SEO for contractors that turns Google searches into booked jobs
Right now, homeowners in your area are searching Google for the work you do. If you're not on page one, they're calling someone else. We put home service contractors at the top of Google so the right customers find you first.
Included in every plan
Not an upsell, not an add-on line on your invoice.
From $1,200 / month
Three plans, published prices, no setup fees.
No contracts
Month-to-month. Cancel any month you like.
Why it matters
If you're not on page one, you're invisible
Most homeowners never scroll past the first page of Google. They call one of the first few businesses they see, and if that isn't you, the job goes to a competitor who may not do better work, just better marketing.
Shared lead services make it worse. You pay for a lead that was sold to several other contractors, then race to call first. SEO builds something different: calls from homeowners who found you, chose you, and aren't talking to four other companies.
What we do
5 ways SEO for contractors wins you more jobs
- 01
Own the Map Pack
We manage your Google Business Profile so you show up in the top 3 on the map when locals search for your trade near them.
- 02
Target ready-to-hire searches
We rank you for searches like "emergency plumber near me," not DIY questions that bring visitors who never call.
- 03
Fix your website's foundation
Speed, mobile usability and technical errors fixed, so Google trusts your site and homeowners don't leave before calling.
- 04
Publish content that ranks
Weekly blog articles written for your trade and your city, each one another chance to show up when a homeowner searches.
- 05
Build local authority
High-quality backlinks and consistent business listings that tell Google you're a real, trusted business in your area.
What SEO for contractors actually includes
SEO isn't a single task. It's an ongoing mix of technical fixes, on-page content, Google Business Profile management and local link building, all aimed at the searches your future customers are actually typing. Every Leads Akolytos plan includes:
- Google Business Profile management
- On-page optimization and technical SEO
- Weekly blog articles (1, 2 or 4 per week depending on plan)
- High-quality backlinks
- Unlimited website copy
- A clear monthly report, in English or Spanish
What contractor SEO costs
Contractor SEO retainers typically run from about $500/month for basic profile management to $2,000/month or more for real content production, technical work and link building. Our plans are published up front: Starter at $1,200/month (25 keywords), Intermediate at $2,000/month (50 keywords) and Pro at $3,500/month (100 keywords).
Every plan is month-to-month with no setup fees. If we're not earning your business, you shouldn't be paying for it.
How long does it take?
Google Business Profile improvements often show movement in 30 to 60 days. Keyword rankings typically improve meaningfully between 90 and 120 days. In competitive markets, a steady flow of organic leads usually takes four to nine months.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
- 1
Free strategy call
We pull up your Google rankings live and show you where you stand against local competitors.
- 2
Your SEO plan
A clear plan for your trade and service area: the keywords, the work, and what it costs.
- 3
Watch the calls grow
We do the work and send a monthly report showing rankings, calls and what we completed.
Pricing
Every plan includes the full foundation.
- Unlimited website copy
- On-page optimization
- High-quality backlinks
- Google Business Profile management
- Clear monthly report, in English or Spanish
Month-to-month. No contracts. No setup fees.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does SEO take to work for contractors?
Profile and listing fixes can show movement in 30 to 60 days, and rankings usually improve meaningfully in 90 to 120 days. Competitive metro areas take longer. We report progress every month so you can see it happening.
Is SEO better than buying leads from lead services?
Bought leads stop the day you stop paying, and they're often shared with other contractors. SEO builds rankings your business keeps, and the calls it brings are yours alone. Many contractors use both at first, then rely less on bought leads as SEO grows.
Do I need a new website before starting SEO?
Usually not. We fix speed, mobile and technical issues on your current site as part of every plan. If your site truly can't be fixed, we'll tell you on the free call.
Do you work with my trade and my area?
We work only with home service and construction businesses, including electricians, HVAC, plumbers, roofers, remodelers, landscapers, painters and more, anywhere in the United States.
Can you guarantee a #1 ranking?
No honest agency can guarantee a specific Google position. What we can promise is transparent work, a monthly report showing exactly what changed, and no contract keeping you if it isn't working.
Works best together with
Free marketing plan
See where you rank on Google today.
Tell us about your business. We'll check your rankings and Map Pack position in your area and send back a simple SEO plan.
- Where you rank today for the jobs you want
- What your competitors are doing that you aren't
- Which plan fits, and what it would cost
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