Best missed-call text-back & AI receptionists for UK gas engineers (2026)

Services that text back or answer the phone when you are on a job, then send you the details. Prices are usually per month with a call or text allowance.

8 options compared. Sorted by lowest starting price. Last checked 20 Oct 2026. We have not been paid by any vendor on this page.

Quick answer: The lowest paid starting price we verified is Arcscribe (from £24/mo). Cheapest isn't always best. Check the points below before you pick.

Side by side

Tool	Starting price	Free trial	Suits	Checked
Arcscribe Catch £24/mo + VAT (10 AI minutes); Receptionist £69/mo + VAT (150 mins). Founding offer £49/mo + VAT for 12 months.	from £24/mo	14 days, no card	sole trader, small firm	20 Oct 2026
ReplyFast Standard £29/mo after a 7-day trial (up to 300 texts). Pro with AI voice 'coming soon' at £69/mo.	from £29/mo	7 days (card taken at signup)	sole trader	20 Oct 2026
TradeCall24 Starter £29/mo (15 answered calls, then £1.50/call); Professional £49/mo (50 calls, then £1.20/call).	from £29/mo	7 days	sole trader, small firm	20 Oct 2026
Ring Rescue Starter £29.99/mo + £49.99 setup; Pro £49.99/mo + £69.99 setup; Managed £69.99/mo + £99.99 setup.	from £29.99/mo	Demo (no trial stated)	sole trader, small firm	20 Oct 2026
WebSP AI Receptionist Managed from £39/mo (booking included), or own it outright from £2,500 + £50/mo.	from £39/mo	Live demo line	sole trader, small firm	20 Oct 2026
TextBack Pro £47/mo (up to 300 leads, 1 number). No setup fee. 30-day money-back after first payment.	from £47/mo	14 days, no card	sole trader, small firm	20 Oct 2026
Grip Starter £49/mo (75 calls); Pro £99/mo (175 calls); Pro+ £149/mo (250 calls). 50p per extra call.	from £49/mo	3 days	sole trader, small firm	20 Oct 2026
Moneypenny No public price; contact for a quote.	Price not verified	Not stated	small firm	Not verified

How to choose

Check how gas-smell or no-heat calls are handled. Emergencies should go to 0800 111 999 and to you, not wait in an inbox.
Compare the call or text allowance, not just the headline price.
Watch for setup fees.
Make sure you can keep your existing number.

Good starting points for sole traders

Arcscribe: from £24/mo. AI receptionist answers missed calls.
ReplyFast: from £29/mo. Missed-call text-back in your business name.
TradeCall24: from £29/mo. AI answers forwarded calls 24/7.
Ring Rescue: from £29.99/mo. Missed-call text-back.
WebSP AI Receptionist: from £39/mo. Voice AI answers and qualifies calls.

Prices are as shown on each vendor's own pricing page on the date in the table, usually excluding VAT. "Not verified" means we couldn't confirm the price on the vendor's site. Spotted a change? Report it.

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