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AI Receptionist for Tradies

VirtualAssistant.com.au is the AI virtual receptionist built for Australian tradies and trade businesses — it picks up every call 24/7, locks in bookings and captures quote enquiries while you're on the tools. Most trade businesses are live within 24 hours.

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⭐ Rated 5 Stars by Australian Trade Businesses | 24/7 Live Answering | No Lock-in Contracts | Australian-Managed Service

Everything your Trade Business needs — handled automatically

From a customer's first call right through to a booked job, we look after every conversation so you can stay on the tools.

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24/7 Call Answering

No customer call slips through to voicemail again. On a weekday, after knock-off, over the weekend or on a public holiday, every caller gets a professional answer and is looked after with care.

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Appointment Booking

Job scheduling stays in sync with the booking software you already run on site. Customers lock in their bookings and we keep the diary sorted — automatically.

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Job Enquiry & Booking

Professional intake scripts crafted for Trade Businesses. We gather the right information upfront — matter type, urgency, contact details — so you're fully briefed before every meeting.

Up and running in 24 hours

We've made onboarding simple. Most Trade Businesses are fully set up within a day.

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Sign Up

Create your account and tell us about the jobs you take on and your call preferences.

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We Set Up Your Profile

Our team sets up your job intake scripts, call routing and quote and calendar integrations.

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Forward Your Number

Divert your business calls to your new virtual receptionist — it takes about 2 minutes.

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We Handle the Rest

Calls get answered, bookings logged and quotes captured — then sent straight through to you the moment they land.

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"I'm up a ladder or under a house all day — I can't answer the phone, and that's jobs walking out the door. Now every call is answered and booked 24/7, and my quote pipeline is full."

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Steve Forsythe Owner, Walker Plumbing & Gas — Melbourne

Trade Businesses across Australia rely on us

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"Customers ring for emergency jobs while I'm on the tools, and the assistant books them straight into my calendar. I've stopped losing work to voicemail."

Dave Beckett
Nguyen Electrical — Sydney
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"It answers every enquiry about availability and quotes exactly how I would, and never misses a call — even on weekends."

Mick Lawson
Roberts Carpentry — Brisbane
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"Best thing I've done for the business. Customers get a professional answer every time and I just turn up to the jobs."

Tony Hunt
Marsh Tiling, Perth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI receptionist for tradies work?

Our AI virtual receptionist answers every call to your trade business 24/7, books appointments, answers common questions and captures customers details — then sends everything straight to you. It sounds natural and professional, so your customers get a great experience around the clock.

Will my callers know it's an AI?

Rarely. It speaks in a natural, down-to-earth way, sorts out enquiries politely and books customers in just like a switched-on office receptionist. It runs on VirtualAssistant.com.au and is managed right here in Australia.

How much does it cost?

Plans stay flexible with no lock-in contract. Start with a free trial to see how it locks in jobs and quote enquiries before you commit, and you can cancel any time.

How quickly can I get set up?

Most trade businesss are up and running within 24 hours. We configure your assistant, connect your booking preferences and you're ready to stop missing calls.

What happens after hours or when I'm busy?

That's exactly when it shines. Every after-hours, weekend or missed call is answered and booked instead of going to voicemail — so your trade business never loses a customer to a competitor again.

Can the AI receptionist book appointments into my calendar?

Yes. It takes down the customer's details and the time that suits them for the job, then sends the booking through to you — so your diary keeps filling while you stay on site.

Does it work with my existing phone number?

Yes — your existing number diverts to the AI receptionist any time you can't get to the phone on the job, so customers keep ringing the number they already know and there's no new line to advertise.

What makes this better than a standard answering machine or voicemail?

Voicemail loses business — most callers hang up and ring a competitor. The AI receptionist actually has a conversation, answers questions and books the customer in, 24/7, so your trade business captures every opportunity.

Built for Every Trade

From solo operators to growing trade businesses — we handle your calls, bookings and enquiries 24/7.

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