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How many Google reviews does a contractor need?
There’s no magic number — a contractor needs enough recent reviews to be competitive with the businesses already ranking in their area, which often means staying ahead of local competitors and adding fresh reviews every month. Recency and a 4.5★+ average matter more than a large but stale review count. Consistently asking every happy customer is the reliable way to win the map pack.
Recency beats volume
A business with 25 reviews in the last year often outranks one with 200 reviews from years ago. Keep them coming.
Aim above 4.5 stars
Below 4 stars, customers hesitate. A simple, consistent review-request process steadily lifts your average.
Make asking automatic
The contractors who win reviews have a system — a text or email request after every job — not a one-time push.
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Run My Free AuditFrequently asked
How do I get more Google reviews?
Ask every satisfied customer right after the job, with a direct link to your review page. Automating the request gets the most consistent results.
Do reviews really affect ranking?
Yes — review count, recency, and rating are among the strongest local-ranking signals Google uses.