10:42
Missed call
07700 900456
You're under a sink. Aether picks up.
Hear how it handles a real enquiry.
An example call to a sample plumbing firm. This is what your callers would hear.
Receptionist: Hello, you're through to Dave's Plumbing and Heating. I'm their automated assistant, as the team couldn't get to the phone. Could I take your name, please?
Caller: Hi, it's Sarah. My boiler's showing F28 and we've got no heating or hot water.
Receptionist: Sorry to hear that, Sarah. What's the best number for Dave to call you back on?
Caller: 07700 900456.
Receptionist: Thanks. And the address, with the postcode?
Caller: 14 Brudenell Road, LS6 1BD.
Receptionist: That's L S 6, 1 B D. Is it urgent, today, or can it wait a few days?
Caller: Today if possible, I've got a baby at home.
Receptionist: Understood, I'll mark it as urgent. Lovely, thanks Sarah. Someone from Dave's Plumbing and Heating will call you back shortly. Have a good day, bye now.
Example call transcript.
Sign in, add your business name, and talk to your own receptionist for up to 2 minutes.
URGENT: New enquiry: Sarah Collins (LS6 1BD)
- Name
- Sarah Collins
- Call back on
- 07700 900456
- Address
- 14 Brudenell Road, LS6 1BD
- Job
- Combi boiler showing F28, no heating or hot water since this morning
- Urgency
- Emergency (today)
- Best time
- Any time after 2pm
Sent to your email straight away and listed in your dashboard, where you mark it as called back, booked or not a job.
Every missed call is a job going to someone else.
Homeowners with a leak or no heating ring the next number on the list if nobody picks up. If you clear £150 on an average job, one saved job covers about five months of the Founding plan.
| Missed call | Typical job value |
|---|---|
| Emergency boiler repair | £180–£300 |
| Leak or burst pipe | £150–£400 |
| Boiler replacement quote | £2,000+ |
| Bathroom refit enquiry | £4,000+ |
Illustrative ranges. Your prices will vary.
How it works
- Step 1
Divert missed calls
Set your mobile to divert to your Aether number when you're busy or don't answer. Takes two minutes on any UK network.
- Step 2
Aether answers
A friendly British receptionist picks up, takes the caller's name, number, address, postcode and what the job is, and how urgent it is.
- Step 3
You get the job
A summary lands in your inbox straight away, so you can call back between jobs. Gas smells and emergencies are flagged at the top.
What you get after each call
- Name and call-back number
- Address and postcode
- What the job is, in the caller's words
- Urgency: emergency, next few days, or routine
- When suits them for a visit
Safe by default
- Never quotes prices or promises times
- Gas emergencies get 0800 111 999 straight away
- Takes messages from sales callers and moves on
- Recordings deleted after 30 days; enquiries visible only to you
Simple pricing
30-day money-back guarantee: if it doesn't catch you a job, you get a full refund. Prices exclude VAT. Cancel any time.
Founding
Only 10 of 10 left£29/ month
- 100 call minutes a month (about 50 calls)
- Your own UK number + call divert
- Job summary by email after each call
- Price locked for 12 months
Starter
£49/ month
- 100 call minutes a month (about 50 calls)
- Your own UK number + call divert
- Job summary by email after each call
- Calls dashboard
Pro
£99/ month
- 300 call minutes a month (about 150 calls)
- Everything in Starter
- Text alerts to your mobile (coming soon)
- Priority support
Minutes count answered call time. If you regularly go over your allowance, we'll contact you before anything changes. We never charge extra without asking.
Questions tradespeople ask
Will callers know it's AI?
It sounds natural and friendly, and it doesn't pretend to be you. Most callers just want to know someone has their details and will call back. That's exactly what it does.
Do I need a new phone number?
No. Keep your number on your van and website. You divert unanswered calls to your Aether number, so it only picks up when you can't.
What if it's an emergency or a gas leak?
Gas smells get the National Gas Emergency number (0800 111 999) and safety advice straight away, and the enquiry is marked urgent in your summary.
Does it give prices or book me in?
No. It takes the details and tells the caller you'll be in touch. You stay in control of pricing and your diary.
What about GDPR?
The receptionist tells callers it's an automated assistant. Call recordings and transcripts are deleted after 30 days; the enquiry details stay in your dashboard until you delete them or close your account. Only you can see them.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You're covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it hasn't caught you a job in your first 30 days, email us and we'll refund you in full.
Hear your receptionist before you commit.
Sign up, add your business details and talk to it in your browser. No phone setup needed to try it.