AI receptionist for hardscaping businesses

Know the project before the consultation. Tinylawn answers your calls 24/7 and sends you the project, address, timeline, and answers to questions you save, like budget.

Two hardscaping professionals reviewing plans beside a new paver patio and pool

Example intake · 7:55 PM

Patio estimate

Caller said

“I want an estimate for a patio, not a whole garden redesign.”

Written down

Project
New patio
New or replacing
Adding a new one
Timing
Done by Memorial Day
Address
8 Stonegate Dr.

Asked only for

  • New or replacing
  • Address

Lead ready Consultation requested

  • Free for 14 days, no credit card
  • Plans from $49/month
  • Keep your existing number

How Tinylawn handles a hardscaping call

There’s no fixed script. Tinylawn works from what the caller says, your business info, and the questions you choose.

  1. It listens first Callers explain the job in their own words, and Tinylawn keeps what they said without asking again. “I want an estimate for a patio, not a whole garden redesign.” Kept: PatioEstimateNot a redesign
  2. It asks only what’s missing Name, address, the work, and timing, plus a follow-up or two when it would genuinely help your team.
  3. It asks your questions Save questions for new quotes, existing customers, or messages, and choose which services they apply to. Tinylawn asks the ones that still apply. How many scenarios you can save depends on your plan.
  4. It doesn’t guess No diagnoses, no prices you haven’t published, and no promised arrival times. Requests wait for your team to confirm.

Common hardscaping requests

  • Patios and walkways
  • Retaining walls
  • Outdoor living
  • Repairs
  • Past clients

What lands on your phone

When the call ends, the hardscaping request is already written up, with the recording, transcript, and summary attached.

  • The property, before you call back Lot size, building details, and an aerial view for supported addresses, when the data is available.
  • Photos when the job needs them Eligible callers can get a text link to upload photos after the call, so you can see the job before you drive out.
  • Into the tools you already use Send new leads to Jobber, Housecall Pro, or your CRM through Zapier.

New lead

7:55 PM

Patio estimate

8 Stonegate Dr. · Lot size attached

Summary

Wants an estimate for a new patio, not a garden redesign. Hoping to finish by Memorial Day.

Project
New patio
Timing
By Memorial Day
Next step
Book a consultation
  • Recording
  • Transcript
  • Summary
Texted to the estimator at 7:57 PM

Busy season: March to June, September to October

Homeowners plan projects in late winter and spring. Tinylawn answers while they’re still comparing contractors.

Hear a real call

The intake and lead on this page are written examples. This one is a real recording of Tinylawn answering the phone.

A real Tinylawn call

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A real Tinylawn call

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  1. Checked open times
  2. Loaded the cleanup intake questions
  3. Saved the appointment request for the team

Pricing: Try it before you commit

Start free for 14 days. No credit card.

Only real calls count toward your plan. Hang-ups and spam are free.

Annual includes 2 months free

Pro

For solo operators with lower call volume.

$49

/ month

Start free trial

Usage included

  • 25 calls per month
  • $2.00 per additional call

Plan limits

  • 1 organization member
  • 2 call-handling scenarios
  • 1 notification recipient per channel
  • Live call transfers — not included
  • Team comments, @mentions, and roles — not included
  • Knowledge uploads — not included

Growth

Recommended

For busy solo operators and established single-location businesses.

$129

/ month

Start free trial

Usage included

  • 75 calls per month
  • $1.80 per additional call

Everything in Pro, plus

  • 5 live transfer destinations
  • 5 members with roles, comments, and @mentions
  • 25 Knowledge sources
  • 5 scenarios and recipients per channel

Scale

For higher-volume businesses that need larger team and feature limits.

$249

/ month

Start free trial

Usage included

  • 150 calls per month
  • $1.60 per additional call

Everything in Growth, plus

  • 10 live transfer destinations
  • 10 members with roles, comments, and @mentions
  • 50 Knowledge sources
  • 10 scenarios and recipients per channel
  • Priority email support

Enterprise

Custom

For multi-location operators with more complex needs.

$499+

/ month

Talk to our team

Usage included

  • Tailored call allowance and pricing

Custom plan includes

  • Custom feature and team limits
  • Multi-location requirements
  • White-glove onboarding
  • Custom support SLA
  • Enterprise-grade security

Included with every plan.

Growth and Scale add team workflows and higher limits.

Call handling

24/7 call answering
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Dedicated phone number
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Spam blocking
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Bilingual receptionist
Included with every Tinylawn plan

Every call

Call recordings, transcripts, and AI summaries
Included with every Tinylawn plan
FAQ answering and service suggestions
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Email, SMS, push, and daily digest notifications
Included with every Tinylawn plan

Lead intake

Lead qualification and structured intake
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Appointment scheduling and online booking forms
Included with every Tinylawn plan
QR codes
Included with every Tinylawn plan
ChatGPT and Claude connections for recent call details
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Automatic new-lead handoffs through Zapier
Included with every Tinylawn plan

Property and support

AI-powered virtual site visits
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Property photos and route distance calculation
Included with every Tinylawn plan
Email support and help center
Included with every Tinylawn plan

Questions owners ask before forwarding a call

Can Tinylawn qualify project scope and budget before I book a consultation?

Yes, with your saved questions. Tinylawn keeps the project the caller describes, such as a patio, wall, or outdoor kitchen, and gets the address and timing. Save a budget-range question for project calls, and it asks when it still applies. You decide which inquiries get a consultation.

What does Tinylawn do for a hardscaping company?

It answers calls while you are on site, meeting clients, managing crews, or running equipment, then captures the property address, project type, and key notes so your team can confirm the next step. You get better intake and fewer lost leads without stopping work to answer the phone.

How is Tinylawn different from a regular answering service for hardscapers?

A regular answering service usually takes a message and leaves qualification to you. Tinylawn keeps the project details the caller describes and asks the questions you save before a consultation, which makes your follow-up more focused and saves estimator time.

Can I use Tinylawn only for evenings, weekends, or busy quoting periods?

Yes. Many hardscaping businesses use Tinylawn during after-hours windows and high-demand seasons when homeowners are researching bigger projects. You can forward calls only when you need help and keep the rest of your phone flow unchanged.

Can I keep my existing hardscaping business number?

Yes. You keep your current number and forward calls to Tinylawn. Prospects still call the number on your signs, ads, and website, so there is no change to your marketing.

Will callers feel like they are talking to a real office coordinator?

Tinylawn answers with your business name and the greeting you set, in a natural voice. If someone asks whether they are talking to a person, it says it is an AI assistant for your business. When a caller wants someone from your team, it can transfer the call on Growth and Scale, or take a message and alert you.

How much does Tinylawn cost for hardscaping businesses?

Plans start at $49 per month for 25 calls, with Growth at $129 for 75 calls and Scale at $249 for 150 calls. Every plan includes 24/7 coverage, bilingual answering, and virtual site visits. The free trial ends after 14 days, with no credit card required.