Contractor lead generation

Contractor lead generation that fills your calendar.

Backyard Marketing is a contractor lead generation company that builds and runs the full system — Google Ads, local SEO, a website designed to convert, and automated follow-up — so contractors get exclusive, ready-to-book leads instead of shared directory calls. We have driven 10,000+ leads for 130+ service businesses at an average 4× return on ad spend, with month-to-month agreements and full ownership of every account and lead.

$7M

Revenue in 7 months for a landscaping company in Eldridge, IA — 950+ leads generated.

185%

Inquiry growth for a remodeling contractor in Bettendorf, IA, plus #1 local rankings.

$55

Cost per lead for a lawn care company in Rock Island, IL across 339+ inquiries.

Why contractor lead generation usually stalls

Most contractors do not have a marketing problem — they have a lead flow problem. Referrals come in waves, shared-lead marketplaces resell the same homeowner to four competitors, and the phone goes quiet the week you need it most.

We fix that with an owned lead engine: high-intent search campaigns, map-pack and organic rankings, a site built to turn clicks into calls, and follow-up automation that answers every lead while your crews are on a job.

Everything is built in your accounts. If we ever part ways, the website, ad accounts, CRM, and lead history stay yours.

What we build and run

Google Ads for contractors

High-intent search and Local Services campaigns aimed at homeowners who are ready to book, not browsing.

Local SEO and the map pack

Google Business Profile, service-area pages, and reviews so you rank where the estimate requests happen.

Websites that convert

A fast, proof-heavy site that gets a visitor to a call or a form in two taps.

Content that sells the work

Photo and video of your actual crews and jobs — the fastest way to justify a premium price.

Lead follow-up automation

Instant text and email replies, reminders, and CRM pipelines so no estimate request goes cold.

Exclusive leads only

Every lead comes to you and nobody else. We never resell or share a contact.

How the system gets built

  1. 01

    Strategy call

    We map your service area, trades, ticket size, and the jobs you actually want more of.

  2. 02

    Audit and plan

    Full review of your site, ads, tracking, and search visibility, with a lead target attached.

  3. 03

    Build

    Site, landing pages, creative, call tracking, and CRM automations get built out.

  4. 04

    Launch campaigns

    Ads go live to the right radius, the right services, and the right budget.

  5. 05

    Optimize weekly

    We cut what wastes spend, scale what books jobs, and report on cost per lead.

contractor lead generation FAQ

What is contractor lead generation?

Contractor lead generation is the system that puts your business in front of homeowners searching for your service and turns that attention into booked estimates. Done properly it combines paid search, local SEO, a converting website, and fast follow-up — not one-off lead purchases.

How much does contractor lead generation cost?

Our management starts at $2,000 per month, with ad spend paid separately to the platforms. Most contractors we work with invest $2,000–$5,000 per month total to start, then scale spend as cost per booked job proves out.

Are the leads exclusive?

Yes. Every lead is generated in your own ad and search accounts and goes only to you. We never resell a contact or share it with a competitor in your market.

How fast do leads start coming in?

Paid campaigns typically produce leads within the first week of launch. Local SEO and organic rankings compound over three to six months and lower your blended cost per lead over time.

What is a good cost per lead for contractors?

It depends on ticket size and trade. Our clients commonly land between $10 and $75 per lead — $10.15 for auto detailing, $55 for lawn care, higher for remodeling where one job is worth tens of thousands.

Do I own the leads and accounts?

Yes. Website, ad accounts, CRM, and every lead record are yours. Agreements are month to month with no long-term contract.

Ready to fill the calendar?

Twenty minutes, a free strategy session, and a custom growth plan for your trade. No long-term contracts.

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