Typical monthly budget ranges by company size
| Company Size | Ad Spend | Tools | Management | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo installer / 1 truck | $1,000–$2,500 | $300 | $1,000–$2,000 | $2,300–$4,800 |
| Small crew (2–5 trucks) | $2,500–$5,000 | $500 | $1,500–$3,000 | $4,500–$8,500 |
| Established store / contractor | $5,000–$10,000 | $800 | $2,500–$5,000 | $8,300–$15,800 |
| Multi-location | $10,000–$25,000+ | $1,500+ | $5,000–$10,000 | $16,500–$36,500+ |
Cost per booked estimate benchmarks
- Google Local Service Ads: $45–$110 per booked estimate
- Google Search Ads: $60–$160 per booked estimate
- Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram): $40–$120 per booked estimate
- Google Business Profile (organic): effectively $0 once ranking, but takes 60–120 days
- Shared lead services (Angi/HomeAdvisor/Networx): $80–$300+ per SHARED lead (not booked estimate)
What drives the price up
- Competitive metros (Charlotte, Raleigh, Nashville, Austin, Denver, Phoenix)
- Chasing high-ticket services (custom hardwood, luxury tile) with fewer searches
- Weekend + evening lead coverage (higher AI receptionist tier)
- Multiple locations or service brands
How to think about ROI, not cost
Cost is the wrong lens. The right question is: what's my fully-loaded cost per booked JOB, and what's my average job value? At Flooring Accelerators most clients land at $150–$400 all-in per booked estimate with 30–45% close rates and average jobs of $6,000–$18,000. That's typically a 5–10x return on marketing spend.
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Last updated: July 2026 · Page: flooring-marketing-cost-guide