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How to Respond to a Bad Google Review as a Plumber (With 7 Copy-Paste Templates)
A practical plumber-focused guide for answering bad Google reviews with calm language, clear next steps, and 7 copy-paste templates.
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"Technician was 2 hours late and didn't fix the leak properly. Very disappointed."
Hi [Name], we sincerely apologize for the experience — this doesn't reflect our standards. We'd like to make it right. Please call us at [phone] so we can schedule a complimentary follow-up visit.
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