Distance-Based Service Fee Calculator for Locksmiths: Maximize Profits with Google API

Are you losing money on distant service calls? Charging the same rate whether it's 5 miles or 25 miles away?

TheKeyBot's Distance-Based Service Fee Calculator automatically calculates service fees using Google API based on actual driving distance from your shop to customer location.

The Problem: Flat Rates Are Costing You Money

Typical locksmith scenario:

• 120 service calls/month
• 35% are 10+ miles away (42 calls)
• No mileage charge
• Lost profit: $25 per distant job
• Monthly loss: $1,050
• Annual loss: $12,600

How It Works

1. Customer calls AI receptionist
2. AI collects address
3. Google API calculates exact driving distance
4. System applies your mileage rate
5. Quote includes accurate travel fee
6. Customer receives transparent pricing

Example: "Your location is 14 miles from our shop. Service call is $85 + $21 travel fee = $106 total."

Key Features

Configurable Mileage Rate

• Set your per-mile rate ($1.50-$2.50 typical)
• Different rates for different times (after-hours premium)

Free Miles Radius

• No charge within X miles
• "First 8 miles free, then $1.75/mile"

Service Radius Limit

• Maximum distance you'll travel
• AI declines jobs outside radius
• Prevents unprofitable distant calls

Real-Time Route Calculation

• Uses actual driving distance, not straight-line
• Accounts for roads and traffic patterns
• 99%+ accuracy

Real Results: Mike's Mobile Locksmith (Phoenix)

Before: Flat $100 rate everywhere After: Distance-based pricing

Monthly Impact:

• 42 distant jobs properly priced
• Average mileage fee: $27.50
• Extra revenue: $1,155/month
• Annual gain: $13,860

Settings: 7-mile free radius, $1.75/mile, 28-mile service radius

Setup: 15 Minutes

1. Enter your shop address
2. Set mileage rate
3. Configure free radius
4. Set service limit
5. Test and go live

Included in TheKeyBot subscription—no extra cost.

ROI Example

100 calls/month scenario:

• 35 calls are 10+ miles away
• Average mileage fee: $22.50
• Monthly gain: $787.50
• Annual gain: $9,450

Get Started

👉 Enable Distance Calculator - Included in subscription

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