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, routes or transfers when it should, and books appointments straight into your calendar.
- Answers naturally
- Qualifies callers
- Books appointments
- Routes & transfers
- Summarizes every call
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
Every call is automatically summarized, 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.
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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
- 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
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
- 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 and routing
- SMS follow ups
- Ongoing support and tuning
Pro
$1,299/mo
For multi tech shops with steady call volume.
- Everything in Growth
- About 750 calls per month
- CRM integration
- After hours and emergency routing
- Priority support
- Ongoing support and tuning
Every plan is fully managed. We build, tune, and monitor it for you. A one time setup fee applies and is scoped on your consultation call. No long term contract, cancel anytime.
Need something custom?
Plans are a starting point. We scope add-ons like CRM sync, SMS and email follow ups, missed call recovery, and after hours routing to your business, with a one time setup fee confirmed on your consultation call.
Book a call & get pricingFAQ
Questions, answered.
Yes. It books directly into your calendar with the right service and time, and can confirm or reschedule.
Yes. It connects to the calendar you already use, so bookings show up where you expect them.
We integrate with all major CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho), calendar systems (Google Calendar, Calendly, Acuity), phone systems (RingCentral, Twilio, Vonage), and custom APIs. If you use it, we can likely connect to it.
It takes a detailed message, offers a callback, or transfers to a person. You set the rules, and every call is logged so nothing is lost.
Yes. When a call needs a person, it routes or transfers to the right place on your team.
Most receptionists go live in about one to two weeks. 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 answers naturally and most callers just get helped. We're transparent that it's an AI receptionist, and it hands off to a person whenever that's the right call.
No. It uses a natural, human sounding voice. Call (628) 338-2860 to hear it live.
We review real calls and tune it continuously, and it's built to take a message or transfer rather than guess. If something goes wrong, a real person on our team fixes it fast.
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.
Prefer we reach out?
Not ready to pick a time?
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.