Predictable pricing
ReceptionHQ's £30 base fee looks attractive, but at 80+ calls a month you're easily above £150. LondonPlumberAI is £99/month no matter how many calls come in.
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LondonPlumberAI vs ReceptionHQ
ReceptionHQ offers affordable virtual reception from £30/month — but per-call fees and limited plumbing knowledge mean you're paying more for less. Our AI is £99/month flat with plumbing expertise built in.
Feature comparison
How LondonPlumberAI stacks up against ReceptionHQ for plumbing businesses.
| Feature | LondonPlumberAI | ReceptionHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | £99/mo flat (founding rate) | From £30/mo + £1.50–£2.00 per call (typically £150–£300/mo for plumbers) |
| Pricing model | Flat rate — predictable monthly bill | Low base + per-call fees that scale with volume |
| Availability | 24/7/365 — never sleeps | 24/7 available but out-of-hours costs more per call |
| Plumbing knowledge | Trained on plumbing terminology, emergency triage, Gas Safe | General virtual reception — no trade expertise |
| Setup time | Live in under 24 hours | 1–3 business days |
| Response speed | Answers in <1 second | Varies — may queue during peak times |
| Lead qualification | AI qualifies with plumbing-specific questions | Basic message-taking and call transfer |
| WhatsApp summaries | Instant WhatsApp after every call | Email notifications |
| Call recording & transcription | Every call recorded, transcribed, searchable | Not standard — add-on if available |
| Contract | No contract — cancel anytime | Monthly rolling |
Why plumbers switch from ReceptionHQ
Knows plumbing inside out
Our AI understands the difference between a dripping tap and a burst main. It triages emergencies and detects Gas Safe requirements — something a general receptionist cannot do.
Instant WhatsApp, not email
You're under a sink — you're not checking email. Every call summary goes straight to your WhatsApp so you can decide on the spot whether to call back.
Try it free — no sign-up needed
Call our demo line and hear the AI receptionist handle a plumbing enquiry.
Call the demo line: +44 7446 499196
Ring now and you'll speak to our AI receptionist. No credit card, no commitment.