Landscaper Answering Service — AI Receptionist

The 24/7 answering service built for Australian landscapers

Relay answers when you can't — while you're on a mower, up to your elbows in soil, or quoting a job across town. Every call answered, every lead captured.

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A real call, handled by Relay

See exactly what happens

Rachel Simmons
11:30 AM · Standard
The caller says:

"Wants a quote for a full backyard redesign — retaining wall, turf, and garden beds"

Relay handles it:
  1. 1 Answers in 2 rings with your business name
  2. 2 Captures scope — retaining wall, turf area, garden beds
  3. 3 Asks about property size, access, and timeline
  4. 4 Books straight into ServiceM8, Google Calendar, or your job system
  5. 5 Sends you an SMS summary — ready to schedule a site visit
Result

You check the SMS at lunch. Full scope with property details and Rachel's availability. You call back and book the site visit for Thursday morning.

Relay detects emergencies

These keywords trigger urgent flagging in your SMS summary and ServiceM8 job card.

Tree fallen Storm damage Retaining wall collapse Flooding in yard Irrigation burst Fallen branch Drainage emergency Fence blown over

What Relay captures on every call

No more "please call back" messages. You get a complete brief.

  • Type of work (design, maintenance, hardscape, softscape)
  • Property type (residential, commercial, strata)
  • Scope and description
  • Property size and access
  • Timeline and budget range
  • Whether they have a design or plan

Why landscapers choose Relay

Deep ServiceM8 integration

Relay creates jobs in ServiceM8, checks your live calendar, and recognises returning customers — not just a message pad.

Knows landscaping

Understands the difference between a maintenance call and a full redesign enquiry. Captures scope and property details so you can assess and quote without a callback.

Captures the seasonal rush

Spring and autumn are your busiest seasons — and when you miss the most calls. Relay handles every call, no matter how many come in at once.

Simple Pricing

One plan. One price. No surprises.

RECOMMENDED
Leva Relay
$199 /month
  • 24/7 AI call answering
  • ServiceM8 job booking
  • Calendar checking
  • SMS summaries
  • No setup fee
  • No contracts — cancel anytime
  • 14-day free trial
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Other AU options
$300–$500+ /month
  • LANA Software $300+/mo + $1,000 setup
  • Fully Booked $500/mo + $2,000 setup
  • Johnni AI ~$300+/mo

Pricing sourced from public websites, April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can Relay handle quote requests for landscaping?
Yes. Relay captures the full scope — hardscape, softscape, maintenance, or design. It asks about property size, access, timeline, and budget so you get a complete brief.
Does it book jobs into ServiceM8?
Yes. Relay creates job cards directly in your ServiceM8 account with the caller's details, job description, and preferred time.
What about regular maintenance clients?
Relay recognises returning customers and captures the right details for maintenance visits. Recurring work is the backbone of a landscaping business — Relay makes sure you don't lose it.
Can it handle after-hours calls?
Yes. Homeowners often call after work to enquire about landscaping projects. Relay answers 24/7 and texts you a summary so you can follow up during business hours.
How does pricing compare?
Most answering services for landscapers charge $300-500/mo with setup fees. Relay is $199/mo flat rate — no setup fee, no contracts, 14-day free trial.
Can it handle storm damage calls?
Yes. Relay detects urgency keywords like "tree fallen" and "storm damage" and flags them as urgent in your SMS summary and ServiceM8 job card.

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