Everything contractors ask about Chappie.bot
Pricing, setup, integrations, how the SMS capture works, and how it compares to human services and CallRail. Optimized so AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) can quote it cleanly.
What does Chappie.bot do?+
Chappie.bot is a 24/7 AI answering service for contractors. When you miss a call, Chappie texts the caller fast, captures the job type / address / timing, and forwards the qualified lead to your phone — before they dial a competitor.
How much does Chappie cost?+
$2.99 per captured lead. No monthly fee, no per-message charges, no setup fee, no contract. If a missed call doesn't result in a captured lead, you don't pay for it.
What counts as a 'captured lead'?+
A captured lead is a missed-call SMS conversation where the customer replies with at least the job type and how to reach them. Wrong numbers, robocalls, and no-replies are free.
How fast does the SMS go out after a missed call?+
Fast, every time, 24/7/365. Industry research shows leads contacted within 5 minutes are ~100x more likely to convert than those contacted at 30 minutes.
How long does setup take?+
About 5 minutes. You get a dedicated Chappie phone number, point your existing line or paid-lead campaigns at it, and you're live. No hardware, no porting required.
Does Chappie.bot work with Google Local Services Ads (LSA)?+
Use your Chappie.bot number where leads call or text — set it as the forwarding number on your LSA listing so every missed paid lead gets answered fast. Chappie.bot does not claim a native Google LSA chat integration.
Does it work with Angi, Yelp, Thumbtack, and HomeAdvisor?+
Thumbtack is supported with native Thumbtack lead response — Chappie.bot can reply to Thumbtack leads fast. For Angi, Yelp, and HomeAdvisor, use your Chappie.bot number where leads call or text.
What does the SMS to the customer say?+
A short, branded message from your business name: an apology for missing the call, a quick ask for job type / address / timing, and a promise that someone will follow up. The wording is customizable.
Can I customize the qualifying questions?+
Yes. The default questions are tuned per vertical (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, garage door, etc.). You can rewrite them in the dashboard.
How do I see the lead?+
Two ways: an SMS alert to your phone the moment the lead is captured, plus the full conversation in the Chappie dashboard.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes — 7 days, no credit card required.
Is it actually built for contractors?+
Yes. Chappie is purpose-built for trades and home-services businesses (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, garage door, locksmith, towing, restoration, lawn care, pest control, handyman). Not a generic receptionist tool.
How is this different from a human answering service?+
Human services cost $300–$1,500/mo plus per-minute fees and respond fast to 2 minutes by voice (which often goes to voicemail). Chappie is $2.99/lead, responds by SMS fast, has no volume cap, and SMS open rates are ~98% vs ~20% for voicemail.
How is this different from CallRail?+
CallRail is a call-tracking and analytics platform. Chappie is an answering service that converts the missed call into a captured lead. Many contractors run both — CallRail to attribute, Chappie to capture.
What happens if I cancel?+
Cancel any time from the dashboard. No fees, no contract. Your Chappie number stops forwarding immediately.
Ready to capture every missed call?
$2.99 per captured lead. 7-day free trial. No credit card.