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Script 1
Burst pipe or active leak (urgent dispatch)
Caller says: “A pipe burst and water is coming through the ceiling. I need someone now.”
Capture: address, whether the water is shut off, callback number, anyone in the house.
Pass rule: Treats an active leak as urgent dispatch and does not give a made-up arrival time.
Script 2
Water heater not working
Caller says: “The water heater quit. There's no hot water.”
Capture: address, gas or electric if they know, any leak, callback number.
Pass rule: Books or takes the job details and asks whether water is leaking before calling it routine.
Script 3
Drain cleaning booking
Caller says: “I need a drain cleaning. The kitchen sink is slow, not overflowing.”
Capture: address, which drain, preferred day, callback number.
Pass rule: Books a non-emergency drain visit or offers times.
Script 4
Caller price-shopping for a fixed quote
Caller says: “How much do you charge to replace a faucet? I need a fixed price.”
Capture: what they want priced, address or city, callback number.
Pass rule: Does not invent a flat price. Offers an estimate visit or says a tech has to see it.
What should an AI receptionist do when a plumbing caller says “Burst pipe or active leak (urgent dispatch)”?
Pass rule, not a result: Treats an active leak as urgent dispatch and does not give a made-up arrival time.
What should an AI receptionist do when a plumbing caller says “Water heater not working”?
Pass rule, not a result: Books or takes the job details and asks whether water is leaking before calling it routine.
What should an AI receptionist do when a plumbing caller says “Drain cleaning booking”?
Pass rule, not a result: Books a non-emergency drain visit or offers times.
What should an AI receptionist do when a plumbing caller says “Caller price-shopping for a fixed quote”?
Pass rule, not a result: Does not invent a flat price. Offers an estimate visit or says a tech has to see it.
Has TradeTested scored Plumbing calls?
No. These scripts are written. Round 1 has not started, no test calls have been made, and no scores exist.
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