Do I need a new phone number?

No, you keep your existing business number. During setup we provision a dedicated Recoverly number in your local area code, and you forward missed calls to it behind the scenes. When a caller does not get an answer, the text-back reply comes from that Recoverly number, so they see a real local number on their phone instead of a shortcode or toll-free line.

How fast does the text go out after a missed call?

Within 30-60 seconds. The moment your call forwards to us, our system detects it and sends an instant text asking if they need help.

Do I have to change how I work?

Nope. Work exactly like you do now. Answer calls when you can. When you can't, calls forward to us automatically. You get a text summary with what the customer needs.

What kinds of businesses is this for?

Perfect for service businesses where you can't always answer: plumbers, electricians, HVAC, locksmiths, towing, garage door repair, carpet cleaning, lawn care, contractors.

What happens after the customer replies to the text?

Our AI has a conversation with them to capture what they need, how urgent it is, and where they're located. Then you get a text summary with all the details.

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May 19, 2026•5 min read

Missed-Call Text-Back for Roofers

Roofing leads are some of the most time-sensitive calls a service business gets. A leaking roof during a storm, hail damage that needs an inspection before an insurance adjuster shows up, or a homeowner finally ready to replace an aging roof — all of these calls tend to call multiple companies in quick succession.

When a call gets missed, the homeowner is usually on the phone with the next roofer in their search results within minutes. Missed-call text-back can help your shop stay in the conversation without taking your crew off the roof.

What roofing calls usually need

•Property address
•Type of issue (leak, storm damage, full replacement, inspection)
•Urgency — is water coming in right now
•Insurance situation if there has been recent storm damage

Example missed-call text flow

•First text: "Hi, this is [Business Name]. Sorry we missed your call. We can help with roofing — what’s the address and what’s going on with the roof?"
•Follow-up: "Got it. Is water coming in right now, or is this for an inspection or quote?"
•Optional: "Anything else we should know? We will follow up by phone."

Safety note

Recoverly is not an emergency service. If there is a collapse, exposed electrical hazard, fire risk, or any immediate life-safety concern, callers should contact 911 first. Recoverly does not promise inspection timing, schedule jobs, or quote roof replacements over text.

What Recoverly does not do

•It does not answer the call. Your phone still rings first.
•It does not quote a roof replacement sight unseen.
•It does not commit to inspection times or storm dispatch.
•It does not say the job is booked. The owner decides what to do with the lead.

See missed-call text message examples for sample wording, and the missed-call cost calculator for a rough sense of how much one missed roof replacement quote can be worth.

Related reading: do missed calls cost contractors jobs.

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What roofing calls usually need

Example missed-call text flow

What Recoverly does not do

Stop letting missed calls turn into lost customers.