Voicemail loses momentum
Customers with an immediate need may call the next business instead of waiting for a callback.
AI RECEPTIONIST FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS
A Professional First Response for Every Construction Lead
Melissa answers project inquiries, collects scope and timeline details, and organizes estimate requests while you run active jobs.
No long-term contract. Plans start at $99 per month.
MORE THAN A MESSAGE SERVICE
Why growing general contractors need a better way to answer
Customers expect a useful response when they call—not a beep, a generic script, or a callback hours later.
Traditional services take messages
Generic operators rarely know your services, availability, or the details your team needs to act.
Melissa keeps the call moving
Melissa answers common questions, captures structured details, and organizes the right next step 24/7.
THE COST OF MISSED CALLS
Construction leads need qualification, not voicemail
Melissa collects useful project information before the first follow-up, helping you focus on opportunities that fit your company.
You are managing subcontractors
You are meeting with a client
A prospect calls outside office hours
Your estimator is on-site
BUILT AROUND YOUR CALLS
Melissa can capture the services your customers request
Customize Melissa around your service area, business hours, scheduling rules, and the exact work your company performs.
Home remodeling
Kitchen and bathroom projects
Additions
Tenant improvements
New construction
Insurance restoration
Commercial build-outs
Construction estimates
After every call
Contact details, request, urgency, and next step—all in one organized summary.
AN AI RECEPTIONIST FOR YOUR BUSINESS
A professional first response without adding another front-desk shift
Melissa is configured around your business—your hours, services, frequently asked questions, scheduling rules, and preferred call flow.
Knows your business
Uses the information and instructions you approve.
Answers around the clock
Handles calls during jobs, meetings, and after hours.
Captures useful details
Asks for the information your team needs to respond.
Keeps your team informed
Makes summaries and transcripts easy to review.
GO LIVE IN FOUR STEPS
Set up your answering service without changing how you run your business
- STEP 01
Create your account
Choose a plan and tell us the basics about your business.
- STEP 02
Configure Melissa
Add services, hours, FAQs, and the details to collect.
- STEP 03
Connect your calls
Use your Melissa number or forward your existing business line.
- STEP 04
Review every opportunity
Receive organized call details, summaries, and appointment requests.
One AI receptionist. Every new opportunity organized.
Melissa gives general contractors a professional first response without requiring another full-time receptionist.
See plans and pricingAnswers customer calls 24/7
Captures names, phone numbers, addresses, and service details
Qualifies new opportunities using your business rules
Sends organized lead summaries to your dashboard
Books appointments automatically on eligible plans
Keeps call recordings, summaries, and transcripts together
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions from general contractors
Can Melissa qualify projects by type, budget, and location?
Yes. You can configure project qualification questions and service-area rules.
Can Melissa collect project timelines?
Yes. Melissa can ask when the customer expects to begin and summarize the answer.
Can Melissa schedule consultations?
Yes. Eligible plans can schedule consultations based on your availability.
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