Missed call? Text back.
When you can't answer the phone, TextMeBack automatically texts the caller with your custom reply. Keep your number. Win more work.
What your caller sees
J&B Plumbing
SMS
Hi, thanks for calling J&B Plumbing. I'm currently on a job and can't take your call. You can make a booking at jbplumbing.co.uk/book
Just now
Who it's for
Built for people who work with their hands, not a desk phone
If you're on a ladder, under a sink, or driving to the next job, you can't always answer. TextMeBack makes sure the caller knows you'll get back to them.
Plumbers
Can't answer when your hands are full of pipework.
Electricians
Up a ladder or inside a consumer unit? Your callers still hear from you.
Builders
On site all day with the phone in your pocket. Never lose an enquiry.
Any tradesperson
Locksmiths, decorators, landscapers — if you miss calls, this is for you.
Why TextMeBack
You keep your number. That's the whole point.
Other services make you change your number, install an app, or forward every call. TextMeBack only catches the calls you don't answer. Your number stays the same, your phone works normally, and callers get a professional text instead of voicemail.
No new number
Your existing mobile number is the one customers already have. Keep using it.
No app to install
Set up forwarding with a single dial code. TextMeBack does the rest on our end.
Only missed calls
When you answer, nothing happens. TextMeBack only kicks in when a call goes unanswered.
Custom replies
Choose from preset messages or write your own. Include a booking link, opening hours, or anything else.
The old way vs TextMeBack
Caller hears voicemail, hangs up, calls someone else
Caller gets a text within seconds with your name and booking link
You don't know who called until you check later
The caller already has your details and knows you'll get back to them
Need a second number or a virtual phone system
Works with your existing mobile number on any UK network
How it works
Three steps. Two minutes. Done.
Sign up
Enter your mobile number, pick your network, and set your company name. No passwords — we send you a magic sign-in link by email.
Set up forwarding
Dial a short code from your phone (we give you the exact code). This tells your carrier to send unanswered calls to TextMeBack. Takes 30 seconds.
Choose your reply
Pick a preset message or write your own. Include your booking link, opening hours, or just let them know you'll call back. That's it — you're live.
Pricing
Simple pricing. No contracts.
One plan, everything included. Cancel anytime.
Monthly
+ VAT where applicable
14-day free trial. No card required to start.
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Preset messages
Choose from ready-made replies like "I'm on a job" or "Out of hours". Fill in your booking link and you're done.
Custom messages
Write your own reply from scratch. Say exactly what you want callers to know.
Your company name
Texts arrive from your business name (up to 11 characters), not a random number.
Passwordless login
No passwords to remember. Every sign-in is a magic link sent to your email.
Network compatible
Works with EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff, SMARTY, and all major UK networks.
One dial code setup
We give you the exact code to dial. No app downloads, no settings menus, no SIM swaps.
Compatible networks
Works on all major UK networks
TextMeBack uses standard call forwarding — no special SIM or app required. If your network supports conditional forwarding (and they all do), you're good to go.
FAQ
Common questions
No. TextMeBack works with your existing mobile number. You set up conditional call forwarding so only unanswered calls get sent to us. When you answer the phone, nothing happens.
No. You dial a short code from your phone to set up forwarding, and manage your reply messages from our website. There's no app to install or keep updated.
You dial a GSM code (like **61*NUMBER**20#) from your phone. This tells your carrier to forward unanswered calls to TextMeBack after 20 seconds. We give you the exact code — you just dial it once.
Nothing happens. TextMeBack only activates when a call goes unanswered and gets forwarded by your carrier. If you pick up, the caller talks to you as normal.
They receive an SMS from your company name (up to 11 characters) with your chosen message. It arrives within seconds of the missed call.
Yes, anytime. Log in, go to Text backs, pick a preset or write your own, and hit save. The next missed call will use your new message.
All major UK networks including EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff, SMARTY, Sky Mobile, Tesco Mobile, VOXI, Lebara, Talkmobile, and iD Mobile.
No. It's a monthly subscription at £4.99/mo. Cancel anytime from your account — no notice period, no exit fees.
Dial ##61# from your phone. That's it — your carrier will stop forwarding unanswered calls immediately.
Stop losing customers to missed calls
Set up in 2 minutes. No app. No new number. Just a text back to every missed caller with your name and details.
14-day free trial. No card required.