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Google Ads · Tampa Bay & Pasco County

Google Ads for Tampa Bay Contractors: Pay for Booked Jobs, Not Clicks

When an AC quits in July or a storm strips shingles, Bay-area homeowners search and call fast. Our ads put you on top right then. We build and run Google Ads for Tampa Bay contractors to get the lowest cost per booked job, not the most clicks.

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Five-star Google reviews from real clients
60–90 days
Until your first move in the Google Map Pack
SEO · AI · Web
One team. One plan. One bill.
Ring a bell?
What Bay-area contractors tell us about their ads
Clicks, no calls
You pay for clicks all month and the phone still doesn't ring.
Cost per job? No clue
You can't say how much ad spend it takes to land one booked job.
The wrong leads
The few leads you get are bargain hunters and job seekers, not paying work.

Google Ads is the quickest way to the top of the page. You show up right away for the searches that turn into jobs. Set up right, it's a steady lead source. Set up wrong, it burns cash.

Where Google Ads fits in your plan

SEO earns rankings over time. Google Ads buys the top spot today. If you need calls this week, or you want to own a high-value search like "roof repair Wesley Chapel," paid search is the fastest lever you have.

What we handle for you

Search ads
aimed at high-intent searches from people ready to hire
Negative keyword lists
so bargain hunters and job seekers stop costing you money
Call and job tracking
each dollar linked to a call or a booked job
Focused landing pages
quick-loading pages built to turn clicks into calls

How we run your ads

We start with the searches that show someone is ready to hire. We cut wasted spend fast. Then we tune everything toward cost per booked job, the one number that counts.

How it works
Four steps to a busier phone
01
Start With a Free Audit
We show you where Google and AI search can't see you, and how many jobs that's costing you.
02
Build & Fine-Tune
Your Google Business Profile, local pages, schema, a 5-star review engine and a fast website made to convert.
03
Rank & Get Mentioned
You rise into the top three of the Map Pack, and ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews start naming you.
04
Book the Work
Click-to-call and quote forms turn more visibility into booked calls, and we measure it against real revenue.
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Ads management pricing

Flat monthly fees. No guessing.

One flat fee per platform. Your ad budget goes straight to Google or Meta, never through us. We recommend at least $1,500 a month for Google Ads, $750 for Local Services Ads and $1,000 for Meta Ads so there is enough data to find what books jobs.

Calls from search

Google Ads

$695 /mo
+ $495 one-time setup

Best for showing up the moment someone searches for your service.

  • Search and call campaigns built for your trade
  • Call tracking and conversion tracking set up right
  • Negative keywords and bids tuned every week
  • Landing page recommendations
  • Monthly report: calls, cost per call, booked jobs
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Pay per lead

Local Services Ads

$395 /mo
+ $295 one-time setup

Best for the top spot on Google with the Google Guaranteed badge.

  • Google Guaranteed or Screened setup and verification
  • Service areas, job types and budget set right
  • Bad leads disputed for credit every week
  • Review and response rate kept healthy
  • Monthly report: leads, cost per lead, booked jobs
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Stay top of mind

Meta Ads

$595 /mo
+ $495 one-time setup

Best for seasonal offers and staying in front of local homeowners.

  • Facebook and Instagram campaigns
  • 4 fresh ad creatives every month
  • Pixel and Conversions API set up right
  • Lead forms routed straight to your phone
  • Monthly report: leads, cost per lead, booked jobs
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Best value

Ads Engine: all three

$1,395 /mo
+ $495 one-time setup (save $790)

Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Meta Ads run as one system.

  • Everything in all three plans
  • One budget plan across every platform
  • Spend moved to whatever books the most jobs
  • Save $290 a month vs. buying separately
  • Google Ads + LSA only: $895/mo
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Covers up to $5,000/mo in ad spend; 10% only on spend above thatAd spend is paid to Google or Meta on your own cardYou own the ad accounts and all the dataMonth to month, no long-term contract

Running a monthly SEO plan at Full Visibility or higher? Your ads setup fee is waived. Not sure which platform fits your trade? Book a free 30-minute call and we will tell you straight.

Google Ads questions from Tampa Bay contractors
Google Ads vs. Local Services Ads: what's the difference?

Local Services Ads charge per lead and show the Google Guaranteed badge at the very top. Google Ads charge per click and show just below them. Most contractors should run both.

What ad budget do I need?

It depends on your trade and your part of the Bay. In your audit, we'll suggest a budget based on real cost per click and what a job is worth to you.

How quickly do Google Ads bring calls?

Right away. Calls can start the day your campaigns go live. Then we keep improving from there.

Free 30-minute strategy call

Pick a time that works for you.

You'll talk with Mike, our founder, or one of our senior strategists. We'll look at how you show up on Google today and give you a clear plan, whether or not you hire us.

A quick look at your website and Google presence
Straight answers on what to fix first
No pressure and no sales pitch
Rather reach us directly?
Email support@42st.com
Serving Tampa Bay and Wesley Chapel
Want more booked jobs on the calendar?

From St. Pete and Clearwater to Brandon, Lutz and Wesley Chapel, we'll put your company first in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. It starts with a free visibility audit.

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Real words from real clients
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"They did a great job building my website at a very reasonable price."
— John Foxworthy
★★★★★
"They gave my business an updated look and website. They exceeded my expectations."
— Shanna Wilhite
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"They've really upgraded the look of our construction business through their website design."
— Laura Lockwood

How it works

Four simple steps to a phone that rings.

  1. Plan your projectPick a time for a 30-minute call with Mike. Phone or video, your choice.
  2. We look firstWe check your website, your Google profile and what AI says about you. You get a plain-English plan and a clear price.
  3. We build itYour website, your marketing, or both. Done in the order that gets calls fastest.
  4. You see resultsA simple report every month that counts booked calls, not clicks.
Plan My Project →No long contracts. No pressure. Just a plan.
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