General contractors lose bids and projects because no one answers the phone. Novu acts as your office manager — answering calls, qualifying leads, and booking estimate appointments while you're building.
A contractor managing a crew can't stop to answer every call. But every unanswered call is a potential $10,000+ project walking to a competitor. Novu makes sure you capture every lead.
$8,500
average general contracting project value
40%
of project leads never get a callback within 24 hours
5 min
the window where you're 9x more likely to convert a new inquiry
Estimate requests going to voicemail and calling competitors
No system for following up on quotes that went cold
Customers who can't reach you assuming you're not professional
Referrals from past clients who can't get through
Real conversation
Customer
Hi, I'm looking to get a quote on a kitchen remodel. Do you have availability this month?Novu AI Receptionist
Perfect — I've got Thursday at 2 PM. I'll send you a confirmation text with what to have ready. Our estimator will be there to walk through the project with you.This is a representative example of how Novu handles general contractors calls.
Answers every call
Your AI receptionist picks up instantly — no voicemail, no hold music, no missed opportunities.
Books appointments
Checks your calendar, offers available slots, and confirms the booking on the spot.
Follows up automatically
Every caller who doesn't book gets a text within 2 minutes: "Still need help? Reply YES."
Works 24/7
Emergencies happen at 2 AM. Novu answers then too — and books the job before morning.
14-day free trial. Takes 5 minutes to set up. No credit card required.