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Google Ads for contractors that make the phone ring

Plumbers, HVAC companies, roofers and electricians win most jobs from people searching nearby. We build Google Ads and Local Services Ads by trade and service area, and track the calls that turn into jobs.

In short: Google Ads for home services means search campaigns and Local Services Ads that show contractors to people searching for their services nearby. Web Zodiac builds campaigns by trade, service and area, uses call assets and call tracking, excludes DIY and job searches, and optimises for booked jobs.
What is included

What our Google Ads for contractors cover

Trade and service campaigns

Separate campaigns for emergency, repair and installation work.

Local Services Ads

Google Verified ads where available, paid per lead and shown at the top.

Call-first setup

Call assets, call-only options and call tracking for phone-led businesses.

DIY and job exclusions

Blocking how-to, DIY, jobs and parts searches that never book.

How it works

How we run Google Ads for home services

Local, fast and call-focused.

1

Map services and areas

We plan campaigns by job type, value and the areas you cover.

2

Launch call-ready ads

Ads with your phone number, hours and reviews, plus Local Services Ads where eligible.

3

Optimise for jobs

Weekly search-term reviews and bidding towards the calls that book.

TradeTypical high-intent searches
Plumbers"emergency plumber near me", "water heater repair", "drain cleaning"
HVAC"ac repair near me", "furnace replacement", "hvac service"
Roofers"roof repair near me", "roof replacement cost", "storm damage roof"
Electricians"electrician near me", "panel upgrade", "ev charger installation"
Contractors"kitchen remodel contractor", "bathroom renovation near me"

Local Services Ads or Search ads?

Local Services Ads appear at the very top of results, with a Google badge, and you pay per lead rather than per click. Search ads give more control over keywords, ads and landing pages. Most home service businesses do best with both: Local Services Ads for steady leads, Search ads to scale profitable services.

Emergency vs planned work

Emergency searches convert fast but cost more per click; planned projects have higher job values but longer decisions. We split them into separate campaigns, so each gets the right budget, ad schedule and landing page.

Do Google Ads work for contractors?

Yes, when they are set up for local, high-intent searches and tracked to booked jobs. A homeowner searching "emergency plumber near me" or "roof repair [city]" wants help now. The waste comes from broad keywords, wrong locations, ads running when no one answers the phone, and paying for DIY and job searches.

Negative keywords for home services

  • DIY: how to, diy, youtube, parts, tools.
  • Jobs: jobs, apprentice, salary, training, license.
  • Wrong service: commercial (if you only do residential), or the reverse.
  • Out of area: other city names you do not serve.

Plumbers and HVAC companies get a lot of urgent work, so we prioritise call ads and call tracking, mobile pages and schedules matched to when you can answer. Roofers and remodelers sell bigger, planned jobs, so we focus on quote requests, financing messages, photos of past work and remarketing during the decision.

Case studies

Case studies

Real results from client accounts. Client names are kept private.

All results →
Google AdsLocal services

50% more qualified leads for a local service business

+50%qualified leads in 2 months
Lowercost per lead

Geo-targeted campaigns, advanced bidding and ad copy optimisation brought 50% more qualified leads within the first two months, while lowering the cost per lead.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much do Google Ads cost for plumbers and HVAC?

It varies by trade and city. Emergency searches usually cost more per click. In the free audit we estimate cost per click and per booked job for your area.

Are Local Services Ads worth it for contractors?

Usually, where available. You pay per lead, appear above other ads and get a Google badge. You need to pass Google's background and licence checks.

Should home service ads run 24/7?

Only if someone answers. We schedule ads around when you can take calls, with emergency campaigns running longer if you offer that service.

Do you work with roofers and remodelers?

Yes. Higher-value project work gets its own campaigns, landing pages and longer follow-up, separate from emergency repairs.

Do Google Ads work for contractors?

Yes, with local high-intent keywords, tight service areas, negative keywords for DIY and job searches, ads timed to when you answer, and tracking to booked jobs.

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