Home Services Connect starts at $99/mo

Running a crew should not mean running a call center

Start with one AI-powered SMS channel that answers missed calls, gathers job details, and hands the office a clean transcript. Use our trial number before porting or 10DLC.

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Running a crew shouldn't mean running a call center

Missed calls = missed revenue

You're on a roof or under a sink when the phone rings. By the time you call back, the customer booked someone else. Every missed call is a lost job.

Expensive tools you barely use

Review-first tools can get expensive before your team proves the channel. Most contractors need one practical workflow first: answer missed calls, capture job details, and keep replies out of personal phones.

Scheduling eats your evenings

After a full day of jobs, you spend your evenings texting customers about appointments, sending quotes, and coordinating your crew.

Your Connect dispatcher, working 24/7

Connect starts with SMS or webchat for $99/mo, so missed calls and website requests get an immediate AI response. Your crew sees every handoff in one shared inbox.

  • Core AI responds instantly to website or text inquiries
  • Workspace voice memory links missed calls, texts, transcripts, and AI notes
  • Automatic appointment scheduling and reminders
  • Quote follow-ups that don't feel pushy
  • One inbox for your entire crew — office and field
  • Flat-rate pricing — no per-message fees, no surprises
Team Inbox
4 active
JR
New Job Request - Water Heater 3m ago

No hot water since this morning. Need someone ASAP...

SMS Urgent AI Handling
MJ
Appt Reminder - Johnson (Tomorrow 2PM) 1h ago

Confirmed. See you tomorrow at 2. Thanks!

SMS Reminder
DP
Quote Follow-up - Kitchen Remodel 3h ago

Hi David, following up on the quote we sent Tuesday...

WebChat AI Sent
AI Agent — ProFlow Plumbing
Active

My kitchen faucet is leaking pretty bad. Can someone come look at it?

Rachel M. — 7:14 PM
AI Agent

Sorry to hear that, Rachel! I can get someone out to you. A few quick questions:

1. What's the address?
2. Is water actively pooling, or is it a drip?
3. Any preferred day/time?

AI — 7:14 PM

425 Oak St. It's a steady drip. Tuesday morning works best.

Rachel M. — 7:16 PM
AI Agent

You're booked for Tuesday at 10 AM — our plumber Mike will be there. You'll get a reminder text Monday evening and when Mike is on his way. Anything else I can help with?

AI — 7:16 PM
New booking — Mike notified for Tue 10 AM at 425 Oak St

Job details and customer info attached automatically

Scheduling that runs itself

A customer texts "I need a plumber ASAP." VirtualText's AI asks the right questions — what's the issue, what's the address, when are they available — and books the appointment. Your crew gets notified. Done.

  • AI captures job details automatically (issue, address, availability)
  • Appointment confirmation and reminder texts
  • Reschedule requests handled without office involvement
  • Crew notifications for new bookings
  • After-hours inquiry capture — never miss a lead

Start with Connect. Do not overbuy the platform.

Most home services teams need one channel first: missed-call SMS or website chat. Connect gives you that for $99/mo with AI included and no per-message fees.

VirtualText Connect: Flat-rate $99/mo — one channel, Core AI, shared inbox, human handoff
Review-first suites: often start higher and bundle features you may not use during the first trial
Prove the workflow first before you buy multi-channel or voice features
  • AI that actually resolves conversations, not just routes them
  • No per-message or per-contact surcharges
  • Workspace voice memory for missed calls, texts, and AI notes
  • 10DLC registered for reliable message delivery

First-channel trial math

Keep the first purchase tied to missed calls and job requests.

Traditional bundle $249+/mo
Entry platform fee Often higher
Usage model Varies
AI packaging Often gated
More platform before proof
Harder to isolate one workflow
May require sales-led setup
RECOMMENDED
VirtualText $99/mo
Connect plan (flat rate) $99/mo
Per-message fees $0
AI agents included $0
Full AI conversation handling
One channel + Core AI included
No contracts — cancel anytime

One channel before the full suite

Upgrade when the trial shows real missed-call or website demand.

What to prove before you buy more software

A home services trial should show whether AI can turn missed calls and web requests into useful job details for the office or crew.

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Key job details

Issue, address, urgency, availability, and contact method captured before handoff.

24/7

Lead response

After-hours and during-job requests get a reply while your crew is busy.

$0

Per-message platform fees

Connect keeps pricing predictable while you test one channel.

How home services businesses use VirtualText

Plumbing

Emergency requests, appointment booking, and quote follow-ups. AI triages urgency so your team hits the right jobs first.

HVAC

Seasonal maintenance reminders, service scheduling, and system diagnostics. AI qualifies the job before your tech arrives.

Electrical

Service requests, safety concern triage, and permit coordination. AI captures details so your electrician shows up prepared.

General Contracting

Project inquiries, quote requests, timeline updates, and multi-trade coordination. One inbox for the whole team.

Home Services FAQ

How is VirtualText different from Podium?

VirtualText Connect starts at $99/mo with one AI-powered SMS or webchat channel and no per-message platform fees. It is built to prove missed-call follow-up, job intake, and handoff quality before you expand to more channels or Workspace voice.

Can my field techs use VirtualText?

Yes. VirtualText works in any browser on any device — phones, tablets, or desktops. Your field crew can see their assigned conversations, update job status, and communicate with customers without using personal phones.

How does the AI handle scheduling?

When a customer texts or chats, AI asks the right questions — what's the issue, what's the address, when are they available. It books the appointment, sends confirmation, and notifies your crew. Rescheduling is handled automatically too.

What if I get a text while I'm on a job?

That's the whole point. VirtualText's AI responds immediately so you never miss a lead. It captures job details, answers common questions, and books appointments. When you're done with your current job, everything is waiting in your inbox with full context.

Is there a contract or setup fee?

No contracts, no setup fees. Connect includes a 14-day free trial; webchat trials do not require a credit card. Engage is $299/month with a 14-day trial. Workspace is $499/month with a 30-day money-back guarantee when you are ready for full omnichannel with VirtualPBX voice.

Start with Home Services Connect for $99/mo

Start a Connect free trial with SMS or webchat. Test SMS with our number pool before porting or 10DLC, or upgrade later to Workspace for VirtualPBX voice.

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