Hardscaping Companies AI Receptionist | Never Miss Another Lead | Frontdesk

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HARDSCAPING PROJECTS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every missed call is a lost paver patio or retaining wall project. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, schedules consultations, handles project inquiries, and books estimates—all while you're on the job site.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Hardscaping Companies

Incoming Call...

Homeowner

"Hi, I need a paver patio installed in my backyard. Can someone come give me an estimate?"

AI Receptionist

"Absolutely! We'd love to help. I have Thursday at 10 AM or Friday at 2 PM available for a free consultation. Which works better?"

✓ Consultation Booked • Thursday 10 AM

The Problem

HARDSCAPING COMPANIES
LOSE JOBS EVERY DAY

You're losing projects while you're on job sites. Homeowners call for quotes at 8 PM, no-shows waste your consultation time, and your team can't handle the estimate requests. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls While Installing Pavers

A homeowner finds your work on Instagram at night, calls for a patio quote, and gets voicemail. By the time you wipe off the dirt and check messages, they've already booked with a competitor who answered immediately.

The Cost
$8,500/project
Average patio job lost

Your Crew Can't Run Jobs and Answer Calls

While you're measuring a retaining wall, five more calls come in. Quote requests, site visit scheduling, material questions—you can't operate a skid steer and answer phones at once. Leads get frustrated waiting, and you lose projects.

The Cost
30+ calls/day
Per hardscaping business

Consultations No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You drive across town, bring samples, and show up for the estimate. They don't. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and fuel with no signed contract.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for consultations
$102K
Lost annually from missed calls
45%
Of quote requests happen after 5 PM
48 hours
Before leads hire someone else

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to signed contract

24/7 Project Inquiry Chat

Homeowners visit your website at any hour looking for patio installations or retaining wall quotes. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, discusses project scope, and books consultations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts budget, project timeline, and scope preferences
  • Checks real-time availability for consultations and project starts
  • Books site visits directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a paver patio install. What's your availability?"
AI
"Great! We can do a free site visit this week. What's your approximate square footage and budget range?"
"About 400 sq ft. This Saturday works for me."
Site Visit Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need a quote for a retaining wall..."
AI: "I can help with that! What's the approximate height and length you're looking for?"
✓ Lead #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—quote requests, project inquiries, timeline questions. The AI understands hardscaping terminology, qualifies leads, schedules consultations, and escalates to your crew only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates qualified leads automatically
  • Recognizes returning customers from CRM and references past projects

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When consultations no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their project details, and books a new site visit—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules consultations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the paver patio consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Project Type
Paver Patio • 400 sq ft
Target Start Date
April 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Consultation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, consultation, quote request—automatically creates and updates customer profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every lead and project.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to project completion
  • Syncs with calendar, estimates, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire customer journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on project phase and engagement level.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and lead recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-consultation email sent
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-consultation follow-up ready
Quote request form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Consultation Email
"Hi Sarah! Your paver patio consultation is confirmed. Here's what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your site visit tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-consultation confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and project update sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on project phase
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart project intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide homeowners through providing details. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for quote delivery and project scheduling.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, project type)
  • AI-guided completion for measurements and material preferences
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Project Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Project Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Square Footage
→ Material Preferences
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and quote preparation begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR HARDSCAPING COMPANIES AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your hardscaping business. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking consultations, handling project requests. They work together 24/7 to fill your calendar faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed opportunities. Handles project inquiries, books site consultations, and creates service requests for retaining wall repairs or paver maintenance automatically.

Phone Calls Consultation Booking Service Requests
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies hardscaping leads, shows paver patio options and pricing, answers questions about retaining wall materials and project timelines instantly. Books site consultations and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Project Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized consultation confirmations, project start reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep homeowners engaged about their outdoor living projects.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Estimate Teammate

Estimate Assistant
Project Estimates

Pre-fills estimate request forms from CRM data. Guides homeowners through project scope and budget preferences for paver patios and retaining walls. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for instant quote generation.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to homeowners at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows for consultations, sends personalized SMS follow-ups on pending estimates, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost leads and keep project inquiries engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with homeowners and potential clients. Sends consultation confirmations, project start reminders, and answers questions about paver options and outdoor kitchen availability via text—98% open rate.

Consultation Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about paver patio designs and retaining wall options. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, materials, and project timelines—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing outdoor living ideas.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed homeowner and lead data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by project type, location, and lead status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Clients don't submit service requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes warranty issues (shifting pavers, settled retaining wall sections, etc.), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right crew members automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a homeowner was frustrated, if a warranty issue was reported, if a site consultation was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one homeowner from inquiry call to completed patio project—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM from the ER waiting room. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I need a paver patio installed in my backyard. Can you give me a quote?"
AI: "Absolutely! I'd love to help with your paver patio. Can I schedule a site visit to measure your space and discuss design options?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Project Type
Paver Patio
Budget Range
$8,000-$12,000
Target Start
April 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, paver patio interest, $8K-$12K budget, April timeline. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books the site consultation. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Site Consultation
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Consultation Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Site visit confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-consultation email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the consultation is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and project questionnaires—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Site Visit Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your site consultation is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. We'll measure your backyard and discuss paver options..."
Consultation Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your site consultation tomorrow! We're excited to help design your paver patio..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at her daughter's soccer game. She completely forgot about the consultation. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Site Consultation
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + project details ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her paver patio interest, her $8K-$12K budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule your site visit?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the patio consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
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Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE LOVES
THE DESIGN

Alex shows up for the rescheduled consultation. She loves the paver samples and design mockup. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-consultation follow-up emails get queued, the project proposal is ready to send, and quote approval workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just measuring and designing.

CONSULTATION COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Paver Patio Project
Alex Martinez
Post-consultation sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Project Approval Form • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through approval...
AI guiding through payment options...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a project proposal from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the patio design she just discussed. The AI guides her through the quote approval and payment schedule right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The project scheduling process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Consultation completed • Project approved
AI
"I remember your patio consultation! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about the paver color options..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about her patio project. She has a question about paver color options. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her consultation and project approval, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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April 15, 2024

ALEX APPROVES
THE PROJECT

With the color selection finalized, Alex digitally signs the contract. The system automatically sends project timeline emails, crew scheduling notifications, and material delivery updates. Alex's patio project is officially starting.

CONTRACT SIGNED
Paver Patio • $9,850
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April 20, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

The crew just started excavation. Alex has questions: "When will the base be complete?" "What time will the crew arrive tomorrow?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! When will the base be complete?"
AI
"Hi Alex! The base layer will be completed by end of day Wednesday. Pavers start Thursday morning..."
Alex
"What time will the crew arrive tomorrow?"
AI
"Crew arrives at 7:30 AM. They'll finish the gravel base and start compaction. Thanks for your patience!"
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April 28, 2024 • 8:30 PM

PATIO NEEDS
ADJUSTMENTS

Alex notices a few pavers that need leveling adjustments. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a service ticket, and schedules it for Monday afternoon. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the concern, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SERVICE TICKET CREATED
Paver Leveling Adjustment
Scheduled: Monday, 2:00 PM
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May 5, 2024

SEALING IN
TWO WEEKS

The patio needs sealing in two weeks. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends project updates, maintenance reminders, warranty notifications, and care instructions. Customers stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Project Update
Sent to Customer
SCHEDULED SERVICE
Paver Sealing Appointment
Tuesday, May 20 • 9:00 AM • Weather Permitting
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Patio Maintenance Guide
Tips for keeping your patio looking beautiful
WARRANTY INFO
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Your project is backed by our guarantee
✓ Customer notified automatically
No manual sending required
NEW PROJECT BOOKED
June 15, 2024
Alex Martinez
Retaining Wall • $6,500
✓ Return customer
Second project this year
Why she came back
"Great experience with patio installation, always got quick answers, loved the quality and service"
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June 15, 2024

THREE MONTHS LATER
SHE'S BACK

Three months later, Alex calls about a retaining wall. She had such a great experience with her patio—the project ran smoothly, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported throughout. The same AI that helped her with the first project keeps delivering excellent service. That's the full journey: prospect to satisfied customer to repeat business.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your hardscaping business

Can it handle after-hours estimate requests? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads, discusses project scope, and books on-site consultations—all while your crew rests. No more missed opportunities when homeowners call evenings or weekends.

How does it handle project inquiries? +

The AI collects all project details automatically—property address, project type (paver patio, retaining wall, outdoor kitchen), budget range, and timeline. It logs everything in your CRM and routes urgent inquiries to your estimator immediately.

Does it reduce consultation no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before consultations. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments and protecting your schedule.

Can it book consultations directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books on-site consultations instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does it qualify hardscaping leads? +

The AI asks key qualifying questions—project type, budget range, timeline, property ownership, and decision-maker status. Only serious, qualified leads reach your estimators, so you spend time on projects that actually close.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most CRMs including Jobber, ServiceTitan, HubSpot, and others. All lead data, consultation bookings, and follow-ups sync automatically—no manual data entry required.

Can it handle multiple service areas? +

Absolutely. The AI knows your service areas, project types, pricing ranges, and seasonal availability. It can route calls based on location, handle inquiries about patios, retaining walls, and outdoor living projects, and manage multiple territories simultaneously.

What about existing customer follow-ups? +

The AI handles post-consultation follow-ups 24/7, answers questions about quotes, checks on decision timelines, and can coordinate with your project managers. For urgent project issues, it immediately escalates to your team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your call volume and service area. Most hardscaping companies see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased project conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing project leads at 2 AM. Start booking consultations while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
View Customer Story

"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."