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AI receptionist tools for tilers and flooring fitters in the UK

Tilers and flooring fitters don't get many emergencies, but they do get lots of quote requests that need measurements and photos. A receptionist that gathers room sizes, surfaces and the customer's tile choice saves a visit on small jobs.

Prices were re-checked on each provider's own page; the date is next to each one. Rules and figures from GOV.UK are linked where they're used.

Measurements and photos

Ask the room, rough size in square metres, current surface (old tiles, boards, screed), whether the customer has bought tiles or flooring, and for photos.

Builder and kitchen-fitter work

A lot of tiling comes through builders and kitchen or bathroom fitters. Put them on a list for a quick message rather than the customer questions.

Flooring and CIS

If you fit flooring for contractors, note that GOV.UK lists carpet fitting among jobs not covered by CIS (GOV.UK). Take the contractor's details so the invoice is right.

The options, with prices

Tool	Price and free plan	UK notes and source
Moneypenny AI Receptionist A UK answering company offering an AI receptionist with the option of real receptionists.	From £49 a month according to its AI Receptionist page; you get a quote for your needs. No call or minute allowance published. No free plan.	UK company. Source, checked 15 October 2026
Smith.ai AI Receptionist An AI receptionist that answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads and books appointments, with live human backup available.	Free: 25 calls a month, then $3.00 a call. Pro: $150 a month (75 calls, about $2.00 a call). Enterprise: from $500 a month. 25 calls a month with 24/7 answering, recordings, transcripts, summaries and calendar booking.	US company, priced in dollars; confirm UK number support. Source, checked 15 October 2026
Upfirst An AI receptionist that answers, summarises and transfers calls and books appointments.	Starter: $24.95 a month for 30 calls ($20 billed annually), then $1.50 a call. Premium: $59.95 for 90 calls ($48 annually), then $1 a call. Pro: $159.95 for 300 calls ($128 annually). Scale: $299 for 600 calls ($240 annually). 14-day free trial. No free plan; 14-day free trial with all features.	US company, priced in dollars. Source, checked 15 October 2026
Goodcall An AI phone agent billed per unique customer rather than per minute.	Starter: $79 a month for 100 unique customers, then 79¢ each. Growth: $129 a month. Scale: $299 a month. Free demo agent; you pay when you connect a number. Build and test a demo agent free; you pay when you connect a number.	US company, priced in dollars. Source, checked 15 October 2026
Powered Now UK trade app for quotes, invoices, job scheduling and compliance certificates, with an optional AI receptionist.	Business: £28 a month for one user (£280 a year). Professional: £32 per user a month (£320 a year). Premium: £40 per user a month (£400 a year). All excl. VAT. AI receptionist add-on from £29 a month. 14-day free trial, no card required. No free plan; 14-day free trial, no card required.	UK company, prices in pounds excl. VAT. Source, checked 15 October 2026

What to check before you choose

Photo requests by text.
Custom questions on size and surface.
Separate handling for trade callers.
Monthly cost against your call volume.

A prompt to start with

Paste this into ChatGPT or Claude, or use it as your AI receptionist's instructions, filling in the brackets:

You answer the phone for [business name], a tiler and flooring fitter in [area]. Get the caller's name, address, number and the job: which room, rough size, current floor or wall surface, whether they've bought the tiles or flooring, and when they want it done. Ask them to text photos to [number]. Don't quote prices.

Free tools

Price a job with the quote and VAT calculator (20%, 5%, 0% and reverse charge), or work out your day rate (see how much to charge per hour). When you do pick up yourself, see how to answer the phone professionally. Before paying for a tool, check it pays for itself with the AI tool break-even calculator.

Questions

Is it worth it for a tiler?

If you miss enquiries while your hands are covered in adhesive, possibly. Trial it for a month and use the break-even calculator.

What's the cheapest option?

Smith.ai lists a free plan with 25 calls a month, then $3.00 a call. Moneypenny's UK AI Receptionist page says from £49 a month. Powered Now's AI receptionist add-on is from £29 a month. All checked 15 October 2026.

Are these prices in pounds?

Not all. Where a provider only publishes US dollar prices we show dollars, so check the price in pounds at checkout.

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