How does AI receptionist cost compare to hiring a receptionist?

A full-time receptionist in Greater Boston costs $55,000-$75,000/year fully loaded and works 40 hours/week max. ProBot Starter costs $3,564/year and works 24/7. The AI is roughly 94% less expensive and provides 4x the coverage.

What's the typical ROI for contractors?

Typical contractor ROI within 30 days. Plumbers on Starter net ~$8,000/year from 2 additional monthly booked jobs. HVAC contractors on Growth net ~$28,000/year. Electricians on Full Stack net $48,000-$84,000/year in recovered revenue from combined call capture, follow-up, review lift, and automated lead gen.

How long does setup take?

48 hours. ProBot handles all technical setup, script customization, phone and calendar integration, and testing. Your AI receptionist is live within two days of signing.

How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost for a Contractor?

Q: How much does an AI receptionist cost for a contractor?

ProBot AI receptionist pricing: Starter $297/month + $497 setup for 2 systems, Growth $597/month + $797 setup for 4 systems, Full Stack $897/month + $997 setup for all 5 systems. Every package is month-to-month and backed by a guarantee: 3 booked jobs in your first 30 days or your monthly fee is zero.

Q: Is there a contract or trial period?

Every package is month-to-month with no annual contract. Every package is backed by the ProBot Guarantee: 3 booked jobs in your first 30 days or your monthly fee is zero. If the systems don't book jobs, you don't pay the monthly fee.

Direct answer

An AI receptionist for a contractor costs $297 to $897 per month plus a one-time setup fee of $497 to $997. ProBot Solutions offers three packages: Starter ($297/mo + $497 setup) with 2 AI systems, Growth ($597/mo + $797 setup) with 4 systems, and Full Stack ($897/mo + $997 setup) with all 5 systems. Every package is month-to-month with no long-term contracts, and all are backed by a guarantee: 3 booked jobs in your first 30 days or your monthly fee is zero. Most contractors recover the cost within the first 30 days from 1-2 additional booked jobs.

Detailed pricing breakdown

Starter — 2 AI Systems

$297/month + $497 one-time setup

Includes:

AI Receptionist (24/7 call answering, lead qualification, direct calendar booking)
Missed Call Text-Back (60-second automated text response to missed calls)

Best for: Solo operators or single-truck shops focused on capturing every call.

Growth — 4 AI Systems (most popular)

$597/month + $797 one-time setup

Everything in Starter, plus:

5-Star Review Automation (auto-requests reviews from happy customers)
Reactivate Old Leads (AI outreach to dormant leads in your CRM)

Best for: Growing contractors losing jobs to slow follow-up and looking to fuel their Google rank with more reviews.

Full Stack — All 5 AI Systems

$897/month + $997 one-time setup

Everything in Growth, plus:

Automated Lead Gen, Email & Appointment Scheduling (full funnel automation from web form to booking)

Best for: Contractors who want end-to-end automation — every inbound call, every missed call, every old lead, every review, and every new lead captured and nurtured automatically.

The ProBot Guarantee

3 booked jobs in your first 30 days — or your monthly fee is zero.

No contracts. No lock-in. If the systems don't perform, you don't pay. That's the deal.

What's included in every package

Regardless of tier, every package includes:

Month-to-month contract (no annual lock-in)
Live in 48 hours from signed contract
Industry-specific training on your trade
Integration with your existing phone and calendar
No long-distance or per-minute call charges
Unlimited call volume
Full call recordings and transcripts
Monthly performance reporting

How it compares to alternatives

Hiring a full-time receptionist

Greater Boston salary range: $45,000-$60,000/year
Plus benefits, payroll taxes, PTO, training
Fully loaded cost: $55,000-$75,000/year
Works 40 hours/week max — not 24/7

Annual cost comparison:

ProBot Starter: $3,564/year (plus $497 one-time)
ProBot Full Stack: $10,764/year (plus $997 one-time)
Full-time receptionist: $55,000-$75,000/year

Traditional answering service

$500-$1,500/month for limited-hour coverage
Takes messages, doesn't book jobs
Usually no CRM or calendar integration
Human-paced response times

Voicemail (free)

62% hang-up rate
78% of callers go to the next contractor
Estimated lost revenue: $30,000-$100,000+/year depending on trade

Doing nothing

Depends on missed call rate and average job value
Typical contractor: $50,000-$150,000/year in lost revenue from missed calls

ROI math

Plumbing example — Starter at $297/month

Recover 2 additional booked jobs per month
Average plumbing job: $500
Monthly recovered revenue: $1,000
Annual recovered revenue: $12,000
Annual cost: $3,564 + $497 setup
Net gain: $7,939/year (first year, then $8,436/year after)

HVAC example — Growth at $597/month

Recover 4 additional booked jobs per month
Average HVAC job: $750
Monthly recovered revenue: $3,000
Annual recovered revenue: $36,000
Annual cost: $7,164 + $797 setup
Net gain: $28,039/year (first year, then $28,836/year after)

Electrician example — Full Stack at $897/month

Recover 5 additional booked jobs per month from AI systems
Plus 3-5 new jobs/month from review-driven Google rank lift
Combined monthly recovered revenue: $5,000-$8,000
Annual recovered revenue: $60,000-$96,000
Annual cost: $10,764 + $997 setup
Net gain: $48,239-$84,239/year

Setup fees explained

The one-time setup fee covers:

Custom script writing tailored to your trade and service area
Phone system integration (Google Voice, RingCentral, VoIP, or cell)
Calendar integration (Google, Outlook, Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan)
CRM connection if needed
Test calls, tuning, and live-launch support

Setup fees scale with package because bigger packages require more integrations and workflow builds.

How to know which package you need

Am I missing calls and losing jobs to voicemail? → Starter solves this.
Am I missing calls AND losing leads to slow follow-up AND need more reviews? → Growth.
Do I want end-to-end automation from web form to booked job? → Full Stack.

Most contractors start on Starter or Growth and scale up once they've caught up on missed calls.

Is it risk-free?

Yes. Every package is backed by the guarantee: 3 booked jobs in your first 30 days or your monthly fee is zero. If the systems don't book jobs, you don't pay the monthly fee. Month-to-month means you can cancel anytime.

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