Painting Contractors AI Receptionist | 24/7 Automated Scheduling | Frontdesk

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PAINTING JOBS
WHILE YOU PAINT

Every missed call is a lost job. Every voicemail costs you business. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books estimates, handles project inquiries, and schedules jobs—all while you're on the ladder.

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No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Painting Contractors

Incoming Call...

Customer

"Hi, I need an estimate for painting my living room and kitchen. When can you come out?"

AI Receptionist

"I can schedule a free estimate for you! We have availability tomorrow at 10 AM or Thursday at 2 PM. Which works better?"

✓ Estimate Booked • Tomorrow 10 AM

The Problem

PAINTING CONTRACTORS
LOSE JOBS EVERY DAY

You're losing contracts while on ladders and job sites. Homeowners call for quotes at 8 PM, no-shows waste your estimate time, and your crew can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When It Matters Most

A homeowner sees your work at a neighbor's house, calls at 7 PM for a quote, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages the next morning, they've already booked with a competitor who answered immediately.

The Cost
$3,500/job
Average exterior paint contract lost

Your Team Is Drowning in Calls

While you're up on scaffolding painting trim, three more calls come in. Quote requests, color consultations, project questions—you can't climb down every time the phone rings. Potential clients get frustrated waiting, and you lose contracts.

The Cost
40+ calls/day
Per painting contractor

Estimates No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You clear your schedule, drive across town, and show up at the property. They don't. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and gas money with no contract signed.

The Cost
35% no-show
Rate for estimate appointments
$42,000
Lost annually in missed quote calls
45%
Of inquiries happen after work hours
24 hours
Window before clients book elsewhere

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first call to booked project

24/7 Estimating Chat

Homeowners visit your website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, gathers project details, and books estimates—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts project scope, timeline, and budget range
  • Checks real-time availability across your crew schedule
  • Books estimate appointments directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, need my living room and kitchen painted. What would that cost?"
AI
"I'd be happy to help! For an accurate estimate, I can schedule Alex to come out. What day works best for you?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Estimate Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "We need the exterior of our house painted before summer..."
AI: "I can schedule Alex to come out for a free estimate. What's your address?"
✓ Estimate #4920 Scheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—estimate requests, color consultations, project questions. The AI understands context, books appointments, schedules callbacks, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Schedules estimate appointments automatically
  • Recognizes returning customers from CRM and references past projects

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When estimate appointments no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their project details, and books a new appointment—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules estimates and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the estimate on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Estimate Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Project Type
Interior • Living Room & Kitchen
Preferred Start Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Estimate Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, estimate, project request—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every lead and customer.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to project completion
  • Syncs with calendar, estimates, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire customer journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-estimate email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-estimate follow-up ready
Proposal approval form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Estimate Email
"Hi Sarah! Your estimate for your living room and kitchen painting is confirmed. Here's what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your estimate appointment tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-estimate confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on customer behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart project intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide customers through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for project scoping and proposal workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, project type)
  • AI-guided completion for room dimensions and color preferences
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Project Intake
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Project Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Room Dimensions
→ Color Preferences
What Happens Next
Alex is notified immediately and proposal preparation begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR PAINTING CONTRACTORS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your painting business. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking estimates, handling project inquiries. They work together 24/7 to book more painting jobs faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed opportunities. Handles painting inquiries, books free estimates, and schedules color consultations automatically.

Phone Calls Estimate Booking Project Inquiries
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies painting leads, shares service pricing and timelines, answers questions about interior vs exterior work and project availability instantly. Books free estimates and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Service Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized estimate confirmations, project start reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep homeowners engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Quote Request Teammate

Quote Form Assistant
Estimate Requests

Pre-fills quote request forms from CRM data. Guides homeowners through room dimensions, surface types, and paint preferences. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to homeowners at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost estimates and keep customers engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with homeowners and current customers. Sends estimate confirmations, project start reminders, and answers questions about color options and timelines via text—98% open rate.

Estimate Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about painting services. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, timelines, and color options—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing painters.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed customer and project data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by customer, job type, and lead status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Customers don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes service issues (touch-up needed, color mismatch, missed spot, etc.), creates tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right crew member automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a customer was frustrated, if a service callback was requested, if a big painting project was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one homeowner from phone call to completed project—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM about her water-damaged ceiling. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I need my living room and bedroom painted. The water damage left stains everywhere. Can you help?"
AI: "Absolutely! We can help with that. Would you like to schedule an estimate? We have availability this week."
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Project Scope
Living Room + Bedroom
Est. Budget
$2,800-3,500
Target Start Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
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2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, living room and bedroom painting needs, water damage repair context, budget range, March 15th target start date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 10 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 10 AM, and books the estimate appointment. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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In-Home Estimate
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 10:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Estimate Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Estimate confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-estimate email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the estimate is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and quote preparation instructions—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Estimate Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your estimate appointment is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 AM. We'll assess your living room and bedroom..."
Estimate Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your estimate tomorrow! We're excited to help with your painting project..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 10:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO BE HOME

Saturday morning, Alex is at the hardware store picking up supplies for another room. She completely forgot about the estimate. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 10:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
In-Home Estimate
❌ Customer not home
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 10:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her living room and bedroom painting needs, her $2,800-3,500 budget range. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished organizing the furniture in the rooms that need painting. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule the estimate?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the estimate on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Estimate Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 AM
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Saturday, 10:45 AM

SHE LOVES
THE QUOTE

Alex is home for the rescheduled estimate. She loves the detailed quote and timeline. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-estimate follow-up emails get queued, the project proposal is ready to send, and scheduling workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just meeting with the customer.

ESTIMATE COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 AM
Interior Painting Project
Alex Martinez
Post-estimate sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Project Agreement • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 11:00 AM

HER PHONE BUZZES
RIGHT AFTER

Alex just finished reviewing the estimate. She's walking back inside when her phone buzzes. It's a project agreement from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the project details she just discussed. The AI guides her through payment terms and schedule confirmation right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The project scheduling process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Estimate completed • Agreement submitted
AI
"I remember your estimate! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about the paint colors you recommended..."
12
Monday, 2:30 PM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex's at work, thinking about the paint colors. She has a question about the recommendations you made. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her estimate and agreement, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 15, 2024

ALEX APPROVES
THE PROJECT

With all her questions answered, Alex approves the project. The system automatically sends confirmation emails, project timeline details, and prep instructions. Alex's project is officially scheduled.

PROJECT APPROVED
Living Room + Bedroom • $3,200
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March 20, 2024 • 7:15 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 7:15 PM

Alex just got home from work. She has questions: "When will you start?" "What do I need to move out of the rooms?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! When are you starting the painting?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Your project is scheduled to start Monday, March 25th at 8:00 AM. The crew will arrive with..."
Alex
"What should I move out of the rooms?"
AI
"We'll move furniture away from walls, but please remove wall hangings, curtains, and personal items. Here's the full prep checklist: [link]"
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March 27, 2024 • 11:30 AM

SHE WANTS TO
ADD A ROOM

The crew is wrapping up day two. Alex sees how great it looks and wants to add her home office. It's 11:30 AM on a Wednesday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the request, creates a change order ticket, and schedules a quick walk-through for pricing. Alex doesn't have to wait for you to call back or fill out forms. She just describes what she wants, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
CHANGE ORDER CREATED
Add Home Office to Project
Walk-through scheduled: Thursday, 3:00 PM
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March 29, 2024

PROJECT
COMPLETE

The project is finished and looks amazing. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends project completion notifications, final invoice, warranty information, and care instructions. Customers stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Project Notification
Sent to Alex Martinez
PROJECT COMPLETE
Living Room + Bedroom + Office
Finished March 29 • Final walk-through scheduled
FINAL INVOICE
$4,100 Total
Payment link included • Due upon completion
WARRANTY & CARE
2-Year Warranty Included
Paint care guide and touch-up instructions attached
✓ All notifications sent
No manual follow-up required
NEW PROJECT BOOKED
June 15, 2024
Alex Martinez
Exterior Trim & Shutters • $2,800
✓ Repeat Customer
Same customer, new project
Why she came back
"Amazing work on the interior, always got quick answers, loved the professionalism and quality"
18
June 15, 2024

3 MONTHS LATER
SHE'S BACK

Three months later, Alex calls again. Now she wants her exterior trim and shutters painted. She had an amazing experience—the work quality was exceptional, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported throughout. The same AI that helped her book the first project keeps her coming back as a loyal customer. That's the full journey: lead to customer to repeat business.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your painting business

Can it handle after-hours estimate requests? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads, collects project details, and books estimate appointments—all while your crew sleeps. No more missed opportunities at 2 AM.

How does it handle customer questions about paint types? +

The AI answers common questions about paint finishes, interior vs. exterior options, color consultation services, and project timelines. For technical questions, it collects details and routes them to your estimators immediately.

Does it reduce estimate no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before estimate appointments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments.

Can it book estimates directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books estimate appointments instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does it qualify painting leads? +

The AI collects project scope (interior/exterior, square footage, number of rooms), timeline, budget range, and property address. It prioritizes hot leads and sends you complete project details before the estimate appointment.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, and others. All data syncs automatically—leads, appointments, project details, and customer information.

Can it handle commercial and residential projects? +

Absolutely. The AI knows your service areas, specialties, and project types. It can qualify commercial vs. residential leads, handle inquiries about both interior and exterior painting, and route calls based on project size.

What about urgent paint touch-up requests? +

The AI handles urgent requests 24/7, collects job details, and can coordinate quick estimates or schedule immediate service calls. For existing customer touch-ups, it immediately escalates to your project managers.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your call volume and number of estimators. Most painting contractors see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased project bookings. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing estimate requests at 2 AM. Start booking jobs while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."