AI receptionist for contractors: every call answered, even on the job site
An AI receptionist for contractors answers your business line while your hands are busy: Gala, by Gavion, qualifies the customer, books the visit and transfers real emergencies, 24/7, from $129 CAD a month.
| Coverage | 24/7 | Evenings, weekends and holidays. Several calls at once. |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129/mo | 250 minutes included, no setup fee. In Canadian dollars. |
| Languages | EN + FR | English and Québécois French on the same number. |
| Salaried receptionist | $3,033/mo | Québec median wage, office hours only. Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada. |
Why you miss calls
It is not carelessness, it is the job. A customer who reaches voicemail dials the next number on the list.
On the roof
You do not pick up with a nail gun in your hands.
On the job site
The noise drowns out the ring, and the phone is still in the truck.
Driving
You can answer, but you cannot write down an address.
Evenings and weekends
That is when homeowners finally have time to call.
Emergencies
No heat in January, water damage on a Sunday.
Two calls at once
While you talk to one customer, the next one reaches voicemail.
What Gala does on every call
Gala answers your number the way an assistant would, with your own information, on every Receptionist plan.
- Call Gala answers on the first ring, 24/7, in English or Québécois French.
- Qualify Your questions: the kind of work, the address, the urgency and the service area.
- Book The visit goes into your Google or Outlook calendar during the call.
- Text The customer gets the confirmation by text or email, then a reminder.
- Emergency transferred By your rules, to your on-call line, with a text alert to your team.
AI receptionist for contractors vs a salaried receptionist
Gala Receptionist costs $129 to $439 CAD a month, before taxes, with no setup fee. The wage is the Québec median according to Job Bank, Government of Canada (NOC 14101, reference period 2023-2024), at 35 hours a week.
| Salaried receptionist | Gala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per month | $3,033/mo, wages alone | from $129/mo |
| Hours | Office hours | 24/7 |
| Calls at once | One | Several |
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Most contractors have no receptionist at all. Their real cost is the job lost when nobody answers.
By trade
Every trade has its own emergencies. Gala learns yours.
Plumbing
Water damage, blocked drains, water heaters.
HVAC
No heat in winter, no cooling in July, maintenance visits.
Electrical
Outages, panel upgrades, charging stations.
Construction
Quote requests, site visits, calls from subcontractors.
Roofing
Leaks after a storm, inspections, spring quotes.
Landscaping
The spring peak, seasonal contracts, weekly upkeep.
Snow removal
Seasonal contracts, calls on storm nights, a missed driveway.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI receptionist for contractors?
It is a service that answers a contractor's business line when they cannot answer it themselves: on a roof, on a job site, in the evening or on the weekend. It answers, qualifies the customer, books the visit into the calendar and transfers emergencies. Gala, by Gavion, does it in English and Québécois French, 24/7, from $129 CAD a month, with no setup fee.
Does it work for a contractor who works alone?
Yes, that is the most common case. The entry plan includes 250 minutes and 3 users. Gala answers while you work, and you check calls and appointments in the dashboard, on a computer or on your phone.
How does Gala know what counts as an emergency?
You decide. You define the urgent situations, such as a house with no heat or water damage. Gala transfers those calls to your on-call line and alerts your team by text. Other requests are booked for the next business day.
Can Gala give a price on the phone?
Not a firm one. It answers with the information you have approved, such as your hours and your service area, then books the quote visit. The final price of a job stays your decision.
What about the construction holiday?
Gala answers as usual. It logs every request, books visits against the availability in your calendar and transfers only what you have defined as urgent.
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