Derby Handymans: Real Local SEO, Real Calls, Real Prices
Derby customers don't browse for handymans. They Google one and call the first three results. We make sure your business is one of those three so the calls land on your phone.
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Working Derby as a handyman
Most handymans working Derby cover Mickleover, Chellaston, and a bit of Nottingham. The customers in those areas Google for what they need before they call anyone, and Google usually shows them three options. We get you into those three.
If you cover Chellaston, Spondon, Allestree and the surrounding DE postcodes as a handyman in Derby, your customers are mostly searching for general repairs or minor plumbing and electrics. The handyman work in Derby tends to come in waves once your Google listing starts ranking for the right neighbourhood searches.
What We Do
For handymans working Derby, the picture looks like this. Most handymans in Derby are losing work to a handful of competitors with better-ranked Google listings. We replace four or five things you would normally pay separately for: web designer, SEO agency, social media person, review-request app, missed-call system. One package, one price, one person to talk to.
Handymans in Derby who join the package go through the same handyman-specific onboarding: we collect handyman business details, photos, and existing reviews on day one. We build the handyman site over the following week and start the handyman SEO and Google profile work in week two.
The work coming through the door for handymans is mostly general repairs, minor plumbing and electrics, and door hanging. Most handymans are accredited with TrustMark, Checkatrade, and that is one of the things handyman customers check before they call.
Why Handymans Lose Calls Around Here
Here is what we tell handymans working Derby and the surrounding areas when they ask the obvious question. The Google ranking for handyman searches in Derby is decided by the things most handymans never touch. It is a maths problem. About 70% of local searches happen on a phone. About 44% of those clicks go to the three businesses in the Map Pack. If you're not one of those three, you're competing for the leftovers.
Real Clients We Already Run
When we look at handymans in Derby who have gone quiet, the cause is almost always the same one. Their Google Business Profile is half-empty and they are not ranking for the handyman keywords Derby customers actually use. Small client list, on purpose. Seven UK trades businesses, each on a monthly plan, each with the same mobile number to text. The plan is to keep growing slowly enough that the service quality stays the same.
Next Step: A Free Audit
If you are reading this you are probably already aware that something needs fixing. The audit will tell you exactly what, and the prices on this page tell you what it would cost. No hidden steps.
The Three Things That Move the Needle
Local SEO and Google Business Profile
Local SEO is the bulk of what we do. Real keyword research using DataForSEO, on-page optimisation for the queries that bring calls, Google profile management every week, and ranking checks every Monday. No hand-waving, no monthly PDF that says 'progressing well'.
Missed-Call Text-Back
Most owners we set this up for save the cost of the entire month's package in the first week, just from missed-call recoveries. It is the part of the system that pays back fastest.
Review Automation
After every job (or once a week, depending on your workflow) the system automatically asks your customers for a Google review. About one in three actually leaves one. Over a year, that adds up to dozens of fresh reviews on your listing.
What It Costs
Compare it to the alternatives: an SEO agency would charge you £600-1,500 a month and lock you into a year. A web designer would charge you £2,000-5,000 for the site alone and walk away. We charge £199 for the site and £199 a month for the management, all in.
Setup
£199
One-off. Covers your website. Yours to keep forever.
Monthly
£199/mo
Less than £6.70 a day. One job from Google pays for the month.
What's included every month
- Website (included in setup fee)
- SEO management
- AEO management
- Google Business Profile management
- Website updates included
- Monthly performance report
- 4 blog posts per month
- Missed call text back
- Quote follow-up automation
- Review automation
Frequently Asked
What does it actually cost?
Same price for every client. £199 setup, £199 a month. We do not haggle, we do not run promotions, and we do not have a 'special deal this week'. The price you see is what you pay.
What do you actually do every month?
Six things every month: Google profile updates, fresh website content, automated review requests, missed-call recovery, ranking checks, and a monthly report. No add-ons, no upsells, no surprise charges.
Do I need to do anything technical?
None at all. We are the team you would hire to handle the technical side of marketing, except cheaper, and run by one person who actually replies. You do not touch any settings, ever.
What if I already have a website?
If you have already got a website, we will migrate it over and keep your domain. Your old content stays, your pages stay, your URLs stay. Nothing breaks. We just make it faster and rebuild the bits that are not working.
How long until I see results?
Some things move quickly (Google profile improvements, missed-call recovery, more reviews) and some things take longer (search rankings, traffic). Most of our clients see noticeable improvement in the first month and bigger movement by month three.
Can I cancel?
Quick version: three months minimum, then cancel whenever you like by text. The website stays with you. No exit fees, no penalties, no admin charges.
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