Lead Generation Cost for Trades Businesses
Complete lead generation pricing for trades businesses. Get realistic costs, expected lead volumes, ROI projections, and expert management. 30 leads in 30 days guaranteed.
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Cost snapshot
Trades
$1,800-4,500
Ad spend / month
$25-80
Cost per lead
35-100
Leads / month
25-45%
Typical close rate
Lead Generation Cost Breakdown for Trades
Ad Spend
per month
Indicative monthly ad budget for Facebook & Google Ads, paid direct to the platforms, to reach trades customers actively looking for your services.
Management
never a percentage of your ad spend
Full service management, creative production and optimisation for your trades business, plus optional 10-minute lead qualification.
See what working with us costsIndicative Lead Volume & Quality for Trades
Indicative NZ market ranges for trades lead generation at the ad budget above. They are a planning guide, not a promise, and your numbers will vary.
Total Leads Per Month
From Facebook & Google Ads combined
Qualification Rate
Leads that match your trades criteria
Typical Closing Rate
Industry average for qualified leads
Cost Per Lead
Indicative for trades
30 Leads in 30 Days Guarantee
We guarantee trades businesses will receive at least 30 qualified leads in their first 30 days, or we refund 100% of your management fee, backed by a legal contract. We're that confident in our system.
Indicative ROI Breakdown for Trades Lead Generation
How the indicative market ranges work out for a typical trades business. Use the calculator to run your own numbers.
Indicative Monthly Projection
Monthly Ad Spend
Indicative, plus a flat management fee
Expected Leads
65-80% qualified
Expected Conversions
Based on 25-45% close rate
Average Customer Value
Typical for trades
Break Even Point
New customers needed to break even
On these indicative ranges, many trades businesses only need 3-8 jobs to break even on a month's investment.
Calculate Your Specific ROIPlanning a Lead Generation Budget for Trades
These are not set prices. Work your budget out from the leads you need, using the indicative market ranges on this page as a starting point.
- 1
Start with the lead target. Decide how many qualified enquiries a month your team can realistically follow up and close.
- 2
Multiply by an indicative cost per lead. For trades that is typically $25-80 per lead, which gives you a rough monthly ad spend.
- 3
Sense-check it against customer value. With indicative customer values of $800-4,000, work out how many new customers the spend has to win to pay for itself.
Ad spend goes to the platforms. Management is a separate, flat monthly fee, never a percentage of what you spend.
See what working with us costsWhat's Included in Trades Lead Generation
Campaign Management
- Facebook & Instagram Ads
Target trades customers on Meta platforms with custom audiences.
- Google Search & Display Ads
Capture high-intent searches from people actively looking for trades services.
- Landing Page Optimization
High-converting landing pages designed specifically for trades lead generation.
- A/B Testing
Continuous testing to find what works best for your trades business.
Lead Qualification & Support
- 10-Minute Lead Follow-Up
Want every lead called within 10 minutes? Our team can do that too, qualifying each one for your trades business.
- CRM Integration
Seamless integration with your existing CRM or we provide one.
- Weekly Performance Reports
Transparent reporting showing leads, costs, and ROI for your trades campaigns.
- No Lock-In Contracts
Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We earn your business through results.
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"Since being with lucid and then tidying up our landing pages, and Google ads + getting new leads running our CPA dropped by 66% and lead quality increased 2-300%."
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Daniel SchweizerTrueHectare "Everything was turned around in less than 24 hours. After the frustration we had experienced with the previous digital company, seeing results that quickly was honestly incredible."
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How much does lead generation cost for Trades businesses?
Two costs make up the total: ad spend, paid to Facebook and Google, and management if an agency runs the campaigns. For trades businesses, an indicative ad budget is $1,800-4,500 a month, with an indicative cost per lead of $25-80. Our management fee is flat, never a percentage of spend, and our cost page sets out what working with us costs.
What's the average cost per lead for Trades?
The indicative cost per lead for trades businesses is $25-80. This is an indicative market range: it varies based on your location, service offerings, competition, landing page quality and how quickly leads are followed up.
What's the ROI on lead generation for Trades?
Trades businesses can see strong returns from lead generation because customer values are indicatively $800-4,000. Using indicative market ranges (35-100 leads a month, 65-80% qualified, 25-45% closing), many need only 3-8 jobs to break even on a month's investment. Run your own numbers in our ad budget calculator.
How many leads should a Trades business expect per month?
As an indicative market range, an ad budget of $1,800-4,500 a month typically produces 35-100 leads for trades businesses. Of these, 65-80% are typically qualified and sales-ready. We guarantee a minimum of 30 qualified leads in 30 days or your management fee back.
What's included in Trades lead generation services?
Our service includes: Facebook & Google Ads management, trades-specific campaign strategy, ad creative production, audience targeting, A/B testing, conversion tracking, landing page optimisation, and weekly performance reports. Optional 10-minute lead qualification by our team is also available.
Is lead generation worth it for Trades businesses?
Yes. With average customer values of $800-4,000, many trades businesses only need 3-8 jobs to break even on their monthly investment. Qualified leads in this industry indicatively close at 25-45%, which makes it profitable when properly managed.
What's the difference between cheap leads and quality leads for Trades?
Cheap leads often aren't qualified for trades services. Quality leads have expressed genuine interest, match your target criteria, and are followed up quickly. An indicative cost per lead of $25-80, with 65-80% qualification and 25-45% closing rates, reflects that quality.
Do I need a long-term contract for Trades lead generation?
No. We don't lock trades businesses into long-term contracts. You can pause or cancel with 30 days notice. We believe in earning your business every month through results, not binding contracts. Most clients stay because the ROI makes it a no-brainer.
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