AI Receptionist · Solar Installers · Chard

AI Receptionist for Solar Installers in Chard

Chard and the surrounding south Somerset agricultural belt offer real opportunity for solar installers — south-facing farmhouses with large unshaded roof areas, agricultural buildings suitable for barn-mounted systems, and residential properties in the open landscape around the Blackdown Hills AONB. Planning considerations in the AONB require careful handling, but the underlying demand from rural landowners and domestic homeowners alike is genuine. When your team is on-site in the TA20 postcode area, ForgeMason captures every call — whether it's a farmhouse roof enquiry or a domestic interest in reducing energy bills.

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The Problem

Rural south Somerset leads are high-value — and quick to move on if unanswered

Agricultural and rural residential solar enquiries around Chard often represent larger, higher-margin jobs than typical domestic installs. A farmer asking about a 50kW barn-mounted system or a landowner exploring ground-mount options for a paddock needs to feel that the installer is professional and responsive from first contact. If a call rings out while your team is working, that lead — which may have taken time to research and decide to call — will simply try the next name in their search. ForgeMason ensures your business always answers first.

What ForgeMason Handles

Every solar enquiry captured. Nothing missed.

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24/7 Lead Capture

Every call answered within 2 rings around the clock. Caller name, number, and enquiry type logged instantly — even when you're mid-install.

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Property Assessment Capture

Collects property type, roof orientation, approximate age of property, and whether the caller owns or rents — so you arrive at survey with context.

Government Scheme Enquiries

Handles questions about ECO4, the Great British Insulation Scheme, and smart export tariffs — routing serious enquiries to your team with full notes.

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Finance Enquiry Routing

Identifies callers interested in 0% finance or payment plans and flags them separately so your sales process can follow up with the right information.

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Survey Booking

Books roof surveys directly into your calendar using your availability — reducing the back-and-forth that delays your pipeline.

Review Requests

Follows up with completed customers by SMS to request a Google review — building your local profile in Chard search results over time.

Pricing

Simple monthly pricing. No contracts.

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£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • Lead details captured
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Email notification per enquiry
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£367/mo
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FAQ
Can it handle battery storage and EV charger enquiries too?+
Yes. ForgeMason is configured for your full product range. Callers asking about battery storage systems, EV charger installation, or combined solar-and-storage packages are handled with the same detail capture as a standard solar enquiry — including whether they already have solar panels, their vehicle type for EV charger sizing, and their interest in smart tariffs. Each enquiry type is tagged separately so your team knows exactly what they're calling back about.
We get enquiries near the Blackdown Hills AONB where planning is sensitive — can ForgeMason flag those?+
Yes. ForgeMason captures the postcode or address of the property and notes any flags the caller mentions — including AONB location, listed building status, or conservation area restrictions. These are flagged in the lead summary so your surveyor knows to review permitted development rights and local planning guidance before the site visit. It doesn't provide planning advice — that's your expertise — but it ensures the lead arrives with the right context attached.
How quickly can we get started?+
Most solar installers are live within 3 to 5 working days. We configure the AI with your service area, the products you offer, your survey booking process, and any scheme-specific questions relevant to your customers. There's no hardware to install — calls to your existing number are forwarded to ForgeMason, and you keep full control of your phone line.

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