Stop no-shows from killing your tune-up margins
SlotShield is a no-show defense layer for small HVAC, plumbing, and electrical shops. It protects low-ticket bookings with deposits, card-on-file, reminders, and backfill tools built for Google LSA leads.
Generic scheduling tools don't solve the real problem
For small service shops, the pain isn't booking jobs. It's what happens when a booked slot goes dead.
Low-ticket jobs get crushed by no-shows
On a $79 tune-up, one missed appointment can wipe out the economics of your lead spend, tech time, and route planning.
LSA leads can be high intent and still flaky
New-customer bookings from Google LSAs often need tighter policies than repeat customers, especially when the offer is cheap to abandon.
Most shops need better policy, not more software
The issue usually isn't calendar access. It's not having the right deposit rules, reminder timing, and backfill response when a hole opens up.
Built to test fast in the real world
Pilots start hands-on so we can measure what actually reduces no-shows without hurting conversion.
Connect your policy
During concierge setup, we help define deposit and card-on-file rules for your highest-risk bookings.
Launch reminders
Customers get clear confirmation and reminder texts with expectations set before the truck rolls.
Recover open slots
If a job falls through, SlotShield helps you move quickly to backfill the route.
What early access gets you
SlotShield adds the missing playbook around booking commitment and recovery, without ripping out your workflow.
Deposit and card-on-file policies
Set rules by job type, customer type, or channel so higher-risk bookings carry more commitment up front.
Smart reminder workflow
Simple, transparent SMS reminders at the moments that matter most, like 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment.
Backfill autopilot
When a slot opens up, trigger standby offers and dynamic discounts to fill the gap before it turns into lost margin.
First wedge: LSA tune-ups
We start where the economics are most brutal, low-ticket tune-ups booked through Google LSAs, so the playbook pays for itself fast.
Built for owner-operators, not enterprise FSM buyers
SlotShield is for small home-service shops running low-ticket offers where a single no-show wrecks the day's margin.
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical owner-operators
You run a small crew, book 8 to 15 jobs a day, and feel every no-show in overtime and dead routes.
Shops buying Google LSA leads
New-customer tune-up bookings from LSAs carry higher ghost rates and need tighter policy than repeat business.
Owners running low-ticket tune-up offers
On a $79 job, one missed appointment can erase the profit from the whole route.
Questions, answered
Will this replace my scheduler or dispatch software?
No. SlotShield is a lightweight layer that works alongside your existing scheduler using Stripe and SMS workflows. It's not a full field-service platform.
Is this only for HVAC companies?
No. It's built for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mixed-trade shops running low-ticket, high-volume offers, especially those sourced from Google LSAs.
What will it cost?
Pricing is being shaped around pilot results. Waitlist access is free. Pilot setup is concierge and custom, and future pricing is expected to align with margin saved, not scheduling-suite fees.
When can I actually use this?
We're recruiting a small group of owner-operators for a 14-day pilot now. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out as pilot spots open.
What happens with my email?
We'll only use it to send pilot updates and early-access invites. No spam, and you can unsubscribe any time.
Want fewer empty slots on the jobs that hurt most?
Join the SlotShield waitlist to hear when pilot spots open for shops fighting LSA tune-up no-shows.