Contractor Marketing That Fills Your Schedule

    A contractor marketing agency for trade and site-work companies in Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad. We help concrete, fencing, tree, clearing and excavation crews get found on Google, win more quote requests and spend less time chasing bad leads.

    Short answer

    Contractor marketing helps trade and site-work companies show up on Google Maps and in search when property owners need a quote, then turns those searches into calls and quote requests. We handle Google Business Profile, service pages, reviews you request from real customers, and Google Ads. We are a Greensboro, NC performance marketing agency, and monthly packages run from $1,950/mo to $9,950/mo, with ad spend paid directly to Google. For a focused first step, Local Search Starter starts at $895 per month for one location; extensive content, website rebuilds, and paid ads are scoped separately.

    Who this is for

    Businesses that sell jobs from an estimate, not repair calls. If customers ask you for a quote, walk the site with you and compare two or three bids, this page is about you.

    Concrete and paving
    Fencing and decks
    Tree service
    Land clearing and grading
    Excavation and site work
    Hardscaping and retaining walls
    Septic installation and repair
    Small commercial subcontractors

    General contractors and home builders, see our construction marketing page. HVAC, plumbing and roofing companies, see home services marketing.

    How contractors actually get hired

    Good work and word of mouth still win jobs. But nearly every customer, including the referred ones, checks you on Google before they call. These are the four moments that decide whether they do.

    Map and "near me" searches

    Most homeowners and property managers start with a search like "fence company near me" or "stump grinding Greensboro." The three businesses in the map results get most of the calls. Your Google Business Profile, its service areas and its photos decide whether you are one of them.

    Photos before price

    Buyers judge a contractor by the work they can see. A profile and website with recent, real job photos (a poured driveway, a cleared lot, a finished wall) earns more quote requests than a page of claims. Stock photos read as a red flag to people about to spend thousands.

    Quote requests, not bookings

    Contractors sell estimates, then jobs. The goal of every page and ad is a qualified quote request with the address, the scope and a photo or two, so you can price it fast and skip the tire kickers.

    General contractors finding subs

    For commercial subcontractors, the buyer is a general contractor or property manager checking whether you are real, insured and available. A clear capabilities page, a service-area list and a fast phone answer often matter more than ads.

    What we run for contractors

    The mix depends on your trade, your crews and how much work you want. Most contractors start with the first three and add the rest as the calls come in.

    Google Business Profile built for jobs

    Correct categories for each trade, service areas that match where your crews actually go, weekly job photos, and posts that show recent work. This is usually the fastest way for a contractor to get more calls.

    A page for each trade you sell

    One page per service (land clearing, grading, stump grinding, concrete patios) with real photos, what affects price and a quote form. Google ranks pages that answer a specific job far better than one page that lists everything.

    Google Ads on jobs that pay

    Ads on high-intent searches like "land clearing cost" or "concrete driveway near me," limited to your service area, with phrases that bring in DIY and job seekers blocked. Budgets can rise or pause to match how many crews you have free.

    Quote forms and call tracking

    Short forms that ask for the address, the job and photos, plus call tracking so you can see which pages and ads produce real estimates. You will know your cost per quote, not just your clicks.

    Honest review requests

    A simple text or email you send by hand after a job, with a direct link to your Google review page. We never buy, fake or automate reviews. Steady, genuine reviews from real customers are what move the map rankings.

    AI search visibility

    More homeowners now ask ChatGPT or Google's AI answers who to hire. Clear service pages, consistent business details across directories and plain answers to cost questions make it more likely your company is the one named.

    Learn more about our local SEO and Google Ads management.

    Planning around the seasons

    Contractor demand in the Piedmont Triad follows the weather. Spring brings a rush of patio, fence and clearing requests. Summer stays busy for concrete and hardscaping. Fall is strong for grading and lot prep before winter, and winter slows most outdoor trades.

    We plan the year around that. Winter is when we rebuild trade pages, refresh photos and fix your profile, so you rank before the spring rush instead of during it. Ads ramp up when you have open crews and pull back when you are booked weeks out, so your budget follows your capacity.

    It also helps to promote work that fits the season. Land clearing and invasive brush removal are easier in winter, when growth is down and the ground is visible. Those are good months to push that service while other trades are slow.

    What a contractor website needs to win the quote

    Most contractor sites we review have the same gaps. The phone number is hard to tap on a phone. There is one services page for every trade. The photos are years old or come from a stock library. The contact form asks for nothing useful, so every inquiry needs a callback just to learn the address.

    A site that wins estimates does a few simple things well. It shows the phone number and a quote button on every screen. It gives each trade its own page with real job photos, the questions buyers ask about price, and the towns you cover. It explains how your estimates work, how soon you can start and whether you are licensed and insured. And its form asks for the job address, the rough size of the job and a photo, so you can price it before you drive out.

    Speed matters too. Many quote requests come from a phone in a driveway or on a job site. A page that takes several seconds to load loses some of those people before they ever see your work. We keep contractor pages light, fast and easy to use with one thumb, then track every call and form so you know which pages earn their keep.

    Which package fits a contractor

    Flat monthly fees, with ad spend paid directly to Google from your own account.

    Foundation
    $1,950/mo

    One trade or one main market. Google Business Profile, core trade pages, tracking and steady content.

    Growth
    $4,950/mo

    Several trades or a wider service area, plus Google Ads managed to cost per quote.

    Dominance
    $9,950/mo

    Multi-crew or multi-county operators who want to lead search across the Piedmont Triad.

    Not ready for a monthly plan? Start with a growth audit or a Website Conversion Sprint. Compare every package.

    Contractor marketing FAQs

    Do I need a website if I get most of my work from referrals?

    Yes, because referred customers still look you up before they call. If they find an outdated site or no site at all, some will call the next name they were given. A simple, fast site with real job photos and a quote form protects the referrals you already earn.

    How is this different from your home services marketing?

    Home services pages focus on repair and replacement calls like HVAC, plumbing and roofing, where speed matters most. Contractor marketing focuses on estimate-driven work like concrete, fencing, grading and clearing, where photos, scope and pricing questions drive the decision. General contractors and home builders are covered on our construction page.

    Can you help us get more commercial work?

    Yes. For commercial subcontractors we build a capabilities page, list your insurance and equipment, target the general contractors and property managers who hire your trade, and make sure your business details match everywhere they check.

    What about slow months?

    Winter is the best time to fix your profile, add trade pages and line up spring demand. Ads can be scaled down when crews are booked and turned up when you have openings, so you are not paying for leads you cannot serve.

    Should I keep using lead marketplaces like Angi or Thumbtack?

    They can fill gaps, but you share those leads with competitors and do not own the customer. The goal is to grow your own search presence until marketplace leads become optional rather than necessary.

    What does contractor marketing cost?

    Our monthly packages run from $1,950/mo to $9,950/mo, with ad spend paid directly to Google. For a focused ongoing first step, Local Search Starter starts at $895 per month for one location, with profile optimization, listing cleanup, priority on-page fixes, and monthly inquiry reporting. Extensive content, website rebuilds, paid ads, and additional locations are separate. For a one-time first step, our growth audit is $495 flat, credited toward any retainer, and the Website Conversion Sprint is a $2,500 fixed fee one-time project.

    Investment & Next Steps

    Transparent Pricing, Predictable Outcomes

    Contractor Marketing Packages

    From $1,950/month

    Flat monthly fee, 6-month initial term, then month-to-month. Ad spend is paid straight to Google and billed to your own account.

    • Google Business Profile with job photos and real service areas
    • A page for each trade you sell, built to win quote requests
    • Google Ads limited to your service area and your open crews
    • Call and quote tracking tied back to each channel
    • Monthly report and strategy call with one dedicated strategist

    Step 1: Request an Estimate

    Tell us about your business, current marketing, and growth targets. We respond within one business day.

    Step 2: See How We Work

    Walk through our 30-day onboarding, reporting cadence, and the engagement framework that drives results.

    6-month initial term, then month-to-month. 30-day onboarding. Revenue attribution reporting included.

    A focused first step

    Start with local search. Expand when it makes sense.

    You do not need a multi-channel package to work with us. Start with the local visibility your business needs today.

    Local Search Starter

    Starting at $895/month

    Focused Local SEO for one location. We confirm access, priorities, and the written scope before work begins.

    • Google Business Profile optimization
    • Local listing cleanup and consistency
    • Priority on-page local SEO fixes
    • Monthly inquiry and visibility reporting

    Not included: extensive content production, website rebuilds, paid ads management, additional locations. Broader needs are scoped separately.

    Need more than local visibility?

    Foundation $1,950/mo, Growth $4,950/mo, and Dominance $9,950/mo combine broader channels and support. Choose by scope, not company size.

    Compare packages

    Prefer a one-time project?

    A Growth Audit is $495 one-time, credited toward a retainer. The Website Conversion Sprint is $2,500 fixed fee for one key page and its inquiry flow.