Table Saw Running. Phone Ringing. Your AI Gets the Staircase Job.Gets the Job

The AI captures the project type — first fix framing, second fix finishing, or complete carpentry package — number of plots or units, specification grade and timber species, other trades on the programme whose schedules create deadline constraints, and the required start date. It asks whether doors are pre-hung or loose, whether skirting and architrave are pre-primed or unfinished, and whether staircases are supplied or need building. Builders receive trade-aware responses demonstrating programme reliability — the critical quality builders value above all else when booking carpentry subcontractors.

Yes. Fitted wardrobes, alcove shelving, built-in home offices, bay window seats, and custom storage solutions. The AI captures the room dimensions, ceiling height, wall measurements, material preference — painted MDF for a contemporary look, natural oak for traditional warmth, or walnut for luxury — internal configuration including hanging space, drawer count, shoe storage, and adjustable shelving. It asks about design references: "have you seen something you like that we can use as a starting point?" This design-capture approach shows customers that you create bespoke solutions rather than installing off-the-shelf furniture.

Yes. The AI captures the kitchen supplier — IKEA, Howdens, Wickes, Wren, Magnet, or bespoke — unit count, worktop material and join locations, any structural alterations needed, appliance integration requirements, and the delivery date. Supply-aware handling is critical because IKEA flat-pack assembly requires different skills and pricing than Howdens trade kitchen installation, and bespoke handmade kitchens require bench joinery fitting expertise. This distinction enables accurate quotation and prevents scope misunderstandings.

Yes. New staircase construction — straight flight, quarter-turn, half-turn, winder, and spiral — staircase renovation including spindle replacement, handrail refinishing, newel post capping, and tread overlay systems. The AI captures the staircase configuration, material — softwood, oak, ash, glass, or metal — Building Regulations compliance requirements, and whether the project is new construction or renovation of existing stairs. Bespoke staircases at £3,000 to £15,000 represent the highest-value single carpentry commissions.

Yes. Internal door hanging — the bread-and-butter revenue for many carpenters — is captured with the number of doors, door type — panel, flush, glazed, fire-rated FD30/FD60 — material — softwood, oak, walnut, composite — whether existing frames need adjusting for new doors, latch and hinge specification, and whether the lining needs replacing. The AI also captures whether doors need trimming for different floor heights — carpet to tile transitions — which affects fitting time and pricing.

Yes. Timber-frame garden rooms, home offices, workshops, summer houses, and annexes. The AI captures the dimensions, intended use — office requiring insulation and electrics, or summer house needing only basic weather protection — foundation requirements, planning permission status, and budget range. Garden room projects at £5,000 to £25,000 provide substantial project revenue with ongoing referral potential from neighbours who see the finished building.

Builders calling about carpentry subcontracts call 3 carpenters and book whoever answers first because the construction programme depends on timely carpentry completion. But carpentry involves continuous loud power tool operation — table saws, routers, planers, chop saws — where hearing a phone is impossible, and on-site work with nail guns and drills where stopping to answer costs 10 minutes of productive time. At £39/month, one rescued multi-plot second fix contract at £1,000 to £4,000 covers the cost for a year.

Yes. Period property restoration — sash window overhauling, heritage door replication, bespoke moulding profiles matching original Victorian or Georgian details, lime mortar compatible timber repairs, and listed building joinery requiring conservation officer approval. The AI captures the property age, listed status, conservation area constraints, and the specific joinery elements requiring restoration. Heritage joinery commands premium day rates at £300 to £500 and attracts clients who value craftsmanship over cost.

Carpenters work with power tools that make hearing a phone impossible and require total concentration for safety. You can't pause a table saw cut to take a call. Yet your calls are high-value: bespoke furniture at £500-£3,000, fitted kitchens at £5,000-£15,000, and structural carpentry at £3,000-£10,000. AI phone answering captures every call on the second ring, asking about the project type, materials, and timeline. At £39 per month versus £25,000+ for a receptionist, one captured bespoke kitchen at £8,000-£15,000 while you were operating the router pays for years of the service.

Just drop us a message — routine business updates are free and included in your plan. If you've adjusted your day rate, added bespoke fitted furniture to your services, or changed your availability for first-fix site work, we'll update your ai phone answering within 24 hours at no extra charge. This covers the kind of day-to-day changes any carpenter & joiner business makes: adjusting prices, tweaking your service list, updating opening hours, or changing your service area. We want your AI to always give your customers accurate, up-to-date information about your carpenter & joiner business.

Speed Receptionist processes customer call data solely for the purpose of capturing and delivering leads to your carpenter & joiner business. Call recordings and transcripts are handled under strict UK GDPR compliance — callers are informed at the start of the call that it may be recorded for service and quality purposes. We operate as a data processor, meaning your business remains the data controller. All voice data and lead information is processed and stored within the United Kingdom, encrypted in transit and at rest, and retained only for as long as needed to deliver the service. We never sell, share, or use your customers' voice data or personal details for marketing. You can request deletion of any recordings or data at any time, and we will action it within 30 days. Our full privacy policy details our complete data handling practices, retention periods, and your rights under UK data protection law.