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AI Receptionist · Swanage · Dorset

On survey in Swanage.
Coastal property enquiry rings unanswered.
ForgeMason captures every call.

Swanage is a Jurassic Coast resort with a property market built on Purbeck stone cottages, Victorian seafront terraces, and period properties that attract buyers from across the south of England. Buyers purchasing coastal properties often have specific concerns around coastal exposure, damp, and stone condition — and they expect a surveyor who answers promptly and understands the local building stock. ForgeMason captures every enquiry while you're out inspecting properties across the Purbeck peninsula, so no coastal instruction slips through the net.

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85%
of callers ring a competitor if unanswered
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21×
higher contact rate within 5 minutes
Harvard Business Review
60%
of professionals miss calls while with clients
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The Problem

Swanage buyers want a specialist — and they want them now

Swanage's coastal setting creates demand for surveyors with knowledge of Purbeck stone construction, coastal exposure issues, and the specific defects found in Victorian and Edwardian seafront properties. Buyers are often purchasing second homes or investment properties and move quickly once they've found the right property. A missed instruction call means they'll find another surveyor — likely one from further afield who may not know the local building stock as well as you do. ForgeMason ensures every caller receives an immediate, professional response while you're out on site.

What ForgeMason Handles

Built for surveyors. Every call type covered.

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Instruction Capture

New survey instructions captured in full — property address, buyer name, lender or direct client, survey type requested, and contact details.

Mortgage Deadline Flagging

Callers mentioning exchange deadlines, mortgage offer expiry, or chain pressure are flagged as urgent and you receive an immediate alert.

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Survey Type Routing

HomeBuyer Report, Level 3 Building Survey, RICS Valuation, or snagging — caller intent is identified and routed to the right fee earner or diary.

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Survey Booking

Access arrangements and survey appointments booked directly into your calendar, with property details and vendor contact confirmed at the point of call.

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Conveyancer & Agent Liaison

Calls from solicitors and estate agents handled professionally — query captured, urgency assessed, and response timeline confirmed to the caller.

Review Requests

Post-survey review requests sent automatically, building your Google and RICS-directory reputation in the Swanage market.

Pricing

Simple monthly plans

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£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • Instruction details captured
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Urgent deadline flagging
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FAQ
Can it handle instructions from mortgage lenders, agents and direct clients?+
Yes. ForgeMason identifies the caller type — lender panel, estate agent, or direct client — and captures the relevant instruction details for each. Lender panel instructions include the lender name, borrower reference, and property address. Agent referrals include the branch and negotiator name. Direct client instructions capture buyer details and property specifics. All are delivered to you in a structured format ready to action.
Many Swanage buyers are purchasing from outside Dorset — can ForgeMason handle out-of-hours calls from buyers based in London or the Midlands?+
Yes. ForgeMason operates 24/7, which is particularly useful for Swanage where a large proportion of buyers are purchasing second homes or holiday properties from further afield. Buyers based in London or the Midlands often call in the evening after work or at weekends. ForgeMason captures their instruction at any hour, so you have everything you need to respond and confirm the booking first thing the following morning.
How quickly can we get started?+
Most surveying practices are live within 2–3 working days. We configure the AI with your survey types, fee structure, and geographic coverage area, then run a test call before going live. No hardware required.

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