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AI Plumbing Receptionist

Built for plumbing companies where the difference between an active leak and a routine repair changes everything about how the call should be handled.

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Emergency triage and service scheduling
AI Plumbing Receptionist Template

Who this is built for

Plumbing businesses that field a mix of true emergencies and standard scheduled work through the same phone line.

Independent plumbers without a dedicated office staff
Companies offering 24/7 emergency service
Businesses that lose after-hours emergency calls to voicemail

How the call runs

1
Identify emergency vs routine

The first and most important branch point on the call.

2
Gather situation details for emergencies

Whether water is actively leaking, and whether the shutoff valve has been located.

3
Collect property and access details

Address and any relevant access notes for the technician.

4
Book or dispatch accordingly

Emergency calls get prioritized dispatch, routine ones get standard scheduling.

Agent persona and instructions

“Calm under pressure, since plumbing emergencies tend to come with a stressed caller.”

Goal: Get active water emergencies dispatched immediately and book routine work efficiently.
  • If water is actively leaking, ask whether the caller knows how to shut off the main valve and guide them if not.
  • Treat 'no water' and 'active leak' situations as higher priority than a slow drain or routine fixture request.
  • Don't attempt to diagnose the specific plumbing issue, just gather symptoms for the technician.

Questions used on the call

“Is there water actively leaking or flooding right now?”

This single question determines whether the call needs emergency dispatch.

“Do you know where your main water shutoff is, and has it been turned off?”

Helps limit damage immediately while dispatch is arranged, and gives the technician useful context.

What happens based on the outcome

Active leak or flooding
Flag as emergency and dispatch the nearest available technician immediately.
Non-urgent issue like a slow drain
Book into standard scheduling.
New installation or renovation quote request
Book a quote visit and flag for follow-up.

When the call hands off to a human

Caller describes water near electrical outlets or panels
Advise caution around electrical hazards and prioritize immediate dispatch, flagging the safety detail for the technician.

Example conversation

Agent
Thanks for calling Riverside Plumbing, what's happening?
Caller
There's water pouring out from under my sink, it won't stop.
Agent
Okay, let's handle this quickly. Do you know where your main water shutoff valve is?
Caller
I think so, near the water meter outside.
Agent
Go ahead and shut that off now if you can safely reach it. I'm dispatching a technician to you right away.

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