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AI receptionist for drywall contractors

An AI receptionist for drywall contractors and the GCs who call them.

Brody is an AI receptionist for drywall contractors. Brody answers every patch, water damage and hang and finish call on your number, collects photos by text and books the estimate.

Brody tells every caller he is an AI assistant for your drywall company.

A drywall finisher applying joint compound to a wall seam

$99 per operating user per month. No setup fee. Every drywall call answered day and night, booked into your schedule and summed up by text.

Sheet 01, the calls

What calls does a drywall company get? Brody knows every one of them.

Most calls to a drywall company fall into the six kinds below, from patches and holes to insurance and restoration work. Brody asks the questions a good drywall office would ask on each one, then books, transfers or takes a message by your rules.

01

Patches and holes

Door knob holes, cracks and nail pops. Brody asks how many and how big, and requests photos so you can quote fast.

02

Water damage

Ceilings and walls after a leak. Brody asks if the leak is fixed and the area is dry, so you do not show up too early.

03

Hang and finish

Basements, garages, additions and new builds. Brody notes square footage or rooms, finish level and timeline.

04

Texture and ceilings

Texture matching, smooth finish and popcorn ceiling removal. Brody notes the texture and the age of the home.

05

Builders and GCs

Start dates, board deliveries and punch lists from builders are logged with the job and sent to you.

06

Insurance and restoration work

Calls from restoration companies and adjusters are routed to you with the claim details the caller shares.

Intake

What does Brody ask a drywall caller? The questions your best office person asks.

Brody asks every drywall caller the same short set of questions, in the order you choose, and writes the answers into the booking and the summary.

What Brody asks callers to a drywall company, and why
Are you a homeowner, or calling from a builder or GC?Splits repair leads from schedule calls on the first question.
Is the leak fixed and the area dry?Keeps your crew from showing up before the wall can be repaired.
How many patches or rooms, and roughly how big?Sizes the job so the estimate is quick.
What texture is on the wall or ceiling?Orange peel, knockdown or smooth changes who goes and what they bring.
Is it hang, tape and finish, or a repair, and what finish level?New work and repairs are booked differently.
For builders, which job is it and what changed on the schedule?The new date is logged against the right job.
An ordinary phone call with the saved contact Brody from Buildalytic on the company line

A real day for Ridgeline Drywall

A ceiling stain spreads after a slow leak upstairs. Brody confirms the plumber has fixed it, collects photos and books your visit for when it is dry.

Drywall calls usually come after someone else has finished, so timing matters. Brody asks the questions that decide whether you can start, gets photos by text and books the visit on your schedule. You see every lead with photos and notes, and you stop playing phone tag from the top of a ladder.

After hours

Which drywall calls are emergencies? Only the ones you choose.

You write the emergency rules in plain language and approve the safety script. Brody sorts every after hours drywall call into one of three lanes and acts on it the same way every time.

Example after hours rules for a drywall company, to be set and approved by you
Right now, page the on call personA ceiling sagging with water. Brody tells the caller to stay out of the room and shut off the water if they can, then texts you.
First open slot tomorrowWater damage that is dry and ready, or a move in deadline. Brody books the first open estimate.
Morning summaryBasements, remodels and texture work. Brody books the walkthrough and sends a summary.
Illustrative company follow-up rules and approvals in a browser workspace on a MacBook

Three lanes, your rules. Brody asks the same questions on every call and follows the safety script you approve.

Trust and security

After the call

Booked is only the start. Every drywall customer hears from you first.

Brody keeps the homeowner informed by text, call and email from your company number until the job is paid and reviewed, so they never have to call and ask what is next.

01

The day before

Arrival window, parking and what to move, sent the afternoon before with a reply to confirm.

02

On the way

A text when your crew leaves for the job, and a call if weather or an inspection moves the day.

03

Progress and photos

A short update with photos from the crew, sent after you approve it. Change orders are approved by text.

04

Wrap up

Final walkthrough, invoice reminders, warranty requests and a review request once the work is done.

Busy seasons

When do drywall calls spike? Brody answers the rush.

Drywall calls spike in basement season, after storms and freezes cause water damage, in moving season and whenever builder schedules slip. Brody answers many calls at the same time, so no caller hears a busy signal.

Basement season

Fall and winter bring basement finishing projects. Brody books walkthroughs and notes square footage and ceiling height.

After storms and freezes

Water damage calls follow burst pipes and roof leaks. Brody checks whether the leak is fixed before booking you.

Moving season

Buyers and sellers need patches and touch ups on short deadlines. Brody books quick jobs into open slots.

Builder schedules

When builders are busy, start dates move every week. Brody takes the calls and keeps the dates straight for you.

Booking

What does Brody book for drywall contractors? The jobs you want, on your schedule.

Brody books into Jobber and Housecall Pro, or sends the booking to you by text and email if you do not use one.

  • Estimate visits with photos by text
  • Small patch and repair jobs
  • Water damage repairs once the area is dry
  • Hang and finish walkthroughs for basements and additions
  • Start dates and punch list visits for builders

Questions callers ask

Brody answers from the services, prices, areas and policies you give him. If a caller asks something you have not covered, he takes a message instead of guessing.

  • Can you match my texture?01
  • Do you paint too?02
  • Is there a minimum charge?03
  • Do you remove popcorn ceilings?04
  • How long does it take to dry?05
  • Can you fix water damage?06
  • Do you work with insurance jobs?07
  • How much for a basement?08

Drywall words Brody knows

  • hang
  • tape
  • finish
  • Level 4 finish
  • Level 5 finish
  • texture match
  • knockdown
  • orange peel
  • board delivery
  • mud
  • punch list
  • insulation

Trust

Will callers know Brody is an AI? Yes, and they can always reach a person.

Brody says he is an AI assistant for your company at the start of every call. Any caller who asks for a person is transferred to the number you choose, or leaves a message that reaches you by text right away.

Recording notices and consent follow the rules for each calling location. Business texting uses the required registration and supports opt out on every thread.

What Brody will not do on a drywall call

  • Quote a patch or a basement from photos without your approval
  • Confirm a start date the builder has not given
  • Promise what an insurance or restoration job will pay
  • Sign a contract or accept a deposit

Key facts

How much is an AI receptionist for drywall companies? Platform at a glance.

One full Platform plan at $99 per operating user per month, or $89 per user per month billed annually. Start with one paid user. Standard setup is free.

AI Receptionist for Drywall Contractors key facts
What it isAn AI receptionist named Brody that answers your drywall company number, books jobs and texts back missed callers.
Who it is forDrywall contractors who miss calls while they are on a job or after hours.
PriceOne full Platform plan at $99 per operating user per month, or $89 per user per month billed annually. Start with one paid user. Standard setup is free.
Included each monthEach paid user adds 50 AI calling minutes, 250 messaging units, 250 human US calling minutes and 500 standard AI work items each month. These separate pools are shared across the company, not reserved for individual users.
Above the included amountAuthorized additional usage costs $0.40 per AI minute, $0.04 per messaging unit, $0.04 per human US calling minute and $0.10 per standard AI work item.
HoursDay and night, weekends and holidays.
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish.
BookingConnects with Jobber and Housecall Pro. ServiceTitan is on our integrations list.
How to startTry the Platform. Our team confirms your number, calling country, routing and booking setup, then tests the line with you before activation.

How to start

Get Brody answering for your drywall company.

FAQ

Questions drywall companies ask

Something else? Ask the team

Can Brody tell a homeowner repair call from a GC schedule call?

Yes. Brody asks who is calling on the first question. Homeowner repairs get the patch, texture and photo questions and a booked estimate, and builder or GC calls are logged against the job and sent to you.

Can Brody confirm hang and finish dates with general contractors?

Brody takes GC calls about hang, tape and finish dates, logs the update with the job and notifies you. You can also configure outbound calls and texts to confirm dates within the same Platform plan.

Can callers text photos for texture matching?

Yes. After the call Brody texts the caller and asks for close and wide photos of the wall or ceiling. The photos are attached to the booking so you can plan the texture match before you arrive.

Can Brody take supplier calls about board and mud deliveries?

Yes. Brody takes delivery calls, notes the job, the time and what is coming, and texts you or your foreman. If a delivery changes, you hear about it before the truck shows up at the wrong site.

Does Brody work for drywall and insulation contractors?

Yes. You tell Brody which services you offer, and he asks the right questions for each, including insulation calls. Work you do not take gets a polite answer and a referral if you give him one.

Can Brody talk with Spanish speaking crews?

Yes. Brody answers calls in English and Spanish, and your crew can text the company number in either language for an address or the day’s schedule. You get every summary in English.

How does Brody handle water damage calls?

He asks whether the leak has been fixed and whether the area is dry. If not, he suggests the caller call a plumber or roofer first and books your visit for after the repair.

How much does it cost for a drywall contractor?

One full Platform plan at $99 per operating user per month, or $89 per user per month billed annually. Start with one paid user. Standard setup is free.

Never miss a job call again.

Put Brody on your drywall line.

One full Platform plan at $99 per operating user per month, or $89 per user per month billed annually. Start with one paid user. Standard setup is free.

One full Platform plan. No standard setup fee. Start with one supported workflow.

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