you already have about your business.

01

Enter your business

Type in your business name or website. AllDayDesk pulls what it can find, then you check the details: the services you offer, the areas you work, and how you describe your typical jobs.

02

Hear a sample call

Listen to a sample greeting built from your business details. Adjust the wording until it sounds like someone you'd hire to answer your phone.

03

Forward your number

Pick how to connect your calls. Most owners keep their existing number and forward the calls they can't pick up. Instructions depend on your phone service, and we walk you through it.

Review calls, messages, and bookings in your dashboard.

What the receptionist does on a concrete call

Concrete work runs on site time. You're pouring a driveway, running the skid steer on a tear-out, or driving between jobs, and the phone rings in your truck where you can't safely pick up. Most callers want the same few things: a driveway or patio estimate, stamped concrete pricing, a repair on an old slab, or a tear-out before new work. They also ask questions you can't answer from the cab, like whether their gate is wide enough for equipment. AllDayDesk answers right away, collects the project basics, and books estimate visits for the jobs that fit. Anything that needs your judgment, like a crack that might mean a bigger problem, becomes a clear message instead of a missed call.

The receptionist asks what the caller needs, whether it's a driveway pour, a patio slab, stamped concrete, or a repair. It collects the project type, the approximate size, and anything that affects the job, like site access for equipment or whether there's an old slab to tear out. If you've set up bookable services and availability in your dashboard, it can book a concrete estimate directly. If a question needs your call, like whether a crack is structural or what a custom finish will cost, it takes a message with all the details. Every call shows up in your dashboard with a transcript and a short summary, so you can plan your week from the truck.

Driveway estimate

The most common call you get. The receptionist asks for the approximate size, whether the old driveway needs a tear-out, and how the caller wants to move forward. If your calendar is set up, it books an estimate visit and confirms the time.

Patio slab

Callers usually know roughly what they want but not the details. The receptionist gets the size, the location in the yard, and whether they've thought about a finish. That's enough for you to quote it or ask better questions when you call back.

Stamped concrete

These callers want pattern and color ideas before they want a price. The receptionist describes what you've listed for stamped work and books an estimate so they can see samples in person. It doesn't guess at costs you haven't set.

Repair request

Someone has a cracked or sunken slab and wants to know if it's fixable. The receptionist takes the location, the approximate size, and what they're seeing, then passes it to you. Whether it's a patch or a replacement is your call, not the phone's.

Tear-out project

Tear-outs raise questions the receptionist can't answer alone: can equipment get in, is there rebar, where does the old concrete go. It collects what the caller knows and flags the rest for you, so nothing gets promised before you've seen the site.

Commercial flatwork

A builder or property manager calls about a bigger job. The receptionist gets the project type, the square footage, and their timeline, then takes a message or books a walkthrough. You decide whether the job fits your schedule.

Pricing

Choose a plan that fits your calls.

Solo $99/moBusiness $199/moGrowth $349/mo

Each plan includes call minutes. Extra minutes cost more. See your estimate before you start. Your first 30 calls are free, with no credit card. Paid plans are monthly; cancel anytime.

Concrete Contractors: your questions answered

Can it actually book estimate visits, or just take messages?

Both, depending on how you set it up. If you add your bookable services and open hours in the AllDayDesk dashboard, the receptionist books concrete estimates directly and confirms the time with the caller. If you'd rather review every job first, it takes a detailed message instead. You choose.

What happens when a caller asks something the receptionist can't answer?

It says so plainly and takes a message. Questions like whether a cracked slab is structural, what a custom stamped pattern costs, or whether you can start next month need your judgment. The caller gets a clear message with their details, and you decide how to respond.

Will it promise things I didn't agree to, like a start date or a price?

No. It doesn't quote prices you haven't set, and it doesn't promise timelines or results. It collects the project type, size, and site access details, and books estimate visits you've made available. Anything beyond that goes to you.

I'm on a job site all day. Do I have to change my phone number?

No. You keep your existing number and forward calls to AllDayDesk when you can't pick up. The exact forwarding steps depend on your phone carrier or service, and setup walks you through it.

How do I see what the receptionist did while I was pouring?

Every call shows up in your dashboard with a transcript, a short summary, and any bookings or messages. You can read through the day's calls in a few minutes when you're off the site.

What if I want to talk to a caller myself instead?

You can set up transfers to another number with your own rules, so certain calls reach you directly. Keep in mind that transfers depend on you being available to pick up, so there's no guarantee someone answers. Anything you miss still becomes a message.

Hear your receptionist answer a real call

Enter your concrete business, check your details, and listen to a sample greeting built for your company. It takes a few minutes, and the sample doesn't book anything real.

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