AI automation services / Contractors
AI Automation for Contractors and Trades
Contractors lose jobs between the first call and the signed estimate. Pineapples builds workflows for lead capture, follow-up, and scheduling support, with a $4,900 pilot that ships one production process in 7 business days.
AI automation for contractors focuses on missed-call and web-lead follow-up, estimate chase, and scheduling coordination so jobs do not die in the inbox. Pineapples ships one production workflow for $4,900 in 7 business days, then expands when that process is converting.
Where contractors lose time
- Missed calls during jobs that never get a callback
- Estimates sent once with no structured follow-up
- Scheduling ping-pong across text and email
- Inbound web leads that sit until the evening
Workflows we ship first
Lead and missed-call follow-up
Captures the inquiry, sends a fast first response, and escalates hot leads to the owner.
Estimate chase
Timed, polite follow-ups after quotes so you are not the vendor who went silent.
Scheduling assistant
Collects availability and proposes slots against rules you set (crews, zip codes, job type).
Job status SMS draft
Keeps homeowners updated from simple job stage changes, with optional approval.
What you get
- Faster first response when crews are on site
- More estimates closed without hiring a full-time CSR
- Clear fixed pilot before any long retainer
Model the hours with the automation ROI calculator.
FAQ
Do I need a full CRM first?
No. Many pilots start from phone, email, or a simple form. We can grow into a CRM once the process is stable.
How much does contractor AI automation cost?
Pilot $4,900 fixed for one workflow in 7 business days. Builds $18K to $35K. Ops $6,500 per month after you want us to run and extend it.
Can this answer the phone like a receptionist?
Voice and receptionist-style flows are in scope for the right process. The pilot still starts with one clear workflow and one primary integration so delivery stays inside a week.
What should I automate first?
Lead and missed-call follow-up. It is the shortest path from automation to booked jobs.