WE RUN THE
BACK OFFICE.
YOU RUN
THE CREW.
Virtual assistants trained for the construction and skilled trades industry. Save up to 80% on overhead while we handle your admin, estimating, scheduling, and back-office operations.
80%
Cost Savings
200+
VAs Deployed
50+
Trade Clients
✗ WITHOUT TELUM
12 Unanswered Leads
Missed this week
Estimate Overdue
Bid sent 4 days late
3 Crew Conflicts
No one scheduled Friday
Client Calling Again
No follow-up sent
Revenue Down 18%
Too busy to follow up
87 Unread Emails
3 days of backlog
✓ WITH TELUM
All Leads Responded
Within 2 hrs, avg
Estimates On Time
Sent same-day
Crew Fully Scheduled
2 weeks out
Client Updates Sent
Automated weekly
Revenue Up 34%
More time to close
Inbox at Zero
VA handles daily triage
HEAR IT FROM THE TRADES
Real contractors. Real results. See what a Telum VA can do for your business.
Miami Painting Co. scaled with Telum
Hear directly from Andrew
Efficiency unlocked
How their estimator VA transformed workflows
"I didn't even know what I needed"
Christine's advice to new business owners
The possibilities are limitless
Marketing, bookkeeping, office management & more
YOUR TRADE. OUR EXPERTISE.
Every trade has unique back-office challenges. We've built dedicated VA workflows for each one.
PLUMBING
Scheduling, dispatch coordination, permit tracking, and customer follow-ups for plumbing contractors.
ELECTRICAL
Permit management, project documentation, invoice processing, and supplier coordination for electricians.
HVAC
Service scheduling, warranty tracking, maintenance contracts, and customer communications for HVAC companies.
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Project management support, subcontractor coordination, RFI tracking, and document control for GCs.
PAINTING
Quote follow-ups, scheduling, invoicing, and CRM management for painting contractors.
ROOFING & RENOVATION
Lead management, estimate preparation, material ordering, and project scheduling for reno companies.
BUILT FOR THE TRADES.
NOT THE CUBICLE.
We're not a generic outsourcing firm. Every VA we deploy understands the construction and skilled trades industry — from permit workflows to estimating software.
Start Hiring NowNo Setup Fee
Get started without upfront costs. Pay only for hours worked.
No Contract
Complete flexibility. Cancel anytime without penalty.
Unlimited Replacements
Not the right fit? Replace your VA at no additional cost.
Flexible Hours
10, 20, or 40 hours/week — scale up or down as needed.
Client Success Manager
A dedicated CSM ensures your VA thrives and delivers results.
Simple Fee Structure
One hourly rate covers everything — computer, internet, and all fees.
AI AGENTS BUILT FOR
CONSTRUCTION.
We design and deploy custom AI agents and workflow automations exclusively for construction and trade businesses — so your operations run even when you're on the tools.
AUTOMATED LEAD PIPELINE
AI captures, qualifies, and follows up on every lead — from first inquiry to booked estimate — without any manual work.
ESTIMATING AI ASSISTANT
Feed blueprints or scope documents; your AI agent generates a structured takeoff and draft estimate in minutes.
JOB SITE OPERATIONS BOT
Automates daily logs, crew scheduling conflicts, material orders, and subcontractor follow-ups across your projects.
CUSTOM WORKFLOW AUTOMATIONS
Any repetitive back-office process — invoicing, compliance checklists, client updates — turned into a fully automated workflow.
DESCRIBE YOUR WORKFLOW.
WE'LL BUILD THE AGENT.
Every construction business runs differently. Tell us what's slowing you down — we'll scope the right AI solution and quote it after understanding your needs.
Book a Free AI ConsultationNo commitment. No generic quote. Just a real conversation about your operations.
MEET YOUR VA TEAM
Construction-trained virtual assistants from the Philippines — certified in the tools your business already runs on.
ANGELA R.
Estimating VA
6 yrs · Residential & Commercial Estimating
CARLO M.
Project Manager VA
7 yrs · Commercial Construction PM Support
KRISTINE D.
Executive Assistant
5 yrs · C-Suite Support for Trade Companies
MARCO T.
SketchUp / CAD Designer
8 yrs · Residential Design & Permit Drawings
JANELLE S.
Bookkeeping VA
6 yrs · Construction Bookkeeping & Payroll
PATRICIA L.
Sales & Appointment Setter
4 yrs · Outbound Sales for Painting & Trades
ALWAYS ON.
ALWAYS WORKING.
While you're on the job site, your Telum VA is running your back office — responding to leads, sending estimates, scheduling crews, and keeping clients happy.
Estimate #2047
Sent
Friday Crew Scheduled
Done
Client Follow-up
Sent
Subcontractor Brief
Filed
Weekly Report
Ready
Lead Response
< 2hrs
2 hrs
Avg response time
80%
Cost savings
24/7
Coverage
200+
VAs deployed
No commitment. Free discovery call.
MEET THE TEAM
Behind every great contractor is a dedicated VA. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Inside the Role
A VA shares her experience working with Telum clients
Meet Akita
Passion, skill, and heart — all on your team
Planswift · Bluebeam · Togal
Years of estimating experience & a civil engineering degree
Professional & Workflow-Focused
From RFP to final submission — a modern estimating workflow
FROM CALL TO CREW
Six steps to a fully operational back-office — no contracts, no setup fees, no surprises.
DISCOVERY CALL
We learn your trade, your pain points, and the exact roles you need filled. No cookie-cutter solutions.
SCREENING & SHORTLISTING
We source, vet, and test candidates with construction-specific assessments, background checks, and soft skill evaluations.
CLIENT INTERVIEW
You meet the top candidates and choose the VA that best fits your company's culture and operational needs.
ONBOARDING
Smooth transition with tool setup, workflow training, and integration into your existing systems and processes.
CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER
A dedicated CSM ensures your VA delivers results. Plus time tracking to guarantee transparent billing.
INVOICING & PAYMENT
Simple, transparent billing — monthly or bi-weekly. One invoice for total hours worked. No hidden fees.
THE COST OF CHAOS
See exactly how much you're leaving on the table by not outsourcing your back-office operations.
Current Annual Cost
$36,400
With Telum
$12,480
$23,920
That's 66% less than your current spend
Hours Reclaimed Yearly
1,040 hours
BUILT ON TRUST
"The possibilities are kind of limitless. We use our VA for marketing, bookkeeping, office management — and the skillsets are there. You're able to find people with specific skills that match whatever your needs are. Any role you can think of, really."
Sean Cummings
Owner, All Pro Painting
"Transitioning to partner with Telum — Jaymer and his team provided us with dedicated virtual assistants who instantly became an extension of our team, our culture. Emails, booking estimates, marketing, SEO, social media, production and sales coordination. Took a huge load off. What I'm most impressed by is how professional and proactive everybody is — they become a part of our Gables & Grove family. If you run a painting or construction business and you're ready to grow, I highly recommend Telum."
Andrew Chisena
Owner, Gables & Grove Painting, Miami FL
"I didn't even know what I wanted — I just knew I needed help. And I think that was one of your strengths: being able to help me identify my needs and then tailor that to finding the right fit. Looking back, I should have gone for an actual assistant first, because that would have freed up my time to build the business more."
Christine Grouhel
Owner, Fence N More
"Our estimator VA, Dave, has gotten to a point where he's pretty autonomous. It's so that I don't have to work after 5:00 on a huge project. Teaching and training aside, it's been great — and that's the whole point, right? Being able to hand that off and trust someone to run with it."
Justin Schroeder
Sales Manager, Allman Painting / Mountain Pro Painting
