AI phone answering for home service businesses

Never miss the call that was going to be the job.

Caltendo answers your business line instantly — nights, weekends, mid-job — and books the appointment before your competitor's voicemail even picks up.

Live call activity Answering now
10:42 PM Burst pipe — couldn't reach the office Booked
2:15 AM No AC, house at 91°F — flagged urgent Answered
7:03 AM Routine inspection — booked Tuesday Booked
11:58 AM Garage door off track — texted to owner Answered
100%of calls answered, day or night
<2 ringsaverage time to pick up
24/7including weekends and holidays
How it works

From missed call to booked job, automatically.

No new hardware, no new number to give out. Just forward your existing line when you can't pick up.

1

The call comes in

You're on a roof, under a sink, or it's 11pm — the call forwards straight to Caltendo instead of ringing out.

2

Caltendo finds out what's wrong

It asks what's going on, how urgent it is, and gets a name, number, and address — like a receptionist who never has a bad day.

3

You get the job, not just a voicemail

Non-emergency? It's booked on your calendar. Urgent? You get a text with the details before you're even off the ladder.

Built for the trades

For businesses that live on the phone.

If a missed call means a missed job, this is for you.

Plumbing
HVAC
Electrical
Roofing
Garage doors
Pest control
Sunshine Plumbing
● Call in progress — 0:47
Hi, thanks for calling Sunshine Plumbing — the team's out on a job right now. What's going on?
There's water coming up from under my kitchen sink, it won't stop.
Got it — that sounds urgent, let's get someone to you fast. Can I get your name and address?
Maria Delgado, 214 Larkspur Ave.
Thanks Maria — I've flagged this as urgent and texted the team. Someone will call within 15 minutes.
What it sounds like

Not a robotic menu.
A real conversation.

Caltendo asks one question at a time, listens to the answer, and never invents pricing or availability it doesn't actually have. It sounds like the best receptionist your business never had time to hire.

Try Caltendo on your line.

See it handle real calls for two weeks before you commit to anything. We'll configure it for your business together, no long-term contract required.

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FAQ

Questions before you try it

Do I have to change my business number?

No. You keep your existing number. You just forward calls to Caltendo when you're busy, after hours, or all the time — your choice.

What happens with real emergencies?

Caltendo asks enough to tell urgent from routine. Anything urgent gets flagged and texted to you immediately, not left in a queue.

Will it sound robotic to my customers?

It's a real conversation, not a phone tree — it asks one question at a time, listens, and never makes up information it doesn't have.

How much does it cost after the trial?

A flat monthly rate based on your call volume, discussed once your trial wraps up and we know what fits your business. No surprise charges.

What if it can't answer something?

It tells the caller the team will confirm and follow up — it never guesses at pricing or availability it doesn't actually have.