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AI Lead Qualification Software for Home Service Contractors
Stop wasting time on tire-kickers. Our AI qualification system texts your leads 24/7, asks the right questions, and delivers only qualified prospects ready for a quote. Built specifically for plumbers, HVAC techs, electricians, and home service contractors.
What is AI Lead Qualification?
AI lead qualification is the process of using artificial intelligence to automatically evaluate, score, and filter incoming leads based on their likelihood to become paying customers. Instead of manually reviewing every inquiry, AI systems engage leads through SMS, chat, or voice to gather key information like project details, budget, timeline, and location—then determine if they're worth your time.
For home service contractors, AI lead qualification solves a critical problem: you're too busy working to answer every call and text. Traditional answering services charge per minute and can't truly qualify leads. AI qualification works 24/7, responds in seconds, and asks the exact questions you would ask—filtering out tire-kickers before they ever reach your phone.
How AI Lead Qualification Works for Any Lead Source
Lead from Website Widget
A visitor submits their info on your website texting widget. The AI immediately starts a text conversation based on your widget-specific prompt.
Lead from Missed Call
A caller doesn't reach you and gets sent to your missed call text-back number. AI sends a compliant opt-in text, then starts qualifying.
AI Qualifies Lead
The AI asks your pre-defined questions about project details, timeline, budget, and location to determine if it's a quality lead worth your time.
You Get Instant Alerts
Once a lead is qualified, you get instant notifications with all the conversation details and lead data, ready for you to take over and close the deal.
Train Your AI Your Way
Total control over how your AI qualifies leads. Start with our website scraper for an instant setup, then refine your prompt with freeform or structured modes. Test everything with mock conversations before going live.
Smart Website Scraper
Enter your website URL and our AI will automatically scrape it to create a baseline prompt for you. It learns your services, tone, and company info in seconds.
Freeform Mode
Write your qualification instructions in plain English. Tell the AI what questions to ask and what information to gather, just like instructing an employee.
Structured Mode
For ultimate precision, define a list of specific questions, data types (e.g., address, number), and detailed instructions for each step of the conversation.
Mock Conversation Testing
Before launching, have unlimited text conversations with your AI to see exactly how it will respond and fine-tune its performance. No surprises.
Advanced AI Capabilities
Personalized for Your Business
AI is configured with your company description, services, pricing info, and service areas to personalize every conversation.
Service Area Validation
Automatically checks if a lead's address is within your defined service areas (zip code + radius) to filter out-of-area requests.
Photo Requests via SMS
AI can ask customers to send photos of their project, damage, or existing setup for better qualification before you even send a quote.
Budget & Timeline Discovery
Gently qualifies budget expectations and project timelines to ensure you're only spending time on leads who are ready to buy.
Identifies Decision Makers
Asks questions to determine if it's talking to the homeowner or decision-maker, ensuring you connect with the right person.
Data Extraction & Sync
AI extracts key data points (name, address, project type) and syncs them to your CRM via Zapier, webhooks, or native integrations.
Seamless Human Takeover
The AI is your 24/7 front line, but you're always in control. When a lead is hot and ready to talk details, take over the conversation with a single click and close the deal.
- One-Click Takeover: Disable the AI from your dashboard at any time.
- Full Context: See the entire AI conversation history before you jump in.
- Instant Notifications: Get web push alerts for new replies in manual mode.
- Professional Presence: Reply via a custom 10DLC number (Expert Plan).
Frequently Asked Questions About AI Lead Qualification
How does AI qualify leads?
AI lead qualification works by engaging prospects in natural conversations—typically via SMS or chat—to gather essential information. The AI asks pre-configured questions about project scope, timeline, budget, and location. Based on the responses, it scores each lead and either passes qualified leads to your team immediately or politely filters out those who don't match your criteria. LeadTruffle's AI is trained specifically on your business, services, and service areas.
What are AI agents for lead qualification?
AI agents for lead qualification are autonomous software systems that handle the entire lead screening process without human intervention. Unlike simple chatbots with scripted responses, AI agents use large language models (like GPT) to have natural, adaptive conversations. They can understand context, handle objections, and extract structured data from free-form text. LeadTruffle's AI agents work across multiple channels—website chat, missed call text-back, and lead source integrations like Thumbtack and Angi.
What's the difference between AI lead scoring and AI lead qualification?
AI lead scoring assigns a numerical value to leads based on data points like company size, behavior, or demographics—it's passive analysis. AI lead qualification is active: it engages leads in conversation to gather missing information and determine fit. LeadTruffle combines both—our AI qualifies through conversation, then scores based on the information gathered, so you know exactly which leads to prioritize.
Is AI lead qualification better than a human answering service?
For home service contractors, AI qualification offers several advantages: instant response (under 5 seconds vs. potential hold times), 24/7 availability (no after-hours charges), consistent qualification (same questions every time), and lower cost (flat monthly fee vs. per-minute billing). However, AI works best for initial qualification—once a lead is qualified, you can seamlessly take over the conversation for the personal touch that closes deals.
How do I train AI to qualify leads for my business?
LeadTruffle makes AI training simple. Start by entering your website URL—our scraper automatically learns your services, service areas, and company info. Then customize using Freeform Mode (write instructions in plain English) or Structured Mode (define specific questions and data fields). Test with unlimited mock conversations before going live. Most contractors are up and running in under 30 minutes.
Can AI lead qualification integrate with my CRM?
Yes. LeadTruffle integrates with popular home service CRMs including Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, and any platform that accepts Zapier or webhooks. Qualified leads are automatically synced with all conversation data, project details, and contact information—no manual data entry required.
Let AI Qualify Your Leads 24/7
Stop wasting time on tire-kickers and unqualified leads. Let our AI do the heavy lifting so you can focus on quoting and closing deals with ready-to-buy customers.
✓ AI trained on your business • ✓ Human takeover included