More 5-star reviews for your landscaping business

Just finished a garden transformation? Laid a new patio? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why Landscapers need Google reviews

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

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 landscapers

  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 landscapers to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for landscapers

Checkatrade charges landscapers 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 landscapers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landscapers need Google reviews?

Landscaping is a visual trade — but customers still start their search on Google. A landscaper with 30+ five-star reviews will get the enquiry.

When should a landscaper ask for a review?

On the day you finish, when the customer is seeing their new garden for the first time. That's the moment of maximum delight.

I already use social media for marketing — do I still need reviews?

Social media gets attention, reviews close the deal. The two work together.

How many reviews should a landscaper aim for?

Most local landscapers have fewer than 15 reviews. Getting to 30-40 puts you well ahead of the competition.

Pricing

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