More 5-star reviews for your PAT testing business

Just completed a PAT test? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why PAT Testers need Google reviews

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

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 pat testers

  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 pat testers to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for pat testers

Checkatrade charges pat testers 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 pat testers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do PAT testing companies need Google reviews?

Yes. PAT testing is a competitive market where price and trust both matter. Strong Google reviews prove you're reliable and professional.

When should I send a review request?

Right after completing the test and handing over the certificates. The job is quick and the customer is satisfied — perfect timing.

I do PAT testing for businesses — will they leave reviews?

Business clients do leave reviews, especially if you're reliable and easy to work with. Their reviews carry extra weight with other commercial clients.

How many reviews should a PAT testing company aim for?

Most PAT testers have very few Google reviews. Getting to 20-25 makes you the highest-reviewed option in your area.

Pricing

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