Never miss a call at 2 a.m., Sunday, or Christmas again.
Chappie texts every missed call fast — 24/7/365 — captures the job details, and forwards the qualified lead to your phone. $2.99 per captured lead. No monthly fee.
An after hours answering service handles calls outside business hours so customers don't hit voicemail. Chappie.bot does it via SMS fast, 24/7, for $2.99 per captured lead — vs. $300–$1,500/mo for traditional human services.
What Chappie covers when you're off the clock
Nights & weekends
Every missed call from 6pm Friday to 8am Monday gets the same 30-second SMS response. Capture emergency plumbing, lockouts, garage-door fails — the high-margin jobs your competitors miss.
Holidays & vacations
Take Christmas off without losing leads. Chappie runs unattended — your customers get a real response, your team stays home.
Lunch breaks & job sites
On a roof or in a crawlspace? Chappie covers the gaps in your day, not just the gaps in your week.
Paid lead protection
Plug your Chappie number into Google LSA, Angi, Yelp, and Thumbtack so every dollar of paid lead spend gets a fast response, day or night.
Chappie vs. a human after-hours service
| Human Service | Chappie.bot | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $300–$1,500/mo + per-minute | $2.99 per captured lead |
| Response time | 30 seconds – 2 minutes | Fast |
| Channel | Voice (often goes to VM) | SMS (~98% open rate) |
| 24/7/365 coverage | Yes (premium tier) | Yes (always) |
| Setup time | 2–4 weeks | 5 minutes |
| Contract | 6–12 months | Cancel anytime |
| Pay for missed calls | Yes | No — only captured leads |
Frequently asked questions
What is an after hours answering service?+
An after hours answering service handles inbound calls outside your normal business hours — nights, weekends, and holidays — so customers reach a real response instead of voicemail. Chappie.bot does it via instant SMS fast, 24/7.
How much does an after hours answering service cost?+
Traditional human-staffed services cost $300–$1,500 per month with per-minute overage charges. Chappie.bot charges $2.99 per captured lead — no monthly fee, no minutes, no contract. Most contractors save $200–$1,400/mo switching from human services.
Does Chappie work weekends and holidays?+
Yes. Chappie answers every missed call 24/7/365 — including weekends, holidays, and the middle of the night — with the same fast response.
Will customers know it's automated?+
The text is short, branded with your business name, and asks the same questions you would. Most customers prefer SMS to voicemail and respond within 90 seconds. You see every reply in your phone and the dashboard.
What kinds of contractors use this?+
Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, roofers, garage door, locksmiths, towing, restoration, lawn care, pest control, handyman, and any service business that runs paid lead campaigns or gets emergency calls after hours.
How fast can I get set up?+
About 5 minutes. Get your Chappie number, point your existing line or paid-lead campaigns at it, and you're live tonight.
Sleep through the next 2 a.m. emergency call.
Chappie answers it for you, fast, by SMS. $2.99 per captured lead.