Booxt is an SMS-based AI assistant for contractors. You text your job notes from the truck and Booxt drafts a priced, phase-by-phase estimate in your numbers, emails it to the customer to sign, collects the deposit to your own Stripe, invoices automatically, and dispatches your crew and subs — all by text.

How much does Booxt cost?

Booxt is $99/month flat. Every feature is included — estimates, invoicing, deposit collection, crew and sub dispatch, unlimited texts, unlimited crew members — and Booxt never takes a cut of your deposits or jobs.

How does Booxt collect deposits and payments?

Booxt emails the customer a clean estimate page where they e-sign and pay the deposit by card — straight to the contractor's own Stripe account, with no cut to Booxt. The balance gets paid online the same way, or the contractor records a check, cash, or Zelle payment to keep the books straight.

Can Booxt put customers on a monthly maintenance plan?

Yes. Tell your assistant the plan — the service, how often, and the monthly price — and Booxt sends the customer a signup link, collects the card once, and bills them automatically every month, straight to your own Stripe.

Do customers need an app?

No. Customers get a text and a simple web link to view, sign, and pay the estimate. There is nothing to download and no portal to log into.

Appointment Reminder Text Templates That Cut No-Shows

June 10, 2026 · 6 min read · Updated June 14, 2026

A good reminder does two things: it gives the client an easy way to confirm, and an easy way to reschedule instead of vanishing. The best ones are short, friendly, and replyable. Below are templates you can adapt — grouped by timing and by industry. The single most important rule: invite a reply ("reply YES or let us know"), because a reminder that starts a two-way thread is the one that saves the slot.

The timing that works

24 hours before — enough notice to reschedule cleanly.
2 hours before — a gentle "see you soon."
30 minutes before — the final nudge for same-day flakes.

General reminder templates

24h: "Hi [Name]! Reminder of your [service] tomorrow at [time] with [business]. Reply YES to confirm or let us know if you need to move it. 😊"
2h: "See you at [time] today for your [service]! Reply if anything changed."
30m: "We’re ready for you at [time]! Reply if you’re running behind."

Barber & salon

"Hey [Name], your [cut/color] with [stylist] is tomorrow at [time]. Reply YES to lock it in or tell us if you need a new time."
"Time for a fresh cut? You’re booked with [barber] at [time] today — reply YES to confirm. ✂️"

Dog grooming

"Hi [Name]! [Dog]’s grooming is tomorrow at [time]. Reply YES to confirm — and let us know if [Dog]’s had any changes since last visit. 🐶"

Med spa & tattoo (with deposit)

"Hi [Name], your [treatment] is on [date] at [time]. Your deposit is applied to the service. Reply YES to confirm or let us know 48h ahead to reschedule."

Why "reply YES" beats a link

A reminder that asks the client to open an app or click a link gets ignored more often than one they can simply reply to. Replying meets people in the thread they already use, and — crucially — a reply opens the door to "actually, can we move it?" instead of a silent no-show. That’s the whole game. For the bigger picture, see our 7 tactics to reduce no-shows.

Let it run on autopilot

Sending three reminders per appointment by hand is a part-time job. Booxt sends multi-step reminders automatically, reads the replies, and reschedules right in the conversation. Try it: text BOOXT to (329) 888-5488.

Try the live demo

Text BOOXT to (329) 888-5488 for the rundown — then reply DEMO and watch it draft you a real, priced estimate like you’re the customer.

Text BOOXT to (329) 888-5488

Frequently asked questions

What should an appointment reminder text say?

Keep it short and replyable: the client’s name, the service, the time, and a clear invite to confirm or reschedule ("Reply YES or let us know if you need to move it"). Inviting a reply is what saves the slot.

How many reminders should I send?

Three works best for most businesses: 24 hours before (time to reschedule), 2 hours before, and 30 minutes before for same-day no-shows.

Are text reminders better than email reminders?

For service businesses, yes. Texts are opened and replied to far more than email, and the reply lets the client reschedule instead of vanishing.

Keep reading

How to reduce no-shows: 7 tactics that actually work
No-shows quietly drain appointment businesses. Here are seven proven ways to cut them — from reminders and deposits to waitlists and confirmations.
Why letting clients book by text beats a booking link
Booking links make customers do the work. Booking by text meets them where they already are — and converts far better for service businesses.
What Is an AI Receptionist? (And How It Books Appointments by Text)
An AI receptionist answers and books your clients automatically, 24/7. Here’s what it is, how it works, and how it compares to voicemail, an answering service, and a phone tree.