SEO Case Study:
The Boilersmith
How a Berkshire-based company saw a 156% increase in organic traffic.
Client: The Boilersmith
Industry: Heating & Plumbing
Location: Berkshire
Business Type: Local Service Business
Client Overview
The Boilersmith is a specialist heating company providing boiler servicing, repairs, and installations to homeowners across Berkshire.
The business already had strong demand for boiler servicing and repair work, but wanted to increase visibility for higher-value boiler installations.
Their goal was to attract more homeowners searching for new boilers and finance options while maintaining their existing service workload.
Results At A Glance
• 156% increase in organic traffic
• #1 rankings for high-intent boiler installation searches
• Significant increase in installation-focused enquiries
• Website now generates consistent inbound demand
The Challenge
Before working with Smart Searcher, the business faced several challenges.
Although the company had a strong reputation locally, their website was not fully optimised to capture high-value search traffic.
Most enquiries generated online were for:
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smaller repair jobs
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routine servicing work
While these jobs were important, the business wanted to increase the number of higher-margin installation projects.
Seasonality was also a factor. Demand for heating services fluctuates throughout the year, meaning quieter periods could occur during warmer months.
The goal was to create a digital strategy that would:
• increase organic visibility
• attract more installation-focused enquiries
• stabilise demand throughout the year
The Strategy
To achieve this, we implemented a three-part SEO strategy designed to strengthen the website’s foundations while expanding its visibility for high-value services.
Technical SEO Improvements
We began by improving the technical foundation of the website so search engines could better understand and prioritise its most valuable pages.
This included:
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improving page structure
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strengthening indexing signals
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optimising key service pages
We also refined several existing resources that were already attracting traffic.
One troubleshooting guide related to a Worcester boiler fault now generates over 500 clicks per month, acting as a consistent source of repair enquiries.
Targeting High-Intent Installation Searches
Next, we expanded the site’s location and service page structure to target searches from homeowners actively researching boiler replacements.
New pages were created targeting searches such as:
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New Boiler Wokingham
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New Boiler Woodley
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Boiler Finance Reading
These searches typically indicate strong purchase intent, meaning visitors are much more likely to request a quote or consultation.
The result was improved visibility for installation-focused searches across multiple towns in Berkshire.
Seasonal Search Forecasting
Demand for heating services typically increases sharply in autumn when homeowners turn their systems back on.
Instead of reacting to this demand, we created targeted content months in advance answering common questions homeowners search during the start of the heating season.
By the time demand increased, the website already had strong search visibility and established authority, allowing it to capture traffic while competitors were still reacting.
Increased Lead Potential
Assuming a conservative enquiry rate of around 3%, the increase in traffic suggests:
June 2025: approximately 16 enquiries per month
January 2026: approximately 41 enquiries per month
More importantly, the type of enquiries shifted toward higher-value installation projects.
Results
Business Impact
The growth in search visibility transformed the website into a consistent source of inbound enquiries.
Instead of relying primarily on word-of-mouth and repeat customers, the business now benefits from a steady stream of homeowners searching for heating services online.
Demand grew so significantly that the business eventually needed to implement automated call handling and enquiry systems to manage the volume of incoming enquiries.
Today, the website functions as a core lead generation asset, delivering a balanced mix of repair work and higher-value boiler installations.
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