Question 1

How many Google reviews does a contractor need to rank in Florida?

Accepted Answer

In South Florida's competitive markets (Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach), contractors need a minimum of 30 reviews at 4.5+ stars to consistently appear in the top Google results. The 50-review threshold is where most contractors see a noticeable uptick in inbound calls. Top performers in major South Florida markets have 100–500+ reviews and a 4.7+ average, making them the default call without comparison.

Question 2

What is the average Google rating for contractors in South Florida?

Accepted Answer

Competitive home service contractors in South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach counties) maintain a 4.5–4.8 star rating on Google with 30–200+ reviews. Contractors below 4.0 stars or with fewer than 15 reviews consistently lose online searches to competitors. Industry benchmarks: roofers need 4.6+, HVAC contractors 4.7+, plumbers 4.5+, electricians 4.5+, restoration contractors 4.8+, garage door contractors 4.5+.

Question 3

Does review count affect how much revenue a contractor makes in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes — significantly. Based on industry benchmarks, South Florida contractors can lose $8,000–$24,000/month in missed revenue from a weak Google profile. HVAC contractors face the highest risk ($21,500/mo at a 22% drop from a 4.6→4.1 rating shift), restoration contractors ($24,300/mo), and roofers ($18,700/mo). Plumbers, electricians, and garage door contractors face $8,000–$10,400/mo exposure due to high job volume and emergency-search dynamics.