24/7 painter answering service
Never miss a call again—capture every lead, schedule every job, and grow your painting business.
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How it works
Sign up, tell us about your painting business, and let Upfirst handle your calls.
Tell us about your painting business and how you want your calls handled, including any special instructions. We follow them every time.
No matter what hour it is, we’ll pick up on the first ring so your customers will always reach a helpful voice. No more hold times or frustrating voicemails.
Get call summaries directly to you via SMS or email. Plus, call recordings are viewable anytime in your dashboard. Save time and money as we answer your calls.
The affordable answering service for painters
Going to job sites, handing out estimates, responding to calls, ordering new paint—it’s a lot to manage when you run your own painting business. And when you’re up on a ladder or elbow-deep in primer, that’s when the calls come in.
So, do you let it go to voicemail? Or let it interrupt your workflow? Or are you already overpaying for another answering service?
That’s exactly why we started Upfirst because we believe anybody who runs a small business should be able to afford great answering services without putting a drain on their pockets.
We’ll handle your calls professionally every time at any hour, gather the info you need from callers, set appointments, capture leads, and more—all so that you can focus on growing your painting business without worrying about missing a single call.
See how our painter answering service can make a difference in your business.
You’re not tied to your phone, but your customers still reach a live voice every time. Even if you’re up a ladder or off the clock, our receptionist picks up on the first ring. Say goodbye to curious prospects hanging on hold or hitting voicemail.
Every missed call is a missed job, and that can add up quickly. We log each caller’s info, so you’ll know who’s interested and what they need. Call recordings and instant alerts via SMS and email mean you can follow up fast and win more business.
Stop juggling your brush in one hand and your phone in the other. Our painter answering service filters out spam, handles common questions, collects caller info, sets appointments, and passes only the urgent calls to you. You’ll spend more time on the job site and less time clearing voicemails.
Hiring a full-time receptionist can cost you tens of thousands a year. Even traditional call centers are known to cost businesses a few hundred dollars a month just to answer fewer than 30 calls. For a portion of that price, you get round-the-clock coverage, smart call routing, professional greetings, and more. It’s like having an office team without the overhead.
Every business handles calls differently, so you should be able to customize it how you want. Adjust greetings, scripts, routing rules, and control how your receptionist responds to certain callers anytime from your dashboard. You stay in control, and every call feels on-brand.
We make powerful call answering features affordable for small businesses, so you can run yours with less stress and more time.
Stay available around the clock. Capture every customer no matter when they call.
Set appointments using a virtual receptionist. Send calendar links and automatically fill slots.
Set up call forwarding protocols and transfer calls to you when they meet your criteria.
Take messages from your callers when you’re not available. Follow up with all the details.
Answer calls in multiple languages. Offer support in English, Spanish, and more.
Don’t let spam or robocalls distract your workday. Block spam and telemarketers automatically.
Let your virtual receptionist send customizable texts with calendar links, pricing info, and more.
quick, easy setup
Get set up in no time. In a few minutes, you can launch a friendly virtual receptionist that’s dedicated to your business.
First things first: sign up for an account—it’s free to try. Next, tell us a little bit about your business, choose from a selection of friendly AI voices, and customize your greeting. You can choose to use your existing business number or get a new local or toll-free 800 number later on.
Once your account is set, add FAQs about your services, pricing, and coverage areas so our AI can answer questions accurately. Then, tell us exactly how you want your calls handled for new and existing clients. Finally, run a few test calls and fine-tune responses until everything feels just right.
When you’re ready, it’s go time! Forward inbound calls to your new AI receptionist or start using it as your main business line. Choose whether you want us to handle every call or only pick up the ones you miss. Then sit back and watch the leads roll in with real-time notifications via app, email, or text so you never lose track of an opportunity.
Use cases for painting businesses
See how painters, contractors, and other industries use our answering service to help run their business.
Easily share a personalized booking link with callers right in the conversation. Your clients can pick a date and time that fits their schedule without any back-and-forth texts or calls. All confirmed appointments sync instantly to your calendar so you always know what’s next.
Our AI receptionist asks callers the key questions—project size, paint colors, prep needs—before you even pick up. Having those specifics upfront means you can whip up accurate estimates without surprise costs or extra calls. You’ll save time on follow-ups and get straight to work where it matters.
Let our system handle the FAQs—like which primer to use or how long paint warranties last—so you don’t have to repeat yourself. Clients get clear, consistent info every time, which builds trust and showcases your professionalism. Meanwhile, you stay focused on the job site instead of fielding the same questions.
Have a question about our answering service for painters that you don't see here? Get in touch with our team.
How does my painting business benefit from your answering service?
Our answering service picks up every call, even when you’re on a ladder or outside normal hours. That way you won’t lose a single lead to voicemail. We collect all the important details—project size, paint colors, timing—and send you a clear summary right away. With calls handled smoothly and professionally, you’ll spend less time on administration and more time on painting, without having to hire extra help.
Why is this better than a voicemail?
Voicemail means potential customers hang up in frustration or never bother leaving details. With our live answering, you get immediate interaction, accurate info collection, and professional branding—so your business looks polished and reliable, 24/7.
How much will I save compared to hiring an in-house receptionist?
The average receptionist salary plus benefits can top $40,000/year. For a low monthly plan starting at $24.95/month, you get a dedicated receptionist with full call answering features, zero training costs, no sick days, and scales as you grow.
Can your answering service integrate with my CRM?
Absolutely. Our service connects with popular platforms like HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, and Airtable via Zapier.
Never worry about missing calls again. Sign up and start capturing every customer, even while you’re busy working on your current project. Try for free today!
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