When a pipe bursts or the power goes, nobody compares five quotes. They search «plumber near me» or «electrician Quesada», look at the map and call whoever looks trustworthy. Here is what decides it.
A Google listing without an address
If you go to customers' homes, your listing can hide your address and list the towns you cover instead. You appear in those areas without showing where you live.
- An exact main category: «Plumber», «Electrician», «Swimming pool contractor».
- Services with a short description.
- Hours, and whether you do emergencies.
- Photos of jobs, your van and you at work.
Answer the phone
It sounds obvious, but it is where most jobs are lost. If you cannot answer, set an automatic WhatsApp reply saying when you will call back.
Reviews
Ask when the job is done and the customer is happy. A WhatsApp link is the easiest way. In this trade reviews matter a lot: the customer is letting you into their home.
English and Spanish
On the coast, many homeowners search in English, and many Spanish customers search in Spanish. A website and listing in both languages gets you work from both.
Owners who live abroad
Many holiday-home owners hire from their home country. They want a clear quote by email or WhatsApp and photos of the finished work. If you offer that, you get jobs others do not.