Review & Referral Scripts
Review & Referral Request Scripts for Handymen
For a handyman, reviews and referrals are what keep your calendar full of $200–$400 small jobs and the bigger $500–$2,000 repairs in between. The hard part is you’re usually on a ladder, under a sink, or running a saw—so you need quick, repeatable scripts you can say in 10 seconds and send in one text.
Post-Job Google Review Ask (in person, at the door)
Use right after you finish, walk the customer through the fix, and they look relieved/happy.
“Alright, you’re all set—no more drip and the shutoff is working like it should. If you were happy with how I handled it today, would you mind leaving a quick Google review? It really helps a one-person handyman business like mine get the next drywall patch or deck repair booked. I can text you the link so you don’t have to search—what’s the best number for that?”
Tips for this scenario
- -Ask right after you show the finished work (fresh paint touch-up, door closes right, faucet stops leaking). That’s your peak ‘thank you’ moment.
- -Say “quick Google review” and “text link” so it feels easy—customers hate hunting for your listing.
- -If it was a $300–$1,000 drywall repair, mention it: “If you can mention the drywall patch and matching texture, that helps people know what I do.”
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Waiting until the next day to ask—by then they’ve forgotten the ‘before’ and the review never happens.
!Asking for “a review” without saying Google or sending a link; homeowners won’t search for your listing.
!Not telling them what to mention (drywall texture match, door now latches, deck is solid), so they write nothing.
!Asking while you’re still making a mess (dusty sanding, loud saw). Ask after cleanup when the space looks good.
!Getting defensive when they complain about a touch-up—most negative reviews come from how you handled the fix, not the mistake itself.
