JobLock Catch
AI answering plus owner text on a missed inbound call. Your number rings first. If you miss, Catch captures the job and texts you.
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JobLock Catch
When you miss the call,
When you miss the call,
they call your competitor.
You can't answer every call from under a sink, on a roof, in a session, or between jobs. JobLock lets your phone ring first, then AI answers if you miss it, captures the job details, and texts the lead to you after the call.
Live lead capture
Burst pipe emergency
SMS sent
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Your phone rings first
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AI answers if missed
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Lead texted to you
Incoming call
2:14 PM
S
Sarah M.
Kitchen pipe burst, water spreading
Name
Sarah M.
Job
Burst pipe
Urgency
High
Address
214 Maple St.
Text to owner
New urgent lead: Sarah M. has a burst kitchen pipe at 214 Maple St. Call back now.
Product
JobLock Catch: everything after the phone rings.
Catch is the inbound line. The caller gets an answer. The owner gets the job context. Growth and Reach sit beside it, not inside it.
Live workflow
Active
Caller gets an answer. Owner gets the job context.
Your JobLock number rings first
The dedicated number rings your cell before AI handles a miss.
AI captures the essentials
Name, callback number, and service need are required; address and urgency are useful enrichment.
Lead lands in your pocket
Instant SMS summary plus a dashboard record for status, notes, replies, and follow-up.
Owner SMS
Today
4new leads
2hot jobs
3owner SMS
Included surfaces
- AI voice intake
- Owner-complete lead SMS
- Lead dashboard
- AI-down caller fallback
The Problem
The job does not wait for your callback.
That call was a new customer ready to book. They did not leave a voicemail. They searched again, tapped the next company, and you never saw the lost job.
One miss
can be enough to lose an urgent lead
Urgent callers may contact another business when they cannot reach you.
The Alternatives
Every other option still costs you the job.
Owner-operators have four ways to handle calls they can't answer. None of them work.
Popular Guides
Start with the call problem you are trying to solve.
These pages explain what JobLock is, how it turns Google Business Profile views into calls you can actually capture, and how the workflow compares by buyer intent.
Overview
What is JobLock?
The plain-English explainer for owners who need to understand the AI receptionist, missed-call capture, and lead text workflow.
Read the overview → AI AnsweringAI answering service for trades
How JobLock answers missed calls, captures structured job details, and texts the owner before the lead cools off.
Read the trade guide → TextbackMissed-call textback for contractors
Why a text-only tool is limited, and how ring-first Catch gives the owner a complete lead instead of an open SMS thread.
See the textback flow → ComparisonJobLock vs answering and textback tools
Compare JobLock with generic textback apps, call centers, and AI receptionist tools before choosing a call-capture setup.
Compare options →
Product family
Catch the miss. Grow the demand. Reach the quiet lead.
JobLock is the house brand. Three named lines. Do not mix them.
JobLock Growth
Managed local SEO and conversion work so more of the right people call. Growth does not answer the phone.
Explore Growth →JobLock Reach
Voice that calls a quiet lead back after Catch already captured the miss. Not cold calling. Not a substitute for Catch.
See Reach →
How It Works
Three steps. Then it runs itself.
You get a dedicated JobLock number for your business. Put it on your Google profile, Facebook, and ads. It rings your phone first — if you can't pick up, the AI answers, captures the lead, and texts you the details. No new hardware.
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Call comes in
A new lead dials your JobLock number. It rings your cell first, and if you miss it the AI takes over instantly.
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AI answers as you
Your AI greets callers by your business name, then collects their name, callback number, and what they need. Address and urgency are added when offered.
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Lead in your pocket
A completed catch sends you the caller's name, callback number, and service need by SMS. You call back personally.
What's Included
Everything a solo operator needs to compete
JobLock handles lead capture so you can stay focused on the work.
AI Voice Agent
Can answer missed calls around the clock when service is available within your plan allowance, greet callers as your business, and collect the required lead details.
After-Hours Mode
Callers at 11pm get a different message than callers at noon — sets expectations overnight and keeps the lead warm until morning.
Instant SMS Alerts
Get a text with the required name, callback number, and service need after an AI-caught miss. Address and urgency are added when offered.
Dashboard Archive
Review captured leads, call history, and owner actions without making a dashboard visit part of Catch success.
Conversation Log
Every SMS exchange stored and searchable. Full thread history per lead — never lose track of where a conversation left off.
Pro
Review Request SMS
After Official Launch activation and the applicable consent, Pro can ask a customer for a Google review when a job is completed.
Pro
Appointment Reminders
After Official Launch activation and the applicable consent, Pro can send scheduled appointment reminders.
Pro
Google Business Profile
We set up and optimize your GBP so you show up in local search when customers need you.
Pro
40+ Directory Listings
Your business in Yelp, Angi, HomeAdvisor, and 40+ other directories — consistent and accurate.
How It Sounds
This is what lands in your pocket after a completed Catch.
These are example intakes showing exactly how the AI handles common scenarios for each trade. Real calls look just like this.
Plumbing Intake
Example intake
JobLock AI
"Thanks for calling Joe's Plumbing. Joe is on a job, but I can help. What's the emergency?"
Caller
"My kitchen pipe just burst, water is everywhere!"
JobLock AI
"I'm sorry to hear that. I'm marking this as an emergency. What is your address?"
Name
Sarah M.
Job
Burst Pipe (Emergency)
Urgency
High
Fitness Inquiry
Example intake
JobLock AI
"Riley's Fitness! Riley is in a session. Are you calling about training or a gym tour?"
Caller
"Hey, I wanted to see if you have any morning slots for 1-on-1."
JobLock AI
"We do! I'll have Riley text you those available times as soon as he's finished."
Name
Mark T.
Job
Personal Training
Source
Google Search
Cleaning Quote
Example intake
JobLock AI
"Sandra's Cleaning. Sandra is at a job site. I can gather your details—what is the square footage?"
Caller
"It's a 2,200 sq ft house. Need a move-out clean by Saturday."
JobLock AI
"Perfect. I've logged the deadline. Sandra will text you a quote shortly."
Name
Jessica W.
Job
Move-out (2.2k sq ft)
Deadline
This Saturday
Hear It in Action
This is exactly what your callers hear.
Each scenario is the real AI — your business name, your trade, answering a live missed call.
Simple Pricing
Pick the plan that fits where you are
All plans include a 2-week free trial and guided setup before live traffic.
Starter
$79/mo
For the solo operator who wants ring-first missed-call handling and an Owner-Complete lead SMS.
- Ring-first AI Catch on missed calls
- 50 AI voice minutes included
- Dedicated JobLock number for your listings
- Owner-complete lead SMS
- Dashboard archive and operator proof
- Lead dashboard
- AI-down caller fallback SMS
- Textback fallback after included voice minutes
Most Popular
Pro
$179/mo
Owner-first AI voice backup: your phone rings first, then JobLock answers if you miss it.
- Everything in Starter
- AI voice answering on missed calls
- 150 AI voice minutes included
- Urgency captured for owner follow-up
- Post-launch review request SMS after Official Launch activation
- Post-launch appointment reminders after Official Launch activation
- Post-launch monthly ROI report after Official Launch activation
Business
$329/mo
For higher-volume Catch capacity. Multi-crew and simultaneous routing are deferred.
- Everything in Pro
- 350 AI voice minutes included
- Up to 2 tracking numbers
- Custom AI voice script and routing (post-launch)
- Quote follow-up after Official Launch activation
- GBP and listing support
- Monthly strategy call
- Priority support
Every plan includes
- Dedicated JobLock number
- Owner-first ring — AI only on missed calls
- Instant SMS lead alerts
- Owner-complete lead SMS
- Dashboard archive
- Lead dashboard
- 2-week free trial
- No contract, cancel any time
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Does this replace my phone number?
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You'll use a dedicated JobLock number on your listings and ads. It rings your cell first, and AI only steps in when you miss the call and service is available within your plan allowance. Completed Catches are tracked in your dashboard.
What does the AI actually say to callers?
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It greets them using your exact business name and asks for their name, callback number, and service need. Address and urgency are added when offered.
How long does setup take?
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Nathan handles the knowledge profile, dedicated number, routing checks, dashboard access, and retained test-call proof. You approve the business facts and publish the number when it is ready.
What happens after the free trial?
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After 14 days you choose a plan or cancel — no questions asked. There's no automatic billing without your consent and no long-term contract.
Does it work for all trades?
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Yes. JobLock works for plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, cleaning services, lawn care, pressure washing, handymen, and any home service business where leads come in by phone.
Can I see and manage my leads?
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Completed Catches and submitted forms appear in your dashboard. You can view the details, text the customer back directly, and update status from your phone or computer.
Why JobLock
Not another app. A partner who picks up the phone.
JobLock is founder-led, built in North Carolina, and designed so you show up first when local customers search for help.
You talk to the founder
Nathan handles every setup personally. No support tickets, no chatbots, no waiting three days for a reply. You text him, he answers.
About Nathan →Built for local search
Your Google Business Profile and directory listings build local visibility. Consent-gated review tooling can join them only after Official Launch activation.
Consent-gated reputation tools
After Official Launch activation, eligible plans can send review requests only where the applicable customer consent is recorded.
Built for Your Trade
JobLock works for every home service business
Whether you're a plumber in Greensboro or a lawn crew in Raleigh, JobLock is built for how you work.
Plumbing
Capture emergency calls 24/7 when you're on another job.
Electrical
Reduce the risk of losing a service call because you're in an attic or panel box.
HVAC
Catch every summer emergency when your lines are ringing off the hook.
Cleaning
Build a consistent client base with follow-up and review tools that are enabled only after Official Launch and the applicable consent gate.
Lawn Care
Book more yards without stopping your mower to take a call.
Pressure Washing
Capture spring and fall rush leads even when you're mid-job and soaking wet.