I build software for contractors (plumbers, electricians, HVAC repair, etc) and they're some of the fastest adopters of these systems. I believe YC has even invested in a few.

Regarding the AI receptionists, from the calls I've listened to, there's still a bit of the uncanny valley/overlapping speech issues that I'm unsure are ever fixable just due to latency.

But for low margin businesses like contracting and (I imagine) auto repair where labor is your most expensive cost, these owners are doing anything they can to reduce their overhead.

I recently fired a plumber I was trying to contract for a five figure remodel job because his AI receptionist couldn't understand my address and therefore could not schedule the appointment. After that experience, I will not use a contractor that I cannot personally get in touch with until these systems improve demonstrably.