Forge helps independent HVAC contractors get more Google reviews, respond to new leads in under 30 seconds, and rank higher on Google Maps — without hiring a marketing agency.
We analyzed the Google profiles of 513 independent Texas contractors. HVAC companies averaged 23.9 Google reviews at a 4.90 star rating. Industry guidance puts 40–75 reviews as the range associated with ranking well in competitive local search — so the typical independent hvac business sits well below the bar.
Every trade we measured averaged between 4.58 and 4.91 stars, which means rating isn't what separates businesses in the local pack. Review volume is.
HVAC demand is brutally seasonal. July has you turning down work you can't staff; October has holes in the schedule. Meanwhile emergency calls go to whoever answers first — and you're on a rooftop when the phone rings.
Forge collects reviews automatically after every job so your ranking builds through peak season, and responds to new leads in seconds while you're still working.
Plans start at $49/month with a 14-day free trial and no contract. If you have at least 30 past customers to contact, we guarantee 10 new Google reviews in your first 30 days — or you don't pay.
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