Google & Meta ads · Plumbers

Google & Meta ads for plumbers.

Win emergency jobs the moment they’re searched. Most plumbing work is urgent and local.

  • Google Local Services Ads
  • Emergency search campaigns by area
  • Call tracking
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How it helps

What paid ads does for plumbers.

Local Services Ads and tightly targeted emergency search campaigns, scheduled for evenings and weekends when competitors switch off.

01

Leads from day one

Ads can bring enquiries within days of launch.

02

Know your cost per lead

Calls, forms and WhatsApp clicks tracked before spending.

03

Less wasted spend

Search terms and bids reviewed every week.

04

Scale what works

Move budget to the campaigns that bring customers.

Campaigns

Ads that work for plumbers.

  1. 01Local Services Ads with Google Guaranteed badge
  2. 02Emergency search ads for evenings and weekends
  3. 03Bathroom renovation lead forms in spring
  4. 04Remarketing to past visitors

Local Services Ads and tightly targeted emergency search campaigns, scheduled for evenings and weekends when competitors switch off.

When to spend

The plumber demand calendar.

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Boiler breakdowns and burst pipes peak from November to February; bathroom projects pick up in spring.

Typical demand pattern from seasonal search interest; your own business may differ.

Channels

Which ads fit your business?

ChannelBest forYou payTypical starting budget
Google SearchPeople searching right nowPer click£300–£1,000 a month
Local Services AdsTrades and professional servicesPer lead£200–£800 a month
Performance MaxShops and broad reachPer click£500+ a month
Google ShoppingOnline storesPer click£300+ a month
Facebook & InstagramVisual offers and new demandPer view or click£200–£800 a month

Starting budgets are typical ranges for local businesses. Estimate yours with the free ads budget calculator

First 30 days

How a new account gets started.

WeekWhat happens
Week 1Audit, tracking for calls, forms and WhatsApp, keyword and audience research
Week 2Campaigns, ads and landing page live with a controlled budget
Week 3First search-term review, negative keywords added, weak ads paused
Week 4Bids and budgets moved to what brings enquiries, first report

What I check in every audit: wasted spend on irrelevant searches, missing negative keywords, broken conversion tracking, slow landing pages and ads that don’t match the search.

Packages

Google & Meta ads packages for plumbers.

Audit & set-up

New accounts or accounts that aren’t working

  • Account and tracking audit
  • Keyword and competitor research
  • Campaign build and ad copy
  • Conversion tracking set-up
  • Two weeks of launch monitoring
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Managed ads

Ongoing Google or Meta campaigns

  • One platform managed
  • Weekly search term and bid reviews
  • Ad and audience testing
  • Landing page recommendations
  • Monthly report and call
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Multi-channel

Growing budgets across Google and Meta

  • Google and Meta managed together
  • Performance Max or Shopping
  • Remarketing
  • Creative and video ads from my team
  • Fortnightly check-in
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Typical prices are in the questions below. Every quote is fixed and in writing.

How it works

From first call to delivery.

  1. Free audit

    I review your current account, tracking and landing pages, or your competitors if you’re new to ads.

  2. Tracking first

    Calls, forms and WhatsApp clicks are tracked before we spend a penny.

  3. Build & launch

    Campaigns, keywords, ads and budgets set up and live within a week.

  4. Optimise weekly

    Search terms, bids, ads and audiences reviewed every week to lower your cost per lead.

  5. Report & scale

    Monthly report on spend, leads and cost per lead, and where to put more budget.

FAQs

Google & Meta ads for plumbers

Typical ranges in pounds. You get a fixed written quote after a free call.

How much does Google Ads management cost in the UK?

Set-up is £150 – £350 one-off. Ongoing management is £200 – £500 a month + ad spend. Ad spend is paid directly to Google or Meta.

How do I spot a dodgy plumber?

Customers check Gas Safe registration, reviews and clear prices. We put all three where they see them first.

What should a plumber’s paid ads include?

Local Services Ads and tightly targeted emergency search campaigns, scheduled for evenings and weekends when competitors switch off.

Are there rules for plumbers’ marketing?

Anyone working on gas appliances must be on the Gas Safe Register. Show your registration number and only claim work you are registered for.

How much should a small business spend on Google Ads?

Most local businesses start with £300–£1,000 a month in ad spend. Use my free ads budget calculator to estimate enquiries for your budget.

How quickly do Google Ads work?

Ads can bring enquiries within days of launch. The first 4–6 weeks are for learning and cutting waste, and cost per lead usually improves after that.

Tell me what you need. I’ll give you an honest plan.

A free 20-minute video call with me. A written plan and a fixed quote within three working days.