24/7 Telephone Answering Services for Home Service Businesses

A Telephone Answering Service Customized for Your Business

Front Office Solutions provides 24/7 exceptional and personalized live telephone answering services, virtual receptionist, call dispatch, phone call overflow and call center services that increase your business revenue.

Answering services that are extremely affordable with no hidden costs.

We specialize in after hours and 24 hour emergency services like plumberselectriciansrooferspest controlHVAC companies, and other home service companies and contractors, but will customize a telephone answering service for any type of business of any size.

You receive a “local to you” number to forward your phones too. This way you have no long distance charges. Front Office Solutions provides phone answering & dispatch services 24/7. Any time you need to forward your phones, we are there.

We can also provide you with complete virtual receptionist services offering scheduling and covering all your front office tasks.

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Our clients love us and you will too!

We answer your phones just like we were an extension of your business. We treat your customers with respect and provide excellent customer service. Front Office Solutions generates a customized message and report that is designed by YOU. Your reports are delivered each morning from the previous night (or anytime you would like.) Front Office Solutions existing clients are extremely happy with our professional telephone answering service. Be sure to read our client reviews.

“Front Office Solutions makes my company so much more professional in the eyes of my customers. They are great… I love you guys!”

JC.

Here are just a few of the benefits you receive:

  • A Customized Service Plan
  • Highly Trained, Dependable, Professional & Sincere USA receptionists
  • An extension of your business
  • 365/24/7 answering services to insure your business never closes (should you wish)
  • Overflow calls answered (never miss a call should you wish)
  • Live transfer of warm leads to staff
  • State of the art equipment & systems to deliver the best service
  • Personalized greetings to your company
  • Guaranteed live answering
  • Call screening
  • Last minute changes to on call personnel – a simple email is all we need
  • Hold music can be your personalized advertisement
  • Detailed, full reports of all calls built specifically to your business
  • Messages can be delivered by SMS/text, email, phone call, or chat client at no additional cost
  • Cheaper, friendlier, and more dependable than most employees
  • Flat Rates. No hidden fees. Straight forward billing

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How We Train Our Receptionists

The quality of an answering service depends entirely on the people answering your calls. At Front Office Solutions, we invest heavily in receptionist training to ensure every caller receives professional, accurate, and helpful service that reflects positively on your business.

Our receptionists are more than message takers. They are trained to function as an extension of your office, representing your company with the same professionalism and attention to detail that your customers expect from your in-house team.

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Home service businesses operate differently than most industries. Customers often call with urgent problems that require immediate attention, accurate information gathering, and efficient scheduling.

Our receptionists receive specialized training focused on the industries we serve, including:

  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Roofing
  • Restoration
  • Garage Door Services
  • Locksmith Services
  • Pest Control
  • Landscaping
  • General Contracting

This training helps our team understand common service requests, industry terminology, customer expectations, and the information technicians and dispatchers need before arriving on-site.

Every client receives a customized call handling process based on their specific workflow.

Before taking calls on behalf of your company, our team learns:

  • Your services and service areas
  • Scheduling procedures
  • Emergency call protocols
  • Dispatch instructions
  • Lead qualification requirements
  • Frequently asked customer questions
  • Escalation contacts
  • After-hours procedures

This ensures customers receive consistent and accurate information regardless of when they call.

Many home service calls involve urgent situations. Our receptionists are trained to recognize emergency scenarios and follow your company’s escalation procedures.

Examples may include:

  • No heating or cooling during extreme temperatures
  • Active plumbing leaks
  • Electrical outages
  • Storm-related roof damage
  • Water intrusion and restoration emergencies
  • Security and lockout situations

When an emergency call is identified, our team follows your predefined instructions to ensure the situation is routed appropriately.

 

Training does not end after onboarding. We continuously review call quality and customer interactions to maintain a high standard of service.

Our quality assurance process focuses on:

  • Professional communication
  • Accuracy of information collected
  • Scheduling consistency
  • Compliance with client instructions
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Call handling efficiency

This ongoing evaluation helps ensure every receptionist remains prepared to represent your business professionally.

When customers call your business, they should feel like they are speaking directly with your office—not a third-party call center.

That’s why we prioritize training, consistency, and attention to detail. Our goal is simple: deliver a seamless customer experience that helps your business capture more opportunities, improve responsiveness, and build stronger customer relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of our competitors charge you anytime the phone rings, but we only charge for calls 30 seconds and above. So if there are lots of robo calls, hang ups, and wrong numbers, those won’t contribute to your monthly totals.

We also block calls from all solicitors, which significantly cuts down on bad calls for all of our clients.

No! All of our plans come with a total number of minutes that can be used 24/7/365, with no additional fees for type or time of call.

We can answer the phone any way you want! Most of our clients prefer us to answer the phone like any other full-time employee, with “Hi, you’ve reached [company name], how can I help you?”

Our receptionists are full and part time employees who have been carefully chosen for their tact, responsiveness, and customer service skills. All of our receptionists work from our office in La Grande, Oregon.

Industries We Support

Front Office Solutions provides live telephone answering services for a wide range of home service companies and contractors. While every business operates differently, they all share one common challenge: missing calls means missing revenue. Our receptionists are trained to represent your company professionally, gather the information your team needs, and ensure every customer receives prompt, courteous service.

HVAC Contractors

Heating and cooling companies often receive urgent calls during extreme weather conditions when customers need immediate assistance. Our receptionists can answer incoming calls 24/7, collect service details, identify emergency situations, schedule appointments, and dispatch on-call technicians according to your procedures.

Plumbing Companies

From leaking water heaters to overflowing drains and burst pipes, plumbing emergencies don’t wait until normal business hours. We help plumbing contractors capture after-hours opportunities, prioritize emergency calls, and provide customers with the reassurance that help is on the way.

Electricians

Electrical issues can create serious safety concerns for homeowners and businesses. Our team can gather critical information, identify urgent situations, relay messages quickly, and ensure customers receive a professional response whenever they call.

Roofing Contractors

Storms, leaks, and wind damage often generate a surge of incoming calls when roofing companies are already stretched thin. We help roofing contractors manage increased call volume, schedule inspections, and ensure potential customers receive immediate attention.

Pest Control Companies

Pest issues create urgency for homeowners who want fast answers and quick scheduling. Our receptionists help pest control companies book appointments, answer common questions, and provide a professional first impression that helps convert callers into customers.

General Contractors and Home Service Businesses

We also support general contractors, landscapers, restoration companies, garage door companies, pool service providers, appliance repair businesses, and many other service-based organizations. Every account is customized to match your business, your services, and your preferred call handling procedures.

No matter your industry, our goal is the same: answer every call professionally, provide exceptional customer service, and help your business capture more opportunities without the expense of hiring additional in-house staff.

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Calls We Handle Every Day

Every incoming call represents a customer who needs help, information, or reassurance. At Front Office Solutions, our receptionists handle a wide variety of customer interactions on behalf of home service companies, helping businesses capture opportunities and provide exceptional service around the clock.

While every company has its own procedures, these are the types of calls we help manage every day.

Emergency Plumbing Calls

A homeowner discovers a burst pipe late at night and needs immediate assistance.

Our receptionist:

  • Answers the call professionally
  • Collects the customer’s contact information
  • Documents the nature of the emergency
  • Follows your emergency escalation procedures
  • Notifies the on-call technician or dispatcher

The customer receives prompt attention, and your team receives the information needed to respond quickly.

HVAC Service Requests

A customer comes home to find their air conditioner has stopped working during a summer heat wave.

Our receptionist:

  • Gathers information about the issue
  • Identifies whether emergency service is needed
  • Schedules an appointment when appropriate
  • Delivers the message according to your workflow

This ensures customers receive assistance even when your office is closed.

Roofing Storm Damage Inquiries

Following a major storm, roofing companies often experience a sudden increase in call volume.

Our team can:

  • Answer overflow calls
  • Gather property and damage information
  • Schedule inspections
  • Route urgent inquiries to the appropriate team member

This helps prevent missed opportunities during peak demand periods.

Electrical Service Calls

Customers may call with concerns ranging from power outages and faulty outlets to electrical panel issues.

Our receptionists:

  • Collect important details
  • Identify urgent situations
  • Follow your dispatch procedures
  • Ensure accurate message delivery

Appointment Scheduling and Customer Support

Not every call is an emergency. Many callers simply need to schedule service, request information, confirm appointments, or ask questions about your company.

Our team can assist with:

  • Appointment requests
  • Service inquiries
  • Message taking
  • Call overflow support
  • After-hours customer service
  • New customer intake

An Extension of Your Team

Every call is answered according to your company’s procedures, customer service standards, and communication preferences. By learning how your business operates, our receptionists provide a seamless experience that feels like a natural extension of your office.

Whether the call involves an emergency repair, a scheduling request, or a potential new customer, our goal is the same: ensure every caller receives professional service and every opportunity is captured.

How We Onboard New Clients

A successful answering service starts with understanding how your business operates. Every contractor, home service company, and service-based business has unique procedures, scheduling requirements, customer expectations, and communication preferences. That’s why we take a hands-on approach to onboarding every new client.

Our goal is simple: create a seamless experience where your customers feel like they’re speaking directly with your office.

The onboarding process begins with a detailed consultation to understand your company, services, and daily operations.

During this process, we gather information such as:

  • Services offered
  • Service areas
  • Office hours
  • After-hours procedures
  • Emergency call protocols
  • Scheduling preferences
  • Dispatch procedures
  • Common customer questions
  • Escalation contacts
  • Preferred communication methods

This allows our team to develop a customized call-handling process that reflects how your business already operates.

No two businesses are exactly alike. We create customized call flows and intake procedures based on your company’s needs.

Our team works with you to establish:

  • Greeting scripts
  • Lead intake questions
  • Appointment scheduling guidelines
  • Emergency escalation procedures
  • Message delivery preferences
  • Dispatch instructions
  • Frequently asked question responses

Every workflow is reviewed and refined to ensure accuracy before we begin handling live calls.

Before answering calls on your behalf, our receptionists are trained on your business and procedures.

This includes:

  • Company-specific terminology
  • Service offerings
  • Scheduling requirements
  • Emergency call identification
  • Customer service expectations
  • Escalation procedures

By preparing our team in advance, we help ensure a smooth transition and a consistent customer experience from day one.

Before launch, we test call routing, message delivery systems, scheduling processes, and escalation procedures to verify everything is functioning properly.

This allows us to identify and resolve potential issues before your customers ever interact with our team.

Our goal is to make implementation simple, efficient, and disruption-free.

Onboarding is only the beginning. As your business grows and changes, we continue refining our processes to support your evolving needs.

Whether you’re adding new services, expanding into additional markets, adjusting dispatch procedures, or preparing for seasonal demand increases, our team works with you to keep your call handling aligned with your operations.

A Seamless Extension of Your Office

We understand that trust is earned. That’s why we invest time upfront to learn your business, train our team, and build customized processes that reflect your standards.

The result is a professional answering service that feels less like an outside vendor and more like a natural extension of your office—helping you provide better customer service, capture more opportunities, and focus on running your business.

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Live Telephone Answering Services with No Hidden Fees

Most telephone answering, call reception and dispatch services have set packages & pricing with hidden “ala carte” add ons.

We have no one size fits all packages. We help you easily create a cost effective and efficient system that works specifically for your business that is affordable with no hidden fees.

We also offer HVAC scheduling servicesplumbing scheduling services and other virtual receptionist services.

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