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MARKETING FOR INSTALLERS

Marketing for installers that makes the phone ring.

Installer searches are urgent: leak, breakdown, heat pump advice. We make sure you're at the top when they search, and that they convert.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MARKETING

Why generic marketing doesn't work for installers

Installer marketing is an urgency market. When someone searches 'plumber now Tilburg' they have a leak and 30 seconds of patience. A generic agency optimises a homepage for a broad term, doesn't understand that GBP optimisation for an installation company works differently from a restaurant, and has no idea that the heat pump researcher needs a completely different landing page from the emergency caller. Three concrete situations that occur at every installation business: the urgent caller who stops at the first Local Pack result with a visible phone number, the careful researcher looking for subsidy information before requesting a quote, and the owner looking for a new engineer on a jobs platform and Google simultaneously. Each requires a different approach, and an agency that knows one misses the other two.

THE CHALLENGES

What makes installer marketing difficult?

  • Emergency searches like 'plumber now Tilburg' decide in 30 seconds, if you're not in the Local Pack or your phone number isn't immediately visible, you don't exist for that searcher.
  • Local Pack position is decisive, the top 3 receives more than 80% of clicks on urgent searches, the rest of the page is barely seen.
  • Reviews determine whether someone calls you or clicks through to a competitor, a 4.2 next to a 4.7 costs you leads every day, even if you're technically better.
  • Heat pump and sustainability jobs are a new and growing category with fundamentally different search behaviour, the researcher is active months before requesting a quote.
  • Staff turnover creates a constant recruitment need, vacancy marketing for engineers is as urgent as customer marketing for many installers.
OUR APPROACH

Marketing approach for installation companies

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GBP for urgent searchers

Your phone number is prominent, opening hours are correct including emergency service, photos of engineers and vans build trust. The searcher who types 'plumber now' must be able to call you within 3 seconds, we handle that completely.

02

Local SEO per specialisation

Separate optimised pages for plumber, central heating engineer, electrician and heat pump installer, each with local search terms and specific content. Every specialisation ranks on its own set of searches.

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Google Search Ads for urgent searchers

High CPC for 'plumber now' but with a conversion rate above 30% and an average job value of hundreds of euros, every lead is profitable. We manage bids, ad copy and the landing page, optimising weekly.

04

Subsidy content for ISDE and heat pumps

Pages about current subsidy schemes attract researchers months before their quote request. That builds trust and authority, ensuring they request from you, not from a competitor who happened to rank.

05

Recruitment marketing for engineers

Dedicated vacancy campaigns via Google for Jobs, LinkedIn and a jobs platform, with a careers page that clearly conveys the benefits of working at your company. Finding good engineers starts with being visible to engineers who are exploring their options.

06

Automatic review system

After every completed job an automatic SMS goes out with a direct link to your Google review page. Systematically built reviews push your score to 4.7+, where competitors stay at 4.2, you capture the leads.

OUR PROCESS

How we start with installer marketing

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Step 1. 30-day audit

We analyse your GBP score, rankings on emergency and specialisation terms, website load time and review situation versus the top 3 competitors in your service area.

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Step 2. Channel plan

We determine the right mix of GBP, Ads and SEO, matched to both the urgent funnel (call today) and the research funnel (heat pump installation in 3 months).

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Step 3. Implementation with KPIs

We start with GBP and Ads for immediate results while building the SEO structure in parallel. KPIs: GBP phone clicks, cost per lead via Ads, rankings per specialisation term.

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Step 4. Monthly review

Monthly we discuss lead quality, adjust bids and plan the next content step. You see the numbers, no black box.

QUALITY MARKS

Quality requirements and certifications we incorporate in marketing

  • KIWA and UNETO-VNI certification are communicated actively in ad copy and landing pages, it distinguishes you from uncertified competitors.
  • F-gas certification and VCA qualifications are mandatory for specific work, we mention them correctly without exaggerated claims.
  • ISDE subsidy information is presented factually and kept current, no outdated subsidy amounts or incorrect application of the regulations.
  • Guarantee statements in advertising comply with the Dutch Consumer Protection Act, we phrase guarantees concretely and verifiably.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Need a quick answer?

Do Google Ads work for installation companies?

Strongly, especially for emergency jobs. CPCs start around €4 for local search terms but with a 30%+ conversion rate and an average job value of several hundred euros you pay less than €15 per phone contact. For most installation jobs that is well within margin. We optimise bids weekly based on lead quality.

How long before we reach the Local Pack?

With full GBP optimisation and a systematic review strategy, most installers see improvement in their Local Pack position within 60 to 90 days for their municipality. Top 3 depends on competitor density and existing review counts, we map that in the audit.

Do you handle vacancy advertising too?

Yes. Recruitment marketing for engineers and apprentices via Google for Jobs, Meta and a jobs platform is as urgent as customer marketing for many installers. We build a careers page and manage vacancy distribution, including targeting people currently working for a competitor who may be open to a move.

What does it cost?

Local SEO combined with GBP optimisation starts from €1,200 per month. Adding Google Ads with a minimum click budget of €500 and recruitment marketing brings the starting point to €2,500 per month. We calculate the ROI honestly during the introductory meeting, no standard packages.

How do you approach the heat pump segment?

The heat pump segment needs a dedicated landing page that informs the researching homeowner about ISDE subsidy, the choice between air-to-water and hybrid systems, and the steps of an installation. That page attracts visitors months before they request a quote and positions you as the specialist, not the cheapest.

Can you help with Marktplaats listings too?

Yes. For installers who also attract small jobs via Marktplaats or similar platforms, we optimise listing structure and copy. The focus remains on Google and GBP as primary channels. Marktplaats is supplementary for specific services.

How do you measure results?

We track GBP phone number clicks, Ads lead volume with cost per lead, organic rankings per specialisation term and the development of your review score. Monthly you receive a report with those KPIs and an explanation of what we are optimising the following month.

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