A completed job does not automatically become a review. The crew is moving to the next appointment, the office is closing the invoice, and a request can be forgotten. A repeatable post-job process helps make that request part of ordinary customer follow-up.
Choose a dependable completion event
Decide what “job complete” means in your business. An invoice sent, a payment received, and a finished installation may happen on different days. Use the event that fits the customer experience, and confirm that your dispatch or CRM system makes it available to the workflow.
Where a direct connection is unavailable, agree who updates the record manually. Test the event with a sample job so a request is not sent while work is still underway or before the office has the correct contact information.
Make the request simple and courteous
Identify your business, thank the customer for choosing the team, and offer a direct link to share their experience. Keep the wording clear and allow customers to use their own words. The business review link should lead to the correct profile.
“Thanks for choosing our team for your project. Would you share your experience in a Google review? Here is our review link. We appreciate your time.”
Use the permission required for the intended channel and purpose. Agree any reminder timing and a sensible stopping point. Customer replies need an owner, and messaging opt-outs must be respected. Requirements and review-request rules can differ by destination.
Google’s guidance on requesting customer reviews.
Test the process before turning it on
- Confirm the business profile and review link.
- Check the event that starts the request.
- Approve the sender, wording, and permitted contact window.
- Send a test to an authorized test contact.
- Check where replies arrive and who handles them.
- Confirm any reminder and opt-out behavior.
Your team remains responsible for customer service after the request. Automation should make the request easier to manage, while staff can focus on questions that need their attention. Review requests do not replace workmanship, clear communication, or resolving service issues.
Explore Review Engine inclusions, setup, and frequently asked questions.
Review the outcome without promising a rating
Track completed jobs, permitted requests sent, delivery, and new reviews over a defined period. Customers decide whether to review and what rating to give. A request tool cannot guarantee a particular star rating, number of reviews, or search position.
Read ClearFlow Plumbing’s case study: 41 new five-star reviews in one quarter.
Use one consistent reporting period when comparing results. A customer example is a description of that business’s experience, not a forecast for every contractor. Your starting point, job volume, communication, and service quality all affect the outcome.
Connect the request to the rest of your online presence
Keep your business information and services clear on your website and profile so homeowners can evaluate the company behind the reviews. A useful website, accurate contact information, and attentive follow-up work together throughout the customer journey.
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