AI Receptionist for Locksmiths
Frontivo is a 24/7 AI receptionist and answering service for locksmiths. It answers every call, chat and text, handles home, car and business lockouts, gives upfront pricing from your price list, explains your proof-of-ownership policy, and dispatches or books your locksmith with the exact location. Phone answering starts at $299/month on the Growth plan, with a 5-day free trial.
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I'm locked out of my house and it's almost midnight.
I'm sorry — let's get you inside. Is anyone or any pet inside who needs urgent help?
No, just me outside.
Okay. What's the address, and is it a regular key lock, deadbolt or smart lock?
What can an AI receptionist do for a locksmith?
Lockout intake
Captures lockout type (home, car, business), exact location, vehicle make/model/year for car lockouts, and whether anyone is in danger (for example a child or pet locked in a car — the caller is told to call 911 first).
Upfront pricing
Quotes your service-call fee and lockout price ranges from your price list, and explains what could change the price.
Proof-of-ownership policy
Explains that the customer must show ID or proof of residence or ownership on arrival.
Dispatch and ETA
Alerts your on-call locksmith with the details and tells the caller the expected arrival window.
Rekeys and lock changes
Books rekeys, lock replacements and smart-lock installs for new homeowners and landlords.
Car keys and fobs
Collects vehicle details for key cutting and fob programming quotes.
Commercial security
Captures access-control, master-key and safe requests from businesses.
Why locksmiths lose lockout calls
Lockout callers are stressed, standing outside, and calling every locksmith they can find. The first one that answers with a clear price and arrival time wins. Many customers have also heard about bait-and-switch pricing, so transparent, confident answers build trust instantly. Voicemail at 11 PM means the job goes elsewhere.
How does Frontivo handle a late-night house lockout?
A sample conversation. Prices and names are examples — Frontivo only quotes the prices and details you give it.
Caller
I'm locked out of my house and it's almost midnight.
Frontivo AI
I'm sorry — let's get you inside. Is anyone or any pet inside who needs urgent help?
Caller
No, just me outside.
Frontivo AI
Okay. What's the address, and is it a regular key lock, deadbolt or smart lock?
Caller
3310 Maple Avenue, 94110. A deadbolt.
Frontivo AI
Our after-hours house lockout is $150–$250, including the service call. When the locksmith arrives, you'll need a photo ID showing this address or another proof of residence. Our locksmith Dana can be there in about 30–40 minutes. Shall I send her?
Caller
Yes. My ID has this address.
Frontivo AI
Dana is on the way — expected by 12:35 AM Pacific. I've texted you her name and a confirmation.
How do you set up an AI receptionist for a locksmith business?
- 1
Tell Frontivo about your locksmith business: services, prices, hours and service area — type them in or import an FAQ or services page from your website.
- 2
Set your rules — what counts as urgent, when to transfer to a person, and which times can be booked — then test every channel in the Channel Tester.
- 3
Forward your business line (or get a new number) and paste one line of code to add the chat and voice widget to your website.
What to add to your knowledge base
- Home lockouts
- Car lockouts
- Business lockouts
- Rekeying
- Lock installation and replacement
- Smart locks
- Car key cutting and fob programming
- Access control and master key systems
- Safe opening
Works with the tools you already use
- Your business phone number. Forward your existing line, or get a new number.
- Google Calendar. Books real open slots, so nothing is ever double-booked.
- Website, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram & Messenger. One AI answers on every channel with the same knowledge.
- Signed webhooks. Send every new lead and booking to the other software your locksmith business runs on.
What are missed calls costing your locksmith business?
Adjust the sliders to your own numbers.
Estimated revenue lost to missed calls
$2,923/month
An estimate based on your numbers. Frontivo answers every one of those calls, 24/7.
Stop losing these callsFrontivo vs voicemail vs an answering service for locksmiths
| Option | Cost | Hours | Books on your calendar | Knows your urgent calls | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voicemail | Free | 24/7 | Phone only | ||
| Human answering service | Per call or per minute | 24/7 | Phone only | ||
| In-house receptionist | Full-time salary | Business hours | One call at a time | ||
| Frontivo | Flat monthly plan | 24/7 | Phone, chat, SMS & social |
For locksmiths the key difference is trust at speed: Frontivo gives an upfront price, explains the ID policy and gives an arrival time in one short call.
How much does a locksmith answering service cost with Frontivo?
Most locksmiths choose Growth ($299/month) with 500 AI minutes for phone answering, dispatch alerts and booking. Multi-van operations choose Pro ($599/month). All plans include a 5-day free trial.
Compare all plansAI receptionist for locksmiths: FAQ
Yes, from your price list or ranges, and it explains what could change the final price.
It explains your ID and proof-of-residence policy so the customer is ready when the locksmith arrives. Your locksmith verifies on site.
Your safety script tells the caller to call 911 immediately, then Frontivo alerts your on-call locksmith.
Yes. It sends the job details to your on-call locksmith and can transfer the call if you prefer.
Yes. It collects make, model and year and books or quotes key cutting and programming.
Yes — nights, weekends and holidays.
About 15 minutes for most businesses.
Stop missing locksmiths calls tonight.
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