Short answer
It depends on scope, but every engagement here starts with a call and a fixed written quote before work begins, same as website, SEO and automation projects.
Typical ranges (indicative, not a price list)
TODO: Harrison: replace with your actual starting figures when ready to publish
| Scope | What you get |
|---|---|
| **Focused pilot** | One or two workflows (e.g. enquiry drafts + quote prep), set up and trained |
| **Custom assistant** | Built on your services, tone and guardrails, connected to how you work |
| **Automation + AI** | Assistant wired into forms, inbox, CRM or booking tools |
Pricing reflects build time, integrations and training, not a monthly subscription markup.
What pushes cost up or down
- Number of workflows and tools involved
- Whether custom code or API work is needed
- Team size and training requirements
- How messy or manual the current process is
What you should ask any consultant
- Do they **build** or just resell a login?
- Is there a written scope and fixed quote?
- Who maintains it after launch?
That is how I work on AI consulting in Warrington: I program the tools, not just talk about them.
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