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AI Receptionist · Shaftesbury · Dorset

On site in Shaftesbury.
Quote call. Missed.
That job just went elsewhere.

Shaftesbury's hilltop setting and period property stock keeps skilled builders occupied on site all day. With limited local competition, every missed quote call here is a contract that walks straight to the next builder on the list — and they may be a long drive away. ForgeMason catches every enquiry so no job gets away.

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The Problem

Shaftesbury builders are busy. Enquiries don't wait.

Shaftesbury and the surrounding North Dorset countryside generate a steady stream of period property renovation, agricultural building conversion and rural extension enquiries. With fewer local builders than in the larger Dorset towns, each enquiry represents a real opportunity — but an opportunity that disappears the moment the caller gives up and rings someone else. In a market where competition is limited, every unanswered call is a contract lost to complacency.

Features

Everything a Shaftesbury builder needs.

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Project Enquiry Capture

Every call answered 24/7. Extension, renovation, new build or commercial — job type captured from the first ring.

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Scope & Budget Captured

AI asks the right questions — project scope, rough budget, timeframe — so you arrive at the site visit with full context.

Planning-Ready Leads Prioritised

Callers with planning permission already granted are flagged as priority leads — ready to move, not still in the research phase.

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Property Details Captured

Address, property type, tenure and access notes captured so your quote visit starts with the information you need.

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Site Visit Booking

Qualified leads booked straight into your calendar for a site visit or survey — no back-and-forth calls to arrange.

Review Requests

Automated follow-up after project completion to capture Google reviews — building your reputation in Shaftesbury.

How It Works

What happens when a Shaftesbury customer calls.

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Answered instantly

AI picks up within 2 rings, 24/7. Every Shaftesbury enquiry gets a professional response — not voicemail.

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Project qualified

Captures project type, property address, scope, budget range, planning status and contact details. Filters time-wasters from serious enquiries.

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Booked or notified

Qualified leads go into your diary for a site visit. Anything urgent gets an immediate text. Missed-call text-back fires within 60 seconds.

Pricing

From £67/month. No setup fee.

Capture
£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • Project enquiry capture
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Instant notification
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FAQ
Can it handle different project types?+
Yes. The AI is configured for the full range of builder enquiries — rear extensions, loft conversions, full renovations, new builds, barn conversions, and commercial fit-outs. It asks relevant qualifying questions for each project type so you receive useful information, not just a name and number.
Is it worthwhile for a builder in a smaller town like Shaftesbury where call volume is lower?+
Absolutely — in fact it may be even more valuable. In a market with limited local competition, each enquiry represents a meaningful share of the available work. Missing a single large project because you were on site and didn't answer could cost far more than a year's subscription. Every call captured is a contract you're still in the running for.
How quickly can we get started?+
Most builders are live within 48 hours of signing up. We configure the AI with your business name, service area, project types and calendar availability. No hardware, no technical setup on your end.

Shaftesbury builder? Free 20-minute call.

We'll show you how many enquiries you're missing in Shaftesbury and what we'd build to fix it.

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