Review Software for Painters & Decorators
Software designed for a painting and decorating business, not a generic SaaS dashboard. SMS-first, low admin, and a phone-friendly interface for when you're between full house interior paintings.
14-day free trial · No setup fees · Cancel anytime
What the Software Does for Painters & Decorators
Six features, all built around the same job: turn a finished job into a posted review with the least possible work from you. Nothing fluffy. Nothing you'd never use.
SMS review requests
Sent the moment you finish a job. SMS gets a 90%+ open rate within minutes.
Sentiment gate
Unhappy customers give private feedback. Only happy ones go to Google.
Automatic follow-up nudge
If a customer doesn't respond to the first request, one polite reminder goes out a few days later. Then it stops — no nagging.
Private feedback inbox
Every low rating that didn't go to Google lands in your dashboard with its comment, so you can call the customer back and fix the issue.
Conversion stats
See how many requests you've sent, how many customers clicked through, and how many actually posted a review.
Bulk import past customers
Upload a CSV of recent customers and send a one-off request to all of them — a fast way to bank a wave of reviews.
What Software Like This Solves for Painters & Decorators
Generic CRMs treat a painting and decorating business like a tech startup. Bespoke booking software costs hundreds a month and barely touches reviews. Below are the four specific problems this software was built to fix.
You leave every room looking perfect but customers rarely leave reviews unprompted
Everyone thinks painting is easy — reviews help prove the professional difference
You compete against DIY enthusiasts and uninsured workers
Repeat customers love you but never think to review
Top-ranking painters typically have 25-60 Google reviews.
Why Painters & Decorators Need Review Software in the First Place
Painting and decorating is one of the most competitive trades. The barrier to entry is low, which means customers rely heavily on reviews to separate professionals from amateurs. Detailed reviews about quality, tidiness, and attention to detail set you apart. Software solves the asking problem at scale — you can't do this by hand and run a business at the same time.
"painter and decorator near me"
Google shows the top three results for this search based heavily on review count, rating, and recency. Most clicks go to those three.
Trust signal
For a painting and decorating business, reviews are the first social proof potential customers see — long before they ever talk to you.
Permanent asset
Unlike Checkatrade, Google reviews are free, owned by you, and don't disappear when you stop paying.
Designed Around the Reality of Painting & Decorating Work
From the busy week of a painter & decorator juggling a full house interior painting and a exterior painting on the same day, to the slow weeks — the software pulls its weight in both.
full house interior painting
A customer who's just had a full house interior painting from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
exterior painting
A customer who's just had a exterior painting from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
wallpapering
A customer who's just had a wallpapering from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
commercial decoration
A customer who's just had a commercial decoration from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
Painters & Decorators Pricing — Simple and Flat
14-day free trial on the plan you choose. Card required. Cancel from the dashboard anytime.
Lite
Enough credits for around 30 jobs a month.
- Up to 30 message credits per month
- SMS review requests
- Automatic follow-up nudges (can enable/disable)
- Sentiment gate (review filtering)
- Analytics dashboard
- Email support
Starter
Enough credits for around 150 jobs a month.
- Up to 150 message credits per month
- SMS review requests
- Automatic follow-up nudges (can enable/disable)
- Sentiment gate (review filtering)
- Analytics dashboard
- Email support
Growth
Enough credits for around 300 jobs a month.
- Up to 300 message credits per month
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
Questions About the Software
What features does the software include for painters & decorators?+
SMS review requests, an automatic follow-up nudge, sentiment-gated routing (so unhappy customers go to private feedback, not Google), a private feedback inbox, a stats dashboard showing requests sent and conversions, your existing Google reviews displayed in-app, and CSV bulk import. Nothing bolted on you'd never use.
Does it work on my phone?+
Yes — that's the point. The whole interface is built to be used between jobs on a phone. Add a customer in under 15 seconds.
What's the difference between this and free Google review request links?+
A static link doesn't get sent, doesn't filter unhappy customers out, and doesn't tell you who hasn't reviewed yet. The software does all three.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. Monthly rolling — cancel from the dashboard with one click. No retention calls, no contracts to wriggle out of.
Software that earns its keep — for painters & decorators.
No setup fees, no annual contracts, no per-seat pricing. Just the features that move your review count up and your admin down.
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