FOR UK GAS ENGINEERS

Never miss a no-heat call in winter again.

Outhour answers calls and WhatsApp while you're on a boiler. Captures gas emergencies, service bookings and CP12 enquiries. Uses your existing number.

30 days free · No card · Uses your existing number

Gas engineers lose the biggest jobs to whoever answers first.

Cold houses call three engineers.

When the heat's off, customers ring whoever they Google first. Voicemail = the job's gone before you've checked your phone.

Annual services slip away.

Landlords need their CP12 sorted. They book the engineer who picks up. Miss the call and they book someone else for the next year.

Boiler breakdowns can't wait.

A family with no hot water doesn't leave a voicemail. They scroll to the next listing while you're under another customer's combi.

Outhour knows what to ask a gas customer.

Generic answering services lose the details that matter. Outhour captures the right info every time.

For every call
  • What's the issue? (no heat, no hot water, fault code, smell of gas)
  • Is it an emergency?
  • What's the postcode?
  • Best number to reach them?
If it's an emergency
  • Can they smell gas? (if yes, told to call National Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999 immediately)
  • Is there carbon monoxide concern?
  • Texts you instantly with full details
For services and CP12s
  • Boiler make and model?
  • When was it last serviced?
  • Is it a landlord property?
  • Books straight into your calendar
WHATSAPP

Here's a December morning enquiry.

Customer
Hi, my boiler's stopped working — there's no heat or hot water and it's freezing
Outhour
Hi there! Sorry to hear that — let's get you sorted. Quick check first — can you smell any gas at all?
Customer
No, no smell, just no heat
Outhour
Good. Is there a fault code showing on the display?
Customer
It says F22
Outhour
OK that's usually low pressure — fixable. What's your postcode and what make is the boiler?
Customer
M14 5RT, it's a Worcester Bombi
Outhour
You're in our area. Dave can be with you between 12 and 2pm today — does that work?
Customer
Yes please, anything sooner?
Outhour
Let me see — actually he can swing past at 11am if you're around then?
Customer
Perfect, please do
Outhour
Booked in for 11am. What's your name and is this the best number?
Customer
Tom Williams, yes this number
Outhour
Cheers Tom — Dave will text you 20 minutes before arrival. Stay warm.
Pricing

One price. No surprises.

Pro
For trades juggling calls, texts and WhatsApp
£29/mo
30 days free · No card · Cancel anytime
  • Uses your existing number
  • Answers calls, SMS and WhatsApp
  • Books jobs into your calendar
  • Texts you instantly for emergencies
  • Chases invoices automatically
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FAQ

Common questions

Will Outhour know how to handle suspected gas leaks?+

Yes. If a customer mentions smelling gas, Outhour immediately advises them to call National Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999 and texts you straight away. Safety always overrides booking.

Can it capture boiler make and fault codes?+

Yes. Outhour asks for the make, model, and any fault codes showing — so when you ring back or arrive, you've already got the parts and tools you need.

Does it know about landlord CP12 deadlines?+

Yes. Outhour can capture whether the property is a landlord let, when the previous certificate expired, and the urgency. Books the safety check accordingly.

I'm Gas Safe registered — does Outhour share my number?+

Yes. You add your Gas Safe registration number during setup and Outhour mentions it when customers ask about credentials.

What about out-of-hours emergency callouts?+

You set the rules. Outhour can offer emergency-rate callouts outside hours, capture full details, and text you to decide whether to attend.

Back on the boiler. We'll get the phone.

30 days free · No card · 8-minute setup