Comparison
An AllDayPA alternative made for trades
A receptionist that only does trades: it knows the questions to ask, answers 24/7, and costs a flat £399 a month.
Why trades look elsewhere
General PA and answering services cover every industry, which is their strength and their limitation. The script has to work for a solicitor, a letting agent and a plumber.
Trades enquiries need different questions. Is the boiler leaking now or is this a planned bathroom? Is it a flat roof or pitched? Which postcode, and can someone be there Thursday morning?
TradeRing asks those questions because it only does trades, and it gives you the answer as a lead card on your phone rather than a message in an inbox.
Side by side
Different approaches to the same problem — check current published pricing on both.
| TradeRing | General PA service | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | UK trades only | All industries |
| Pricing | £399/month flat | Typically volume based |
| Availability | 24/7 included | Varies by plan |
| Handover | Lead card, transcript, drafted SMS | Message or email |
| Commitment | Month to month | Varies |
What you get
- Every call answered, day or night
- Job, postcode and urgency captured up front
- Site visits offered while the caller is still keen
- One-tap follow-up from your own mobile number
- Flat, predictable £399 monthly bill
Common questions
What does TradeRing do that a PA service does not?
A PA or answering service passes on messages. TradeRing runs the enquiry end to end: it asks what the job is, where it is and how urgent, offers a site visit, then hands you a lead card with a summary, a transcript and a follow-up text ready to send.
Is TradeRing suitable for a one-person business?
That is exactly who it is built for. Solo trades lose the most work to missed calls because there is nobody else to pick up.
What does it cost?
£399 per month, flat. No setup fee, no per-call charge, no contract, and a 28-day money-back guarantee.
Do I keep my own number?
Yes. Divert unanswered calls from your existing mobile or landline. Customers keep ringing the number they already have.