Built specifically for plumbers & HVAC technicians

Inbound Job Management & Customer Communication Platform for Trade Contractors

Backline streamlines incoming customer calls, manages service tickets, and automates client response workflows so your office and technicians stay organized.

Service operations•Inbound dispatch•Transactional customer communication
Example: Inbound Service Dispatch Flow
9:48
5G
P
Pipe & Air Pro
Business SMS
Hi! This is Pipe & Air Pro. We missed your call while out on a job site. Is this for plumbing, AC, or heating service?
9:47 PM
My AC is out upstairs and the water heater is leaking in the garage.
9:47 PM
Got it! What is the service address so we can check our plumbing or HVAC tech's availability right now?
9:48 PM
104 Main Street, Austin.
9:48 PM
NEW SERVICE REQUEST
Backline Dispatch Notification
Issue: AC outage + water heater leak
Address: 104 Main Street

Manage incoming work from call to dispatch

Inbound Call Logging & Dispatch Tracking

Keep incoming calls and service requests organized, with a clear record of job details and dispatch status.

Automated Client Acknowledgement Workflows

Acknowledge incoming customer inquiries automatically and collect the details your office and technicians need.

Two-Way Customer Service Messaging Portal

Manage two-way service conversations and review customer messages alongside the related service ticket.

“Organized service requests keep your office and technicians aligned. Backline keeps the customer conversation connected to the job.”

From incoming call to service ticket

📞

Inbound Call Received

You're handling a plumbing repair or HVAC service call and can't answer.

📱

Request Acknowledged

An automated acknowledgement responds to the incoming service inquiry.

💬

Details Collected

Backline asks whether it's plumbing, AC, or heat — then gets the address.

🚨

Dispatch Notification

Your on-call technician receives a notification with the service ticket details.

💰

Service Ticket Managed

Your office and technicians can review the request, communicate with the customer, and track dispatch status.

Calls
Inbound call logging and service request tracking
Messages
Two-way communication for incoming service inquiries
Dispatch
Job details routed to your on-call technician

Four steps. No new phone to carry.

Backline supports the number you already give customers and organizes their service requests — from initial acknowledgement to technician notification.

Forward your after-hours calls

Dial *72 on your AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile phone to point your line to Backline in 30 seconds. No new phone or carrier switch required.

Acknowledge the incoming service request

When a call goes unanswered, the customer receives an acknowledgement related to their service request.

Organize the service ticket

Collect the customer name, service address, issue, and urgency so your team has the information needed for dispatch.

Your on-call tech gets alerted

Route service request details to the on-call technician and track the ticket in your dashboard.

Plumbing and HVAC service operations.

Organize incoming plumbing and HVAC requests, document the issue, and keep your office and technicians informed throughout the customer service workflow.

Burst pipes
Water heater failures
Sewer backups
AC outages
Heating failures
No-cool emergencies
Furnace breakdowns
Frozen pipes

Two plans for your service operations.

Most Popular for Individual Trades
Early Adopter — Limited to the first 10 customers
$99
/ month

30-day free trial. One phone number. Inbound call management included.

  • ✓Inbound call management access
  • ✓Automated service ticket details
  • ✓Core dashboard access
  • ✓$99/mo locked in for life
Claim 30-Day Free Trial (Only 10 Spots)

Manage inbound service requests. Cancel anytime.

No charge for 30 days. We set everything up with you personally.

Best for Teams & Dispatchers
Standard Plan
$149
/ month

7-day free trial. One phone number. Inbound call management included.

  • ✓Inbound call management access
  • ✓Multi-user team dashboard
  • ✓Priority service request routing
  • ✓Ongoing support
Start 7-Day Free Trial

No contract. Cancel anytime with zero penalties.

Automated text-backs include mandatory opt-out language (Reply STOP to cancel). TCPA compliant.

Ready to organize your service operations?

Set up your business, configure call routing, and manage incoming service tickets.

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Frequently Asked Questions