◗ Meet Sarge — always on duty

We answer the phone when you can't.

DeskDuty puts Sarge — a real-sounding AI receptionist — on your business line. He picks up on the first ring, qualifies the caller, books the job, and drops the details in your inbox — even when you're on a roof, under a sink, or asleep.

Uses your existing number & hours · You don't change a thing
62%¹
of small business calls go unanswered.
85%²
of callers who hit voicemail never call back.
$5K–$12K³
value of a typical HVAC replacement job.
$300–$2K³
value of a typical plumbing service call.
Every missed ring is money walking to a competitor. See sources at the bottom of this page.

Don't take our word for it. Hear Sarge.

Call the demo line right now and listen to exactly what your customers hear when Sarge picks up. No form, no wait.

(888) 266-7793 Toll-free demo line · Talk to Sarge, then talk to Matt Local: (763) 733-2020
How it works

Three steps. That's it.

We set up Sarge with your business info, your services, and your hours. Then we forward your existing number through DeskDuty. You don't change phones. You don't change anything.

STEP 01

Customer calls your number.

They hear Sarge — a friendly voice — answer on the first ring. No voicemail. No going to a competitor.

STEP 02

Sarge handles the call.

He answers questions, takes details, schedules the job, and qualifies the lead.

STEP 03

You get the booked job.

Full call summary, customer info, and appointment time sent straight to your phone, email, or calendar.

What Sarge handles

Every call. Every time.

📞

24/7 call answering

Nights, weekends, lunch breaks — Sarge is always on the line.

📅

Appointment booking

He checks your availability and books straight into your calendar.

Lead qualification

He asks the right questions up front so you only call back real jobs.

💬

Text follow-ups

Automatic confirmation, reminders, and review requests after the job.

📝

Message taking

Detailed messages texted to you right away for any call.

FAQ handling

Hours, service area, pricing ranges — answered without bothering you.

More than a receptionist

An executive assistant for your whole business.

Answering the phone is step one. DeskDuty is building toward the full front office for trades that can't afford to hire one — so the work shows up, not just the calls.

● Live today

Answer & book

Sarge captures every call and books the job, 24/7.

● Live today

Invoice & collect

Automated invoicing, deposit requests, and payment reminder texts after the job ships — Front Office plan.

Follow-up & reviews

Post-job SMS campaigns, automatic review requests, and win-back sequences for old leads.

Lead generation

New leads found and sent to you for review — emergencies escalated to a human, fast.

Pricing

Costs less than the job you're about to miss.

Simple monthly pricing. No contracts. Keep your existing number. Founding-customer rates — lock yours in.

🔒 Founding Member Offer · First 10 clients only
The Receptionist — $99/mo The Dispatcher — $179/mo The Front Office — $299/mo
Lock in this rate permanently. Standard rates ($129 / $229 / $449) apply after the founding period closes.
We ask for a Google review & short testimonial after your first 30 days. That's the trade.
The Receptionist
$129/mo
Never miss a call again.
  • Sarge answers every call, 24/7
  • 1 call at a time — built for solo operators
  • 250 included minutes · $0.40/min overage
  • Screens spam & tire-kickers
  • Qualified lead list texted to you
  • Uses your existing number & hours
Book a demo
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The Dispatcher
$229/mo
Answer, book, and never drop an emergency.
  • Everything in The Receptionist
  • Up to 2 simultaneous calls — no missed overflow
  • 600 included minutes · $0.40/min overage
  • Emergency call escalation to your cell
  • Instant text-back to every caller
  • Appointment booking into your calendar
  • Auto-export leads to Google Sheets / CRM
Book a demo
The Front Office
$449/mo
Your calls handled, your jobs booked, and your invoices moving.
  • Everything in The Dispatcher
  • Up to 5 simultaneous calls
  • 1,000 included minutes · $0.40/min overage
  • Automated invoicing & deposit request workflows
  • Payment reminder texts & follow-ups
  • Lead & job status tracking
  • Monthly summary report
  • Priority support
Book a demo

Every plan costs less than one lost job a month. Go over your minutes? We'll warn you first — then it's just $0.40/min. Not sure which fits? Call Sarge.

Optional add-ons

Bolt-on services, priced separately.

Not bundled into any plan. Add what you need, drop what you don't.

🌐

Website build

A clean, mobile-ready 1–5 page site for your trade business — done for you, not by you. One-time fee, then it's yours.

📍

Google Business Profile

Full setup, cleanup, and monthly management — photos, review responses, and local posts so you rank on local search.

High-volume line

Up to 10 simultaneous calls for multi-truck operations and high-traffic shops. Custom pricing — ask us.

Built for

If you work with your hands, we work with your phone.

PlumbersElectriciansHVAC HandymenLandscapersRoofers PaintersCleanersConcrete Excavation
Why DeskDuty

Cheaper than a receptionist. Smarter than voicemail.

📭 Voicemail & missed calls

  • 85% of callers hang up and dial a competitor
  • No nights, weekends, or overflow coverage
  • You find out about the job after it's gone
  • A hired receptionist costs $3,000+/month

◗ DeskDuty + Sarge

  • Answers on the first ring, 24/7, in your business's voice
  • Keeps your existing number — set up in a day, no contracts
  • Books the job and texts you the details instantly
  • Starts at less than a single lost job a month
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"I started DeskDuty in Zimmerman because I watched local trades lose real money to a phone they couldn't get to. You're great at the work — you shouldn't lose the job just because your hands were full. That's the whole point of this: keep the work in our community, with the people who earned it."

Matt — Founder, DeskDuty Talk to me directly: matt@deskduty.co · (763) 733-2020
Get started

Stop missing money.

Book a free 15-minute demo. No pressure, no contracts. We'll show you exactly what your customers will hear.

Local line: (763) 733-2020 · Or just call and hear Sarge yourself first.
Sources 1 62% of small business calls go unanswered: 411 Locals study monitoring 85 businesses across 58 industries over 30 days — via AIRA: Missed Business Call Statistics, 2026
2 85% of callers who reach voicemail never call back: Moneypenny Small Business Call Report · Phonely.ai: 19 Business Phone Statistics
3 HVAC system replacement cost $5,000–$18,000 (avg. $11,590–$14,100): Angi HVAC Cost Guide 2026 · Emergency plumbing $150–$2,000+: HomeGuide Emergency Plumber Cost 2026