More 5-star reviews for your locksmith business

Just helped someone get back in? Changed the locks? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why Locksmiths need Google reviews

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

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 locksmiths

  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 locksmiths to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for locksmiths

Checkatrade charges locksmiths 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 locksmiths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do locksmiths need Google reviews?

Locksmith calls are often emergencies. Customers Google 'locksmith near me' and pick the one with the best reviews — trust is everything when you're locked out.

When should I send a review request?

Right after the job. Emergency customers are incredibly grateful and will happily leave a review while the relief is fresh.

There are a lot of fake locksmith listings — do reviews help?

Reviews are the best way to prove you're legitimate. A locksmith with 40+ genuine reviews stands out from questionable listings.

How many reviews should a locksmith aim for?

Most legitimate local locksmiths have 10-20 reviews. Getting to 40-50 makes you the trusted choice in your area.

Pricing

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