Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to what joiners ask us before booking a free Google check.

Questions joiners ask before booking

What happens after I fill in the form?

Ellie, Scott's AI assistant, texts you within a few minutes (or first thing in the morning if it's late) to find a time. The call is a 30-minute Google Meet with Scott, on a weekday evening (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday). There's nothing to prepare. We do the digging beforehand, and Scott shares his screen. A laptop's best so you can see your results, but a phone works.

Is Ellie a real person?

No. Ellie is Scott's AI assistant. She sorts the booking by text so Scott can stay on the work. The call itself is with Scott.

None of those evenings work for me.

Tell Ellie which evenings suit you and she'll pass it to Scott. He'll try to fit you in.

Is the call really free? What's the catch?

Yes, it's free. No card, no contract. We make our money from the trades who like what they see and ask us to run it for them, not from the call itself.

What will I get from the call?

We pull up your Google results and your Business Profile, show you where you rank against the trades above you, and tell you what's costing you the calls. You leave with a short to-do list, in the order we'd tackle it.

Will you try to sell me something?

Working together only comes up at the end, once there's something real to price. If you want us to do the work, we'll say what that involves and what it costs. If you'd rather do it yourself, the to-do list is yours either way.

What do you actually do?

We get you found on Google when someone near you searches for your trade. That means your Google Business Profile, your reviews and, where it's needed, your website, with every enquiry landing in one place. Joiners and carpenters are where we started and where most of our work is.

I already pay for Checkatrade or a lead site. Is this the same thing?

No. Lead sites rent you enquiries, and other trades are often chasing the same job. This builds up your own Google listing, so people find you and ring you direct. Your Google Business Profile is yours, whoever looks after it.

I'm already rushed off my feet. Do I need this?

Then this lets you pick the good jobs instead of taking whatever turns up. And it keeps you covered for the quiet months, because they come round.

Does it actually work?

Independent Joinery, a Liverpool joiner who relied on word of mouth, got 136 calls from Google in six months (January to June 2026), with no ads. Nobody honest can promise you the same, which is why we look at yours first and tell you what's realistic.

See the full case study

How long until I see calls?

The quick wins, your profile and your reviews, show in weeks. Ranking climbs over a couple of months. You'll see progress every step, in plain English, not a jargon report.

What does it cost, and am I tied in?

We go through that on the call, once you've seen where you stand. Every business is different, so we quote once we've looked at yours. There are no set packages to pick between. If we work together, Scott explains exactly how long it runs before you agree to anything.

I've been burned by a marketing company before.

Fair enough. Most of them earn it. That's why this starts with a free check, and you see your own Google results before anything's on the table. You deal with Scott directly, not an account manager. You stay because it's bringing you work.

Do you cover my area? And what if I need to move the call?

We're based in Manchester and work with trades all over England. Nothing needs a site visit. Need to move the call? Reply to your confirmation email or the reminder text and we'll find another slot. Running late on the day? Ring +44 7441 353429.

See the results

  • 136

    calls from Google in six months, January to June 2026. A Liverpool joiner who started with no website, and no ads.

    Independent JoineryClient
  • Under 3 days

    from invisible to live, for a drainage firm in Manchester

    MC Drainage SolutionsLive since September 2026

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Still got a question? Ring Scott on +44 7441 353429. You'll get Scott, not a call centre.

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