Technical SEO audit and fixes
Site speed, mobile usability, crawlability, and structured data. Construction sites are often image-heavy with unoptimized galleries, and that alone can tank Core Web Vitals scores.
General Contractor - SEO
SEO for General Contractors
Over 1.7 million people search for contractors online every month. If your site isn't ranking for the project types you want, a competitor is capturing that demand instead. We build SEO programs around the specific way construction buyers search, not generic local SEO tactics.
General contractor SEO is different from most local service SEO. You're often competing across multiple project types, residential and commercial, with different search intent and different sales cycles. Someone searching "kitchen remodel contractor near me" is close to hiring. Someone searching "commercial general contractor [city]" might be evaluating for a project six months out.
Rank for the wrong terms and you get form fills that never convert. Rank for the right ones and you build a pipeline of buyers who are already qualified by the time they call. That's the difference we build our SEO programs around.
Strategy
Our General Contractor SEO Strategy
Google Business Profile optimization
For contractors serving a defined service area, a fully optimized GBP with accurate categories, service areas, and regular project photo updates drives a large share of local visibility.
Location and service-area pages
If you serve multiple cities or counties, each deserves its own page built around local search intent, not a single generic "service areas" list.
Project-type content built around real search terms
"Kitchen remodel," "home addition," "commercial buildout," and other project types each carry distinct search volume and intent. We build pages and content around the terms your buyers actually type.
Link building and local citations
Industry directories, supplier and partner links, and local business associations build the domain authority that construction keywords require to rank.
Structured for AI-driven search
Buyers increasingly ask AI assistants for contractor recommendations. We structure your content so it's easy for AI systems to parse and cite, not just Google's crawler.
Reporting tied to leads, not just rankings
Rankings alone don't pay the bills. We track leads, form fills, and calls attributed to organic search so you can see the actual return.
Sub-vertical nuance
SEO Challenges Specific to Construction
Residential vs. commercial intent
The same firm often needs to rank for both "bathroom remodel near me" and "commercial tenant improvement contractor," and those require different content and different landing pages.
Long commercial sales cycles
Commercial construction sales cycles run 6 to 18 months. SEO content needs to keep your firm visible through a long consideration window, not just capture a one-time click.
Image-heavy portfolios
Project galleries are essential for conversion but can slow page speed if they're not properly optimized. We balance visual proof with technical performance.
Seasonal and regional demand
Search demand for many project types shifts by season and region. Your content calendar and PPC budget should follow that pattern, not run flat all year.
Timeline
What to Expect, Month by Month
1
Month 1: Audit and foundation
Technical audit, keyword research by project type, and Google Business Profile cleanup. We fix the issues holding your site back before adding new content.
2
Months 2-3: Content and structure
We build out location pages, project-type pages, and begin a regular content cadence targeting the specific searches your buyers use.
3
Months 4-6: Authority building
Link building, local citation cleanup, and continued content production start compounding. Most contractors see measurable ranking movement in this window.
4
Months 6+: Compounding growth
Organic traffic and lead volume continue climbing as authority builds. We shift focus toward refining what's converting and expanding into new project-type or geographic content.
Pricing
General Contractor SEO Pricing
Every program's scoped to your project mix, market coverage, and content requirements.
One-time optimization
Technical audit and fixes, on-page optimization, metadata, internal linking, and a prioritized roadmap
$1,500
One-time
Single-market program
Single-market residential GCs and smaller design-build firms
$750-$2,500
Per month
Multi-market program
Multi-market GCs, commercial and mixed-use firms, and design-build companies with heavy portfolio and content requirements
$2,500-$5,000
Per month
Single-market residential GCs in less-competitive markets sit at the lower end of the monthly retainer range. Multi-market or commercial firms with heavy portfolio requirements sit at the upper end. The $1,500 one-time package establishes a technical foundation and roadmap before an ongoing retainer.
Not sure which tier fits?
Send us your project and we'll scope it straight -- no pushy sales.
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FAQ
How long until we see SEO results?
Most general contractors see measurable movement within 3 to 6 months. Local residential terms tend to move faster than competitive commercial terms. SEO compounds, so results in month 12 are typically much stronger than month 6.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No, and any agency that guarantees specific rankings isn't being straight with you. Search algorithms change and competition shifts. What we commit to is a clear strategy, consistent execution, and transparent reporting on leads and traffic.
How is contractor SEO different from other home services SEO?
General contractors often serve both residential and commercial buyers with very different search behavior and sales cycles. Content and keyword strategy need to account for both, unlike single-service home trades that serve one buyer type.
What's included in the $1,500 SEO optimization package?
A technical audit, on-page fixes across your key pages, and Google Business Profile setup and optimization. It's a solid starting point for contractors who want a foundation before committing to an ongoing retainer.
Can you work alongside our internal marketing person?
Yes. We regularly work alongside internal marketing staff, providing the technical SEO and content execution while your team handles brand and local relationships. We'll figure out the right division of work together.
Still have questions? We're happy to answer them, let's connect.
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