25 Review Request Text Templates for Contractors

Updated August 2026

A text is the best way to ask for a Google review. It lands in the customer's pocket, it gets read within minutes, and texted review requests get completed far more often than emailed ones. The hard part is knowing what to say. So copy one of these, swap in your details, and send it.

Before you send: three rules

Have your Google review link ready. Every template ends with [Review link]. That's the short link that opens the review box for your business. Here's how to find yours if you don't have it saved.
Personalize the first line. Use their name and one detail from the job. A text that could have gone to anyone reads like spam. A text that could only have gone to them reads like you.
Never offer anything in return. No discounts, no gift cards, no entries in a drawing. Google's policy bans incentivized reviews and businesses do get caught. Just ask honestly.

One more thing: only text customers who gave you their number and agreed to hear from you. These are people you just did work for, not a purchased list.

Right after the job

The best moment to ask is the relief moment: the water runs, the AC blows cold, the yard looks sharp, and the customer is standing there happy about it. Send one of these within a couple hours of wrapping up.

1. Simple and direct

Hi [First name], thanks for choosing [Your business] today. If you're happy with the work, would you take a minute to leave us a Google review? It really helps a small business like ours. [Review link]

2. Thank you first

Thanks again for having us out today, [First name]. It was a pleasure working with you. If you have a minute, an honest Google review would mean a lot to our crew: [Review link]

3. Short and casual

Hi [First name], glad we could get that sorted today. Mind leaving us a quick Google review? Takes about a minute: [Review link]

4. After a repair

Hi [First name], [Your business] here. Now that everything's running again, would you share how the repair went? Your review helps neighbors find us when something breaks: [Review link]

5. After an install

Hi [First name], thanks for trusting [Your business] with your new install. Once you've had a chance to enjoy it, we'd love a quick Google review: [Review link]

The double ask

Most reviews don't come from the first message. The pattern that works: a text about two hours after the job, then one follow-up about two days later. Two asks, then stop. Nobody leaves a review because of the fifth reminder.

6. The two-hour text

Hi [First name], it's [Your name] from [Your business]. Thanks for having us out this morning. If you're happy with how everything turned out, here's our Google review link: [Review link]. It takes about a minute and helps us a ton.

7. The two-day follow-up

Hi [First name], just checking that everything's still working the way it should. If it is, we'd be grateful for a quick Google review: [Review link]. If not, reply here and we'll make it right.

8. They said yes but haven't done it

Hi [First name], no rush at all, just resending our review link so it doesn't get buried: [Review link]. Thanks again for your business.

9. The last nudge

Hi [First name], last note from us, promise. If you've got a spare minute, a Google review would really help [Your business] grow: [Review link]. Either way, thanks for choosing us.

By trade

A review ask works better when it sounds like the job you just did. Find your trade and make it yours.

10. Plumbing

Hi [First name], glad we could fix that leak today. If the plumbing's behaving, would you leave [Your business] a quick Google review? It helps neighbors find a plumber they can trust: [Review link]

11. HVAC repair

Hi [First name], enjoy the cool air! If you're happy with today's repair, a quick Google review would mean a lot to the [Your business] crew: [Review link]

12. HVAC install

Hi [First name], thanks for letting [Your business] handle your new system. After a few days of comfortable temps, we'd love to hear how it's treating you on Google: [Review link]

13. Electrical

Hi [First name], everything's safe and up to code now. If you're happy with the work, would you take a minute to review [Your business] on Google? [Review link]

14. Landscaping

Hi [First name], hope you love how the yard turned out. If you get a second, a Google review with a photo of the finished landscaping helps us more than you'd guess: [Review link]

15. Lawn care, recurring customer

Hi [First name], thanks for another season with [Your business]. If you've been happy with the service, a Google review would really help us out: [Review link]

16. Roofing

Hi [First name], your new roof is all wrapped up. If you're happy with the crew and the cleanup, would you share it in a Google review? It helps homeowners pick a roofer they can trust: [Review link]

17. Painting

Hi [First name], hope the new color looks even better in the morning light. If you're happy with the finish, we'd love a quick Google review: [Review link]

18. Handyman

Hi [First name], glad we could knock out that list today. If everything looks good, a quick Google review helps [Your business] more than you'd think: [Review link]

19. Remodeling and general contracting

Hi [First name], congratulations on the finished [project]! It was a pleasure building it with you. When you get a chance, a Google review about your experience would mean a lot: [Review link]

Want the full playbook for your trade, not just the text? We wrote one for landscapers, plumbers, HVAC companies, roofers, electricians, and handymen.

Special moments

Some of the best reviews come from moments that aren't the end of a standard job. Keep these in your back pocket.

20. After making a callback right

Hi [First name], thanks for your patience while we made that right. If you're happy with where things landed, an honest Google review would mean a lot: [Review link]

21. Repeat customer

Hi [First name], thanks for calling [Your business] again. Repeat customers are the best compliment there is. The second best is a Google review, if you've got a minute: [Review link]

22. Referred customer

Hi [First name], so glad [Referrer name] sent you our way. If we lived up to the recommendation, would you pass it on with a quick Google review? [Review link]

23. They complimented you in person

Hi [First name], what you said today about [the thing they praised] made the crew's week. If you'd put a line of that in a Google review, it would help us a ton: [Review link]

24. Seasonal wrap-up

Hi [First name], that's the [fall cleanup / spring tune-up] done for another year. If you've been happy with [Your business], a quick Google review would be a great way to wrap the season: [Review link]

25. The two-day email

For the follow-up ask, email gives you a little more room:

Subject: How did we do, [First name]? Hi [First name], Thanks again for choosing [Your business] for your [project]. We hope everything is exactly the way you wanted it. If you have one minute, would you share your experience in a Google review? Honest feedback helps us improve and helps other homeowners find us. [Review link] If anything isn't right, just reply to this email and we'll take care of it. Thanks, [Your name] [Your business]

Cover the in-person moment too

Texts reach the customers whose numbers you have. For everyone who walks in, pays at the counter, or meets you at the truck, put a QR code where they can see it. Our free Google review QR code generator makes the code and a printable counter card with your business name on it. No signup.

Or stop copying and pasting.

Salute sends the text for you right after the job, follows up automatically with the double ask, and shows you who clicked and who reviewed. Built for contractors. Coming soon to iOS and Android.

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