Trades Capture More Job Calls
Voice Genies that book appointments and capture leads while you're on the job
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The Night Owl
24/7 emergency call handler
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Watch a genie handle a real trades enquiry
This is The Night Owl’s own configuration — answering, then capturing the lead, the way it would at 9pm.
The Night Owl
24/7 emergency call handler
One genie answers every call, chat, and message
Trained once on what your business knows, then it picks up on every channel and takes action in your systems.
Trained on everything you know
One genie
Trained on what your business knows. One source of truth.
Answering on every channel
And taking action in your systems
What your trades genie does
Three jobs, handled the moment a customer reaches out.
Emergency Call Handling
Capture and triage emergency service calls 24/7
Appointment Scheduling
Let customers book service appointments around the clock
Quote Request Capture
Capture project details and quote requests from potential customers
“I used to stress about missing calls while I was elbow-deep in a repair. Now Help Genie handles everything professionally and I come out of a job to see appointments already booked. It's like having a full-time receptionist for a fraction of the cost.”
Your Phones Ring. Your Genie Answers.
While you're on the job site, your Genie can capture lead details, triage emergencies, and offer appointments from connected availability.
Always Answering
Calls can be answered professionally while you're on a roof or under a house.
Always Dispatching
Emergencies are triaged and routed using your configured on-call rules.
Always Booking
Jobs are offered from connected calendar availability to reduce booking conflicts and phone tag.
Want the detail?
Everything Help Genie does for trades
The challenges, the full application list, integrations, and FAQs — for when you want to dig in.
Common Challenges
Challenges You Face
These are the problems your customers deal with every day — and what Help Genie solves.
Missing Calls While Working
High ImpactTrade professionals can't answer phones while on job sites, leading to lost business
After-Hours Emergencies
High ImpactPlumbing leaks, HVAC failures, and electrical issues don't wait for business hours
Scheduling Chaos
Managing appointments across multiple technicians and locations is complex
Inconsistent Customer Experience
Call handling varies when different people answer, affecting professionalism
Solutions
How Help Genie Solves It
From challenge to resolution — see exactly how Help Genie transforms your operations.
Missing calls on job sites
Deploy a Voice Genie to answer calls professionally while staff are unavailable
Forward business line to Help Genie when unavailable
Capture incoming lead details while the Genie is active Use a consistent configured response Detailed message with job information After-hours emergency coverage
24/7 emergency call triage and dispatch
Configure emergency keywords and escalation procedures
Capture and route emergency call details Proper severity assessment Premium emergency service revenue Appointment scheduling burden
Self-service appointment booking with calendar integration
Connect to business calendar and configure availability
Reduce scheduling back-and-forth Fewer no-shows with reminders Better technician utilization One genie runs five workflows
Every trades business runs the same five call and chat workflows. A voice AI genie handles all of them 24/7, and hands off to you when it should.
After-hours emergency triageAnswer the 2am burst pipe, triage urgency, and dispatch your on-call tech.Booking and job intakeCollect the job, the address, and the time, then book the callout automatically.Lead capture and qualificationCapture every enquiry with the details that matter and score it before it goes cold.
Support and FAQ deflectionAnswer pricing, service area, and "do you do X" instantly so your evenings are yours.Clean handoff to a humanHand the job to a person with the full context already captured, so nothing is repeated.
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Trained on everything you know
One genie
Trained on what your business knows. One source of truth.
Answering on every channel
And taking action in your systems
Get the Trades voice AI playbook
The five workflows, the knowledge-base checklist, and the copy-this Genie brief. One email.
No spam. Just the playbook and the occasional voice AI tip. Unsubscribe anytime.
Applications
Applications
How businesses use Help Genie across departments
Emergency Call Handling
Capture and triage emergency service calls 24/7
- 24/7 emergency response
- Priority call routing
- Capture urgent job details
- Capture emergency call details while staff are unavailable
Appointment Scheduling
Let customers book service appointments around the clock
- Self-service booking 24/7
- Automatic calendar sync
- Confirmation and reminders
- Send confirmations and reminders to help reduce no-shows
Quote Request Capture
Capture project details and quote requests from potential customers
- Capture leads after hours
- Gather project scope upfront
- Service area verification
- Qualify jobs before callbacks
Plumbing Services
Handle plumbing emergencies, drain cleaning, and water heater inquiries
- Emergency leak response
- Drain cleaning scheduling
- Water heater service calls
- Capture bathroom/kitchen remodel leads
HVAC Services
Manage heating and cooling emergencies, maintenance, and installations
- No-heat/no-cool emergency handling
- Seasonal maintenance scheduling
- System replacement quotes
- Filter change reminders
Electrical Services
Handle electrical emergencies, panel upgrades, and installation requests
- Power outage response
- Panel upgrade inquiries
- EV charger installation leads
- Safety inspection scheduling
Use Cases
What Your Genie Can Do
Emergency Call Triage
Burst pipes, no heat, electrical sparking — your Genie assesses urgency and routes the request using configured escalation rules.
Identifies emergency keywords automatically Guides callers through safety steps Routes to the configured on-call technician Captures address and access details 
Job Booking & Scheduling
Customers book service calls while you're elbow-deep in a repair. Your Genie checks availability and confirms appointments.
Syncs with ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, or Jobber Books into real open time slots Sends confirmation texts automatically Reduces no-shows with reminders 
Quote Request Capture
Capture project lead details and configured scope information to reduce phone tag before quoting.
Gathers project type, size, and timeline Verifies service area before you waste a trip Asks about permits and special requirements Delivers qualified leads ready to quote 
After-Hours Lead Capture
Homeowners search for help at night and on weekends. Your Genie captures those leads instead of sending them to a competitor.
Answers calls while the Genie is active, including evenings and weekends Captures full contact and job details Sends SMS notifications through the configured workflow Books next-day appointments automatically 
API & Integrations
Connect Anything via Our API
One REST API with a typed TypeScript SDK, real-time webhooks, and embeddable widgets — your logic, our conversation engine.
32 Resources, One REST API
Typed responses, pagination, and filtering across every resource — agents, conversations, knowledge bases, and more.
Webhooks & Real-time Events
Subscribe to conversation events, lead captures, and status changes. Push data to your systems the moment it happens.
Embed Anywhere
Drop a genie widget into any website, app, or kiosk with a single script tag or iframe.
Works with your existing tools
AI agent compatible
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Our API is designed to work with the latest AI coding tools and agent frameworks. Build, extend, and automate Help Genie with the tools you already use.
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Business Types
Explore by Business Type
Find genies built specifically for your type of business
Plumbing
Plumbers and plumbing contractors
- Missing after-hours emergency calls
- Spending too much time on phone quotes
- Scheduling conflicts and no-shows
Electrical
Electricians and electrical contractors
- Emergency calls outside business hours
- Time spent explaining services and pricing
- Lead qualification before dispatch
HVAC
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- Seasonal demand spikes overwhelming staff
- Maintenance reminder follow-ups
- After-hours emergency support
Locksmith
Locksmith and security services
- 24/7 emergency lockout calls
- Quick lead qualification
- Location-based dispatch
Landscaping
Landscaping and lawn care services
- Seasonal booking management
- Quote requests for custom projects
- Recurring service scheduling
Painting
Painters and painting contractors
- Getting accurate project details for quotes
- Scheduling around customer availability
- Showcasing past work
Voice Genies
See What a Voice Genie Can Do
Tap any genie to try a live voice demo — or build your own in one click. Every genie is fully customisable to your business, your voice, and your workflow.
Handles after-hours emergency plumbing calls, assesses urgency, and dispatches help when needed.
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Handles urgent electrical emergencies, assesses safety risks, and dispatches emergency help.
Helps customers understand HVAC options and recommends systems based on their needs.
Handles emergency lockout calls around the clock and routes them using configured dispatch rules.
FAQ
Common Questions
01Can the genie check my real availability before booking?
Yes, Help Genie integrates with ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, Google Calendar and other scheduling systems to see your real-time availability and book appointments directly into your calendar.
02How does it handle emergency calls?
The genie can identify configured emergency keywords like "leak," "no heat," and "sparking," prioritize those calls, gather critical information, and trigger your emergency notification workflow.
03What if someone calls about a service I don't offer?
The genie knows your service offerings and service area. It politely explains when something is outside your scope and can suggest they find another provider, while still capturing their information in case you want to follow up.
04Can I customize how my Genie speaks and acts?
Absolutely. Choose from dozens of natural-sounding voices, set the tone — professional, friendly, or somewhere in between — define personality traits that match your brand, and customize greetings and conversation style.
05How do I add knowledge and keep it updated?
Upload PDFs, docs, or paste text directly — your Genie learns your business instantly. Update anytime and changes apply immediately. No technical skills required.
06How do I access my lead information?
Your way. View a real-time dashboard with all conversation details, get instant SMS alerts for new leads, receive email summaries with full transcripts, or export data anytime you need it.
07Can I transfer calls to a human?
Yes. Define what triggers a transfer, route to specific team members or departments, set up on-call schedules, and enjoy warm handoffs with full context provided.
08Can I use my existing business phone number?
Yes. Your customers call the same number they always have. Help Genie integrates seamlessly with your current phone system — no need to change your business cards or website.
09Can I create a new phone number?
Easily. Pick from thousands of available local or toll-free numbers. Your new number is active in minutes — perfect for new campaigns or locations.
10Can I be more present for my customers?
Absolutely. Generate QR codes that connect straight to your Genie, create stickers for storefronts, vehicles, or handouts, embed links in emails and signatures, and place your Genie anywhere your customers might need help.
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