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"Near me" searches for plumbing have grown 120% in five years, and the UK plumbing market is projected to reach £18 billion in 2026 — but most plumber SEO advice only covers boilers and emergencies. This is the complete strategy covering your entire service mix: drains, bathrooms, leaks, and everything in between.
Most businesses claim their Google Business Profile and stop. The ones that dominate local search fill every field, update it weekly, and treat it as a living channel — not a listing. This is the complete 2026 guide to GBP optimisation: every field explained, every ranking signal uncovered, and the exact weekly routine that compounds into map-pack dominance.
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