Pricing
Simple plans. No lock-in.
Every plan gets you verified, set up and ranked. The higher plans add the AI that makes sure every lead is answered. Google's cost per lead is separate, paid directly to Google, and refunded on leads that do not qualify.
Basic
+ $297 one-time setup
A painter who answers every call
- Google verification handled for you
- Profile setup and ongoing ranking work
- Bad-lead disputes and refunds
Advanced
+ $397 one-time setup
A painter who wants the numbers
- Everything in Basic
- AI summary of every lead
- Weekly lead report
Domination
+ $497 one-time setup
A painter who misses calls or covers more than one area
- Everything in Advanced
- AI answering: missed calls answered live, details sent to you
- AI text-backs: instant replies after hours and to any message not answered in 5 minutes
| What is included | Basic | Advanced | Domination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $197 | $297 | $497 |
| One-time setup | $297 | $397 | $497 |
| Google verification handled for you | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Profile setup and ongoing ranking work | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bad-lead disputes and refunds | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI summary of every lead | – | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly lead report | – | Yes | Yes |
| AI answering: missed calls answered live, details sent to you | – | – | Yes |
| AI text-backs: instant replies after hours and to any message not answered in 5 minutes | – | – | Yes |
| Best for | A painter who answers every call | A painter who wants the numbers | A painter who misses calls or covers more than one area |
The fine print, in plain words
Google's per-lead cost is typically $30 to $70 depending on your market, about $50 on average. No leads, no Google charges. Most painters start with a weekly budget of $150 to $400 and we set it together on the strategy session.
Each plan has a one-time setup fee: $297 for Basic, $397 for Advanced and $497 for Domination. It covers verification and building your profile.
Month to month. Cancel with two business days' notice. If you ever leave, your ads stay set up and you can keep running them yourself. We do not hold anything hostage.
If you do not get verified, we give you your money back.
Book a free strategy session to see if Local Services Ads will work in your area.
Questions painters ask
What are Google Local Services Ads?
The listings at the very top of Google, above the regular ads and the map, that show a business name, rating and reviews. Homeowners call the business directly from the listing. You pay Google per lead, not per click.
How is this different from buying leads?
With lead-selling services, the same homeowner is sold to several contractors at once. With Local Services Ads, the homeowner chooses you, calls your number, and nobody else gets that lead. We are a marketing agency that runs the ads for you, not a lead-generation company.
What does a lead cost?
Typically $30 to $70 depending on your market and the service, about $50 on average, paid directly to Google. Each lead goes to you and only you. If there are no leads, Google charges nothing. Leads that are spam, the wrong service or outside your area are disputed and refunded.
Is there a setup fee?
Yes, a one-time setup fee: $297 for Basic, $397 for Advanced and $497 for Domination. It covers verification and building your Local Services Ads profile. After that it is just the monthly plan.
How much should I budget for ads on top of the monthly plan?
Most painters start between $150 and $400 a week, paid to Google. We set the number together on the strategy session based on your market and how many jobs you want.
How long does verification take?
Plan on 2 to 4 weeks to be safe. It is sometimes faster. Google checks your business license, your general liability insurance and the owner’s background. If you do not get verified, we give you your money back.
How many calls will I get?
Most of our clients see 5 to 15 calls a month, and some get 20 in a week. It depends on your market, your reviews and your budget.
What is the difference between the plans?
Every plan gets you verified, set up and ranked. Advanced adds an AI summary of every lead and a weekly report. Domination adds AI answering for missed calls and instant text-backs, which matters most if you miss calls or cover more than one area.
Is there a contract?
No. It is a month-to-month agreement and you can cancel with two business days’ notice. If you leave, your ads stay set up and you can keep running them yourself.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes, any time. Many painters start on Basic or Advanced and move up once the calls are coming in.
Do you share leads with other painters?
Never. With Local Services Ads the homeowner calls your number from your listing, so the lead is yours alone. We do not resell leads, pass them around or send the same homeowner to several contractors.
What does the AI answering service actually do?
When you cannot pick up, it answers the call, handles the homeowner’s questions about your services and area, collects the job details, and either transfers the call to you or sends you a summary. After hours it texts back within seconds. You can hear it yourself: tap “Hear the AI answer a call” anywhere on this site.
Do you build websites or do SEO?
No. We do one thing: Local Services Ads for painting companies. We are happy to point you to someone for the rest.
Ready to find out if Local Services Ads fit your business?
Schedule a free 30-minute strategy session with Tyson. We look at your market, your reviews and your budget and tell you honestly whether Local Services Ads will work for you.