Your AI Receptionist. Built for UK Plasterers.

Yes. Skim coating over existing plaster or plasterboard, two-coat work with bonding and multi-finish on blockwork, dot-and-dab dry-lining with plasterboard and skim, tanking plaster for below-ground damp resistance, float-and-set for external walls, K Rend and Weber external rendering systems, silicone render, monocouche self-coloured render, traditional sand and cement render, lime plaster and lime render for heritage and period properties, Venetian polished plaster, artex removal by scraping or overboarding, coving and cornice fitting, ceiling replacements, and fire-rated boarding with intumescent plaster systems — the AI captures the specific job type, surface preparation method, finish specification, room count and approximate wall area, and the project deadline. It understands that different plaster products — Thistle Multi-Finish, British Gypsum Board Finish, Knauf MP75 — have different working times and application methods.

Yes. Builders on a deadline need a plasterer who answers the phone because plastering sits on the critical path of virtually every renovation project — kitchen fitters, tilers, painters, and electricians performing second fix all wait for the plasterer to finish before they can start. The AI captures the job scope, number of rooms, wall area, board type if already installed, other trades waiting, the critical deadline, and site access details. It then escalates the lead for priority response. Builders who reach voicemail call the next plasterer within 60 seconds — the AI ensures you are the one who responds first.

Yes. K Rend TC15 and TC25 through-coloured silicone render, Weber silicone render, Parex monocouche, traditional sand and cement with a painted finish, pebbledash removal and re-rendering, lime render for listed buildings and conservation areas, external wall insulation (EWI) render systems, and bellcast bead and stop bead detailing — all captured with the property type, wall area, number of elevations, current finish condition, scaffold access requirements, and desired render colour or finish. External rendering is high-value work at £40 to £80 per square metre and the AI ensures these premium leads receive informed, specification-aware handling.

The AI captures artex removal enquiries with appropriate safety awareness — asking whether the artex has been tested for asbestos, as artex applied before 2000 may contain chrysotile asbestos fibres. If the artex has not been tested, the AI recommends testing before any removal work and explains why. For confirmed asbestos-free artex, the AI captures the removal method preference — scraping, steaming, or overboarding with plasterboard — the number of rooms and ceiling sizes, and the desired finish after removal. Artex removal and re-skim transforms dated interiors and commands premium pricing at £30 to £50 per square metre of ceiling.

Yes. Ceiling collapses from water leaks, bulging plaster from failed lime plaster keys, impact damage from loft access, cracked and sagging ceiling plaster in older properties, and artex ceilings pulling away from lath — all treated as urgent with the damage extent, cause, whether the water source has been fixed, room function, and any immediate safety concerns captured. Ceiling repairs require rapid response because an exposed or unstable ceiling affects the habitability of the room and the homeowner cannot wait weeks for a routine appointment.

Yes. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plastering, City and Guilds heritage plastering qualifications, CSCS card for commercial site access, public liability insurance, and membership of trade bodies such as the Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors — all referenced when customers or builders ask about credentials. For heritage and listed building work, lime plastering qualifications and conservation experience are particularly important because building control and conservation officers may require evidence of specialist competence.

Both. A sole trader plasterer faces the most phone-hostile working conditions in any trade — once the multi-finish is mixed, you have a 20 to 30 minute working window before the plaster sets. During that window, you cannot stop, cannot put down the hawk and trowel, and cannot answer the phone. Every missed call from a builder with a 6-room job is £800 to £3,000 in lost revenue, and builders calling about urgent work will not wait for voicemail — they call the next plasterer immediately. At £39/month, one rescued builder job covers the cost for a year. Larger plastering firms with multiple teams use the AI for builder relationship management, commercial tender capture, and consistent multi-channel communication.

48 hours. We learn about your plastering services — skimming, rendering, dry-lining, artex removal, specialist finishes — your qualifications, coverage area, pricing approach, and how you want builder deadline-driven work prioritised against direct homeowner enquiries. The AI is configured on your existing phone number. You handle zero technical setup.

Plasterers work against the clock more than almost any other trade — once plaster is mixed, you have a strict working window before it sets, and stopping mid-application ruins the entire wall. Taking a phone call mid-skim is physically impossible without destroying hours of work. Yet plastering leads are valuable: room re-skims at £200-£400, full house re-plasters at £1,500-£3,000, and new-build first fix at £3,000-£8,000 per plot. Research shows 78% of customers hire the first tradesperson to respond, and 85% of callers never ring back. With 3-5 missed calls daily, a plasterer can lose £50,000-£80,000 per year. A receptionist costs £25,000-£30,000. Speed Receptionist costs £39 per month — £468 a year — and works 24/7. Your AI captures the job scope (re-skim, full re-plaster, render, coving), room count, current wall condition, and timeline while your hands are covered in plaster and your hawk is loaded.

Just drop us a message — routine business updates are free and included in your plan. If you've updated your per-room pricing, added Venetian polished plaster to your finishes, or changed your weekend working availability, we'll update your AI receptionist within 24 hours at no extra charge. This covers the kind of day-to-day changes any plasterer 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 plasterer business.

Speed Receptionist processes customer enquiry data solely for the purpose of capturing and delivering leads to your plasterer 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.