Missed a call on the roof? We text them back right away.

When you can't pick up, Toolbelt Text texts the caller from your business name, asks what the job is, where it is, how urgent it is, and when to call back. Then it sends you a short summary by text and email.

Start 14-day free trial  CA$129/month after the trial. Cancel anytime.

How it works

1. Forward missed calls
Set your business line to forward unanswered calls to a local number we give you. Or use that number as your main line and we ring your cell first.
2. Caller gets a text
Right after a missed call, the caller gets a text from your business name with a reply-STOP option.
3. Details get collected
An automated assistant asks a few short questions by text. Callers can send photos if they want.
4. You get the lead
A summary lands on your phone and in your email. All leads are listed on a simple web page.

What the caller sees

Hi, it's Example Plumbing. Sorry we missed your call! This is our automated text assistant. What can we help you with? Reply STOP to opt out.
Water heater is leaking in the basement
Thanks! What's the address, or the neighbourhood/town where the work is?
Airdrie, near Kings Heights
How urgent is it: emergency (today), this week, or flexible? If it helps, you can text a photo too.

Example conversation, written for illustration. "Example Plumbing" is not a real customer.

What you get by text

New lead for Example Plumbing: Sam (403) 555-0199
Job: Water heater is leaking in the basement
Where: Airdrie, near Kings Heights
Urgency: emergency / today
Callback: after 4pm
Photos: 1

What it does and doesn't do

It does
  • Text people who just called you and didn't reach you
  • Say it's an automated assistant for your business
  • Stop texting anyone who replies STOP
  • Tell callers to call 911 if they mention gas, smoke or sparking
  • Flag urgent-sounding jobs to you right away
It doesn't
  • Quote prices or book jobs for you
  • Answer calls or replace your phone
  • Send marketing texts or blasts
  • Guarantee more jobs. You still have to call people back.
Good to know
  • Callers with blocked caller ID, or with landlines that can't receive texts, won't get a text.
  • The assistant is automated and can misunderstand. The full conversation is always on your leads page.
  • Texts go to Canadian numbers only.

Pricing

CA$129/month
  • 14-day free trial. A card is required to start. You won't be charged if you cancel before the trial ends.
  • One business line, one local text number, up to 300 new caller conversations a month (see terms)
  • No setup fee, no contract, cancel anytime from your billing page
  • If sales tax applies, it is shown at checkout before you pay.
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Whether it pays for itself depends on your jobs. If it helps you win back one job a month that would otherwise have gone to someone else, it likely covers its cost. We can't promise that it will.

Questions

Do I need a new phone number?

No. Keep your number. You turn on "forward when unanswered" (conditional call forwarding) with your phone company, pointed at the local number we assign. We send the steps by email. If you'd rather, you can use our number as your advertised line: it rings your cell first and only texts when you don't pick up.

Is it OK to text people who called me?

Every text names your business, says it's automated, and offers STOP. We only text people who just called you, and only to reply to that call. We don't send promotions. You're responsible for how you use your leads. If you're unsure about your situation, ask a lawyer.

Where is the data stored and who sees it?

See the privacy policy. Texts are carried by Twilio, payments are handled by Stripe, and the assistant's replies are generated by an AI model provider. Some of these process data outside Canada.

How do I cancel?

Use the billing link on your leads page, or email support@toolbelttext.ca. Once cancelled, texts stop at the end of your paid period.

Who runs this?

Toolbelt Text is a small Alberta-based service run by Keegan Carpentier. It's new, so there are no customer reviews yet, and we won't make any up.