Handyman Answering Service That Never Clocks Out
Your next job is calling right now. Jodie answers your phone while you're patching drywall, assembling furniture, or fixing a garbage disposal.
Trusted by 1,600+ US service businesses
The problem
A ringing phone won't wait while you finish the drywall
When you're sanding spackle or hanging a ceiling fan, you cannot stop to answer the phone. But the homeowner with a honey-do list is already searching Angi or Thumbtack. They are not leaving a voicemail for baseboards and door handles. They just want someone who picks up.
- 80% of callers looking for a handyman won't leave a voicemail
- Homeowners with small jobs call 2-3 handymen and book whoever answers first
- That adds up to 4-6 jobs lost per week
- A full-time receptionist costs $2,500+/month just to answer the phone
80%
of callers looking for a handyman won't leave a voicemail
4-6
handyman jobs lost per week to missed calls
$2,500+
monthly cost of a receptionist to answer your calls
How Handymen Use Jodie
Homeowner with a List
The situation: A homeowner calls with a honey-do list: patch drywall in the hallway, replace baseboards in the bedroom, and assemble an IKEA bookcase.
Jodie handles it: Jodie picks up, works through the list with the caller, asks about sizes and materials, and takes their address and preferred dates. You get a text with everything laid out so you can price everything in one shot.
Mid-Job, Hands Full
The situation: You're patching drywall or replacing a garbage disposal and your phone rings with a new inquiry.
Jodie handles it: Jodie answers, takes the caller's name and job details, and lets them know you will call back once you are finished. The lead is in your inbox when you put the tools down.
Furniture Assembly Quote
The situation: Someone calls asking if you assemble furniture. They have a dresser, a bed frame, and a desk that arrived from IKEA.
Jodie handles it: Jodie asks how many items, which products, and whether they need anything wall-anchored. You get the full picture and can quote without a follow-up call.
After-Hours Property Manager
The situation: A property manager calls at 7pm with a maintenance list for a rental unit: broken blinds, leaky faucet, and a bedroom door that sticks.
Jodie handles it: Jodie takes the property address, works through each item on the list, and lets the property manager know you will be in touch in the morning. The message is ready and waiting when you start your day.
That job list is calling. Who is picking up?
Set up Jodie in under 2 minutes. She handles your calls while you handle the to-do list.
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Built for Handyman Services
Everything you need to stop missing work and start filling your schedule.
Never Miss a Job Inquiry
Drywall repair, furniture assembly, a door that won't close — Jodie picks up right away and gets the details so you can call back with a quote.
Job Details You Can Quote From
Jodie asks what needs doing, how many tasks they have, and when they need it done. You get a clear list you can price and schedule without calling back for the basics.
Sounds Like Your Receptionist
Callers think they're talking to your office. Jodie knows the jobs you take on, your service area, and your availability. No more losing leads to TaskRabbit or Thumbtack because you could not pick up.
On Your Terms
Forward calls when you're on a ladder, mid-repair, or done for the day. Switch it off whenever you want to answer yourself.
Live in Minutes
No tech skills needed. Set up call forwarding on your phone and Jodie starts answering your handyman calls right away.
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The next job list is one missed call away.
Let Jodie take your calls while you're getting the work done.
First 7 days free, then pricing from $49/month