Local trade jobs wanted

Good Jobs Are Calling. Stop Letting Them Slip Away.

Tradie Front Desk installs and manages the front-desk system that catches missed calls, replies fast, follows up quotes, and keeps good opportunities visible while you stay on the tools.

  • Catch missed calls before they go cold
  • Reply before the customer calls the next tradie
  • Follow up quotes without chasing manually
  • One front-desk process for every opportunity

Built around real enquiry leaks

Not shared leads. Not just ads. Not another CRM. A practical front-desk system built for tradies.

Missed-call recovery

If you miss a call while on-site, the system can text back and keep the enquiry alive.

Fast enquiry replies

Website forms, messages, and campaign enquiries can get a prompt response.

Quote follow-up

Sent quotes get professional follow-up instead of relying on memory.

Quote/site-visit booking

Good-fit customers move toward a callback, quote, site visit, or booking.

Clear owner handoff

You stay in control of pricing, promises, job acceptance, and final decisions.

The reframe

You May Not Have A Lead Problem First

You may have a missed-call, slow-reply, and follow-up problem.

Most tradies are told they need more leads. But if calls are missed, quote requests sit too long, and old enquiries are never followed up, more leads just create more admin.

  • Customers call while you are on the tools.
  • Website forms land in email and wait.
  • Facebook and Instagram messages get missed.
  • Quotes are sent but not followed up.
  • Old leads and past customers sit untouched.
  • Paid leads go cold because no one replies fast enough.
The problem
Good jobs do not always disappear at the sale.
Incoming opportunitiesLost in the cracksMissed callphone rings on-siteSlow replyform waits in inboxCold quotesent, then forgottenScattered noteno clear pipelineOpportunities sitting outside a systemThe work may be good. The enquiry process is what breaks.
System Pros AIBusy process, leaking opportunities

Practical fixes

What This Fixes In The Real World

The system does not replace your judgement. It makes sure the opportunity does not disappear before you get to it.

Missed call

The customer gets a fast text-back instead of silence.

Website quote request

The enquiry gets an instant reply and a clear next step.

Urgent callout

The system can route urgent jobs to the owner or on-call number when that rule is included.

Sent quote

The customer gets followed up without you relying on memory.

Old lead

Dormant hot quotes and past customers can be re-contacted after the core system is working.

The reframe
You may not need more leads first.
More enquiry volumeFront desk systemprocess gapMissed callSlow replyCold quoteFront Desk Layer1Capture2Respond3Qualify4Book5Followcapture existing enquiries before buying more attentionMore leads work better after the front desk stops leaking.
System Pros AIFix capture before adding volume

Before and after

What Happens When A Customer Enquires?

Before

Loose enquiry handling

Customer calls. The call is missed. The owner thinks, I will call back later. The customer calls another tradie. The opportunity is gone.

After

Managed front-desk process

Customer calls. Missed-call reply goes out. Job details are collected. Owner gets notified. Callback or site visit is booked. Follow-up happens if they go quiet.

Five-step flow
Capture → Respond → Qualify → Book → Follow Up
Capture
Respond
Qualify
Book
Follow Up
System Pros AIEvery enquiry gets a path

Urgent triage

Urgent Jobs Need A Different Path

An emergency leak, electrical fault, or urgent roof issue should not be handled like a normal quote request.

  • Emergency callouts can route to the owner or on-call number when included.
  • After-hours quote requests can get an instant reply and callback or site-visit path.
  • High-risk, safety, or pricing-sensitive requests never get risky promises from automation.

Capture → Respond → Qualify → Book → Follow Up

The Front Desk Flow

Every module supports the same goal: make sure every enquiry has a clear next step.

1

Capture

Calls, missed calls, forms, texts, social messages, Google messages, old leads, and campaign enquiries enter one process.

2

Respond

Customers get a fast, professional reply instead of silence while you are on the tools.

3

Qualify

The system collects job type, location, urgency, photos, service area fit, and the next best step.

4

Book

Interested customers are moved toward a callback, quote request, site visit, or booking while you stay in control.

5

Follow Up

Quiet leads, sent quotes, old leads, and review requests are followed up without manual chasing.

What it handles

What Your Front Desk Can Handle

Missed Call Saver

If you miss a call, the system can text the customer back and keep the enquiry alive.

Instant Enquiry Reply

Website forms, campaign leads, and messages can get a fast response before the customer moves on.

Quote Request Form

Collect job type, location, urgency, photos, and preferred callback time upfront.

Job Qualification Flow

Ask the right questions so serious jobs are easier to spot and route.

Callback / Site Visit Booking

Move customers toward a callback, site visit, quote, or booking.

Follow-Up Engine

Follow up when customers go quiet, without relying on your memory.

Quote Follow-Up

Stop sending quotes and hoping. Follow-up happens professionally.

Simple Opportunity Pipeline

See new enquiries, callbacks, quoted jobs, follow-ups, won jobs, and lost jobs.

Modules section
Modules connect into one front desk system.
Missed-call saver
Instant response
Quote form
Follow-up engine
Pipeline
Review request
System Pros AIBuild only what fits

Simple to start

Managed For You From Audit To Launch

1

Book a Free Front Desk Audit

We look at how your enquiries are currently handled.

2

Choose the right setup

We recommend the package based on your leaks and goals.

3

We build and test

We connect the agreed channels, messages, follow-up, and owner handoff.

4

Launch and manage

The system goes live and we monitor, support, and improve it monthly.

5

Add growth when ready

Reactivation, reviews, campaigns, AI phone, or website upgrades can come later.

Why different

Not Shared Leads. Not Just Ads. Not More Software.

Lead sellers

Old way: Sell names and numbers, often shared or low-quality.

Tradie Front Desk: Tradie Front Desk protects the response speed, follow-up, and booking process.

Ad agencies

Old way: Focus on clicks, forms, and reports.

Tradie Front Desk: Tradie Front Desk fixes what happens after the enquiry comes in.

CRM software

Old way: Gives you another login to manage.

Tradie Front Desk: Tradie Front Desk builds and manages the process for you.

AI agencies

Old way: Lead with robots and automation.

Tradie Front Desk: Tradie Front Desk uses technology only where it helps response, follow-up, and customer experience.

Proof

See What The System Catches, Sends, And Follows Up

Proof should show real activity: calls caught, replies sent, follow-ups completed, bookings created, and reviews requested.

Case study map
Useful proof shows tracked activity first.
Start
System
Reported
Lesson
Calls caught
Replies sent
Follow-ups
Disclaimer
Catch
Reply
Follow
Book
Review
The lesson is the process, not a guaranteed number.
System Pros AIActivity before claims

Calls caught

Missed-call replies and owner handoffs.

Replies sent

Fast customer responses across forms, calls, and messages.

Follow-ups completed

No-response, quote, and old lead follow-up activity.

Bookings created

Callbacks, quote requests, site visits, or next steps.

Reviews requested

Genuine review requests after completed jobs.

Demo workflow

Missed Call Flow

Missed call to next action

The owner is on-site and cannot answer. The customer is likely to call the next tradie.

Operational example only. Results depend on market, response speed, and follow-through.

Read Case Study
Demo workflow

Quote Follow-Up Flow

Quote sent to follow-up

A quote has been sent, but the customer goes quiet and no one remembers to check in.

Proof asset to show process, not guaranteed customer behaviour.

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Demo workflow

Old Lead Reactivation Flow

Old lead to active pipeline

Old enquiries, past quotes, and previous customers sit untouched in a list.

List legality, quality, timing, and customer demand affect results.

Read Case Study

Packages

Start With The Level That Fits Your Business

Booked Jobs System is the flagship setup for most established tradies. Starter fixes basic leaks. Managed Growth adds more opportunity volume after the core system is ready.

Audit packages
Find the leaks, then choose the right build.
12
leak score
Missed calls
Reply speed
Quote follow-up
Pipeline
Starter
Matched to process fit.
Booked Jobs
Matched to process fit.
Growth
Matched to process fit.
System Pros AIRecommendation after review
Leak fixing

Front Desk Starter

From $1,500 setup + $497/month

Smaller trade businesses that mainly need missed-call recovery, fast replies, and simple follow-up.

Includes

  • Basic Front Desk Audit
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Instant enquiry response
  • Basic quote/contact form
  • Simple follow-up
  • Simple opportunity pipeline
  • Owner notifications
  • Launch testing
  • Basic monthly system check

Not included by default

  • Ads
  • AI phone
  • Advanced reactivation
  • Complex integrations
Check If Starter Fits
Expansion

Managed Growth System

From $4,000 setup + $2,000/month + ad spend

Growth-focused trade businesses ready to add more opportunities once the front desk is working.

Includes

  • Everything in Booked Jobs System
  • Local campaign booster when listed
  • Old lead reactivation when listed
  • Past customer campaign when listed
  • Review growth system
  • Website enquiry upgrade
  • AI phone or AI messaging if selected
  • Advanced reporting
  • Monthly optimisation

Not included by default

  • Ad spend
  • Guaranteed lead cost or job numbers
  • Unlimited campaigns or creative
Apply For Managed Growth

Free Front Desk Audit

Find Out Where Your Business Is Losing Jobs

In around 20 minutes, the Free Front Desk Audit checks calls, quote requests, messages, old leads, and follow-up so you know what to fix first.

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Tradie feedback themes

What Trade Businesses Usually Want Fixed

Example comments based on common front-desk problems: missed calls, slow replies, quote follow-up, and scattered opportunities.

These are illustrative examples, not verified customer endorsements or guaranteed outcomes.

When calls come in while we are on the tools, the first problem is not more marketing. It is making sure the enquiry gets captured and followed up.
Plumbing business owner
Residential plumbing
Quote requests used to sit in email until someone had time. A proper front-desk flow makes the next action much clearer.
Electrical contractor
Service and maintenance
The useful part is having calls, forms, replies, and follow-ups in one process instead of spread across phone notes and memory.
Roofing operator
Repairs and replacements
For emergency work, speed matters. The customer needs to know their message landed, and the owner needs to see what needs action.
Drainage specialist
Emergency callouts
When calls come in while we are on the tools, the first problem is not more marketing. It is making sure the enquiry gets captured and followed up.
Plumbing business owner
Residential plumbing
Quote requests used to sit in email until someone had time. A proper front-desk flow makes the next action much clearer.
Electrical contractor
Service and maintenance
The useful part is having calls, forms, replies, and follow-ups in one process instead of spread across phone notes and memory.
Roofing operator
Repairs and replacements
For emergency work, speed matters. The customer needs to know their message landed, and the owner needs to see what needs action.
Drainage specialist
Emergency callouts
The follow-up gap is where good quote opportunities can go cold. Having reminders and a pipeline gives the team something visible to work from.
Air conditioning installer
Install and service
We do not need another tool sitting unused. The value is in a managed setup that fits how enquiries actually arrive.
Landscaping company
Design and maintenance
A missed call text-back would stop a lot of simple enquiry leaks, especially during busy job days.
Garage door technician
Repairs and installs
Customers often just need a fast acknowledgement and a clear next step. That alone can make the business feel more professional.
Pest control owner
Home services
The follow-up gap is where good quote opportunities can go cold. Having reminders and a pipeline gives the team something visible to work from.
Air conditioning installer
Install and service
We do not need another tool sitting unused. The value is in a managed setup that fits how enquiries actually arrive.
Landscaping company
Design and maintenance
A missed call text-back would stop a lot of simple enquiry leaks, especially during busy job days.
Garage door technician
Repairs and installs
Customers often just need a fast acknowledgement and a clear next step. That alone can make the business feel more professional.
Pest control owner
Home services
Old enquiries and past customers are easy to forget. A system can make reactivation more organised without relying on memory.
Painting contractor
Residential repaints
The owner alert is important. Automation is useful, but the business still needs control over which jobs move forward.
Building maintenance lead
Commercial maintenance
The audit idea makes sense because every trade business leaks enquiries in different places: calls, forms, quotes, or follow-up.
Pool service business
Recurring service work
Better enquiry handling is not a guarantee of more work, but it gives the business a cleaner process to respond, qualify, and follow up.
Solar installer
Home energy systems
Old enquiries and past customers are easy to forget. A system can make reactivation more organised without relying on memory.
Painting contractor
Residential repaints
The owner alert is important. Automation is useful, but the business still needs control over which jobs move forward.
Building maintenance lead
Commercial maintenance
The audit idea makes sense because every trade business leaks enquiries in different places: calls, forms, quotes, or follow-up.
Pool service business
Recurring service work
Better enquiry handling is not a guarantee of more work, but it gives the business a cleaner process to respond, qualify, and follow up.
Solar installer
Home energy systems

FAQ

Common Questions

Is this just lead generation?

No. The core system is about handling your own enquiries properly. Campaigns can be added later if you need more volume.

Do I have to run ads?

No. Ads are optional and usually make sense only after your front-desk process can handle new enquiries quickly.

Is AI required?

No. AI is optional and controlled. The system can start with approved SMS, email, forms, missed-call replies, and follow-up.

Can it book jobs automatically?

It can help book callbacks, quote requests, site visits, or appointments depending on your rules. You stay in control of job acceptance and promises.

What if I already use job software?

Tradie Front Desk focuses on enquiry capture, response, follow-up, and booking. It can sit alongside job management software when that connection is listed in the proposal.

Can you guarantee more jobs?

We guarantee the agreed system gets built, tested, launched, and fixed if proposal-listed parts are not working. We do not guarantee exact job numbers, revenue, or customer behaviour.

What do you need from me?

Business details, services, service areas, access, approved messages, and timely feedback during setup.

Free Front Desk Audit

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