Ask when the job feels finished
The best moment is right after a good outcome; keys handed over, appointment done, job signed off. Waiting a week means they have already moved on. Keep the ask short: if you were happy, would you leave a quick Google review?
Make the path short
Do not send people hunting through Google Search. A direct review link or QR removes the friction. Print it, text it, or put it on the invoice. One step beats a paragraph of instructions.
Reply to what you get
Fresh reviews help. Replied-to reviews help more. A short thank-you on a five-star, and a calm, factual reply on a tougher one, shows the next customer you are paying attention.
A QR on a card, counter or invoice sends happy customers straight to your Google review box.
Build your Google Review QR