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How Google Ads works for different service businesses: what leads cost, how to structure campaigns and which searches to block.
By CampaignPro · Updated
Short answer
Google Ads works for most businesses that sell a service people search for. Average cost per lead ranges from about $47 for cleaning services to about $129 for plumbing and heating (LocaliQ, 2025). Pick your industry below for costs, campaign structure, keywords to target and block, and common mistakes.
Industry guides
Average cost-per-lead figures come from LocaliQ's 2025 home services search advertising benchmarks; each guide links to its sources. Your own costs depend on your city, competition and how the account is set up.
What works in every industry
- Separate campaigns by service, so high-value jobs get their own budget.
- Negative keywords from day one for job seekers, DIY searches and services you don't offer.
- Conversion tracking for calls and forms, so bidding optimizes for real leads.
- Tight location targeting that matches the area you actually serve.
- Landing pages that match the search, with the phone number and booking option up front.
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