More 5-star reviews for your fencing business

Just installed a new fence? Repaired some panels? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why Fencing Contractors need Google reviews

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

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 fencing contractors

  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 fencing contractors to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for fencing contractors

Checkatrade charges fencing contractors 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 fencing contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do fencing contractors need Google reviews?

Yes. Homeowners compare fencing companies on Google before choosing. A fencing contractor with 25+ five-star reviews wins the job.

When should I ask for a review after a fencing job?

On the day you finish, when the customer sees their new fence and the garden looks transformed. That's the perfect moment.

I mainly do domestic fencing — is this worth it?

Domestic fencing customers always check Google. Reviews are the number one factor in their decision.

How many reviews should a fencing contractor have?

Most local fencing companies have very few reviews — often under 10. Getting to 20-30 makes you the standout choice.

Pricing

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