The AI receptionist for tradies

Clients are a pain.
We handle them for you.

Apprentice picks up every client message on your number — books the jobs, sends the quotes, handles the back-and-forth. No new apps, no extra steps. You get on with your weekend, your work, and your life.

  • Works on your existing number
  • No app for your clients
  • Google & Apple Calendar
DDave (new client) Apprentice is replying for you
Text message

Big companies get receptionists.
Why not you?

Apprentice gives you all the benefits of a receptionist — without the wages, the desk, or the headaches.

Here's how

Apprentice handles every text

Never get interrupted

Your digital receptionist responds to every "quick question" and "when can you come" text — 24/7. While you're on the tools, with family, or just living your life, we keep clients off your back and book the jobs you want.

Talks exactly like you.
We train Apprentice on your style, tone, and way of speaking so clients never suspect it's not you responding.
Uses your existing number.
Everything happens through your current phone number — clients text the same number they always have.
Handles all the back-and-forth.
Every "quick question", clarification, and booking conversation gets handled professionally without you.
You're on the tools
  • DDaveHot water's died — can you take a look?
  • SSarahHow much to repoint the chimney?
  • MMickRunning late — can we do 2pm instead?

3 jobs sorted while you worked

Your calendar fills itself

No more chasing clients

No more phone tag about availability. No more "What times work for you?" texts that drag on for days. Apprentice talks to your clients, locks in jobs, and puts them straight into your calendar — only when you're actually available.

Only books when you're free.
We know your schedule and availability, so you never get double-booked or interrupted during personal time.
Adjusts as your life changes.
Kids get sick, jobs run long, plans change — just update your availability and Apprentice adapts instantly.
Works with your calendar.
Syncs with Google Calendar, iPhone Calendar, or whatever you already use — jobs appear automatically.
This weekSynced · Google Calendar
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Smith reno
Supplier run

Booked only when you're free — no double-ups

Quotes done for you

Never write another quote

Tired of typing the same thing over and over? Set your pricing once, and never quote again. No more staying up late writing quotes. No more losing jobs because you forgot to reply. Apprentice gathers the details, creates professional quotes, and sends them instantly.

Uses your exact pricing.
Set your rates, terms, and conditions once — Apprentice quotes using your numbers, your rules, every time.
Professional formatting.
Every quote looks polished and detailed with pricing breakdowns, timelines, and terms laid out clearly.
Follows up automatically.
If clients don't respond, Apprentice sends perfectly timed follow-ups so you never have to chase quotes.
Quote — DaveHot water replacement#047
  • Supply & install hot water system$1,850
  • Labour — 3 hrs$360
  • Materials & fittings$120
Total inc. GST$0

Knock off. We've got the phone.

Free for early testers. Set up in about 10 minutes — and you keep your number.