Read what real home service business owners say after switching to InvolutAI — and see exactly how we compare to every alternative.
Every review is from a verified InvolutAI client. No actors, no fake names.
"We were losing 8–10 calls a week to voicemail. Within the first month of InvolutAI, we booked 6 jobs we would have never gotten. Paid for itself on day 3. I genuinely don't know why I waited so long."
"My phone used to go dead after 6pm. Now I wake up to booked appointments. The AI sounds professional and my customers don't even realize it's automated until I tell them."
"As a solo contractor I couldn't afford a receptionist. InvolutAI is the next best thing — better actually. It never calls in sick and it doesn't need benefits."
"Setup was done in 48 hours and it sounded exactly like us. The team personalized every script to match our tone. Customers love it. Our close rate on new leads is up 40%."
"I was spending 2 hours a day just returning missed calls and texts. Now the AI handles all of it. I've gotten those 2 hours back every single day — that's worth more than the cost alone."
"Had a pipe burst call come in at 2am on a Saturday. The AI took the info, sent a confirmation, and when I woke up the job was already booked. That one call alone paid for 3 months."
"Took a week to get used to trusting the AI with my calls. But after seeing it book 4 jobs in the first weekend, I stopped second-guessing it. Solid investment for any contractor."
"My front office was dropping the ball on follow-ups constantly. InvolutAI follows up automatically, every time, without fail. My customer experience has never been better."
"Best decision I made this year. The ROI is stupid obvious. Every contractor I know who isn't using something like this is leaving money on the table every single day."
We're not the only option. But when you lay it all out side by side, the choice becomes pretty clear.
| InvolutAI | Human Receptionist | Voicemail / Missed Calls | Generic Answering Service | DIY (You Handle It) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $497–$987 | $3,500–$5,000 | $0 | $300–$600 | $0 + your time |
| Available 24/7 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Sometimes | ✗ |
| Responds in <30 Seconds | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Books Appointments | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Basic Only | If You're Available |
| Qualifies Leads | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Manually |
| Automatic Follow-Ups | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Never Calls in Sick | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customized to Your Business | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Handles Unlimited Calls | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | Limited | ✗ |
| Setup Time | 48 Hours | 2–4 Weeks Hiring | Instant | 1–2 Weeks | Instant |
| Pays for Itself | Avg. 3 Days | Never (It's a Cost) | You're Losing Money | Varies | Costs Your Time |
There are other AI and answering services out there. Here's the honest truth about each one.
A full-time receptionist costs $3,500–$5,000/month in salary, benefits, and training. They work 9–5. They take vacation. They call in sick. And they still miss calls when they're on the other line. Most contractors' best leads come in after hours — and a human can't help with that.
10x the costTraditional answering services like Ruby or PATLive take messages and read from a generic script. They can't book appointments, qualify leads, or send automated follow-ups. You still have to call every lead back yourself — and by then, they've already hired someone else.
No automationStudies show 80% of callers who reach voicemail don't leave a message — they just call your competitor. And if they do leave one, 78% of them have already hired someone else by the time you call back 2 hours later. Voicemail isn't free. It's costing you thousands every month.
Losing you moneyGoHighLevel is a great platform but it's built for marketing agencies, not contractors. Setting it up correctly takes weeks and usually requires hiring a consultant. The AI responses feel robotic without heavy customization. Most contractors pay for it and never use half the features.
Steep learning curveStitching together tools like Zapier, Calendly, and a chatbot widget sounds good until one integration breaks at 11pm on a Friday. You're now your own IT support. The time you spend maintaining these systems is time you're not running your business or being with your family.
High maintenanceIf you're answering every call, returning every missed call, and texting every lead yourself — what's your time worth? At $75/hr, just 10 hours a week of admin work costs you $3,000/month in opportunity cost. InvolutAI costs a fraction of that and gives you those hours back every single week.
Costs more than you think