What are missed calls costing you?
Plenty of callers who hit voicemail never leave a message. They just call the next business. Plug in your numbers and see what that adds up to.
How it works
Use your numbers
Move the sliders or type exact numbers.
See the total
Monthly and yearly, updated as you go.
Decide what it's worth
Compare it to the cost of never missing a call.
How the missed call math works
Four numbers you already know, and the calculator shows what unanswered calls are costing you every month and every year.
Calls per week
Check your phone log for a normal week. Most trades get 20 to 80 calls.
Calls that go unanswered
After hours, on a job, on another call. Industry studies put this around 25 to 40 percent for small service businesses.
Callers who would have hired you
Not every missed call is a lost job. Pick what feels right for your business; 30 percent is a conservative starting point.
Average job value
What a typical customer spends with you. Use the first job only, not lifetime value, to keep the number honest.
Answered vs missed
A simple bar shows how your month splits, and what catching half or all of the missed calls would add back.
What an AI receptionist does
Answers every call in a natural voice, takes the details, books the job or sends you a text summary, and never puts a customer to voicemail.
Lost per month = calls per month x percent missed x percent who would have booked x average job.
Questions
Where do the starting numbers come from?
They're just a starting point. Every business is different, so change each number to match yours. Your phone's call log is the best place to check.
How do I stop missing calls?
The simplest fix is an AI receptionist. It answers every call in your business name, answers common questions, books the job and texts you the details.
Is my information saved?
The math runs on this page. If you add your business name, we save that and your numbers so we can follow up if it helps. It's optional.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign up.
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