Missed a call? The enquiry doesn't have to go with it.

When a call slips through or drops, HowliteWorks texts the caller straight away, collects what they need and passes the lead to you.

How it works

  1. Missed call

    The caller rings off before anyone picks up, or the line drops.

  2. Automatic text

    They get a text from your business straight away, asking how you can help.

  3. Details collected

    They reply with what they need, and a few questions fill in the rest.

  4. You're notified

    The lead lands with you by text and email, ready to follow up.

Example text follow-up
Hi, it's Hartwell Plumbing. Sorry we missed your call, we're on a job. What can we help with? Reply STOP to stop texts.
Boiler's making a banging noise. I'm in TQ2.
Thanks. Is the heating still working, and when's best for a call back?
Still working. Any time after 4.

A safety net under your receptionist

Your AI receptionist answers most calls you can't. Missed call recovery catches the rest: callers who hang up during the greeting, calls that drop and calls during an outage.

  • The text comes from your business

    The message names your business, so the customer knows exactly who's getting back to them.

  • Only about their enquiry

    Follow-ups are about the call they made. No sales messages, and replying STOP ends them.

Common questions

What happens if a call is missed or drops?

The caller gets an automatic text from your business asking how you can help. Their reply comes straight through to you as a lead. How missed call recovery works.

Will the follow-up text come from my number?

It comes from a business number we set up for you, and the message names your business. When customers reply, the reply comes straight to you.

Can customers stop the texts?

Yes. Replying STOP stops any further texts. Follow-up texts are only ever about the caller's own enquiry.

Can I keep my existing business number?

Yes. Your number stays the same. We set up call forwarding so the calls you don't answer go to your receptionist. Customers keep ringing the number they already know.

How will I receive leads?

By text and email, as a short written summary of each call. Bookings also appear in your calendar.

See it working on calls like yours.

Book a short demo. We'll show you a receptionist set up for your trade and talk through how it would fit your day.

  • No obligation, and no hard sell
  • An example built around your trade
  • A clear quote for setup and monthly cost afterwards

We'll only use these details to arrange your demo and follow up about it. See our privacy notice.

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