Local Boost
Rank in the map pack
$300/mo
+ $250 setup · no ad spend needed
- Google Business Profile management
- Local SEO and citations
- Review requests and replies
- Monthly report
03 · Ads & Marketing
Leads when you want them, not when word of mouth decides.
Run by Ana, with 10+ years at an ad agency on Fortune 500 brands. Google and Facebook ads, local SEO and reviews, sent to a site and follow-up system built to close.
What we run
Get found locally, then get chosen.
Google Ads
Show up at the top when someone in your area searches "patio contractor near me." You only pay when they click or call.
High-intent leads
Facebook & Instagram ads
Show your best projects to homeowners in the neighborhoods you want to work in.
Fills the slow season
Google Business Profile
Weekly posts, photos and Q&A so you rank in the map pack, which is where most local calls come from.
Reviews & reputation
Review requests, replies to every review, and alerts when a bad one comes in.
Social content
Turn jobsite photos into before-and-after posts so your pages stay active without you posting.
Tracking that makes sense
Every call and form is tracked back to the ad that brought it in. Your monthly report shows cost per lead.
Know what works
Marketing pricing
Management fee plus ad spend you control.
Fastest way to more leads
Ads Starter
One ad channel, done right
$750/mo
+ $500 setup · + your ad spend
- Google Ads or Facebook ads
- Ad copy and creative
- Call and form tracking
- Monthly cost-per-lead report
Full Growth
Everything, working together
$1,500/mo
+ $750 setup · + your ad spend
- Google Ads and Facebook ads
- Everything in Local Boost
- Social content (8 posts/mo)
- Landing pages for campaigns
- Monthly strategy call
Good to know
| Suggested starting ad spend | $500–$1,500/mo |
|---|---|
| Who you pay ad spend to | Google / Meta directly |
| Minimum term for ads | 3 months |
| Extra landing page | $350 |
| Get Found setup (Google profile + listings, one time) | $350 |
Brand & print
| Logo and brand kit | $500–$1,000 |
|---|---|
| Truck or trailer wrap design | $500 |
| Yard sign design | $150 |
| Door hanger or flyer | $150 |
| Business cards | $100 |
Why it works better here
Ads are only as good as what happens after the click.
- A site built to convert
- Ads send people to pages made for that service, not your home page.
- Every lead gets a reply
- Pair ads with automation and no paid lead goes unanswered.
- Your accounts, your data
- Ad accounts are in your name. If you leave, you keep everything.
- Agency experience, local focus
- Ana spent 10+ years at an ad agency on campaigns for Chevron, Xfinity, Smartfood and more. Now that playbook works for your trade.
- Bundle and save
- Get a website, automation and local marketing together in the Contractor System from $400/mo.
Marketing FAQ
Before you spend a dollar on ads.
How much should I spend on ads?
Most local contractors start with $500–$1,500 a month in ad spend. We'll recommend a number based on your trade and how many jobs you can take on.
How soon will I see leads?
Google Ads usually bring calls in the first 1–2 weeks. Local SEO and map rankings take 2–3 months to build.
Do I need a new website first?
Not always. If your site is slow or has no clear way to call, we'll fix that first, because sending ads to a weak site wastes money.
Why a 3-month minimum?
Ads need a few weeks of data to tune. Three months is enough time to show real cost per lead.
See what ads would cost for your trade.
Free review: we'll check your local competition and estimate cost per lead.