No hidden fees. No long-term lock-in. One clear offer — sized to your operation, designed to capture revenue you're currently leaving on the table.
No commitment. 30-minute call. We'll calculate your exact missed-revenue number.
Based on real Calgary trades operators. Numbers assume 2 missed calls per day, $500 average job value, and a 20% close rate — conservative estimates from industry benchmarks.
Human receptionists cost more and only cover business hours. DIY AI platforms require weeks of setup and constant maintenance. Emoria delivers managed, trade-specific AI that works on day one.
| Feature | Human Receptionist | DIY AI (Retell, Synthflow) | Emoria Managed AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $2,500–$4,500/mo Full-time + benefits |
$150–$600/mo + setup $0.07–$0.33/min usage fees |
$1,000–$2,500/mo All-inclusive, no surprises |
| 24/7 Coverage | ✕ Business hours only | ✓ If configured correctly | ✓ Always on |
| Setup Time | 2–4 weeks hiring + training | 4–8 weeks self-configuration | 48–72 hours to go-live |
| Trades-Specific Script | ~ Requires training | ✕ Generic templates only | ✓ Custom-built for your trade |
| Trade-Specific Compliance Scripting | ~ If trained properly | ✕ Not industry-aware | ✓ Built into script by default |
| Live Calendar Booking | ✓ Manual | ~ Requires integration work | ✓ Automatic, day one |
| Ongoing Optimization | ✕ Manual retraining | ✕ You maintain it yourself | ✓ Monthly prompt tuning included |
| Performance Reporting | ✕ Estimate only | ~ Basic call logs | ✓ Full revenue attribution monthly |
The setup fee covers everything required to go live: building your custom script from scratch, configuring the voice AI, integrating your calendar (Google Calendar, Jobber, or HCP), setting up call routing, and running full go-live testing. This isn't a template — every script is written specifically for your trade, service area, and average job type. The $2,000–$5,000 range reflects scope. Simple single-trade operations land at the lower end; multi-location, multi-service contractors land higher.
Month-to-month. No annual contracts, no cancellation penalties. We earn your business every month by delivering results. That said — we've never had a client cancel after month one. When the bookings are coming in automatically, there's no reason to.
Performance is tracked and reported monthly. If the system isn't capturing measurable revenue, we work with you at no extra cost to diagnose and fix it — whether that's script adjustments, routing changes, or integration improvements. We're invested in your results because our reputation depends on them.
Yes. No per-minute charges, no overage fees, no add-on costs for call volume. Your retainer covers unlimited call handling, ongoing prompt optimization, monthly reporting, calendar integration, and priority support. The only time pricing changes is if you add a Phase 2 expansion module — and that's always quoted separately before we start.
DIY platforms charge $0.07–$0.33/min and give you a blank canvas. You write the script, build the integrations, manage the maintenance, and tune the prompts yourself. Most contractors who try this spend 40+ hours in setup and still end up with a generic, unoptimized experience. With Emoria, you get a trades-expert-built system, live in 48–72 hours, maintained monthly, with zero technical work on your end. The comparison isn't really DIY vs. managed — it's whether your time and expertise is better spent on rooftops and job sites, or configuring AI platforms.
30-minute call. We'll calculate your missed-revenue number using your actual call volume and average job size. Zero pitch. All data.
Or call (587) 581-2889 — Matthew answers.