Web2Phone for Trades & Emergency Services
If you're a locksmith, plumber, electrician — or any on-call trade — your enquiries are time-sensitive. Web2Phone sends your website form submissions to WhatsApp + email so you can respond faster when customers are choosing who to book.
You’re not at a desk. You’re driving, on-site, or mid-job. Web2Phone connects your contact form to your phone without needing to build or maintain your own backend.
Free plan: 25 emails + 3 WhatsApp • No credit card required
The problem trades face
You’ve paid for a website. You’re getting enquiries. Customers are filling out your form. But many trades lose work because the response is slow — not because the service is bad.
Why? Because you’re not sitting refreshing an inbox. You’re on-site, in the van, or dealing with an emergency call-out. Email notifications are easy to miss when you’re hands-on.
When it’s urgent, customers often contact multiple trades at once. The one who replies first frequently gets the job.
What “email only” looks like
- Customer submits an urgent enquiry
- Email lands in an inbox you aren’t watching
- Customer contacts other trades and books whoever responds first
- Result: missed job + wasted lead
Why email-only form backends fail trades
1. You’re not at a computer
Most form services deliver to email. But trades are mobile — driving, on-site, mid-job. Inbox-only delivery creates delays.
2. Customers don’t wait
Lockouts, leaks, power issues — customers usually message multiple providers. Fast replies win. Slow replies lose.
3. WhatsApp is where work happens
Trades already use WhatsApp to confirm bookings, share photos, and coordinate jobs. Web2Phone connects the dots: form → WhatsApp alert → reply faster.
The solution
Deliver form submissions to WhatsApp so you can respond quickly and convert more enquiries.
How Web2Phone works for trades
Quick setup. No custom backend needed. Works with any website.
1) Connect your form
Use your existing form and point it at Web2Phone (or paste the embed snippet from your dashboard). Works with WordPress, Webflow, Wix, static sites, Django — anything that can render HTML.
2) Choose WhatsApp + email
Add your WhatsApp number, emails, and allowed domains. Web2Phone includes spam controls like domain allow-listing and rate limiting.
3) Get alerts on your phone
When a customer submits, you get a WhatsApp message with the details and an email backup for records.
Built for trades & emergency services
Web2Phone works for any business that needs fast responses. Here are dedicated pages for common trades:
Locksmiths
Lockouts, lost keys, broken locks — urgency wins. Get enquiries to WhatsApp so you can respond faster.
Web2Phone for Locksmiths →Plumbers
Burst pipes, leaks, blocked drains — customers contact multiple plumbers. Respond faster with WhatsApp alerts.
Web2Phone for Plumbers →Emergency Electricians
Power failures and unsafe faults need fast replies. Get form enquiries to your phone instantly.
Web2Phone for Electricians →Boiler & Heating Engineers
No heating or hot water creates urgency. WhatsApp alerts help you reply quickly and secure bookings.
Web2Phone for Boiler Repairs →Gas & Safety Engineers
Safety checks and urgent issues shouldn’t sit in an inbox. Route enquiries to WhatsApp.
Web2Phone for Gas Engineers →Other Trades & Services
Roofers, handymen, cleaners, landscapers — if you take enquiries, faster replies usually convert better.
See How We Compare →What WhatsApp delivery changes
These are illustrative examples of how fast delivery can help in trades — not guarantees.
Example: Locksmith lockout
Email only
- Customer submits urgent form
- Email sits unread while you’re on another job
- Customer books someone else
With Web2Phone
- WhatsApp alert arrives quickly
- You call back, confirm price + ETA
- Higher chance of winning the booking
Example: Plumbing callout
Email only
- Enquiries come in while you’re busy
- You reply later and lose time-sensitive jobs
With Web2Phone
- Your phone gets alerted quickly
- You respond between jobs or via quick call
- Better chance of converting the same traffic
Pattern: faster delivery enables faster replies — and in urgent trades, faster replies tend to convert better.
ROI: one extra booking can cover the plan
A simple way to think about it
- Many emergency callouts are priced £150–£300+ (varies by trade and region)
- Web2Phone Starter plan: £7.99/month
- If faster replies win you an extra booking occasionally, it generally pays for itself.
Figures are illustrative — results vary.
What you’re really buying
- Faster first response
- Better chance of winning urgent enquiries
- Cleaner communication trail (WhatsApp + email)
- Less stress from missed leads
Bottom line: the cost is tiny compared to a single emergency booking.
Secure, simple & built for real-world use
Simple setup
- Embed snippet or endpoint
- No backend to maintain
- Works with most platforms
- Setup is copy/paste
Security & controls
- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Allowed Domains allow-list (hostname-only)
- Rate limiting
- Optional anti-spam checks depending on your configuration
Operational fit
- Email backup for records
- Delivery visibility in dashboard
- Mobile-first workflow
- Made for trades, not generic contact forms
FAQ
Do my customers need WhatsApp?
No. Customers fill out your website form normally. WhatsApp is for you (and your team) to receive alerts.
Can I still get email notifications?
Yes. You can send both WhatsApp and email so you get speed plus a record.
Can my office team also get alerts?
Yes. Add multiple email recipients for your office, while WhatsApp goes to the person on call.
What happens if I exceed my WhatsApp limit?
You can fall back to email-only delivery so you still receive leads, and upgrade when you’re ready.
How fast are WhatsApp alerts?
Usually fast, but timing can vary depending on network conditions and third-party delivery.
Is this only for emergencies?
No — it works for quotes, booking requests, and general enquiries too. Anywhere speed improves conversions.
Free plan: 25 emails + 3 WhatsApp • No credit card required • Upgrade anytime