AI Automation for Trades

AI Automation for Trades & Contractors — Stop Chasing, Start Converting

Quote follow-up, missed-call recovery, job confirmations, review requests — running automatically. So you can focus on the work, not the admin.
Transparent pricing from $1,500. Free audit.

Built for plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, and other trade businesses.

Trades Businesses Lose Jobs to Admin, Not Competition

Most trade businesses are not losing to better tradespeople. They are losing to the ones who respond faster. A missed call that goes unanswered for four hours might as well have never happened — the customer has already found someone else.

Quote sent on Monday, no follow-up by Friday, job goes elsewhere. No-show because the reminder didn't happen. Google review never requested because asking felt awkward. These are not sales problems. They are systems problems.

We audit your current workflow, identify the specific leaks, and build automation that handles the repetitive communication — using the same OpenClaw-powered systems we trust inside Cheeky Panda.

The Automations Trades Businesses Actually Need

Not generic tools. Workflows built around how a trade business actually runs.

Missed-Call Recovery

A missed call from a tradesperson is a lost job. When someone rings and gets voicemail, an instant automated SMS fires back within minutes — acknowledging the call, providing a quote request link, and asking what they need. Captures leads that would otherwise call the next person on Google.

Instant SMS reply to missed calls
Quote request link sent automatically
Follow-up if no response in 24 hours

Quote Follow-Up Sequence

You send the quote, then wait. Most tradies follow up once if they remember. An automated sequence sends a polite follow-up at 48 hours, a second at 5 days, and a final close at 10 days — without anyone manually tracking spreadsheets or chasing their memory.

48-hour follow-up if no reply
5-day second nudge with FAQ
10-day close or re-engage

Job Booking Confirmation & Reminder

Once a job is booked, the no-show risk is real. Automated booking confirmations, pre-job reminders (the night before), and a morning-of SMS dramatically reduce no-shows and keep both sides ready. Your customer feels looked after. You don't have to chase.

Instant booking confirmation
Evening-before reminder
Morning-of job SMS

Post-Job Review Request

Reviews are the lifeblood of a trade business's Google ranking. Asking in person feels awkward. Forgetting to ask loses the review entirely. An automated post-job message — sent 24 hours after completion — catches customers when the job is fresh and the experience is positive.

24-hour post-job SMS or email
Direct link to Google review
Personalised by job type

What Good Trades Automation Delivers

The first win is not replacing your team. It is removing the repetitive parts that cost you jobs and reviews.

Respond to missed calls and web forms within minutes, not days
Follow up on every quote automatically without anyone tracking it manually
Reduce no-shows with confirmation and reminder sequences
Collect more Google reviews without asking awkwardly in person

Common first automations

Missed-call SMS: instant acknowledgement + quote link within minutes of a missed call.

Quote follow-up: automated sequence over 10 days — no more manual tracking.

Job reminders: confirmation + night-before + morning-of. No-shows drop fast.

Review requests: 24 hours post-job, direct Google review link. Reviews compound.

How We Work

Simple process. No theatre.

01

Audit

We map your current workflow — calls, quotes, bookings, follow-up — and identify the specific leaks costing you jobs and reviews.

02

Build

We implement the highest-value automation first, with clear scope, transparent pricing, and a realistic delivery timeline.

03

Handover or Retainer

You own the system and the documentation. If you want ongoing help building more, we offer monthly retainers.

Transparent Pricing

No retainer required. No surprise invoices. You know the price before we start.

Starter
$1,500

One workflow. Delivered in ~5 business days.

1 high-value automation
Full documentation
Handover session
14 days of support
Most Popular
Growth
$3,500

Three workflows + CRM integration + 30-day support.

3 automations
CRM or inbox integration
Full documentation
30-day support window
Full Stack
$8,000

Full AI agent setup + 6+ workflows + ongoing integration.

6+ automations
Slack/email/calendar sync
Custom AI agent setup
60-day support window

All prices are one-time project fees. Monthly retainers available separately.

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We Already Run This Way Ourselves

Cheeky Panda uses OpenClaw internally to coordinate work, automate recurring tasks, and move faster with a small team.

That matters because trade businesses do not need another AI consultant with a slide deck. They need someone who already trusts these systems enough to run a business on them.

Australian-first infrastructure, practical workflows, and no dependency on some mystery offshore setup.

Trades Automation FAQs

Short answers to the obvious questions.

What trades businesses benefit most from automation?

Plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, cleaners, and any trade with high enquiry volume and repetitive admin. If you are spending more than an hour a day on quote follow-up, scheduling, or admin communication, automation will save you time and money.

Can automation handle after-hours enquiries?

Yes. Most missed-call and web form automations run 24/7. A customer who calls at 9pm gets an instant SMS acknowledgement, a quote request form, and a follow-up the next morning — all without anyone touching it.

Do I need a CRM to use automation?

No. We can pipe leads into a simple spreadsheet, your email inbox, or WhatsApp if that is what you currently use. We work around your existing tools first, then suggest upgrades if they will genuinely help.

How long does a trades automation setup take?

A Starter setup — typically one workflow like missed-call recovery or quote follow-up — is usually live within 5 business days. Larger setups with multiple workflows and CRM integration take 2–4 weeks.

Want to Know Exactly Which Admin Tasks Your Trade Business Should Automate First?

Book a free automation audit. We map your current workflow, show you the highest-value automations for your specific trade, and give you straightforward pricing. No obligation.

Book a Free Trades Automation Audit

No obligation. Just a cleaner workflow and fewer lost jobs.