AI Receptionist · Solar Installers
Is an AI receptionist worth it for solar installers?
Last updated: 30 October 2026
Yes. Solar installers miss calls while on roofs or doing site surveys, and homeowners comparing multiple installers usually go with the one who responds fastest. An AI receptionist sends an instant text to every missed call, captures property details and roof orientation for quotes, answers questions about grants and savings, and books site surveys into your calendar.
The missed-call problem in solar installers
Every trade has its own pattern of missed calls. Here are the situations solar installers tell us about on discovery calls:
- A homeowner calls for a solar quote — you are on a roof installing panels and cannot answer.
- A homeowner who had a quote calls to accept — you are doing a site survey at another property and miss the call.
- A commercial client calls about a large installation — you are driving between sites and cannot pick up.
- A homeowner calls about battery storage — you are in a loft running cables and miss the call.
What the AI receptionist handles
- Instant text-back. Sends a text within seconds so homeowners comparing installers do not move on to the next one.
- Property capture. Asks for property type, roof direction, current energy bills and postcode so you can prepare an informed quote.
- Answers common questions. Handles questions about grants, feed-in tariffs, typical savings, battery storage and installation timelines.
- Books site surveys. Offers available survey slots, books them into your calendar and sends the homeowner a confirmation with what to expect.
- Follows up quotes. Sends a gentle reminder to homeowners who have had a quote but not yet decided.
How to set it up
Every setup is tailored to your business on a free discovery call. These are the typical steps from first conversation to going live.
- 1.Book a free discovery call so we can understand your call patterns, common questions and how you currently handle enquiries.
- 2.We set up your AI receptionist with a dedicated number that forwards missed calls to text-back, using your business name and tone of voice.
- 3.We load your knowledge base — services, prices, areas covered, opening hours and common questions — so the AI can answer accurately.
- 4.We connect your calendar so the AI can offer available slots and book appointments directly, then send confirmation and reminder texts.
- 5.We test the system with real scenarios for your trade, train you on reviewing summaries and notifications, and go live within a few days.
- 6.After launch, we review the first week of calls and texts together, refine the scripts and knowledge base, and add follow-up automations.
Key facts
- Websites start at £350 one-off with optional monthly extras agreed on a free discovery call.
- Missed-call text-back starts at £49 per month with no long-term contract.
- The AI receptionist works with your existing phone number — if you answer, it does nothing.
- We are The AI Media Centre, based in Dundee and Belfast, serving six countries.
- Call 0141 230 0198 or email hello@theaimediacentre.com to get started.
Frequently asked questions
Do solar customers really compare multiple installers?
Yes. Most homeowners get three or four quotes before choosing an installer. The one who responds fastest and most professionally often wins, even if they are not the cheapest. An AI receptionist ensures you are always the fastest responder.
Can the AI answer questions about grants and funding?
Yes. You provide information about the grants and funding available in your area, and the AI uses it to answer common questions. For anything complex, it takes the homeowner's details for a callback.
Does it work with my existing phone number?
Yes. If you answer, the AI does nothing. It only steps in when you miss the call.
How much does it cost for a solar installation business?
A website starts at £350 one-off. Missed-call text-back starts at £49 per month. Everything is agreed on a free discovery call.
Can the AI book site surveys?
Yes. The AI can offer available survey slots, book them into your calendar and send the homeowner a confirmation text with what to expect during the survey.
Book a free discovery call
We will look at your solar installers business, answer your questions and show you what your AI receptionist could do, all for free.