Run a Call vs BarnesNest

Run a Call is the field-service operating system for small and mid-size HVAC companies. Designed for technicians who do real work in real homes—not office software no one uses. YOUR DAY IN ONE PLACE • Today’s schedule with addresses, customer notes, and equipment history • Tap to call, text, or navigate—everything one finger away • Job status updates that keep dispatch in the loop automatically DOCUMENT THE WORK • Capture photos of equipment, ductwork, and completed installs • Snap data plates, model numbers, and serial numbers in seconds • Notes, signatures, and checklists save instantly—even offline CREATE ESTIMATES AND INVOICES ON SITE • Pull from your pricebook in two taps • Build Good / Better / Best estimates customers can approve on the spot • Invoice and collect payment before you leave the driveway DISPATCH THAT KEEPS UP • Live job board with drag-and-drop scheduling • Real-time technician location for accurate arrival times • Automatic SMS to customers: confirmations, reminders, on-the-way alerts BUILT FOR HOW HVAC ACTUALLY WORKS • Offline-first—keep working in basements, attics, and dead zones • Large tap targets that work with gloves • Push notifications for new dispatches and customer replies • Membership tracking and recurring maintenance reminders WHO IT’S FOR Run a Call is for HVAC business owners, dispatchers, office staff, and field technicians at companies with 3–15 trucks who are tired of fighting their software. Subscriptions are managed on our website at runacall.com—there are no in-app purchases. QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK Email us anytime at admin@runacall.com. A real person reads every message and replies within one business day.

Your money stays protected until the work is actually done. BarnesNest connects homeowners with local home-service pros, and you pay one stage at a time, with each stage released only when you approve it. How it works: - Describe the job. It takes a couple of minutes. - Get up to five quotes. Quotes are always free. - Hire, then fund one milestone at a time. - Approve a stage to release payment. Features: - Milestone payments. No lump sum up front. - Full refund, service fee included, if you cancel a funded stage before the pro starts. - Fourteen days to raise a dispute. Payout stays paused while it is reviewed. - Completion photos attached to each stage. - Identity-verified pros. License numbers checked with the state for licensed trades. - Insurance certificates collected and held on file. - Real reviews from completed jobs. - Hourly booking with a live timer. Pay only for the hours logged. - In-app messaging, kept as a record if a stage is disputed. What you can book: - Electrician: panel upgrades, new outlets, fault finding. - Plumber: burst pipes, blocked drains, water heater replacement. - HVAC: AC repair and seasonal servicing. - Roofing: roof leaks, repairs, gutter replacement and cleaning. - Remodeling: kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, carpentry. - Also: painting, flooring installation, drywall repair, concrete and masonry, appliance repair, landscaping, tree service, window cleaning, pool service, pest control. For contractors: - Free to join. - Set the trades you work and the area you cover. - Add photos of your work and quote the jobs you want. - Get paid through Stripe, with standard or instant payouts. - Build a profile that earns reviews from completed work. Note: We are growing city by city. Enter your ZIP to see which pros work in your area. Send feedback or support requests to: support@barnesnest.com