For local contractors
Every missed call
gets a text back.
On a roof, under a sink or on a pour, your caller hears from you in seconds, so the job stays yours. We follow up on your bids, too. We set it all up.
15 minutes. No pressure. Want to see it first? Ask for a demo.
The problem
A missed call is a lost job.
When nobody picks up, callers move on to the next name on the list.
Your missed caller gets a text from your business before they dial the next number.
better odds of reaching a web lead when you reply within 5 minutes instead of 30. Speed wins jobs.
MIT / InsideSales, 20071; HBR, 20112follow-ups on every bid, on day 3, 7 and 14, so quotes don't just go quiet. They stop the moment the customer replies.
Your hands are full. Your phone still rings.
What you get
Every caller hears back.
Missed call? They get a text.
A short, friendly text from your business in seconds. You get an alert on your cell so you can call back.
Bids that don't go quiet.
Quote out? We check in on day 3, 7 and 14, and stop the moment they reply.
Reviews, asked for you.
Job done? Your customer gets a polite ask with a direct link to your review page. 71% of people read local reviews.3
How it works
Live in about 2–3 weeks.
Under an hour of your time. We do the rest.
Book a call
15 minutes to see if it fits your business. No pressure.
Answer a few questions
About 10 minutes: your hours, the work you do and how you like to talk to customers.
Approve your texts
A 15-minute call. You read the messages we wrote and we test your line together.
Go live
About 2–3 weeks. Carriers approve business texting first. Missed-call alerts to your cell can start right away.
Why Retain Bridge
No new app. No contract.
We run it
We set it up, write the texts, handle carrier registration and keep an eye on it. Nothing for you to learn.
Price on the page
What you see is what you pay. Month to month. Cancel anytime.
Minnesota-based
You deal with the founder, not a call center. Happy to meet in person.
Pricing
Simple pricing. No contract.
Month to month. Your monthly plan doesn't start until your texts are live.
Core
- Missed-call text-back
- Alerts to your cell
- Bid follow-ups
- Monthly report
Plus
- Everything in Core
- Automatic review requests
- Custom follow-up messages
- First in line for support
Plus a one-time $249 founding setup. Covers your texting number, writing and testing your messages, and carrier registration. Your monthly plan starts the day texting goes live, usually 2–3 weeks after sign-up. See Terms & Refunds.
Who you'll talk to
Derek Henrich, founder.
Good contractors lose jobs just by being busy. I started Retain Bridge to fix that. I set up every account myself, and when you have a question, you get me.
Questions
Good to know.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. Customers keep calling the number they already have. Missed calls forward to us, and the text-back comes from a local business texting number we set up for you.
My customers don't text. Will this work?
It's one short text after a missed call, nothing more. If they'd rather talk, they call back knowing you saw it. And you get an alert either way, so you can call them first.
Is it worth $297 a month?
Think about what one job is worth to you. If it keeps one job a month from going to someone else, it has likely paid for itself. We'll walk through your own numbers on the call.
How much work is setup for me?
Under an hour: a 15-minute call, about 10 minutes of questions, and a 15-minute check of your messages. We handle the rest.
Is texting customers allowed?
Yes, when it's done right. We register your business with the carriers, only text people who contacted you, honor STOP right away and only send between 9 AM and 8 PM. Details are in our Terms.
What happens when a customer texts back?
Their reply comes straight to your cell. You answer like any other text.
Is there a contract?
No. Month to month. Cancel anytime.
How long until it's live?
About 2–3 weeks. Carriers review every new business texting account, and that takes time. Missed-call alerts to your cell can start right away.
Keep the jobs you're already earning.
15 minutes. We'll look at how many calls you miss and whether this is a fit.
Send your name, trade and best number. We'll reply within one business day with a time that works.
Book a callOr write to hello@retainbridge.com
Sources
- Oldroyd / InsideSales.com, Lead Response Management Study (MIT), 2007. Web leads.
- Oldroyd, McElheran & Elkington, “The Short Life of Online Sales Leads,” Harvard Business Review, 2011.
- BrightLocal, Local Consumer Review Survey 2025.