Your AI Receptionist. Built for UK Carpenters & Joiners.

Yes. First fix timber framing — stud walls, floor joists, roof trusses, noggins, and lintels. Second fix finishing — door hanging, skirting boards, architrave, dado rails, picture rails, window boards, staircase fitting with newel posts, spindles, handrails, and string boards. Bespoke joinery — fitted wardrobes, alcove units, bookshelves, window seats, custom radiator covers, and freestanding furniture. Kitchen fitting — base units, wall units, plinths, cornice, worktops in laminate, solid wood, quartz, and granite. Materials including softwood, hardwood, MDF, plywood, oak, walnut, ash, and Accoya. The AI captures the work type, material specification, room count, and finish requirements because carpentry quotations depend on whether the work is standard softwood second fix at £150 per day or bespoke hardwood joinery at £300 to £500 per day.

Yes. Builders needing first fix or second fix carpentry on new builds, conversions, and refurbishments receive trade-aware handling. The AI captures the number of plots or units, specification grade — standard softwood or premium hardwood — timber species if specified, other trades on the programme whose schedules create deadline pressure, the site address, and preferred start date. Builder-to-carpenter calls are driven by programme urgency — the plasterer cannot start until the first fix is complete, and the decorator cannot start until the second fix is finished. The AI critical-path awareness demonstrates the reliability builders need from their carpentry subcontractor.

Yes. Fitted wardrobes, alcove shelving units, built-in bookcases, window seats with storage, custom studies and home offices, bay window seating, understairs storage, bespoke kitchens, and freestanding furniture. The AI captures the room dimensions, ceiling height, alcove or wall measurements, material preference — painted MDF, natural oak, walnut veneer — internal configuration requirements such as hanging rails, drawers, shoe racks, and adjustable shelving, and design inspiration references. Bespoke joinery commissions at £800 to £5,000 per piece represent the highest-margin carpentry work and attract design-conscious homeowners who value craftsmanship over price.

Kicked-in door frames from burglary attempts, broken staircase spindles presenting fall hazards to children, storm-damaged fascia boards and structural timbers, rotten window frames allowing water ingress, and collapsed shelving or wardrobes. The AI captures the damage type, safety risk, and urgency level. Emergency carpentry repairs — particularly security-related door frame replacement after break-ins — convert at near-100 percent because the customer has no choice but to act immediately.

Yes. Kitchen fitting — the largest single revenue category for many carpenters — is captured with the kitchen supplier name, unit count, worktop material and length, whether any structural alterations are needed — wall removal, RSJ installation, service relocations — appliance integration requirements, and the delivery and fitting timeline. The AI distinguishes between supply-and-fit enquiries and fit-only projects where the customer has purchased units from IKEA, Howdens, Wickes, or a bespoke manufacturer.

Yes. NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery, City and Guilds qualifications, Institute of Carpenters membership, Guild of Master Craftsmen membership, Federation of Master Builders membership, CSCS card — Construction Skills Certification Scheme — and public liability insurance. Institute of Carpenters membership is the primary trust marker because it confirms assessed competence in both site carpentry and bench joinery, distinguishing qualified craftsmen from unskilled labour.

Both. A sole trader carpenter works with loud power tools all day — table saws, routers, planers, chop saws, and nail guns — in workshops and on construction sites where hearing a phone is physically impossible. Builders calling about multi-plot second fix contracts message 3 carpenters and book whoever responds first because the programme depends on it. At £39/month, one rescued second fix contract at £1,000 to £4,000 covers the cost for a year. Larger carpentry firms with multiple crews use the AI for developer contract tendering, architect commission management, and consistent multi-channel booking.

48 hours. We learn about your services — first fix, second fix, bespoke joinery, kitchen fitting, staircases, decking — your material specialisms, coverage area, day rate structure, and how you want builder contracts, architect commissions, and emergency repairs handled. The AI is configured on your existing phone number. You handle zero technical setup.

Carpenters and joiners work in environments where hearing a phone is nearly impossible — operating table saws, routers, planers, and chop saws that produce 90-110 decibels of noise. Even when cutting by hand, you're measuring, marking, and focusing on precision that a phone interruption would compromise. Yet carpentry leads are valuable: fitted wardrobes at £1,000-£3,000, bespoke kitchens at £5,000-£15,000, staircases at £2,000-£8,000, and structural work at £3,000-£10,000+. Research shows 78% of customers hire the first tradesperson to respond, and 85% of callers never ring back. Missing 3-5 calls daily means potentially £100,000+ in lost work annually. A receptionist costs £25,000-£30,000. Speed Receptionist costs £39 per month — £468 a year — and works 24/7. Your AI captures the project type, wood preferences, dimensions, and timeline while you're safely focused on your saw.

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 receptionist 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 enquiry data solely for the purpose of capturing and delivering leads to your carpenter & joiner business. Whether a customer contacts you by phone, website chat, WhatsApp, SMS, email, or social media, their data is handled under strict UK GDPR compliance. We operate as a data processor, meaning your business remains the data controller. All data 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. Phone callers are informed their call may be recorded for service purposes, and chat visitors are notified their conversation may be stored. We never sell, share, or use your customers' personal details for marketing. You can request deletion of any 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.