Builders
How can an AI receptionist help a builder?
An AI receptionist helps a building business by replying instantly to enquiries while you are on site, capturing project details like scope, size and budget for quotes, answering common questions about extensions and renovations, and booking site visits, so no potential project goes to a competitor because you were pouring foundations when they called.
What the AI receptionist handles
- Sends an instant text to every missed call, so homeowners planning a project do not call the next builder
- Captures project type, property type, size and budget via text, so you can prepare an informed quote
- Answers common questions about extensions, renovations, loft conversions and typical timelines
- Books site visits and consultations into your calendar and sends the customer a confirmation
- Follows up with clients who have had a quote but not yet decided, sending a gentle reminder by text
What is included in your website
- Five pages: home, services, areas, reviews, contact
- Your phone number on every page
- Fast loading on mobile
- Service-area pages for each town you cover
- Google reviews displayed on the site
- A simple enquiry or booking form
Websites start at £350 one-off. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.
Example call flow
The following is an example to show how the AI receptionist works. Every setup is tailored to your business on a free discovery call.
- 1.A homeowner calls about a single-storey extension they want to build.
- 2.You are on site laying blocks and cannot answer. The AI sends a text within 10 seconds: "Hi, sorry we missed your call. Looking for a builder? Reply here and we will get back to you."
- 3.The homeowner replies: "Yes, I want a single-storey extension on the back of my house. About 5 metres by 4 metres." The AI captures this.
- 4.The AI asks: "What is your postcode, and do you have planning permission yet?" The homeowner replies.
- 5.You receive a summary: single-storey extension, 5m x 4m, postcode, planning status. You call back after you finish on site with an informed idea of the project.
Frequently asked questions
Is an AI receptionist useful for a builder?
Yes. Builders are always on site and cannot easily answer the phone. Missed calls mean lost projects. Text-back captures the enquiry while you work, so you can call back with the details already in hand.
Can the AI capture project details for quotes?
Yes. The AI can ask about the project type, size, budget and planning permission status via text, so you can prepare a quote or decide whether a site visit is needed before calling back.
Can it answer questions about extensions and renovations?
Yes. You provide information about the types of projects you handle and typical timelines, and the AI answers common questions. For specific quotes, it captures the details for a callback.
How much does it cost for a building 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 website show my previous building projects?
Yes. A project gallery with before-and-after photos of completed extensions and renovations is one of the most effective features on a builder's website. It shows quality and helps clients visualise what you can do.
Does it work for both domestic and commercial building work?
Yes. The AI can handle enquiries for both domestic and commercial building projects, capturing the relevant details for each type so you can call back with an informed response.
Book a free discovery call
We will look at your builders business, answer your questions and show you what your website could look like, all for free.