TextTheCaller
Automatic missed-call texts
Built for UK trades & local businesses

Miss a call?
We'll text them for you.

When you can't answer, TextTheCaller instantly sends a professional text from your business — so the caller stays warm instead of ringing your competitor.

85%
of people who can't reach you
won't bother calling back
2-minute setup No app to install Keep your number Cancel any time
textthecaller.com/start
Phone
Missed Call
07700 900 123
JB
J&B Plumbing
Text Message
Hi, thanks for calling J&B Plumbing. I'm on a job right now but I'll call you back shortly.
TextTheCaller
Text delivered
to 07700 900 123
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Automatic missed-call texts
How it works

Setup takes two minutes.
Then it runs itself.

No app to install. No hardware. Just a quick one-time setup and you're covered every time you can't answer.

1
Sign up online
Create your account at textthecaller.com and write the message callers will receive.
2
Turn on forwarding
Follow our step-by-step guide to enable call forwarding. Takes about 30 seconds.
3
You miss a call
When you're on a job, driving, or just busy — the call forwards to us automatically.
4
They get your text
Your caller receives a professional message instantly. They know you'll be in touch.
Plumber on a job
"Sorry I missed your call — I'm under a sink right now! I'll ring you back within the hour."
Electrician driving
"Thanks for calling! I'm on the road to another job. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm free."
Builder on site
"Hi, I can't get to the phone right now. Drop me a text with what you need and I'll get back to you."
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Why TextTheCaller

Stop losing leads.
Start keeping customers.

Instant & automatic
The text fires within seconds of the missed call. No manual effort, no delays, no forgotten follow-ups.
Keep your existing number
No second phone, no new SIM, no app. Works with the number your customers already know.
Professional first impression
Your caller gets a branded, friendly message instead of silence. They know you're real.
You stay in control
Write your own message, include a booking link, and change it any time. Pause or resume with one tap.
Track every text
See who called, what was sent, and whether it was delivered — all from your dashboard.
Simple, honest pricing
One flat monthly fee. No per-text charges, no hidden costs, no contracts. Cancel any time.
"I used to miss 5–6 calls a day on jobs. Now every one of those people gets a text straight away. I've had customers tell me they chose me because I was the only tradesman who replied."
— Mike D., Plumber, Manchester
Compatible networks
EE O2 Vodafone Three giffgaff Sky Mobile SMARTY Talkmobile iD Mobile
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TextTheCaller
Automatic missed-call texts
Get started

Try it free for
7 days.

Set up in minutes, cancel any time with one click. No risk, no commitment.

£6.49 / month after trial
50 automatic text-backs per month
Your own dedicated forwarding number
Full delivery tracking dashboard
No contracts — cancel any time
7-day free trial · 5 texts included
Start today and see the difference before you pay a penny.
Do I need to download an app?
No. It works through your phone's built-in call forwarding — nothing to install.
Will it change my number?
Never. Your customers keep calling the same number they always have.
Scan to get started
Point your camera at the code to open the signup page.
textthecaller.com/start
Questions?
[email protected]
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