How many reviews to beat the #1 contractor near you?
Plug in your Google numbers and theirs. See the exact gap and how fast you can close it.
Your Google profile vs. the top competitor
Look up the #1 business in the map pack for your main service and city.
New reviews you get per month now2
Jobs completed per month30
Customers who leave a review when asked automatically20%
Your review gap
To pass them on count and reach a 4.8★ average
New 5-star reviews needed
173
At your current pace
87 months
With automatic review asks
29 months
≈ 6 reviews / month
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I compare against?
Search your main service plus your city on Google Maps (for example, "roofer Toledo OH") and use the business in the #1 spot. That's the business you need to beat in the map results.
How is the number of reviews calculated?
It's the larger of two numbers: how many reviews it takes to pass the competitor's total, and how many 5-star reviews it takes to lift your average to their rating (minimum 4.5, maximum 4.95).
Is 20% a realistic review rate?
It depends on your trade and how you ask. A text sent right after the job with a direct review link typically gets 10–30%. Move the slider to match what you see.
Do more reviews really help me rank?
Review count, rating, and how recent your reviews are all factor into Google's local results, and they heavily influence whether a searcher calls you or the next business.