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AI Receptionist · for UK businesses

Never miss another customer call.

When you're on a job, with a customer or closed for the night, your phone still gets answered. Our AI receptionist speaks naturally with callers, answers their questions and captures every enquiry — so you can call back and win the work.

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The problem

Every missed call could be a job going to a competitor.

When you're up a ladder, under a sink or driving between jobs, you can't always answer. Many callers won't leave a voicemail — they'll simply ring the next business on Google.

An AI receptionist makes sure every caller is greeted, helped and recorded, so you never have to wonder who you missed.

How it works

Three steps. Zero missed enquiries.

  1. 01

    A customer calls

    Your number forwards to the AI receptionist when you're busy, after hours, or always — your choice.

  2. 02

    AI answers & qualifies

    It greets them in your business name, answers questions and gathers the details you need.

  3. 03

    You get the lead

    A clear summary lands with you — so you can call back, quote and win the job.

Interactive example

See it handle a call for a plumbing business

Watch how an AI receptionist could handle an evening call — and how the lead details are captured for the plumber as the conversation happens.

Incoming call · Example Plumbing & Heating

Example call — press play

Lead captured

Capturing…
Caller
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Phone
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Postcode
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Job
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Priority
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Status
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Illustrative example with a fictional business and caller. It replays a scripted conversation — it is not a live AI system. What your receptionist can do depends on how it's set up for your business.

See What an AI Receptionist Can Do For Your Business

We'll talk through how it would work for your calls — no obligation.

What it can do

A receptionist that never clocks off

Answers every call

Picks up instantly — no ringing out, no voicemail, no lost customer.

Speaks naturally

Friendly, conversational and on-brand, so callers feel looked after.

Answers FAQs

Opening hours, areas covered, services offered — answered from your own information.

Collects contact details

Takes names, phone numbers, emails and postcodes accurately.

Understands the job

Asks the right questions to work out exactly what service the caller needs.

Captures every lead

Sends you a clear summary of each enquiry, ready for you to follow up.

Handles booking requests

Takes basic booking and appointment requests where integrated with your calendar.

Works out of hours

Evenings, weekends and bank holidays — your phone is always answered.

Why businesses use it

More enquiries captured. Less stress.

Built for owners who are too busy doing the work to answer every call.

Ideal for

  • Plumbers
  • Electricians
  • Builders
  • Car detailers
  • Cleaning companies
  • Locksmiths
  • Drain engineers
  • Salons & clinics

Never miss an opportunity

Every caller is answered and every lead is captured — even when you can't get to the phone.

No extra full-time hire

Professional call handling without the cost of employing another receptionist.

Stay focused on the job

Keep working on site while enquiries are captured in the background.

A more professional image

Callers get a polished, consistent experience every single time.

Covered after hours

Capture the customers who call in the evening, at weekends or on holiday.

Compare

AI receptionist vs the alternatives

Feature AI receptionist VoicemailFull-time receptionist
Answers 24/7
Talks with the caller
Captures structured lead details
Answers common questions
No salary, holiday or sick days

Rather message than fill in a form? Tell us how many calls you get and when you miss them — we'll explain how an AI receptionist would help.

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FAQ

AI receptionist questions

Will callers know they're talking to AI?+

We recommend being upfront — the receptionist can introduce itself as a virtual assistant. Most callers simply care that they're answered quickly and helped properly.

Can it book appointments?+

It can take booking and appointment requests. Booking directly into a calendar depends on the systems you use and is set up where an integration is available.

How do I receive the enquiries?+

Typically as a summary by email or text after each call. We'll set it up around how you prefer to work.

Do I have to change my phone number?+

Usually not. Calls can be forwarded from your existing number — for example only when you don't answer, or outside working hours.

What does the receptionist know about my business?+

We configure it with your services, areas covered, opening hours, FAQs and how you want enquiries handled — and refine it over time.

Stop losing customers to missed calls

Tell us about your business and how you handle calls today. We'll show you exactly how an AI receptionist could work for you.

Or call us on 07702 812280