AI voice agents for local business

AI receptionists that never miss a call.

Wharfline builds AI voice agents that answer calls, qualify leads, book appointments, and handle customer questions — so your team can focus on running the business.

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.

Missed calls, lost revenue

A call that goes to voicemail is usually a customer who already dialed the next business on the list.

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.

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, routes or transfers when it should, and books appointments straight into your calendar.

  • Answers naturally
  • Qualifies callers
  • Books appointments
  • Routes & transfers
  • Sends call summaries

What it does

Everything a great receptionist does — without the missed calls.

24/7 call answering

Every call is picked up instantly, day or night, weekends and holidays included.

Appointment booking

Callers get booked directly into your calendar with the right service and time.

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

A clean summary of every call lands in your inbox, so nothing slips through the cracks.

Human handoff

When a call needs a person, it transfers or escalates to the right place on your team.

Calendar integration

Connects to the calendar you already use so bookings show up where you expect them.

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.

  1. 1

    We learn your business

    We map your services, hours, FAQs, and booking rules so the receptionist knows how you work.

  2. 2

    We build & train your AI receptionist

    We craft a custom script, voice, and call flows, then test it until it handles real calls cleanly.

  3. 3

    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
  • Medical & dental
  • Law firms
  • Real estate
  • Restaurants
  • Contractors
  • Fitness studios

Why it matters

Less pressure on your team. More booked work.

Fewer missed calls
More booked appointments
Less front-desk pressure
A better customer experience
Lower cost than extra staff
Always available

Packages

Packages built around your call volume.

Every business is different, so pricing is based on your call volume and what you need the AI to handle. Pick the package that sounds like you and we'll put together a custom quote.

Starter

Up to 150 calls / 300 min

  • 1 AI receptionist, 1 phone line
  • Lead capture
  • Basic appointment booking
  • Email call summaries
  • Basic FAQ answers

Best for salons, solo service businesses, and small offices.

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Most popular

Growth

Up to 350 calls / 700 min

  • Everything in Starter
  • Advanced booking logic
  • SMS / email follow-ups
  • Missed-call recovery
  • Better qualification questions
  • CRM or Google Sheet integration

Best for med spas, contractors, dentists, clinics, realtors, and gyms.

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Pro

Up to 750 calls / 1,500 min

  • Everything in Growth
  • Multiple call flows
  • After-hours & emergency routing
  • Multiple calendars / departments
  • Priority support
  • More frequent optimization

Best for HVAC, plumbing, legal, dental, medical, and multi-location businesses.

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Custom plans available for higher call volumes or multi-location businesses.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can the AI book appointments?

Yes. It collects the details it needs and books directly into your calendar, with the right service and time slot based on your rules.

Can it connect to Google Calendar?

Yes. We connect it to the calendar you already use — including Google Calendar — so bookings appear where your team expects them.

What happens if the AI can't answer a question?

It handles it gracefully — taking a message, capturing the caller's details, or transferring to a person, depending on the flow we set up for your business.

Can it transfer calls to a human?

Yes. You decide when a call should escalate, and it transfers to the right person or team at those moments.

How long does setup take?

Most businesses are live within a few days. We learn your business, build and test the receptionist, then turn it on once it's handling calls cleanly.

Do I need to change my phone number?

No. In most cases we work with your existing number through simple call forwarding, so nothing changes for your customers.

Can it be customized for my business?

That's the whole point. It's trained on your services, policies, hours, and tone, so it sounds and behaves like part of your team.

Is this meant to replace staff or support them?

To support them. It handles overflow, after-hours, and missed calls so your people can focus on the customers in front of them.

Get started

See it work for your business.

Tell us a bit about your business and call volume, and we'll show you exactly how a Wharfline receptionist would handle your calls — and what it would cost for your situation.

Prefer email? Reach us at support@wharfline.com.

No pressure, no obligation — just a quick look at how it fits.

What do you most want the AI to handle?

We'll reach out within one business day. Your details are only used to contact you about Wharfline.

Stop missing calls. Start capturing more customers.

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