AI Voice Agent Built for Handymen

XBert AI voice agent answers every call 24/7, books service appointments, captures repair details, and handles urgent requests so your residential service business never misses a job.

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Taco Bell
KFC
Amazon
San Antonio Spurs
UPS
Hyundai
Einstein Bros Bagels
IKEA
AAA
Texas Roadhouse
Shelby
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Hear XBert AI Answer Customer Calls

Listen to how XBert AI handles everyday calls.

HVAC

Hear XBert AI schedule service calls and manage appointment changes.

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Legal services

Listen to XBert AI screen prospective clients and connect them to the right attorney.

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Insurance

Experience XBert AI answer policy questions and book consultations.

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Always Available Customer Support

XBert AI routes calls overnight without extra headcount.

Human-Quality Conversations

Natural language processing understands context and intent.

Scales With Your Call Volume

Adapts with enterprise-grade uptime and low latency.

Compliance and Security by Design

Encrypted telephony safeguards customer data.

Live in Minutes, Not Weeks

Learns from your website—no technical expertise required.

Customer
Emma Rodriguez
Customer
Call
Video
SMS
Chat
E-mail
Messenger
Social
Chatbot
Agent
Jessica Reyes
Agent
AI Self-Service Resolution Password reset completed
AI FAQ Answered “What are your business hours?”
AI Appointment Booked Tomorrow, 2:00 PM • Sarah M.
XBert AI
Caller
Karen Mitchell
02:34
“I need to reset my password”
XBert AI “Done! I’ve sent a reset link to your email.”
Today’s Activity Feb 5
24 Calls Handled
18 Self-Resolved
John Davis 1:45 PM Password reset
Alex Rodriguez 11:15 AM Routed to Billing
David Park 10:30 AM FAQ answered
TriggerCustomer Reaches Out
RouteSmart Routing
Follow-upSend Survey
CompleteUpdate CRM
Drag & Drop Builder
XBert Agent Reading Conversation…
Suggested Response

“I can process that refund right now. You’ll see $89.99 back in your account within 3-5 business days.”

Knowledge Article

Refund Policy — Processing Times & Exceptions

Quick Action

Initiate refund for Order #8842

AI Call Analysis Call ended 2 min ago • 4:32 duration
SummaryAuto-generated

Customer called about a billing discrepancy on their January invoice. Agent identified a duplicate charge of $50 and processed a credit. Customer confirmed satisfaction.

Transcript
Customer: I noticed a charge I don’t recognize…
Agent: Let me look into that for you right away.
Key Insights
Positive Outcome
Resolved in 4 min
First Call Resolution

Simple Setup

Your AI Voice Agent, Ready in 3 Steps

1

Train Your Agent

XBert AI learns from your website and business info.

2

Personalize the Experience

Select your AI voice and set call-handling rules.

3

Go Live and Optimize

Activate your agent and review transcripts and analytics.

XBert AI Plans

Simple Plans Built for Home Service Businesses

Transparent plans with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts. Built for small businesses.

XBert Agent Assist
$ 99 /month

Per 100 interactions, then $0.99 per interaction after 

✓ No contracts ✓ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
  • Real-time coaching on every call
  • AI-powered suggested responses
  • Live sentiment detection
  • Knowledge base surfacing
  • Automatic call summaries & transcripts
  • Compliance & security monitoring

Join 100K+ Businesses Growing Faster with AI

“We were missing 40% of our calls. Within the first week with XBert AI, our appointment bookings doubled.”

Dr. Sarah Martinez Peak Chiropractic

“XBert handles our overflow during busy times and takes all our after-hours calls. It's like having a full-time receptionist for $3/day.”

Mike Thompson Tri-City Plumbing

“Our customers love getting instant answers while I'm on a showing. XBert never sleeps, never takes breaks, and never misses a lead.”

Jennifer Cole Cole Real Estate Group
Voice Agent Features

Advanced Voice AI Built to Handle Every Customer Call

XBert AI brings virtual receptionist services for handyman service companies so they can get more jobs and grow faster.

Dynamic Call Routing

XBert AI routes each call to the right person, replacing outdated IVR systems.

Smart Appointment Booking

Book, confirm, and reschedule with live availability and confirmation texts.

Real-Time Transcription and Summaries

Each call is transcribed and summarized for quick follow-up.

Knowledge Base Sync

Connect help content so XBert AI always has accurate answers.

Reliable Voice Infrastructure

Built on Nextiva's cloud telephony for clear calls and dependable uptime.

Lead Qualification and Client Integration

Capture caller details, qualify leads, and sync data for follow-up.

Omnichannel Support

Manage voice, SMS, and chat with notifications for potential customers.

Analytics and Insights Dashboard

See live metrics on handoffs and customer sentiment.

Integrations

Work With the Tools Your Home Services Business Already Uses

CRM & Revenue

Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics HubSpot Zoho SugarCRM Pipedrive Copper Bullhorn + many more

Helpdesk & ITSM

ServiceNow Zendesk Freshdesk Jira Service Management monday.com + many more

Collaboration & Productivity

Microsoft Teams Google Workspace Slack Zoom + many more

Automation & Workflow

Zapier Power Automate Make ActiveCampaign Marketo + many more

Developer & Custom

REST APIs Webhooks SDKs Custom Integrations OAuth 2.0 + many more
Trust & Security

Built to perform.
Built to protect.

XBert is built on Nextiva's enterprise-grade infrastructure. Your data stays safe, your customers stay protected, and you stay in control.

XBert AI knows your trade

XBert AI learns home repair services, service area, and business hours—with mobile app notifications, specific needs routing, missed calls recovery, and missed opportunities prevention.

No guessing Speaks home repair

You control everything

Set guardrails for what XBert AI can quote, book, and promise. Your AI receptionist follows your rules—not a call center script, with no full-time office hire required.

Your rules Every call on record

Smart handoff to humans

When a call needs a real person, XBert AI routes urgent repair requests to you with full job context. No hold music, no lost leads.

Emergencies routed fast Never lose a customer

Certified by experts

Nextiva meets enterprise security and compliance standards.

PCI DSS Compliant HIPAA Compliant EU GDPR Compliant ISO-27001 Certified
The Comparison

AI vs. live answering services

How does AI answering compare to live agents? An AI answering service captures job details at a flat rate.

Old Way

  • One call at a time
  • Business hours only
  • Weeks of training
  • $3,000+/month per agent
  • Variable quality
  • Takes messages for follow-up

New Way

  • Handles unlimited calls simultaneously
  • Available 24/7/365
  • Instant setup in minutes
  • Starts at $99/mo
  • Perfect consistency with built-in guardrails
  • Schedules appointments instantly
FAQs

FAQs About XBert AI Voice Agent

Why do handyman businesses need an answering service when crews are on site?

Homeowners, property managers, and HOA boards call when your techs are on ladders, under sinks, or between punch-list stops. HomeAdvisor industry data shows speed-to-lead wins most small-job bids in home repair. XBert AI fits handyman operators: it captures scope photos via SMS, books estimate appointments, and routes emergency water shutoffs before the caller hires another pro.

Can a handyman answering service handle after-hours repair calls?

Yes. Nextiva XBert AI triages burst pipes, lockouts, and no-heat calls using your emergency fee sheet, not a generic call center. It pages the on-call tech and records gate codes and tenant access. For a water-heater leak or lockout, XBert AI from Nextiva logs appliance age and shutoff location so your lead tech arrives prepared.

How does XBert AI compare to a live answering service for handyman companies?

Per-minute answering services do not know your trip charges, material markups, or service ZIPs. XBert AI trains on your rate card and skill mix, so it qualifies junk removal vs. carpentry and books estimates without overpromising. Solo operators and small crews get phone answering service coverage with CRM sync and transcripts.

What is included when handyman businesses set up XBert AI?

Onboarding covers your services list, travel fees, and booking rules. Nextiva gives you an AI receptionist for calls, SMS, and chat; dispatch alerts; Google Calendar or Housecall Pro booking; and guardrails on quotes. Owners, schedulers, and field techs share one job queue, with no full-time office hire required.

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