An AI chatbot for renovation contractors that quotes 24/7
Homeowners message in the evening about kitchens, wardrobes and full renos. ChatOwl answers, gives a ballpark from the details or a floor plan, and books site visits, so you stop losing evening enquiries to whoever replied first.
A rough price while the idea is still hot
Homeowners want a number before they will talk. ChatOwl reads a photo or floor plan and gives an honest range in seconds, then offers a site visit, so the enquiry does not cool off overnight.
What a homeowner gets at 11pm
| What the homeowner gets | ChatOwl | A contact form |
|---|---|---|
| A reply in seconds, at any hour | ✓ | Waits for office hours |
| Reads a photo or floor plan | ✓ | ✗ |
| An honest price range on the spot | ✓ | ✗ |
| A site visit offered and booked | ✓ | ✗ |
| The lead sent straight to your phone | ✓ | Sits in an inbox |
Frequently asked questions
Can it really quote from a photo or floor plan?
It gives an honest range, not a final invoice. When a homeowner sends a floor plan, ChatOwl reads the layout and run lengths and can estimate something like a cabinet set, because plans carry real dimensions. From a plain photo it judges the type of work and rough scope, but not exact measurements, so it gives a sensible range and is clear that the firm figure comes after a site measure. It is the honest version of a quote, fast enough to keep the lead warm.
How accurate are the ranges?
They are ballpark figures from your own pricing, the visible scope and any dimensions it can read, meant to give the homeowner a realistic sense of cost so they do not walk away. They are not a fixed quote, and ChatOwl says so, because the final price depends on materials, finishes and what a site visit reveals. You stay in control of the real number. The point is to answer “roughly how much?” in seconds instead of losing them to silence.
Can it answer questions about materials, finishes and timelines?
Yes, from the information you give it. It explains the options you offer, rough timelines, what is included, and the common questions homeowners ask before they commit, in Bahasa Malaysia, English or Chinese. Anything specific to their project that needs your judgement is handed to you with the details already captured, so you pick up a warm, informed lead instead of starting from scratch.
Can it book a site visit?
Yes, on the Pro and Business plans. Once a homeowner is interested, it offers your real open times and books the site visit around your schedule, then pings you. So an enquiry that came in at 11pm can already have a Saturday measure booked by the time you read it, instead of a week of back-and-forth trying to find a slot that suits you both.
Does it work after hours?
Yes, around the clock, which is when most renovation enquiries actually arrive, people browsing ideas late at night after work. That is exactly when a contractor cannot reply, and the homeowner messages three firms and goes with whoever answers first. ChatOwl makes sure that is you, with an instant answer, an honest range and a site visit on offer, while your competitors reply the next morning.
How fast can I go live, and what does it cost?
Most contractors are live within a day. We set it up and train it on your services, pricing and the questions homeowners ask, for you. Reading photos and floor plans and booking site visits sit on the Pro plan at RM499 a month, which is the plan most renovation firms want. Starter at RM299 covers website chat and a WhatsApp button for answers and lead capture. Free setup, no per-message fees, cancel any time.
Ready to try it on your business?
Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll set it up for you, usually live within a day.
Already live and quoting for a real Malaysian renovation business, 24/7. Built and supported by Marcus, the founder, message me directly.