AI Receptionist for Movers · 24/7 Phone Answering

Moving calls need different intake paths. A new estimate request needs move dates, origin and destination, home size, inventory notes, packing needs, and access details. An existing customer may need a date change, arrival update, or damage-report handoff. Separating those paths helps the right team member follow up.

Use a moving-company call-intake checklist: caller name and contact information, move type, origin and destination, preferred dates, property size, large or high-value items, stairs or elevators, parking constraints, packing or storage needs, and whether the call concerns an active move. For interstate household moves, FMCSA guidance explains that written estimates cover charges and that added items or access conditions can affect an estimate.

Clara can collect and summarize those details, but it does not inspect the shipment or independently set the price, promise availability, finalize an estimate, resolve a claim, or handle an emergency. Configure who receives each call type, what Clara may say, and the fallback when a request needs a person.

House and apartment moves

Office relocations

Packing service inquiries

Storage requests

Last-minute moves

Date changes

Quote requests

Overnight & after hours

When customers call, Clara can...

Ask where they're moving from and to
Confirm the property size and any large items
Check their preferred moving date
Collect their name and contact details
Let them know you'll follow up with a quote

Hi there, you've reached Swift Removals. I'm the virtual assistant, how can I help you today?

Hi, we need to move from a three-bedroom house in San Francisco to a place in Austin. End of next month. Can you do a quote?

Absolutely. Let me take a few details so Tom can put an accurate quote together. Is it a house or an apartment you're moving from?

A single-family place. We've got a lot of stuff, garage full as well. Oh, and there's a piano.

Good to know about the piano, I'll make a note of that. Can I take your name?

Helen Price.

Thanks Helen. And the best number?

(555) 275-4108.

Got it. What's the address you're moving from?

94103. And the new place is 787 something, I'd have to check the exact one.

No problem, that's fine for now. Is there easy parking at both ends, or anything tricky like narrow streets or lots of stairs?

Um, the new place is a second-floor apartment actually, so there's one flight of stairs. Parking should be fine at both ends though.

Understood, I'll note the stairs. Tom's on a job today but I'll pass everything across. He'll call you back tomorrow with a quote. Is there anything else?

No that's great, thanks very much.

You're welcome, Helen. Tom will be in touch shortly. Have a good day!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Clara handle quote requests?

Clara captures everything needed for a quote, property size, locations, dates, and any large items, and sends it all to you. You follow up with the price, fully prepared.

Will Clara know what questions to ask about a move?

You can configure Clara to ask for the origin and destination, move type, preferred date, property size, large or high-value items, packing needs, access details, and contact information. Your team decides which questions apply.

What if a customer calls to change their moving date?

Clara takes a message with the details and lets you know so you can update the schedule when you're free. Clara will let the caller know you'll be in touch shortly.

Does Clara work after hours?

Absolutely. Clara answers calls 24/7. For after-hours calls, Clara can let callers know your business hours and still capture their details so nothing is lost.

Will callers know they're speaking to an AI?

Clara is an AI receptionist. You can configure how Clara introduces itself and explains that it is answering for your business, so the greeting matches your disclosure policy and brand.

Can Clara provide a moving estimate?

Clara can collect the details your estimator needs and share only the standard information you approve. Your moving company remains responsible for inspecting the shipment when required, preparing the written estimate, setting prices, and confirming the job.

Do I need a new phone number?

No, and you have two options. Forward calls from your existing business number and Clara answers when you can't pick up, or use your Clara number as a dedicated second business line and give that out instead. Either way, Clara answers.

What if someone calls about something Clara can't handle?

Clara will take a message and flag it for you. Clara won't try to bluff, if something's outside what it can handle, Clara takes a message and makes sure you get the details so you can call back.

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Last reviewed August 2026

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