Missed calls, lost revenue
A call that goes to voicemail is usually a customer who already dialed the next business on the list.
AI voice agents for local business
A done-for-you AI receptionist, built and run for your business.
We build, tune, and manage a 24/7 receptionist that answers every call, books the job, and emails you a summary, so you never lose another customer to voicemail.
Or dial (628) 338-2860 to talk to the AI receptionist live. It answers as John, the receptionist for a sample company, Coastal Air & Plumbing. Try booking a service, asking a question, or reporting an emergency.
Calls are recorded.
Answers 24/7 · Books appointments · Captures every lead
The problem
Every missed call is a missed customer.
Most local businesses lose work not because of bad service, but because the phone rang at the wrong moment.
An overloaded front desk
Staff can't greet the person in front of them and answer every ringing line at the same time.
Customers expect answers now
People calling a service business want a fast, helpful response, not a callback hours later.
After-hours goes unanswered
Evenings and weekends are when many customers call, and that's exactly when no one picks up.
Why a slow response loses business
General customer research on response expectations. These are not Wharfline results.
The solution
Meet your 24/7 AI receptionist.
Wharfline answers every call in a natural voice, around the clock. It understands what the caller needs, answers common questions, collects the right details, transfers to your team where you have one, and books appointments straight into your calendar.
24/7 call answering
Every call is picked up instantly, day or night, weekends and holidays included.
Appointment booking
Callers get booked into the calendar you already use, with the right service and time, so bookings show up where you expect them.
Lead qualification
Asks the right questions so you know who's calling and what they need before you follow up.
FAQ handling
Answers your hours, pricing, location, and common questions in your business's own words.
Call summaries
Every call it answers is summarized automatically, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Client dashboard
See every call, its outcome, and the full transcript in your own secure login.
Human handoff
When a call needs a person, it transfers to the number you set up at onboarding.
Custom business training
Trained on your services, policies, and tone so it sounds like part of your business.
How it works
Up and running in three steps.
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We learn your business
We map your services, hours, FAQs, and booking rules so the receptionist knows how you work.
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We build & train your AI receptionist
We craft a custom script, voice, and call flows, then test it until it handles real calls cleanly.
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You start capturing every call
Calls get answered, booked, and summarized automatically, and we keep tuning it over time.
Who it's for
Built for appointment-driven local businesses.
If your business runs on phone calls and bookings, Wharfline fits right in.
- Home services
- Salons & spas
- Law firms
- Real estate
- Restaurants
- Contractors
- Fitness studios
Why it matters
Less pressure on your team. More booked work.
More booked appointments
A better customer experience
Lower cost than extra staff
Pricing
Simple, fully managed pricing.
Straightforward monthly plans for a receptionist we build, tune, and run for you, sized to how many calls you take.
Starter
$599/mo
For the solo operator who can't answer while on the job.
- 24/7 or after hours call answering
- About 150 calls per month
- Calendar integration
- Lead capture and call summaries
- Appointment booking
- Email notifications
- Client dashboard: see every call, its outcome, and the full transcript
- Ongoing support and tuning
Growth
$899/mo
For the growing crew losing calls during the busy season.
- Everything in Starter
- About 350 calls per month
- Lead qualification
- Call transfer to your team
- Client dashboard: see every call, its outcome, and the full transcript
- Ongoing support and tuning
Pro
$1,299/mo
For multi tech shops with steady call volume.
- Everything in Growth
- About 750 calls per month
- Priority support
- Client dashboard: see every call, its outcome, and the full transcript
- Ongoing support and tuning
Every plan is fully managed. We build, tune, and monitor it for you, with a client dashboard so you can see every call whenever you want. There is no setup fee, so the monthly price is all you pay. No long term contract, cancel anytime.
Need something custom?
Plans are a starting point. We scope add-ons like email follow ups, missed call recovery, and after hours coverage to your business, and confirm the details on your consultation call. There is no setup fee.
Book an appointmentFAQ
Questions, answered.
Yes. It books directly into your calendar with the right service and time. The caller gets a confirmation email with links to reschedule or cancel, so they can fix a mistake without calling back. We connect your calendar during onboarding and test a real booking before you go live.
It's built to take a detailed message rather than guess, and to transfer to a person where you have one available. You set the rules, and every call it answers is logged so nothing is lost. We review real calls and tune it continuously, and if something goes wrong, a real person on our team fixes it fast.
Yes, when you have someone for it to reach. We set up transfer to the number you choose at onboarding. If you have nobody available to take calls, it takes a detailed message instead.
Most receptionists go live in about a week once the clock starts. The clock starts when your intake form is complete and your first payment is in, and the exact time depends on how complex your setup is. We map your business, build and test the call flows, then launch.
No. You keep your existing number and forward calls to the receptionist, so your published number never changes.
Completely. It's trained on your services, hours, policies, and tone, and we adjust it anytime you add a service or change something.
Support them. It backs up your team on the calls they can't get to, like overflow, after hours, and weekends, and it can run the line on its own if you don't have a front desk.
It uses a natural, human sounding voice, and most callers just get helped. We're transparent that it's an AI receptionist, and it hands off to a person where you have one available. Call (628) 338-2860 to hear it live.
Book a call
Pick a time that works for you.
Grab a 30-minute consultation. We'll walk you through how a Wharfline receptionist would handle your calls and what it would cost for your business.
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No problem. Leave your details and we'll get back to you within one business day. Or grab a time above and we'll talk then.
Want to hear it first? Call (628) 338-2860 to talk to the live AI receptionist, or email support@wharfline.com.
No pressure, no obligation. Just a quick look at how it fits.
Hear it for yourself. Call the live AI receptionist.
It answers as John, the receptionist for a sample company, Coastal Air & Plumbing. Try booking a service, asking a question, or reporting an emergency.
Calls are recorded.