PRICING GUIDE 2025
What should you pay for an answering service? From $29/month AI to $1,600/month human receptionists — here's how pricing actually works in 2025.
AI-powered vs. human answering services for contractors
You pay the same every month regardless of call volume. Best for contractors with unpredictable busy seasons. No surprises when marketing works.
Low base price but costs grow with volume. Great for very low call volume, but expensive when you scale. Common with human-staffed services.
Some services charge based on unique callers. If the same customer calls twice, you pay twice. Punishes repeat business and follow-ups.
of contractor calls go unanswered
average job value lost per missed call
annual revenue lost from 2 missed emergency calls/week
