Never miss another call.
Get your own AI receptionist — it answers every call 24/7 as your business, books the job live, and texts you the details, so missed calls become booked jobs. Built for Wellington tradies, cafés, clinics and salons.
No booking, no form — actually talk to it. Ring 04 885 0285 and have a real conversation.
Real voice. Books the job. Ask it anything.
The cost of silence
While this page has been open, a Kiwi business just lost
…to calls that rang out to voicemail. Most callers never ring back — they just dial the next name on the list. Switchboard answers every one.
Set up once. Answered forever.
No apps to learn, no staff to train. We build your AI around how your business actually runs.
We train your AI
Tell us your services, hours, prices and FAQs. We build an AI receptionist that knows your business by name — in about a week.
~1 week, onceCalls get answered
Forward your number (or use a new one). Every call is answered instantly, 24/7, in a warm natural voice that books jobs and screens time-wasters.
Instant · 24/7You get the details
After every call: a text and email summary — who called, what they wanted, the booking — straight to you. Urgent jobs flag you immediately.
After every callAfter every call, this lands on your phone:
New booking — Dave, Karori
Burst pipe, kitchen ceiling. Booked 2:00pm Tue. Mobile 021 555 0142.
Tap to call backThat's the whole setup — most Wellington businesses are answering every call within about a week.
Hear it now →An employee that never sleeps, never quits, never has a bad day.
Everything a Wellington business needs to never miss a customer call.
Answers every call, live, 24/7
No voicemail, no hold music, no "press 1". A natural conversation that books the job on the call — checks your calendar, confirms the slot, sends the caller a confirmation. Zero owner involvement.
Books into your calendar
Real-time calendar sync. The slot is confirmed before the caller hangs up.
Texts you every job
Caller name, number, and what they need — pinged to your phone after every call.
Flags the urgent ones
Burst pipe at 7am? The AI texts you immediately so you never miss an emergency.
Your voice & personality
Custom name and tone so it sounds like part of your team, not a robot.
Trained on your trade
Knows your services, pricing, and the questions your customers actually ask.
Don't take our word for it
Hear it handle real calls.
Real scenarios, handled start to finish. Pick a situation to read it through — then call the live AI yourself and hear it for real.
Preview the conversation
Hi, you've reached Kapiti Plumbing — I'm the AI assistant. What's the job?
I've got water coming through the kitchen ceiling — I think a pipe's burst.
That's urgent — let's get someone to you fast. Can I grab your name and best mobile?
Dave, 021 555 0142. 14 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu.
Thanks Dave — I'm flagging this as urgent and texting the on-call plumber now. Someone will call within minutes. If you can, turn off the water at the main.
Preview the conversation
Thanks for calling Customs Brew Bar — I'm the AI assistant. Can I take a booking?
Do you have a table for four this Friday around 7?
Friday at 7… yes, a table for four works. What name's it under?
Sarah. One vegetarian and one gluten-free, if that's okay.
Noted — one veg, one GF, table for four, Friday 7pm under Sarah. I'll text you a confirmation now. See you Friday!
Preview the conversation
Good evening, you've reached Thorndon Family Law. I'm the after-hours assistant. How can I help?
Sorry to call so late — I think I need to talk to someone about a separation.
That's completely okay, and you've reached the right place. No need for detail now — let me take a few details and have a lawyer call you first thing. Your name?
James Patel. 027 555 0190.
Thank you, James. I've booked a 9am callback with one of our family lawyers and you'll get a text confirmation shortly. We'll take it from here.
Preview the conversation
Hi, you've reached Lower Hutt Electrical — I'm the AI assistant. What can I help with?
I'm from a marketing agency — we can get you to the top of Google. Who handles your advertising?
Thanks for reaching out, but we're not looking to take on marketing services, and the owner keeps this line for customer jobs. You're welcome to email us — but I won't book a callback for this.
Ah, no worries.
No problem — have a good one.
The fastest way to judge it is to talk to it. Real voice, books the job, available 24/7.
The honest comparison
AI receptionist vs the alternatives.
A full-time receptionist costs $3,000–$5,000+ a month. Voicemail costs you the job. Here's how Switchboard stacks up.
| Switchboard AI | Voicemail | Human receptionist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | 24/7 · 365 | Always | 9–5, Mon–Fri |
| Monthly cost | From $399 | Free | $3,000–$5,000+ |
| Books jobs live | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Calls handled at once | Unlimited | 1 | 1 |
| Sick days / holidays | Never | — | Yes |
| Setup time | ~1 week | Instant | Weeks to hire |
| Texts you every job | ✓ | ✕ | Sometimes |
| Misses calls | Never | Catches none live | When busy / away |
| Local & owner-backed | ✓ | ✕ | Only if you hire local |
Pricing
One AI. Plans that match your call volume.
No per-minute surprises, no lock-in — and every price is published right here, not hidden behind 'contact us for a quote'. Founding Wellington 10 rate: $499 setup + $399/mo for our first ten local businesses.
Every call answered, 24/7. The end of voicemail.
- Answers every call 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
- Natural AI voice, custom to your business
- Takes a message and texts you every caller
- Answers your FAQs — hours, location, services
- Email + text summary after every call
- Cancel anytime
It doesn’t just answer — it books the job, live on the call.
- Everything in Always On, plus:
- Books jobs into your calendar — confirmed on the call
- Texts the caller an instant confirmation
- Urgent calls flagged to your phone in 60 seconds
- Trained on your trade — services, prices, FAQs
- Screens time-wasters so you only call back real leads
Your whole front desk, automated — for teams & multi-site.
- Everything in Booking Pro, plus:
- Routes calls across locations, teams & calendars
- Connects to your CRM and tools (HubSpot, Stripe, more)
- Automated follow-ups, reminders & no-show chases
- Custom call flows built around how you operate
- Priority support + a dedicated account manager
The things everyone asks.
Get started
Two ways in. Both fast.
The quickest is to just talk to the AI — ring it now and hear exactly what your customers will hear. Or leave your details and a real person calls you back.
Call the AI now 04 885 0285Hear it for yourself.
The fastest way to understand Switchboard is to talk to it. Ring our demo line right now and have a real conversation.