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Review Request SMS for Trades
SMS template trades clients send after a completed job to request Google reviews — short, compliant, and easy for office staff to copy into their CRM.
Provide review-request SMS copy as part of GMB retainers. The reputation management prospecting guide explains why reviews matter for trades; this is the customer-facing text.
Review request SMS
Hi [First Name], Marcus from Cool Breeze HVAC here — thanks for trusting us with your AC tune-up today. If we earned it, would you leave a quick Google review? https://g.page/r/xxxxx/review Reply STOP to opt out.
Office script (verbal)
"We'll text you a link to leave a Google review if you're happy with Marcus's work — helps local families find us. Totally optional." Send SMS within 2 hours of job completion for best response rate.
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FAQ
- Is this template free to use?
- Yes. All DealRaw freelancer templates and calculators run in your browser with no account required. Customize the output and paste into your CRM, email, or proposal doc.
- How is this different from the guides?
- This page gives you ready-to-use copy. The related guide "Reputation Management Prospecting: Find Businesses With Review Gaps" covers strategy, timing, and when to use it — complementary, not duplicate content.
- Can I use this for HVAC, plumbing, and other trades clients?
- Yes. These resources are built for US home-service and trades operators — HVAC, plumbing, pest, landscaping, roofing, and similar verticals where owners answer the phone and buy on ROI math.