AI for Contractors — More Leads. More Jobs. Less Manual Work.

Most contractors get their leads from word of mouth and referrals. That's great — until it isn't. When referrals slow down, the phone stops ringing. When a competitor starts dominating Google, your leads dry up. The contractors winning in today's market have built systems: a website that ranks on Google, automated follow-up that converts leads faster than competitors, and a CRM that tracks every opportunity. I build those systems.

Local SEO — Ranking on page one of Google for searches like 'HVAC repair Austin' or 'plumber near me.' This is the highest-ROI marketing channel for most contractors. Lead Follow-Up Automation — When a prospect fills out your contact form or calls your business, they receive an automatic SMS within 5 minutes. Studies show responding within 5 minutes increases conversion by 900%. Review Automation — After every completed job, the system automatically sends a review request. More reviews = higher Google rankings = more leads. Website Design — A mobile-optimized, fast-loading website that converts visitors into leads. Includes online booking, instant quote forms, and trust signals. Seasonal Campaigns — Automated email and SMS campaigns for peak seasons (summer AC tune-ups, winter heating checks, spring landscaping).

One HVAC contractor I worked with went from 15 leads/month to 80+ leads/month within 90 days by combining local SEO with automated lead follow-up. Another roofing contractor generated $190K in revenue from a single 3-day storm damage campaign. The difference between contractors who grow and those who stagnate is almost always systems — not skill, not pricing, not even reputation. Systems win.

What's the most important marketing investment for a contractor? Local SEO and automated lead follow-up. These two together have the highest ROI for most contractor businesses. How much should a contractor spend on marketing? Industry standard is 5–10% of revenue. For a $500K contractor, that's $25,000–$50,000/year in marketing investment. How quickly can I see results? Automated lead follow-up shows results within days. Local SEO typically takes 60–90 days to show meaningful movement. Do you work with contractors outside Austin? Yes. I work with contractors nationwide, though I have deep expertise in the Austin/Central Texas market.