More 5-star reviews for your damp proofing business

Just treated a damp problem? Waterproofed a basement? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why Damp Proofers need Google reviews

According to BrightLocal's 2024 Local Consumer Review Survey, 97% of consumers read online reviews before hiring a local tradesperson. For damp proofers, 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 damp proofers 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 damp proofers.

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 damp proofers

  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 damp proofers to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for damp proofers

Checkatrade charges damp proofers 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 damp proofers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do damp proofers need Google reviews?

Yes. Damp is an industry where customers are naturally suspicious — there are a lot of scare tactics. Strong Google reviews from real customers prove you're trustworthy.

When should I ask for a review?

After the treatment is complete and you've explained what was done. Customers appreciate transparency — and they'll say so in the review.

Customers can't always see the results of damp proofing — will they still review?

Yes. They review the experience — were you honest about the problem, professional, fairly priced? Those reviews build enormous trust.

How many reviews should a damp proofer aim for?

Most damp proofing companies have very few reviews. Getting to 20-30 with a high rating makes you the trusted choice.

Pricing

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