How much does an AI receptionist cost in the UK?

Voco's AI receptionist plans start from £49/month for 75 calls, with Professional at £149/month for 250 calls and Business at £249/month for 500 calls. This is significantly less than traditional answering services which can cost £25,000+ annually or hiring a full-time receptionist at £30,000+ per year.

Is Voco GDPR compliant?

Voco is fully GDPR compliant. We process data as a Data Processor under a standard ICO-approved DPA. All data stays within UK/EU servers. We only handle inbound calls and never make outbound marketing calls, ensuring full compliance with UK PECR regulations.

Can the AI handle emergency calls for tradespeople?

Yes, Voco is specifically designed for UK tradespeople including plumbers, electricians, and locksmiths. The AI can distinguish between urgent emergency calls and routine enquiries, prioritising urgent messages for immediate notification.

How long does setup take?

Most businesses are live within 48 hours of signing up. We handle all configuration including greeting customisation, business hours setup, and integration with your calendar system. You just forward your calls to your new Voco number.

Can I try Voco before I commit?

Yes! Call our demo line to hear Voco in action immediately. All plans are month-to-month with no contracts. Cancel anytime.

What industries does Voco work with?

Voco is designed for UK small businesses, particularly tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, roofers, locksmiths), clinical practices (dental, physiotherapy, private clinics), property professionals, and small legal firms. Any business that receives customer phone calls can benefit.

What if I'm not tech-savvy?

Perfect. You don't need to be. If you can make a phone call and check your texts, you can use Voco. We handle everything else.

How is Voco different from traditional answering services?

Traditional answering services like Moneypenny or AnswerConnect use human operators reading generic scripts. They cost £500 - £2,000/month, only cover business hours, and can't book appointments or qualify leads. Voco is AI-powered, works 24/7/365, starts from £49/month, and actively qualifies callers and books jobs into your calendar, not just takes messages.

AI Receptionist for UK Small Businesses For Tradespeople, Clinics & Property Professionals

It's 11:30 AM. You're under a sink, on a roof, or with a patient. Your phone rings. You can't answer. You just handed your next customer to your competitor.

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How Much Do Missed Calls Cost UK Businesses?

85%

of callers will NOT call back if you don't answer

Source: BT Business, 2023

80%

of people will NOT leave a voicemail

Source: Forbes, 2022

£1,200

average revenue lost per missed lead

Based on average UK trade job value

What Is an AI Receptionist and How Does It Work?

A UK-designed AI receptionist that answers 24/7, filters spammers, qualifies leads, checks your diary, and books the job.

When a customer calls your number, Voco answers in your business name, asks the right questions, captures their details, and sends you an instant summary by text. You call back fully briefed. They never knew they spoke to AI.

What Voco Is NOT

✕ A call centre (human agents)
✕ A cold-calling agency
✕ A chatbot company
✕ Overcomplicated tech you'll never use

What Voco IS

Your always-on phone answering system
UK-designed AI receptionist
Stops you losing jobs to missed calls
Lead qualification & booking engine

What Voco Does For You

AI Receptionist Features

Professional AI call handling that captures leads, books appointments, and keeps your business running even when you're on a job, with a patient, or it's 2am.

24/7 Availability

Answers calls nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Your customers never hit voicemail.

Natural Conversations

Real dialogue, not a phone menu. Callers speak naturally and get helpful responses.

Custom Greetings

Answers with your business name. Sounds like your team, not a generic service.

Lead Qualification

Captures name, number, job type, urgency, and location. You call back fully briefed.

Instant SMS Alerts

Get a full summary the moment each call ends. Know who called before you call back.

Emergency Flagging

Urgent calls marked automatically. Leaks, lockouts, and emergencies jump the queue.

Full Caller Details Captured

Every call logged with contact info, requirements, and urgency level.

Smart Keyword Detection

Recognises emergency keywords specific to your industry. No false alarms.

Industry Triage

Handles trades, healthcare practitioners, and property calls differently. Context-aware responses.

Your Call Handling Rules

Configure how each call type is handled. Your protocols, your way.

Calendar Booking

Books directly into Google Calendar, Outlook, or Calendly. No double-booking.

CRM Integration

Connect via Zapier. Leads flow straight into your existing systems.

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How Voco Compares to Missed Calls

Option	Monthly Cost	Availability	Lead Quality	Setup Time
Missed Calls	£1,200+ per lost lead	None	No leads captured	N/A
Standard Voicemail	Free	24/7	80% won't leave a message	Instant
Voco AI	From £49/month	24/7, 365 days	Qualifies & books automatically	Live within 48 hours

ROI: If Voco captures just ONE emergency job or private patient per month, it pays for itself. The rest is pure profit.

How much are missed calls costing you?

Use our free calculator to see your potential savings.

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How Does an AI Receptionist Answer Your Calls?

Unlike standard voicemail that sits unanswered, Voco uses Smart-Dispatch to qualify and route every call automatically.

AI Answers

Professional UK voice answers every call 24/7

Qualifies Lead

Separates genuine enquiries from time-wasters

Books Job

Dispatches qualified appointments directly to your calendar

Which Industries Benefit from AI Call Answering?

Emergency Trades

Plumbers · Electricians · HVAC Engineers · Locksmiths

Capture £2,500 boiler installs while you're finishing the £80 repair. Never lose the whale job to voicemail again.

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Clinical

Private Practices · Private Dental · Orthodontists · Physiotherapy · Dental Groups · Private Clinics · Cosmetic Clinics

A missed patient enquiry isn't just lost revenue — it's a patient worth £1,000/year walking to the practice down the street.

Explore Clinical solutions

Property

Estate Agents · Lettings Agencies · Property Management

Speed-to-lead wins. Capture viewing requests while you're out on viewings. First responder gets the commission.

Explore Property solutions

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What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Voco captured 14 new jobs in our first month. We were missing calls every day on the tools. Now every lead gets answered and I get a text summary before I even call back."

Dave Richardson

Richardson Plumbing & Heating, Manchester

★★★★★

"Our reception staff were overwhelmed with calls during clinic hours. Voco handles overflow seamlessly. Patients don't even realise they're speaking to AI."

Dr Sarah Chen

Riverside Dental Practice, Bristol

★★★★★

"We were losing viewing requests while out on appointments. Voco books viewings straight into our calendar. Paid for itself in the first week."

James Okafor

Okafor Property Group, Birmingham

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

AI Receptionist Pricing Plans

No hidden fees. No forced upgrades. Only pay for extra calls if you go over your included allowance.

Monthly Annual Save 20%

30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

Starter

£49 /mo

75 calls included

Then 75p per extra call

Your £20 spend cap limits overage charges. Max monthly bill: £69. Calls are never cut off. They switch to reduced mode after your cap is reached.

UK phone number (local or 03)
SMS + Email notifications
Call transcripts
Lead capture (name, number, enquiry)
Custom greeting
Basic reporting dashboard
Spend cap (you control your max bill)
Calls never cut off (reduced mode after cap)
Calendar booking
Full analytics dashboard
CRM integration
Missed call text-back
WhatsApp integration

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Professional

£149 /mo

250 calls included

Then 55p per extra call

Your £50 spend cap limits overage charges. Max monthly bill: £199. Calls are never cut off. They switch to reduced mode after your cap is reached.

Calendar integration (Google, Calendly)
Advanced reporting & analytics
15 FAQ responses configured
Advanced lead qualification
Priority support
Basic CRM integration
Lower overage rate (55p vs 75p)
Full analytics dashboard
Missed call text-back
WhatsApp integration

Choose Professional

Business

£249 /mo

500 calls included

Then 40p per extra call

Your £100 spend cap limits overage charges. Max monthly bill: £349. Calls are never cut off. They switch to reduced mode after your cap is reached.

Multi-location support
Custom integrations
Full CRM integration (Salesforce, HubSpot)
Missed call text-back (auto-SMS)
WhatsApp Business integration
Unlimited FAQ responses
Dedicated account manager
Full analytics dashboard
SLA guarantee (99.9% uptime)
Lowest overage rate (40p/call)

Choose Business

How Voco AI Receptionist Pricing Works

Your Plan Includes Calls

Every plan includes a generous call allowance at no extra cost. Use them all month long.

Go Over? Fair Per-Call Rate

Extra calls are billed at your plan's overage rate. No surprise charges.

Spend Cap Protects You

Your spend cap limits overage charges. Calls switch to reduced mode, never cut off.

Need more than 500 calls/month?

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Frequently Asked Questions About AI Receptionists

Our AI uses UK-designed voices trained on thousands of real business calls. Most callers can't tell the difference. Call our demo line and judge for yourself.

Voco can transfer urgent calls directly to your mobile. You set the rules: transfer immediately, take a message, or book a callback.

No. It's month-to-month. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We don't lock you in because we're confident you'll stay.

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