Question 1

What is an AI booking bot for trades businesses?

Accepted Answer

An AI booking bot is an automated system that handles customer enquiries and bookings on behalf of your business 24/7. For trades businesses, it means customers can WhatsApp you at any time, get an instant response, and book a job — all without you lifting a finger. The booking is automatically added to your Google Calendar with all the customer's details.

Question 2

How does the AI receptionist work for tradesmen?

Accepted Answer

When a customer contacts your business via WhatsApp, the AI receptionist responds instantly, asks the right questions about the job, qualifies the enquiry, and books them in at a suitable time. The appointment is then automatically added to your Google Calendar — no admin required on your part.

Question 3

Will the AI booking bot work for my type of trades business?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every bot we build at Saltara AI is fully bespoke to your business. Whether you're a plumber, electrician, builder, roofer, gas engineer or any other trades business, we tailor the bot to your services, your tone of voice and your availability.

Question 4

How much does an AI booking bot cost?

Accepted Answer

Saltara AI offers pricing plans starting from £65 per month for a standard AI booking bot. As a new UK company focused on building client relationships, our prices are significantly below the market average. Every plan is fully bespoke to your business.

Question 5

Does the booking go straight into Google Calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes — when a customer books through the AI bot, the appointment is automatically created in your Google Calendar with all the relevant details including the customer's name, contact number, job description and address.

Question 6

Is Saltara AI based in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Saltara AI is fully built and operated in the United Kingdom. We work exclusively with UK businesses and understand the specific needs of the UK trades market.

Question 7

Can an AI booking bot replace my receptionist?

Accepted Answer

For routine enquiries, bookings and confirmations — yes. A Saltara AI booking bot handles all incoming WhatsApp messages, qualifies the job, books the customer in and adds the appointment to your Google Calendar automatically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For complex or sensitive situations, you can always step in.

Question 8

What happens if a customer messages outside of business hours?

Accepted Answer

The AI booking bot responds instantly regardless of the time — whether it's 11pm on a Sunday or early on a bank holiday. Customers get an immediate response, the job is qualified, and the booking is made. No missed enquiries, no lost work.

Question 9

Do I need any technical knowledge to use the AI booking bot?

Accepted Answer

None at all. Saltara AI handles the entire setup and build for you. Once it's live, the bot runs automatically in the background — bookings just appear in your Google Calendar. You don't need to touch any technology.

Question 10

How long does it take to set up an AI booking bot?

Accepted Answer

After an initial discovery call to understand your business, Saltara AI typically has your bespoke AI booking bot built and live within 5-10 working days.

Question 11

Is the AI booking bot really bespoke to my business?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely. We don't use templates. Every bot is built from scratch around your specific services, your tone of voice, your availability and your customers. Your customers will feel like they're talking to a member of your team, not a generic chatbot.

Question 12

What trades businesses does Saltara AI work with?

Accepted Answer

Saltara AI works with all types of UK trades businesses including plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, gas engineers, heating engineers, painters and decorators, carpenters, landscapers and more. If you take bookings or handle customer enquiries, we can automate it.

Question 13

What is the difference between the Starter, Pro and Enterprise plans?

Accepted Answer

The Starter plan (£65/month) includes one WhatsApp number with a 24/7 AI booking bot and unlimited bookings. The Pro plan (£95/month) includes unlimited WhatsApp numbers, custom conversation flows and priority support. The Enterprise plan (£495/month) includes full workflow redesign, AI embedded across your entire business operations, a dedicated account manager and custom development.

Question 14

How does Saltara AI compare to other AI automation companies?

Accepted Answer

Saltara AI is a UK-based company that specialises specifically in trades businesses. Unlike generic AI platforms, every solution is fully bespoke and our pricing is significantly below the market average. We don't offer off-the-shelf tools — we build around your business.

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