AI receptionist for snow removal companies

Answer every storm call, even mid-route. Tinylawn picks up 24/7 and sends you what needs clearing, where, and by when, without promising a plow time.

Snow removal crew clearing a residential driveway at dusk

Example intake · 5:10 AM

Driveway and walkway

Caller said

“Can you clear the driveway and front walkway after the snow?”

Written down

Surfaces
Driveway, front walkway
Timing
Tomorrow morning
Access
Car in the driveway until 7
Address
12 Summit Ave.

Asked only for

  • Timing
  • Address

Lead ready Callback requested

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

How Tinylawn handles a snow removal 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. “Can you clear the driveway and front walkway after the snow?” Kept: DrivewayFront walkwayAfter the snow
  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 snow removal requests

  • Storm-day requests
  • Ice and salting
  • Seasonal contracts
  • Route customer questions
  • Commercial lots

What lands on your phone

When the call ends, the snow removal 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

5:10 AM

Driveway and walkway

12 Summit Ave.

Summary

Wants the driveway and front walkway cleared tomorrow morning. A car is in the driveway until 7 AM.

Surfaces
Driveway, front walkway
Timing
Tomorrow morning
Note
Car out by 7 AM
  • Recording
  • Transcript
  • Summary
Texted to you at 5:11 AM

Busy season: November to March

A storm brings a morning of calls. Forward busy and unanswered calls to Tinylawn so callers reach an answer, not voicemail.

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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 handle storm surge call volume and commercial snow accounts?

Tinylawn keeps what each caller asks for, whether that is a residential driveway, an HOA, a commercial lot, or ice on a walkway, along with the address and timing. It never promises a plow time or a seasonal contract your team has not set. Forward busy and unanswered calls during storms so they reach an answer instead of voicemail.

What does Tinylawn do for a snow removal business?

It answers calls while your team is plowing, salting, or managing routes, then captures the address, service needed, timing, and any useful site notes so your team can confirm or log the next step. You spend less time chasing voicemails during the busiest part of the season.

Why use Tinylawn instead of a normal answering service during winter weather?

A normal answering service usually takes messages. Tinylawn answers from your services and FAQs, keeps the surfaces and timing each caller asks for, and records every request as its own lead, so you do not lose opportunities while your team is in the field.

Can I use Tinylawn only during storms or after hours?

Yes. Many snow removal operators use Tinylawn mainly during active weather, after-hours windows, and overflow periods. You can forward calls only when demand spikes and keep normal routing the rest of the time.

Can I keep my current snow removal business phone number?

Yes. You keep your existing number and forward calls to Tinylawn. Property managers and homeowners still call the number already printed on your trucks, contracts, and listings.

Will callers still feel like they reached a real dispatch line?

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 snow removal 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.