Phone answering for NZ trade businesses
A phone answering service that never clocks off.
Voicemail loses callers. Call centres read scripts and bill per call. TradieCall is a virtual receptionist that knows your business, answers 24/7 in a natural Kiwi voice, and texts you the job — for a flat monthly price.
Your three options, honestly compared
| Voicemail | Human answering service | TradieCall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answers 24/7, weekends and holidayshuman services often charge extra after hours | |||
| Picks up within seconds | |||
| Callers actually engagemost callers hang up on voicemail | |||
| Knows your services, hours and area | |||
| Captures job details and urgency | |||
| Books jobs into your diaryPro plans and up | |||
| Flat monthly costhuman services bill per call/minute | |||
| Transcript and recording of every call |
Built for trades, not switchboards
Generic answering services take a message. TradieCall was built around how trade work actually arrives: emergencies at 9pm, enquiries while you're on the tools, and callers who'll ring the next number if nobody picks up. See how it works for plumbers, electricians and builders — or every trade on the trades index.
Weighing up your options? Start with what answering services actually cost in NZ, see the honest 2026 buyer's guide, or compare against hiring a receptionist.
Fair questions
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