How Burkell Plumbing Achieved a 20% Revenue Increase with 75 New Google Reviews
The Challenge
Burkell Plumbing needed to stand out locally and attract more clients in the Sausalito market. While they had a strong team and quality work, they lacked a systematic way to build their online reputation and visibility. They needed a strategy that would make it easy for satisfied customers to share their experience and help the business become the top choice for plumbing services in their area.
The Strategy
At ServiceLine, we understand that plumbing companies succeed when their customers become their advocates. We implemented a strategy focused on two pillars:
Customer Review Participation: We implemented a system that made it easy for customers to leave reviews and share their positive experiences. By actively engaging clients and encouraging participation, we turned satisfied customers into vocal advocates for the business.
Online Visibility & Reputation Management: We optimized their online presence to showcase their growing library of customer reviews. This built the social proof and local authority necessary to position them as the top choice for plumbing in Sausalito.
The Results
The focus on customer engagement and reputation delivered measurable growth:
- 20% Revenue Increase: A direct result of increased visibility and higher conversion rates from trust-based leads.
- 75 New Google Reviews: Strong social proof that established them as a trusted plumbing provider in the area.
- Market Leadership: They became the top choice for plumbing services in Sausalito.
As the owner noted: “Getting clientele to participate in saying great stuff about us—really getting them involved in patting us on the back. ServiceLine has a better program in terms of customer reviews and their method of following up.”
Conclusion
Burkell Plumbing proves that customer engagement is a direct driver of business growth. By making it easy for satisfied clients to leave reviews and building a strong reputation, they were able to increase revenue, establish local authority, and position themselves as the go-to plumbing company in their market.

