More 5-star reviews for your carpentry business

Just fitted a kitchen? Built some shelving? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why Carpenters need Google reviews

According to BrightLocal's 2024 Local Consumer Review Survey, 97% of consumers read online reviews before hiring a local tradesperson. For carpenters, this means that nearly every potential customer is checking Google before making a call. 71% of consumers use Google specifically to find and compare local businesses, making it the most important platform for carpenters to build their reputation.

68% of consumers require a business to have a rating of 4 stars or higher before they will consider using it. Only 10% of customers leave a Google review without being asked — but 83% will leave one when sent a direct link. This is the gap that TapReview fills for carpenters.

45% of consumers now use AI tools like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity for local business recommendations. These AI systems source information primarily from Google Business Profiles and Google reviews. Reviews on Checkatrade, Trustpilot, or Facebook are largely invisible to AI recommendation engines.

How TapReview works for carpenters

  1. Connect your Google Business Profile — Paste your Google Maps link into TapReview. One-time setup, takes 30 seconds.
  2. Send a review request — Type your customer's name and number after finishing a job. Takes five seconds.
  3. Customer gets a WhatsApp message — Your customer receives a friendly WhatsApp message with your direct Google review link.

TapReview also sends automatic follow-up messages 3 days after the initial request if the customer hasn't left a review, and weekly nudges remind carpenters to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for carpenters

Checkatrade charges carpenters between £90 and £400 per month, and reviews left on Checkatrade are locked to that platform — they are invisible to Google search, Google Maps, and AI recommendation tools. TapReview costs £9/month and builds reviews on Google, where 71% of consumers actually search for local carpenters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do carpenters need Google reviews?

Absolutely. Customers search Google for local carpenters and choose the one with the best reviews. A carpenter with 25+ five-star reviews stands out.

When's the best time to ask for a review?

Right after the handover, when the customer is admiring the finished woodwork. That moment of delight is perfect.

I do bespoke work — will this help me?

Bespoke carpenters benefit the most. Customers investing in custom work research heavily — reviews are what close the deal.

How many reviews should a carpenter aim for?

Most local carpenters have under 15 reviews. Getting to 25-35 makes you the obvious choice.

Pricing

TapReview costs £9/month with unlimited review requests. Free to start with 5 review requests included. No contract, cancel anytime.