AI Receptionist for Tradies
Deskie is an AI receptionist built for Australian tradies. When you're on the tools and can't get to the phone, Deskie answers in a natural Aussie voice, asks the questions you set, filters out time-wasters, and texts you the job. You keep your number, and Deskie starts at $149 a month.
Last updated 30 May 2026
Stop losing jobs to voicemail. Hear Deskie live: call 0485 017 007 for a demo. Takes 30 seconds. No forms. No BS.
Call 0485 017 007Prefer Deskie to call you? Enter your mobile and Deskie rings you back.
No credit card. No sales pitch.
You can't answer the phone with your hands full
You're up a ladder, under a sink, or halfway through a cut. The phone rings out, and that caller doesn't leave a message: 80% of them won't. They just ring the next tradie on the list, and 62% do exactly that. The job you didn't hear about went to someone who picked up.
Deskie answers so you don't lose the job
Deskie answers the calls you miss in a natural Australian voice, asks what you'd ask, sorts the real jobs from the tyre-kickers, and texts you the details in seconds. You stay on the tools and still get every lead that matters, without stopping work to chase a phone you can't reach.
Why do tradies miss so many calls?
Because the work and the phone happen at the same time. You can't run a saw and take a call, and customers calling for a tradie usually want an answer now, not a voicemail beep. When they don't get a person, most move straight to the next number. Deskie closes that gap by answering the moment you can't, so a missed call becomes a text on your phone instead of a job for your competitor.
How does Deskie work for a trade business?
Your phone rings first, like always. If you can't get to it, the call forwards to Deskie instead of voicemail. Deskie answers by your business name (or your own name, up to you), has a normal chat with the caller, asks the questions you've set, and texts you the job details within seconds. You keep your existing number and your customers just get a smooth, professional answer. Setup takes about 3 minutes, and you can still answer any call you want to.
Can Deskie tell an urgent job from a routine quote?
Yes. Deskie can flag urgent work such as lockouts, burst pipes, power outages and breakdowns, and mark it in the details Deskie sends you, so you know which call to return first. A standard quote request still comes through with all the details, just without the urgent flag. You can even ask Deskie to send urgent jobs through to you straight away and hold the non-urgent ones until the next working day, it's up to you.
Can I choose the questions Deskie asks my callers?
Yes, and this is where Deskie beats a plain message service. You tell Deskie what to ask, configured through a quick callback: new job or existing one, rough budget, timeframe, location, and you can have Deskie ask callers to text you photos of the job. Deskie gathers it all and sends it to you, so you can size up a job and call back the ones worth your time first.
What does Deskie cost?
Deskie starts at $149 a month, including 60 answered calls. You get 14 free calls to try Deskie on your real callers before you pay anything, no setup fee and no lock-in contract. Only genuine jobs count toward your allowance. Spam, hang-ups, wrong numbers and time-wasters don't count, and if a dud slips through, tell Deskie and the call is credited back.
Do I have to change my number or tell my customers?
No. Deskie works with your existing business number, so nothing changes: your customers keep calling exactly the same number, and you can still answer whenever you want. Deskie only answers when you can't. There's nothing to explain to your customers and nothing on your van or website to update.
Deskie vs voicemail vs a human answering service
When you're on the tools, the question is simple: do you want a beep that loses the job, or the job in a text you can act on tonight.
| Feature | Deskie (AI) | Voicemail | Human answering service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answers while you're on the tools | Yes | No | Limited hours |
| Flags urgent jobs (lockouts, burst pipes) | Yes | No | No |
| Screens tyre-kickers and spam | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Asks your quote questions | Yes | No | Generic only |
| Texts you the job details | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Cost | From $149/mo | Free but loses jobs | Higher, plus per-call |
Don't take our word for it. Call and hear Deskie now: 0485 017 007.
FAQ
Does Deskie work for my trade?
Yes. Deskie is built for Australian trades: plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, builders, landscapers, mechanics and more. Deskie learns your business name, your services and the questions you want asked, so it answers like it works for you.
What if I'm already on a call when another comes in?
That second caller still gets answered. If you're busy, on another job, or your phone's out of range, Deskie answers instead of sending them to voicemail, and texts you the details.
Can Deskie ask callers to send photos?
Yes. You can have Deskie ask callers to text photos of the job through to you, along with the details, so you can quote faster and prioritise the work worth chasing.
Do I still answer my own calls?
Yes. Your phone rings as normal and you answer whoever you want. Deskie only takes the calls you can't get to, so nothing slips through while your hands are full.
How fast can I be up and running?
Setup takes about 3 minutes. Call 0485 017 007 anytime, 24/7, no booking, no forms, no credit card. Deskie asks about your business and how you want calls handled, and you hear exactly how Deskie sounds to your customers. Appointment booking and live call transfer can be added if you want them.
Stop losing jobs to voicemail. Hear Deskie live: call 0485 017 007 for a demo. Takes 30 seconds. No forms. No BS.
Call 0485 017 007Prefer Deskie to call you? Enter your mobile and Deskie rings you back.
No credit card. No sales pitch.