If you're a tradesman losing work every time the phone rings while you're on the tools, this is the fix: a receptionist that never sleeps, never takes a holiday, and never sends a caller to voicemail.
What an AI receptionist for tradesmen actually does
CallKeep is an AI receptionist built specifically for tradesmen — plumbers, electricians, heating engineers, locksmiths and builders across London. When a customer calls and you're under a sink, up a ladder, or asleep, CallKeep picks up in a natural British voice and handles the call like a member of your team who has worked with you for years.
- Answers 100% of your calls, 24 hours a day, including nights and weekends
- Works out whether it's an emergency, an urgent repair, or a quote — and triages accordingly
- Captures the caller's name, full address, postcode and the actual problem
- Confirms your call-out fee and books the job in
- Texts and emails you the job the second the caller hangs up
Why tradesmen lose work without one
Around 62% of calls to UK trades go unanswered during working hours, and 85% of those callers won't leave a voicemail — they simply ring the next firm on Google. For the average sole trader that's roughly £24,000 of work walking out the door every year. An AI receptionist closes that gap without you hiring anyone.
How it's different from a normal answering service
A generic answering service reads a script and doesn't know your trade. CallKeep is trained on your business — your services, your prices, your postcodes, and your emergency rules — so it sounds like you and books the way you'd book. And because it's AI, it costs a fraction of a human receptionist and answers instantly, every time.
Never miss another job.
See exactly how CallKeep would answer your calls, with your services and prices. 15 minutes, no pressure.
Book my demo call →FAQs
Will my customers know it's an AI receptionist?
Most don't notice — the voice is natural and it's trained on your business. If you prefer, it can introduce itself as your virtual assistant. We're always upfront about what it can and can't do.
How long until my AI receptionist is live?
Typically 5 working days. We need one 30-minute call to learn your business, then we build, you test, and we go live.
Do I keep my own phone number?
Yes. You keep your existing number and simply divert calls to CallKeep — either only when you miss them, or 24/7.