Bids in. Calls still answered.
Beside takes the project type and timeline so the bid list is not whoever left a voicemail first.
AI labels every conversation so you never lose context
One tap to call back, no switching apps
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Dial the number and act like a customer. Beside answers, qualifies, and books the call you’d have missed.
A real AI receptionist picks up. Ask it anything about Beside.
The second call should already know who they are
Occupied homes, storm repair, commercial TI. The visit is scheduled against the kind of job.
Bids in. Calls still answered.
Occupied homes, storm repair, commercial TI. The visit is scheduled against the kind of job.
Catches bid calls
Beside takes the project type and timeline so the bid list is not whoever left a voicemail first.
Scopes the job
Occupied home, kitchen, wants a site visit this week
Books the walkthrough
Booked Wednesday at 8 AM without anyone at a desk.
2x
Time saved
Before I had to break away ten minutes answering questions, now that has changed a lot.
Michael Chudner
Founder at Integral Pianos
How Beside works for Harbor Build
Beside takes the project type and timeline so the bid list is not whoever left a voicemail first.
Beside answers the phone
When Harbor Build rings, Beside picks up and handles the conversation so you can stay on the job.
Answers instantly, no hold music
Greets as Harbor Build
Understands what they need
Transcribes and summarizes every call
AI Receptionist answeredToday at 9:39 AM
Alex Kim, We need a kitchen remodel estimate before next month.Occupied home, kitchen, wants a site visit this week
Booked Wednesday at 8 AM.
Contact createdAlex Kim, (503) 555-0129
Beside takes the next step
After the call, Beside does not stop. Confirmation, follow-up, and the record all move without you typing.
- Creates the contact from the call
- Holds the time it just booked
Drafts the confirmation text- Leaves a transcript you can search
SMS to AlexOn the calendarWednesday at 8 AM
Beside trains itself
Beside keeps you informed and learns from every interaction in this trade.
- Review call summaries
Approve messages before they send
Redirect to any number- AI improves with every call it handles
How should I respond?Alex asked if we pull permits
ReminderWednesday 8 AM kitchen walkthrough
Review in"They answered while the GC was on another walkthrough. Visit was booked the same day."
AI Receptionist answeredToday at 9:39 AM
Alex Kim, We need a kitchen remodel estimate before next month.Occupied home, kitchen, wants a site visit this weekBooked Wednesday at 8 AM.Contact createdAlex Kim, (503) 555-0129
Other trades on Beside
RoofersStorm week without a dead line.
Hail does not care that you are on a roof. Beside answers the surge, takes the address and insurance notes, and books inspections in the order you can actually run them.
RealtorsShow the house. Keep the lead.
Inquiries do not wait until the open house ends. Beside answers mid-showing, books the next tour, and keeps every buyer warm until closing.
PlumbersThe leak does not leave a voicemail.
Emergency calls arrive while you are under a sink. Beside answers, sorts a burst pipe from a quote, and gets someone on the calendar before they call the next company on Google.
HVACNo heat. No voicemail.
When the system dies, homeowners call until a person picks up. Beside answers the surge, asks the diagnostic questions, and books a tech while you finish the job you are already on.
Start using Beside today
Beside works with your existing phone setup. Bring your lines, add new ones, and connect the tools your team already uses.
Bring your existing phone lines
Forward your current business numbers to Beside and let the AI agent handle calls immediately. No porting, no downtime. Works with any carrier in minutes.
Get new numbers for your team
Provision local or toll-free numbers instantly and distribute them across your team, whether that's 2 people or 200. Each line gets its own AI agent.
Connect your tools
Sync your CRM, calendar, and messaging platforms so Beside automatically logs calls, updates contacts, and keeps every customer relationship in one place.
FAQ
It can ask budget range and timeline. You still decide what is real. The record is better than a missed call.
Collect city and project type. The AI does not file permits. You show up with the notes already in the file.
The general-contractor answering-service post lives on the blog. This page is the product.
Usually two scripts. Occupied homes have different access questions than dirt jobs.
Only if you put ranges in the playbook. Most GCs collect scope and price on site.