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Average Cost of Contractor Leads by Trade (2026 Index)

Shared-lead marketplaces price per lead and commonly resell the same homeowner to 3–5 contractors. The table below shows commonly reported per-lead ranges by trade, next to the flat exclusive alternative ($197/mo ÷ 40 leads ≈ $4.92/lead, one contractor per zip).

TradeAvg job ticketShared lead (commonly reported)Exclusive flat (BellAveGo)
Remodeling & General Contractor$25,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Solar$22,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Water & Fire Restoration$15,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Siding$12,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Sheds & Garages$12,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Foundation Repair$11,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Roofing$9,500$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Demolition$9,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Window & Door$8,500$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Deck & Patio$8,500$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Deck & Porch$8,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Excavation & Grading$8,000$50 – $150+ / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Masonry & Tuckpointing$7,000$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
HVAC$6,500$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Septic & Sewer$6,500$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Basement Waterproofing$6,000$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Concrete & Driveway$5,500$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Paving & Asphalt$4,800$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Flooring$4,500$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Fencing$4,200$30 – $100 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Painting$3,500$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Irrigation & Sprinklers$3,500$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Mold Remediation$3,500$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Plumbing$3,200$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Insulation$3,000$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Electrical$2,800$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Epoxy & Garage Floors$2,400$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Gutter$1,900$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Landscaping & Exterior$1,800$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Pool Cleaning & Service$1,800$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Garage Door$1,600$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Drywall & Plaster$1,600$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Tree Service$1,400$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Handyman$1,200$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Pool Service$1,200$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Chimney & Fireplace$900$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Garage Door Repair$900$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Pressure Washing$600$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Pest Control$450$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Junk Removal$400$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Garage & Estate Cleanout$400$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Cleaning Service$350$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Appliance Repair$350$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
House Cleaning$300$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Window Cleaning$250$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared
Locksmith$200$15 – $75 / lead, often shared~$4.92 / lead, never shared

Methodology: shared-lead ranges reflect commonly reported pay-per-lead marketplace pricing (varies by market, season, and lead type); exclusive flat rate = $197/month ÷ 40 leads. Cite freely with a link to this page. Updated 2026.

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