Virtual Receptionist for UK Small Businesses

Your receptionist.
Always on.

AnswerMate answers every missed call — bookings, enquiries, orders, quotes and customer questions — then sends the details straight to you by text and email. No hiring. No voicemail. No missed revenue.

Used by garages, restaurants, estate agents, dentists and more across the UK.

24/7
Always Answering
2min
Quick Setup
5day
Free Trial
No contracts
Cancel anytime
5-day free trial
UK based
Works from day one

Trusted by businesses across the UK

"We stopped losing weekend enquiries overnight."

— Garage owner, Brighton

"It paid for itself in the first week."

— Takeaway owner, London

"Our patients always get through now, even when we're fully booked."

— Dental practice, Manchester
How It Works

Up and running in under 5 minutes

No IT knowledge needed. If you can make a phone call, you can set up AnswerMate.

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Forward Your Number

When you're busy or unavailable, divert your calls to your AnswerMate number. Takes 2 minutes on any phone.

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🎙️

Your Receptionist Answers in Your Business Name

Every call is answered professionally. It handles bookings, order requests, quote enquiries, service questions and customer call-backs.

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Details Sent to You Instantly

Name, number, what they need, and best time to call back — sent by SMS and email within seconds of the call ending.

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You Follow Up and Win More Business

Call back when it suits you. No missed opportunities while you're busy working.

Who It's For

Built for any busy UK business

If missed calls cost you money, AnswerMate keeps you covered — whatever your sector.

🔧

Garages & MOT Centres

Capture MOT, service and repair enquiries while you're on the tools — even after hours.

🍽️

Restaurants & Takeaways

Never miss bookings, takeaway orders or table enquiries during busy service.

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Plumbers & Electricians

Catch urgent jobs and quote requests when you can't answer the phone on site.

🏠

Estate Agents

Capture viewing requests, valuation enquiries and buyer follow-ups while you're out on viewings.

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Dentists & Clinics

Handle appointment bookings, cancellations and patient enquiries professionally, around the clock.

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Any Busy Small Business

If missed calls cost you money, AnswerMate keeps you covered — whatever your sector.

The Real Cost of Missed Calls

Every unanswered call is money out the door

These are realistic estimates based on typical job values. The numbers add up faster than you'd think.

Business Type Scenario Est. Monthly Loss
🔧 Garage / MOT
Avg job £120 × 3 missed enquiries/week
~£1,400/mo
🍽️ Restaurant / Takeaway
Avg booking £80 × 5 missed bookings/week
~£1,600/mo
🔧 Plumber / Electrician
Avg job £200 × 2 missed jobs/week
~£1,600/mo
🏠 Estate Agent
Avg commission £3,000+ × 1 missed lead/week
Potentially thousands
🦷 Dentist / Clinic
Avg appointment £60 × 4 missed bookings/week
~£960/mo

AnswerMate costs from £49 a month. One answered call pays for it.

Simple Pricing

No surprises. No contracts.

One missed job probably cost you more than a month's subscription.

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Perfect for independent businesses that want every missed call answered professionally
£49/mo
+ £99 one-off setup fee
  • 24/7 call answering in your business name
  • Caller details captured (name, number, reason for call)
  • Instant alerts via SMS & email
  • Custom greeting
  • 5-day free trial
  • Cancel anytime
Get Started Free

🔒 Both plans include a 5-day free trial. No card required to start.

FAQ

Common questions

Your receptionist greets callers in your business name — for example "Thanks for calling [Business Name], how can I help?" It captures their name, number, what they need, and sends everything to you instantly. Call our demo line to hear it yourself: 01273 115423 (Brighton) or 01903 802214 (Worthing).
Yes. Whether it's a table booking, an MOT enquiry, a viewing request, or an appointment — AnswerMate captures all the details and sends them to you by text and email.
Yes. For takeaways and delivery businesses, it can capture order details, delivery addresses, dietary requirements, and any special instructions.
No. You keep your existing number. Just set up call forwarding — when you're busy or don't answer, calls divert to AnswerMate automatically. Takes about 2 minutes.
Within seconds of the call ending. You get a text and email with the caller's name, number, what they need, and the best time to call back.
No minimum term. First 5 days are free. After that it's a simple monthly subscription — cancel anytime, no notice required.

Try AnswerMate free for 5 days

No card needed. No contract. Just set it up and watch the leads come in.

Or call our demo line — hear your future receptionist right now:
01273 115423 (Brighton)  ·  01903 802214 (Worthing)

Only 10 pilot spots available.