Automation & Software for Local Service Businesses

Less admin. More jobs.

MOTA sets up simple automations that answer missed calls, follow up on quotes, collect reviews and keep your jobs organized, so you can stay focused on the work that pays.

Set up in about a weekNo tech skills neededWorks with tools you already use
JR JR Handyman ServicesBusiness line · Text
Missed call · 2:14 PM
Hi! Sorry we missed your call, we're on a job right now. What can we help you with?
Hi, I need a bathroom door fixed and some drywall patched.
Got it! Send a photo if you can. Here's a link to pick a time for a free estimate: mota.link/book
Booked for Thursday 10am
✓ New lead saved · Bathroom door + drywall · Estimate Thu 10:00
15+ yearsIn the field, not just behind a screen
24/7Leads answered instantly
~1 weekTypical setup time
MonthlySupport, no long contracts
Real Examples

Sound familiar? Here's how automation fixes it.

These are the everyday problems we hear from busy owners, and the simple systems we set up to solve them.

Missed calls = missed jobs

BeforeYou're on a ladder, the phone rings, and by the time you call back they've hired someone else.
AfterEvery missed call gets an instant text. The customer replies, books a time, and the lead is saved for you.

Quotes that go nowhere

BeforeYou send a quote and never hear back. You mean to follow up, but you're too busy.
AfterFriendly follow-ups go out automatically on day 2, 5 and 10, and stop as soon as they reply.

Great work, few reviews

BeforeCustomers love your work but forget to leave a review. Competitors with more stars get the calls.
AfterAfter every job, customers get a quick text with a one-tap link to your Google review page.

Messy scheduling

BeforeJobs live in texts, notes and your head. Double bookings and forgotten visits happen.
AfterOne simple job board shows every job, date and status, on your phone and your computer.

Chasing payments

BeforeInvoices go out late, and you spend evenings reminding people to pay.
AfterInvoices send when the job is marked done, with polite automatic reminders until it's paid.

"When are you coming?"

BeforeCustomers call and text all day asking for updates, interrupting your work.
AfterCustomers get automatic texts: booking confirmed, reminder the day before, "on our way" and "job complete".

One-time customers

BeforeA customer hires you once, then you never hear from them again.
AfterSeasonal check-ins and reminders bring past customers back for their next job.

Paperwork everywhere

BeforePhotos, receipts and job notes are scattered across your phone, email and truck.
AfterPhotos and notes are saved to each job automatically, ready for reports, quotes or disputes.
Who It's For

Built for businesses that are busy doing the work

If you serve customers in their homes, on the road or in your shop, we can save you time.

Handymen & Contractors

  • Missed-call text back
  • Quote follow-ups
  • Photo job reports

Cleaning Companies

  • Recurring booking reminders
  • Review requests after each clean
  • Staff schedule updates

Landscaping & Snow

  • Seasonal re-booking campaigns
  • Storm & weather alerts to clients
  • Route-ready job lists

HVAC & Plumbing

  • Maintenance plan reminders
  • After-hours lead capture
  • "Technician on the way" texts

Salons & Barbers

  • Appointment reminders
  • No-show follow-ups
  • "Time for your next cut" texts

Auto Shops

  • "Your car is ready" texts
  • Oil change & service reminders
  • Estimate approvals by text

Restaurants & Cafés

  • Review requests
  • Catering inquiry handling
  • Loyalty & promo texts

Property Managers

  • Tenant repair request intake
  • Vendor dispatch & updates
  • Owner reports with photos

Don't see your business? Tell us what slows you down →

See It Working

Simple systems you'll actually use

No complicated software to learn. Most of it runs quietly in the background through text, email and your phone.

Quote follow-up

Automatic, friendly nudges until the customer decides.

Day 0Quote #1042 sent: Kitchen cabinet repair, $480
Day 2"Hi Sarah, just checking you got the quote. Any questions?"
Day 5"We have openings next week if you'd like to book."
Day 6✓ Accepted. Follow-ups stopped, job added to schedule.

Job board

Every job in one place, on your phone or computer.

New
Leaky faucetDorchester
Deck stainQuincy
Scheduled
Door repairThu 10:00
Paint bedroomFri 8:00
Done
TV mountPaid ✓
DrywallInvoice sent

Review request

Sent automatically when a job is marked complete.

Thanks for choosing us today, Mike! If you were happy with the work, would you leave us a quick review? It really helps a small business
Leave a review
★★★★★ "Fast, friendly and fair price. Highly recommend!"
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Packages

Start small. Add more when you're ready.

Simple, fixed packages with a one-time setup and a monthly fee for hosting, texting, support and tweaks. No contracts.

Most popular

Lead Catcher

Never lose a job to a missed call again.

$300 setup
+ $99/month
  • Missed-call text back
  • Website & form leads in one place
  • Instant auto-replies
  • Online booking link
  • Bonus: Google review request texts
Get started

Quote & Follow-Up

Win more of the quotes you already send.

$600 setup
+ $129/month
  • Professional quote templates
  • Automatic follow-up sequence
  • Invoice & payment reminders
Get started

Job Tracker

Your whole business organized in one simple app.

from $1,500 setup
+ $179/month
  • Job board & schedule
  • Customer status texts
  • Photos & notes per job
  • Simple reports
Get started
Bundle & save: Lead Catcher + Quote & Follow-Up for $700 setup + $199/month.
Ask about the bundle →

Every plan includes up to 500 texts and 1 hour of changes per month. Pay yearly and get 2 months free.
Need something specific? We also build custom automations and simple apps. Ask us →

How It Works

Up and running in about a week

We handle the setup. You keep running your business.

Free consultation

A short call or message to understand how you work and where time gets lost.

Simple plan

We recommend the package that fits, with a clear fixed price. No surprises.

We set it up

We connect your phone, email and tools, test everything and show you how it works.

It runs for you

Automations run in the background. We monitor, support and improve them monthly.

"I work in the field every day. I know what it's like to lose a job because you couldn't answer the phone."
Tiago Mota, Founder · 15+ years in construction & facilities
Built From the Field

Not a tech company that guesses. Someone who's done the work.

MOTA is built on 15+ years of hands-on work in construction, project and facilities management, not in an office. We build the tools we wish we'd had: simple, practical and made for people who are busy on the job.

  • 1Plain language. No tech jargon, no complicated dashboards.
  • 2Real results. More booked jobs, less time on admin.
  • 3Small-business pricing. Fixed setup, low monthly, cancel anytime.
FAQ

Questions owners ask us

Do I need to be good with technology?

No. We set everything up and show you the few things you'll use day to day. Most automations run on their own through text and email.

Will I need to change my phone number?

Usually not. We work with your existing number and tools whenever possible, and explain any options clearly before we start.

What if I already have a website or software?

Great. We connect to what you already use, like your website, Google Business profile, email, calendar or invoicing tool, instead of replacing it.

How long does setup take?

Most packages are live in about a week. Larger custom projects get a clear timeline before we start.

What does the monthly fee cover?

Hosting, your business texting number, up to 500 texts a month, monitoring, support and up to 1 hour of changes. Most small businesses never reach the text limit; if you do, extra texts are billed at cost, and extra work is $75/hour. The only other charge is a one-time carrier registration fee of about $25, which US carriers require for business texting.

Is there a contract?

No long-term contracts. Monthly plans can be cancelled anytime. Pay yearly and you get 2 months free.

Do you work outside Boston?

Yes. Everything is set up remotely, so we can work with businesses anywhere.

Free Consultation

Tell us what slows you down

Send a quick message about your business. We'll reply with ideas on what to automate first, free and with no obligation.

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