Answerpoint

UK Telephone Answering Service & Virtual Receptionist

AnswerPoint’s UK-based virtual receptionists answer every business call in your company’s name. We handle live customer queries, book appointments, and capture quotes so you respond faster & never lose a client to voicemail.

Live call feed


LP

Belmont Law

Call answered · 2 rings

Live


HV

Albans Accounting

Appointment booked

Done


HV

Henderson Driveways

Message sent to owner

Done

Trusted by UK businesses since 2001

Dedicated Live Answering
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Years in business
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UK

Based team

Built for your sector

Call handling that speaks your industry

We understand every industry has a unique demand and customer perception. Our receptionists are trained to your workflows and briefed to reflect your exact requirements.

Medical and Healthcare Practices

Calls answered with care and total discretion. We manage bookings and enquiries so your clinic never misses a call.

Legal Practices & Law Firms

Confidential and highly professional call handling that upholds the high standards your legal clients demand from your firm.

Small Businesses & Contractors

We handle incoming calls for recruitment agencies, property agents, plumbers, electricians, builders, accountants and more.

Corporate Services

Reliable overflow call handling for busy teams. We manage complex enquiries, transfer urgent calls, and route your business calls seamlessly.

How it works

Live in as little as 24 hours

Brief your team

Share your greeting, common questions, and call preferences.

Divert your number

A simple call diversion is set up; no new hardware is required.

Ready to Take Your Calls

Callers hear a professional greeting in your company's name, & messages taken as per your requirement

Instant message notification

Messages are sent by email or SMS the moment the call ends.

Why businesses switch to Answerpoint

25 years of UK call handling experience

Every call, in your name

Answered like your own in-house team

Answerpoint is a professional UK business call answering service with over 25 years’ experience in telephone answering and virtual receptionist services. Our agents answer using your business name, take messages, transfer calls, and handle customer queries so callers never know they’ve reached anyone but you.

Built for growing businesses

An affordable alternative to an in-house receptionist

Whether you need simple message-taking, switchboard overflow, call diversion, appointment scheduling, or order taking, it’s covered on one flexible plan. Try the service free for 14 days and see the difference a dedicated UK team makes to how your business is perceived on the phone.

Years handling UK business calls
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UK Agents

Real People, Real Calls

Free trial, no obligation
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Monthly

Rolling contracts, no lock-in

Our services

Call handling, done properly

One clear focus: ensuring every call to your business is answered professionally & promptly

Telephone Answering

Capture every opportunity with call answering in your company name.

Mobile Answering

Divert mobile calls to our UK PAs to project a professional image.

Switchboard Overflow

Seamless support for peak hours, staff leave, and lunch breaks.

Virtual Numbers

Local UK area codes or 0800 freephone numbers with custom routing.

Appointment Booking

Turn incoming calls into confirmed bookings direct to your calendar.

Message Delivery

Real-time call summaries delivered via email, SMS, or app instantly

Cost comparison

See what an in-house receptionist really costs

Compare the price of a full-time employee with a flexible, pay-as-you-go answering service. Most UK businesses see immediate savings.

In-house receptionist

£2,000+

per month, plus recruitment, holiday & sick cover

Answerpoint

from £19.99

per month, no recruitment, no overheads

Real clients, real reviews

What our clients say

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Will my calls be answered by UK staff?

Yes, our offices and staff are all based in the UK, and your calls are answered by fully trained, professional receptionists.

We offer 14 days completely free. Give us your business details and call handling instructions, and we'll take it from there.

Yes, always as per your instructions. Your dedicated PA represents your business and creates the impression of being your own staff.

None. Service runs on a monthly rolling contract. Quarterly, 6-monthly and annual packages are also available at a discount.

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