More 5-star reviews for your plastering business

Just skimmed a room? Finished a renovation? One tap sends your customer a WhatsApp message with your Google review link.

Why Plasterers need Google reviews

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

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 plasterers

  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 plasterers to submit new customers.

Google reviews vs Checkatrade for plasterers

Checkatrade charges plasterers 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 plasterers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do plasterers need Google reviews?

Yes. Homeowners searching for a plasterer compare Google ratings before calling anyone. A plasterer with 25+ five-star reviews will always get chosen.

I mainly work as a subcontractor — can I still get reviews?

Absolutely. If you deal directly with the homeowner at all, you can send them a review request.

When's the best time to ask for a review after plastering?

When the skim is set and the customer sees the smooth finish. That 'wow' moment is perfect.

How many reviews should a plasterer aim for?

Most plasterers have very few Google reviews — often under 10. Getting to 25-30 makes you dominant in local search.

Pricing

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