Question 1

Do I have to change how I run my business?

Accepted Answer

No. Retane works alongside your existing business processes. You continue using the same phone, calendar, website, and social media channels as normal, with no additional app required. Retane operates in the background, handling enquiries and booking appointments while you focus on completing jobs and running your business.

Question 2

How much work do I have to do to get started?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is simple. We handle the entire setup process for you, including connecting your channels, configuring the system, and testing everything to ensure it works correctly. No technical knowledge is required, once setup is complete, Retane is ready to start capturing enquiries and booking appointments straight away.

Question 3

What is Retane?

Accepted Answer

Retane is a UK-based software and booking platform built specifically for trades businesses. It responds to customer enquiries 24/7, collects job details, and automatically books quote appointments into the business calendar. Acting as a virtual office assistant, Retane helps plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, heating engineers, and other trades professionals capture more leads, win more jobs, improve customer experience, and reduce admin time by ensuring no enquiry goes unanswered and every potential customer receives an immediate professional response.

Question 4

What does Retane do?

Accepted Answer

When a customer contacts a trades business by phone, message, or web enquiry, Retane responds instantly, collects the customer's contact details and job information, and books a quote appointment directly into the business's calendar. The business owner is notified as soon as the appointment is booked. If a call is missed, Retane automatically follows up by text, ensuring every enquiry receives a prompt response and no potential customer is lost.

Question 5

Is Retane a lead generation service?

Accepted Answer

No. Retane does not generate or sell leads. Instead, it helps trades businesses capture and convert the enquiries they are already receiving by responding instantly, reducing missed opportunities, and preventing potential customers from choosing a competitor due to slow response times.

Question 6

Does Retane replace my staff?

Accepted Answer

No. Retane does not replace staff. It handles the initial enquiry response and appointment booking process, while your team continues to carry out quotes, complete jobs, and manage customer relationships. Retane is designed to reduce admin workload and eliminate delays in the booking stage, helping businesses respond faster and secure more opportunities.

Question 7

Does Retane work outside normal business hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Retane operates 24/7, responding to customer enquiries from social media, website forms, missed calls, and messaging channels during evenings, weekends, and outside normal business hours. This ensures every enquiry receives an immediate response and has the opportunity to book a quote appointment, regardless of when it comes in.

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Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICYRetaneUnited KingdomContact: [email protected] | 0115 647 2028Website: https://retane.co.ukGoverning Law: England & WalesLast Updated: June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information during your visit.

2. Cookies We Use

Retane places essential cookies only on retane.co.uk. We do not place advertising cookies, marketing cookies, or any tracking or profiling cookies of our own.

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website and platform to function correctly. Without them, core features such as logging in and managing your account would not work.

The following essential cookies are placed by Retane on retane.co.uk:

Session cookie: maintains your login session while using the platform. Expires when you close your browser.

Authentication cookie: keeps you securely logged in. Retained for up to 30 days if you select 'remember me'.

Security cookie: protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Session only.

Please note that third-party providers used to deliver parts of the Retane platform may independently collect usage metrics, telemetry, or performance data through their own technologies. Retane does not control this activity and it is governed by those providers' own policies.

3. Platform Analytics

Retane does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any equivalent tracking tool on retane.co.uk. Retane does not directly collect analytics or behavioural data about visitors to retane.co.uk beyond what is strictly necessary for platform operation.

4. Third-Party Cookies

5. Consent

Because Retane places essential cookies only, we are not required under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) to obtain your consent before placing them. Essential cookies are exempt from consent requirements.

No cookie consent banner is displayed on retane.co.uk for this reason. You are entitled to be informed about the cookies we use, which is the purpose of this policy.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored on your device

Delete individual or all cookies

Block cookies from specific websites

Block all third-party cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of the Retane platform and may prevent you from logging in or accessing your account.

For guidance on managing cookies, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://retane.co.uk/cookies. Where appropriate, we may notify clients of significant changes by email.

If we introduce our own analytics or tracking tools in future, we will update this policy accordingly before any such cookies are placed.

8. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0115 647 2028

Support: https://retane.co.uk/technical-support

Support hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday to Sunday 10:00 to 16:00

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