Booking

Book estimates without the back-and-forth.

When a customer texts 'can I get a quote?' the worst thing you can do is send 6 messages negotiating times. This auto-replies with your open slots and books one — done in 30 seconds.

Setup: 25 minutes

Skill level: Intermediate

Works with: Google Cal, Calendly

License: One business

What it does

When a customer's text matches a quote-request pattern ('quote', 'estimate', 'price', 'how much'), the automation sends a list of 3 open slots from your calendar.

Customer picks one. The automation books it on your calendar, sends a confirmation, and adds them to your current tools as a scheduled estimate.

Your calendar fills with estimates without you typing a single word. Most owners free up 4–6 hours a week.

"Sure! I have Thursday 10am, Friday 2pm, or Monday 9am. Reply with 1, 2, or 3 — I'll lock it in."

What's included

✓The automation filePre-built for Google Calendar, Calendly, and most major current tools.
✓Pattern recognition libraryRecognizes 30+ ways customers ask for a quote (typo-tolerant).
✓Calendar logicRespects your buffer time, work hours, and existing appointments.
✓Confirmation flowSends customer a confirmation + adds-to-calendar link.

Setup

25 minutes, start to finish.

1

Connect your calendar

Google Calendar OAuth or Calendly API key — takes 30 seconds.
2

Set your booking rules

Work hours, buffer time, max bookings per day. We give defaults for most service businesses.
3

Customize the response template

Tone, branding, what to ask for (address, service type, etc).
4

Test the full flow

Text yourself 'how much for a quote?' from a different phone, walk through booking.

Works with

Your existing stack.

GGoogle Cal

CCalendly

JJobber

HCHousecall Pro

OOutlook

TTwilio

Don't see your stack? Email hi@skerva.com — most current tools work with a 5-minute config tweak.

Common questions

FAQ.

What if my schedule's full?

The automation only offers slots that are actually open. If you're booked solid for 2 weeks, it offers slots starting in week 3 — or routes the customer to your waitlist if you'd prefer.

What if the customer wants to negotiate the time?

If they reply with anything other than 1, 2, or 3, the conversation routes to your normal SMS inbox so you can handle it manually.

Can I set different slots for different services?

Yes. Roofing inspections might be 90 minutes, plumbing diagnoses 30 minutes. The automation pulls the right duration based on what they asked about.

What about cancellations?

If a customer cancels via the calendar link, the slot reopens automatically and your current tools gets a notification.

Pairs well with

Often bought together.