Homeowners read reviews before they call. Here is a simple routine that brings steady, honest reviews from happy customers.
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Why reviews matter so much
Homeowners check reviews before calling a contractor. A company with many recent, detailed reviews looks safer than one with a handful from years ago. Reviews also help you show up higher in local Google results.
Ask at the right moment
The best time to ask is right after the customer says something positive, usually at the final walkthrough or when they see the finished job. Satisfaction is at its peak, and the request feels natural.
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Make it easy
Send a direct link to your Google review page by text the same day. Every extra step, like searching for your business, loses reviews.
A simple request
"Thanks again, Mike. It was great working on your deck. Would you mind sharing a quick review on Google? It really helps a small business like ours. Here is the link."
Get the crew involved
Customers often connect with the technician or foreman more than with the owner. Train the crew to ask, and recognize the team members who get mentioned in reviews.
Follow the rules
Do not pay for reviews, offer rewards in exchange for positive reviews or post fake ones. Google's policies and the FTC rules on fake reviews prohibit these practices, and getting caught can hurt far more than a slow review count.
Reply to every review
Thank positive reviewers by name and mention the project. Reply to negative ones calmly, take the conversation offline and show how you fixed the issue. Future customers read the replies.
Follow up once
If a happy customer has not left a review after a few days, send one friendly reminder. More than that becomes pressure.
Use reviews everywhere
Share good reviews on your website, social media and estimates. Real words from real neighbors are more convincing than anything you write about yourself.
Set a monthly goal
Decide how many reviews you want each month and track it in your weekly meeting. A steady flow of new reviews looks better to homeowners than a burst of twenty followed by silence.
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Frequently asked questions
Can contractors offer a discount for Google reviews?
No. Google's policies and FTC rules prohibit offering incentives in exchange for reviews and posting fake reviews. Ask every happy customer at the right moment and make it easy instead.