Google Ads & Maps for home services

More calls. More jobs. Ads built to make your phone ring.

Electrical, general contracting, drywall, painting, tile, stucco, pest control, plumbing, HVAC and roofing. I build Google Ads and Maps campaigns for the trade you're actually in, not a generic template.

5.0 · 52 Google reviewsSe habla español

Google results for “San Diego stucco”: Lemon Grove Stucco in the sponsored ad, the sponsored Maps pin and the organic listing.
Google results for “San Diego stucco”: Lemon Grove Stucco in the sponsored ad, the sponsored Maps pin and the organic listing.
  • $120 → $35Cost per lead after a campaign rebuildReal client, San Diego
  • 23.89%of ad clicks turned into leadson a real client account. Most get 2–5%
  • In personBased in San Diegohappy to meet at your shop
Free, no obligation

Let's look at your Google Ads and Maps

I'll record a free video review: your Local Falcon ranking map, your Google Business Profile, your Google Ads account if you have one, and how you show up in ChatGPT.

I reply within one business day, usually the same day. Se habla español.

What can I help with?

Who this is built for

Every trade searches differently

These are the trades I've built campaigns for most recently. The same approach works for any home service trade. Don't see your trade? Contact me and we'll talk it through.

Where your next job comes from

Shared leads vs. customers who chose you

Most of my clients don't have an unlimited budget. Lead platforms like Thumbtack, Yelp, Angi and Houzz can bring in work, but many move part of that budget to Google and ChatGPT. Here's why.

Yelp, Thumbtack, Angi, Houzz

Compared side by side

You're one of several

On Angi, the same request is sold to several businesses at once. On Thumbtack, homeowners usually contact a few pros from a list. On Yelp and Houzz, your listing sits right next to your competitors. Many of these platforms charge per lead, whether you win the job or not. And many of the business owners I talk to tell me they've stopped trusting Yelp altogether.

Google Ads

Chosen and called

They picked you

Your competitors are on Google too. The difference is that the customer chooses your ad, sees your website and reviews, and calls you. You're talking with someone who already picked you, not racing other companies to call back first.

ChatGPT

Recommended

The closest thing to a referral

When someone asks ChatGPT for a good contractor nearby and it names your business, that works like a word-of-mouth referral. There are only a few names in the answer, and the customer reaches out already leaning toward you.

Not every lead closes, wherever it comes from. But a homeowner who picked you, or was told about you, is a much better start than a form sent to five companies at once.

Tired of being the sub?

Stop working for a cut of your own job.

Two contractors told me the same story. They land the job, do the work, cover the materials and keep 40%, while the company that passed them the lead keeps 60%.

If that sounds familiar, marketing isn't a nice-to-have. It's how you stop being the sub and start being the one homeowners call first.

Real client email

My goal isn't more leads. It's a full calendar.

Leads on a spreadsheet don't pay the bills. Booked jobs do. In mid-October, the owner of Lemon Grove Stucco wrote to tell me they're booked out to mid-December.

That's what I'm working toward for every home service client: a schedule that's full weeks in advance, so you can pick the jobs you want instead of chasing the next one.

Email from Lemon Grove Stucco, October 2026. Names blurred for privacy.
Email from Lemon Grove Stucco, October 2026. Names blurred for privacy.
The Triple Stack

Your business, three times on page one. Same search, same moment.

When Google Ads and an optimized Google Business Profile run together, you can show up three times for the same search: a sponsored Search ad at the top, a sponsored pin in Google Maps, and your organic listing in the Map Pack.

That's what I built for Lemon Grove Stucco. Most of their competitors appear once on that page. Lemon Grove Stucco appears three times.

How Google Maps rankings work
Lemon Grove Stucco: paid Search ad, sponsored Maps ad and organic Maps listing for “san diego stucco.”
Lemon Grove Stucco: paid Search ad, sponsored Maps ad and organic Maps listing for “san diego stucco.”
Real ad previews

What a complete Google Ads campaign looks like

These are real ads for Lemon Grove Stucco in San Diego, pulled straight from the Google Ads preview tool. A well-built campaign runs several ad formats at once across Search and Maps, and Google shifts budget toward whichever one brings in the most calls.

Responsive Search Ad
Responsive Search AdFull-width image under the headline
Sponsored Maps listing
Sponsored Maps listingStar rating, open now, call and directions
Local search ad
Local search adDistance, a job photo and call buttons
Responsive Search Ad
Responsive Search AdThumbnail image on the right

All ads shown are live campaigns managed by Planet Marketing for Lemon Grove Stucco Inc, San Diego, CA.

Why this is different

Home service customers don't browse. They call.

A leaking pipe, a broken AC, a remodel that needs to start next month. The campaign has to match that urgency.

Call-first campaigns

Built and measured on phone calls, not clicks, with every call tracked back to the keyword.

Hyper-local targeting

Your actual service area by zip code, radius or custom shape. No calls from 50 miles away.

Ad scheduling

Ads run when someone can answer, with higher bids during your best-converting hours.

Aggressive negatives

“How to fix my own AC,” “DIY,” “jobs,” “salary.” Blocked, so budget goes to buyers.

Mobile-first bidding

Most home service searches happen on a phone. Click-to-call ads and fast pages.

Seasonal budgets

HVAC peaks in summer, roofing after storms, exteriors in the dry season. Spend follows demand.

Francisco Meza, founder of Planet Marketing
Who you're working with

You work directly with me. Not an account manager.

Francisco Meza · Founder, Planet Marketing · San Diego, CA

I've managed Google Ads and paid search for service businesses since 2006. Contractors, medical practices, law firms, private schools, home services: I've run campaigns for all of them.

When you hire Planet Marketing, your account is never passed to a junior account manager. I build your campaigns, I manage them every month, and I'm the one you call or text. If you're in San Diego or Southern California, I'm happy to meet in person.

Sometimes you just need someone you can trust.

  • 20+ years
  • Month-to-month
  • No junior account managers
  • Se habla español
How it works

Three steps to ads that make the phone ring

  1. 1

    Your free video review

    I record my screen and walk through where you stand: your Google Ads account if you have one, your Google Business Profile, a Local Falcon map of your rankings, and how you show up when someone asks ChatGPT. You watch it before we ever talk.

  2. 2

    Strategy call

    Phone or Google Meet. We review what's working, where budget is being lost, and what I recommend changing. You leave with a clear plan whether you hire me or not.

  3. 3

    I build and manage

    I build your campaigns from scratch or take over the ones you have. Month-to-month, no long-term contract, and you can reach me directly any time.

What's included

Everything in one monthly management fee

No setup fees and nothing hidden in the fine print.

Keyword research

The exact words your customers use when they're ready to hire, plus a long list of negatives to block the people who aren't.

Ad copywriting

Several ad versions written, tested and rotated so the best performers get the budget.

Targeting and bids

Tight service-area targeting, mobile bid adjustments and ad scheduling around the hours you answer the phone.

Call and form tracking

Every call, form and booking is tracked, so you know which keywords bring real jobs and which just bring clicks.

Plain-English reporting

What your budget did, what it produced and what I'm changing next month. No vanity metrics.

Maps add-on

Pair your ads with Google Maps optimization for the Triple Stack. Ask about bundle pricing.

Free · No obligation

Free Google Maps scan for your trade

Tell me which business to check and which search matters most. I'll run a Local Falcon scan across your service area and show you exactly where you show up, and where you don't.

  • A ranking map of your area, spot by spot
  • The competitors beating you, side by side
  • A game plan to climb into the top 3

Example grid. Each dot is a spot on the map; the number is your Google Maps position there.

What clients say

Real reviews from real business owners

5.052 Google reviews
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The O.August 2026

Francisco at Planet Marketing was fantastic to work with! He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. He took the time to thoroughly analyze my marketing needs and clearly explain his services and the entire process. He also provided pricing right away, which I really appreciated. I’m still at the beginning of my search for marketing services, but Francisco has already made an excellent impression. He clearly knows his business and genuinely cares about providing great customer service. I highly recommend Francisco and Planet Marketing for all your marketing needs!

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Karla T.May 2026

Excellent customer service! FRANCISCO was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely took the time to help me with everything I needed. You can really tell when someone truly cares about helping customers and creating a great experience. I really appreciated all the help and support. Thank you so much!

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Louis C.April 2026

High recommended true marketing to all for web and consultation. Customer service excellent and professional. Mr. Francisco was very concerns in efficient and thorough manner. Thank You So much!

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Michelle E.January 2025

Francisco is a smart business guy with an eye for content marketing. He makes everything go so smoothly and is very attentive to all issues. He's always on the ball and truly cares about his clients.

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US Canada Auto TransportJanuary 2025

We have been using Planet Marketing for our on-line presence for over 10 years. They are up to date with all the latest technology and implement this technology and know how on our websites. I confidently recommend their services.

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Questions

Questions home service companies ask me

How quickly will I start getting calls?

Most well-built home service campaigns produce calls in the first 1–2 weeks. The first month is about learning which searches turn into jobs. By month two, call volume and cost per lead usually improve noticeably.

Is there a contract?

No. Everything is month-to-month. Google Ads takes 60–90 days to fully optimize, so I ask that you give it that long before judging, but you're never locked in.

How much should a home service company spend on Google Ads?

It depends on your trade, your area and how competitive it is. An emergency plumber needs a different budget than a stucco contractor. I'll give you a realistic number before you spend anything.

My last agency said Google Ads doesn't work for my trade. Is that true?

No. A badly built campaign doesn't work. The usual problems are targeting too wide, missing negative keywords and sending clicks to a homepage instead of a page built for the call. Those are fixable.

Will I work with you or get handed off?

With me, Francisco. I build the campaigns, manage them every month and I'm the one you call or text.

Ready to fill your schedule?

Tell me about your business and what you need. I personally review every request. You'll hear from me, not an automated reply.