Fill Your Calendar With Qualified Contracting Leads
Video-based Facebook and Instagram ads engineered to attract homeowners actively planning contracting work — at a fraction of the cost of Google Ads.
Facebook and Instagram are the highest-ROI advertising channels most contractors ignore. While your competitors are locked in a bidding war for $60 Google Ads clicks on roofer keywords, we're generating booked jobs for $19–$35 through targeted Meta ads. It's not that Google Ads doesn't work — it does, and we run those too. It's that the smartest contractors run both — and Facebook is the channel that quietly delivers 3–5x more leads for every dollar spent.
The problem: 9 out of 10 contractor Facebook Ads campaigns lose money. Contractors try Facebook, waste $2,000–$5,000 on ads that don't convert, and swear off the platform forever. Meanwhile, the 10% who crack the code build lead-generation machines that run for years on autopilot.
Why Most Facebook Ads Fail For Contractors
Contractor Facebook Ads fail for six predictable reasons — and every one of them is fixable:
- Static image ads. Homeowners scroll past text-and-image ads in half a second. Video ads capture attention, tell a story, and convert at 3–5x the rate.
- Generic targeting. "People interested in home improvement" is the wrong audience. We use behavioral targeting, lookalikes, custom audiences, and demographic filters to find homeowners actively planning contracting work.
- Weak offers. "Call us for a quote" is not an offer. The best-performing contractor ads offer specific value: free inspections, seasonal discounts, financing options, or educational lead magnets.
- Poor landing pages. A great ad sending traffic to a bad website is money in the trash. We build dedicated landing pages engineered to convert Facebook traffic into booked calls.
- No retargeting. 96% of first-time visitors don\'t convert. The magic is in the follow-up — sequential retargeting that walks visitors through the decision-making process.
- No tracking. Without proper conversion tracking, Facebook\'s algorithm doesn\'t know what a good lead looks like. We install pixel tracking, offline conversions, and CRM integration so the algorithm optimizes toward actual booked jobs — not just cheap clicks.
The Contractors Marketing Pros Facebook Ads Framework
Our Facebook Ads system is built on a proven 5-part framework: Creative, Targeting, Offer, Landing, Retargeting. Get all five right and you\'ll build a campaign that generates predictable, profitable contracting leads month after month.
Creative: Video-First, Story-Driven Ads
We shoot and edit custom video ads for every client — no stock footage, no templates. Real crew, real jobs, real customer stories. The best-performing contractor Facebook Ads feature a homeowner talking about their problem, the fix, and the result. Authenticity crushes production value on Facebook.
Targeting: Homeowners In Buying Windows
We use Meta\'s advanced targeting to reach homeowners who are actually planning contracting work: recent movers, homeowners with high home equity, homeowners in specific age and income brackets, custom audiences of past leads, and lookalike audiences modeled on your best previous customers.
Offer: Value-First Lead Magnets
The best-performing offers vary by trade. For roofers: free roof inspections. For remodelers: 3D design consultations. For plumbers: free camera scope inspections. For HVAC: free efficiency audits. The offer has to be genuinely valuable to the homeowner — not just a thinly disguised sales call.
Landing: Dedicated High-Conversion Pages
Every Facebook Ads campaign sends traffic to a purpose-built landing page — not your homepage. Landing pages are single-focus, mobile-first, and engineered to convert Facebook traffic at 8–20% (vs 1–3% for a homepage).
Retargeting: The 3-Touch Follow-Up
Most leads take 3–7 touches before they\'re ready to buy. Our retargeting sequences serve different messages to visitors based on how deep they got in your funnel — reminding them, addressing objections, and offering final incentives to schedule.
Key Benefits
Custom Video Ads
We shoot professional video creative that stops the scroll and drives conversions.
Homeowner-Specific Targeting
Advanced targeting to reach homeowners actually planning contracting work — not window shoppers.
Landing Pages Included
Dedicated conversion-optimized landing pages built into every campaign.
Full Retargeting Funnel
3–7 touch retargeting sequences that convert cold traffic into booked appointments.
Real Conversion Tracking
Facebook Pixel + Conversions API + offline conversions so the algorithm optimizes for actual jobs.
Lower Cost Per Lead
Typical CPL: $19–$45 depending on trade and market. 3–5x cheaper than Google Ads.
What's Included
Full Campaign Strategy
Custom Facebook Ads plan based on your service area, budget, and business goals.
Video Creative Production
Professional shoots, editing, and A/B testing of video ad variations.
Ad Copy + Design
Every headline, description, and CTA written by our senior copywriting team.
Landing Page Design
Custom mobile-first landing pages that convert Facebook traffic at 8–20%.
Facebook Pixel + CAPI Setup
Complete tracking infrastructure so ads optimize for booked jobs, not cheap clicks.
Retargeting Sequences
Multi-touch retargeting campaigns to convert visitors who didn't book on their first visit.
Weekly Optimization
Ongoing A/B testing, budget reallocation, audience refinement, and creative rotation.
Monthly Reporting
Transparent monthly reports on impressions, clicks, leads, cost per lead, and revenue attribution.
Our Proven Process
Strategy Session
Deep-dive call to understand your business, ideal customer, offer, and budget.
Creative Production
Custom video shoots, ad copy, landing page design, and pixel installation.
Launch + Learn
Campaigns go live within 14 days. First 2 weeks are learning + optimization.
Scale + Iterate
Winning ads and audiences get more budget. Losers get killed. Continuous improvement.
Ongoing Growth
Monthly reviews, new creative, expanded targeting, and retargeting refresh.
Facebook Ads FAQs
How much should I spend on Facebook Ads?
Minimum viable budget: $1,500/month in ad spend. For competitive markets and aggressive growth, $3,000–$10,000/month is typical. Plus our management fee.
How long until I see leads?
First leads typically come in within the first week. The algorithm needs 2–3 weeks to optimize. Consistent, quality lead flow kicks in by week 4.
What's the difference between Facebook Ads and Google Ads?
Google Ads captures people actively searching for your service right now (high intent, high cost). Facebook Ads reaches homeowners who are planning contracting work but haven't started searching yet (lower intent, lower cost). Best results come from running both.
Do you make the video ads?
Yes. We handle all video creative — shooting, editing, animations, subtitles, thumbnails. For clients outside our travel range, we send a full remote production kit and coach you through capturing footage.
How much do you charge?
Facebook Ads management starts at $1,500/month (plus ad spend). Full-service packages including creative production range from $2,500–$5,000/month.
