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Missed call text back for handymen.

Handyman work is a lot of small jobs from a lot of different callers, and every call that goes to voicemail is a to-do list going to someone else. JobCatcher texts your missed callers back in seconds, gets the list (TV mount, leaky faucet, sticky door) and books a time.

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JobCatcher setup screen for Handyman: ready-made booking questions you can keep, change or delete — Your handyman setup: ready-made, change anything

What calls look like for handymen

Handyman callers rarely have one job. They have a list: patch the wall, mount the TV, fix the door that won't latch. They also tend to call several handymen and go with the first one who gives them a date. Being reachable is half the business.

Most of these jobs aren't emergencies, which makes them perfect for self-booking. The customer is happy to pick a slot next week. They just want to know it's handled.

One missed call, start to finish

Example with a made-up business. The texts below are what the customer and you would see.

1:30 PM. Tom calls Hammer & Hinge Handyman. You're patching drywall with mud on both hands. Nobody answers.

Text to Tom, seconds laterHi, this is Hammer & Hinge Handyman. Sorry we missed your call! Tell us what you need and book a time: jobcatcherapp.com/b/… Reply STOP to opt out.

Tom taps the link, picks Mount a TV, shelves or pictures, answers two quick questions, adds the address and picks an open time.

Text to youNEW JOB (missed call) Name: Tom Ruiz Phone: (737) 555-0174 Needs: Mount a TV, shelves or pictures - What size TV, or how many items to hang? 65-inch TV - What wall: drywall, brick or stone? Over a fireplace? Brick, over the fireplace Address: 61 Juniper Hill Rd (Booking a time now)

Tom gets a confirmation with links to reschedule or cancel. When you head out, you tap On my way.

Text to Tom, in your own wordsHammer & Hinge: heading over now, see you in 15.

Questions already written for handyman

Pick Handyman as your trade and your booking form starts with these. Each choice asks its own two follow-up questions. You can edit any of them, remove them or write your own.

Patch or paint a wall or ceilingAbout how big is the damage? (coin, fist, bigger)Was it caused by a leak or is there a water stain?
Leaky faucet, toilet or sinkWhich one: faucet, toilet, shower or pipe under sink?Is water leaking right now, and can you shut it off?
Mount a TV, shelves or picturesWhat size TV, or how many items to hang?What wall: drywall, brick or stone? Over a fireplace?
Install a light, fan or fixtureReplacing an old one, or a brand-new spot?How high is the ceiling? (normal or tall/vaulted)
Door sticks or won't close/lockWhich door: front, inside, sliding, storm or garage?Can you still close and lock it securely right now?
OtherFor anything else, in the customer's own words.

Emergencies jump the line

You pick the words that mean drop everything. For handymen that's usually things like leak or door won't lock. When a customer uses one, the job alert says URGENT and the job is pinned to the top of JobStation, the app where you run your jobs.

Set it up the way handymen work

Set job lengths per task. A TV mount and a wall patch take different time. Set how long each takes so your days don't overrun.
Let customers send the whole list. The Other option lets customers describe several small jobs in one go, so you can plan a half day instead of three trips.
Get paid by text. Paste your payment link and tap Request payment when you finish. No chasing checks.

Pricing

Solo: $39/month. Everything you need to catch and book jobs.

Pro: $79/month. For shops with a crew: 2 crew members included (each extra person is $20/month), a crew schedule, review requests and a choice of phone voice.

Setup is free. Going live is a one-time $35 activation fee to register your local number with US phone carriers. Your first month is charged with the activation fee, then it renews monthly. No contract. Full pricing.

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Questions from handymen

Can customers book several small jobs at once?

They pick the main job, answer the follow-ups and can add more in the Other notes. You see it all in one alert and can adjust the time if needed.

What if I only want certain jobs?

Edit the options to match the work you do, remove what you don't do, or turn booking off and call people back after you've read the details.

Will it book me on top of another job?

No. Once a time is booked nobody else can grab it, and customers only see openings inside your hours.

Is there a contract?

No. It's month to month. Cancel anytime from the billing page.