After Hours AI
Columbus
Columbus's local AI receptionist team

After Hours AI Phone System for Columbus Handyman Services

A Columbus homeowner with a leaning fence and a sticking door calls two handymen. The one who answers gets the whole list, and usually the next list too.

After Hours AI gives your Columbus handyman business a 24/7 AI receptionist that answers every call, captures the job list and photos by text, and books the visit while you keep your tools in your hands.

Short NorthGerman VillageDowntownArena DistrictClintonvilleUniversity DistrictFranklintonDublinWestervilleHilliard
24hr
Setup to live
<3 sec
Answer time
EN + ES
Bilingual
Local
Columbus team
Why Columbus

Columbus handyman services lose jobs every night the phone rings unanswered.

The first company to answer wins the job. After Hours AI makes sure that is you.

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You are the whole company, and you are on a ladder

Solo operators lose the most calls because there is no one else to answer. The AI is your front office: it answers, captures, and books while you finish the job in front of you.

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Small jobs compound into big customers

The caller with one repair becomes the customer who calls every season. Missing the first call means losing all the calls that would have followed.

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Callers want a person, then a plan

Homeowners want to describe the problem and hear a next step. The AI listens, captures the list, sets expectations on your rates, and books the window.

How it works

You forward your line.
We answer the rest.

No new phone number for your customers. No app to learn. Forward your existing Columbus business line to your AHAI number. Done.

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The call comes in

A homeowner calls your existing Columbus number.

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Answered on the first ring

After Hours AI answers on the first ring, 24/7.

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Qualified and captured

AI captures the job list, address, and photos by text.

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Your team gets the handoff

You get an instant text and a booked visit window.

Why owners trust it

Built for every Columbus handyman service.

  • 24/7 coverage, every job call answered
  • Answers in under 3 seconds
  • Works with your existing business phone number
  • Captures job lists and books visit windows
Who you are working with

Your Columbus team. Real people. Real cell numbers.

After Hours AI is not a chatbot company in a far-off office. Our reps know Columbus. They answer their phones.

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Field rep

Brian

Knocks doors, runs the demo on his phone, gets you set up in person. Covers Short North, German Village, Downtown, and more.

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Field rep

Alex

Covers Short North, German Village, Downtown, and the wider Columbus metro. Drops by between visits.

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Founder

Jason Haygood

Built the platform. Signs every contract personally. [email protected]

Pricing

Three tiers. Columbus pricing. Cancel any time.

14-day free trial on every tier. Setup matches monthly. No contract.

Starter
$497 / month
+ $497 one-time setup
  • 24/7 AI voice receptionist
  • SMS lead alerts to your cell
  • Monthly AI search audit
  • Bilingual (English + Spanish)
  • Local Columbus rep support
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Enterprise
$1,997 / month
+ $1,997 one-time setup
  • Everything in Plus
  • Multi-location (up to 5)
  • Paid ads management
  • HIPAA-ready scope
  • Full website rebuild included
  • Dedicated Columbus contact
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Hear it yourself

This is your agent on a Saturday at 11pm.

Tap the circle and pretend you are a customer calling after hours. Ellie is the demo agent for New York Bagel Cafe. She runs on the same platform every Columbus handyman service gets, trained on your services, your pricing, and your schedule.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does an AI receptionist book handyman jobs in Columbus?

After Hours AI answers instantly, captures the job list, address, and access details, invites the caller to text photos, and books the visit window you set. You get everything by text before you commit an hour.

Can it communicate my rates?

Yes. Hourly rate, minimums, trip fees, or per-job ranges: the AI sets expectations exactly as you define them, so callers who book are callers who accept your pricing.

Can it screen out jobs I do not take?

Yes. Roofing, gas, structural, or anything outside your lane gets a polite pass and a referral message you choose.

Will it work with my existing number?

Yes. After Hours AI forwards from your existing number. Customers call the number on your cards and truck, and the AI answers when you cannot.

Can it handle property manager and repeat clients differently?

Yes. Known clients can get priority handling and direct texts to you, so your best relationships feel the difference.

Does it support Spanish-speaking callers?

Yes. After Hours AI handles calls in both English and Spanish, so no caller is lost to a language gap.

How fast can my Columbus handyman business go live?

Most Columbus handyman businesses are live within 24 hours. No new phones, no hardware. We forward your existing number and the AI starts answering.

How much does it cost for a handyman service?

Plans start at $497 per month with no per-call fees. One flat rate covers every call, and two or three extra booked jobs a month covers it.

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Get live in 24 hours

Get After Hours AI live for your Columbus handyman service in 24 hours. Call (656) 300-1888 or drop your details below. We text you back the same day.