Craigslist Posting Service For Contractors & Home Services.
Plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC, painters, cleaners, movers, lawn care — we post for U.S. home service businesses that need consistent local leads without paying $15-50 per click on Google Ads.
Get a Free Sample Post →Why Home Service Contractors Still Win On Craigslist
Google Ads have become brutally expensive for home service categories — many trades pay $30-80 per click and $200-500 per qualified lead. Craigslist remains one of the few channels where local contractors can generate real phone calls for a fraction of that cost.
The buyers searching Craigslist for contractors aren’t tire-kickers. They’re homeowners with a specific problem (broken AC, leaking roof, clogged drain) who need help today. That’s exactly the buyer your competitors are paying $50/click to reach on Google.
The catch: Craigslist’s services section is one of the most heavily monitored areas of the platform. Wrong category, wrong language, wrong frequency — and your ads disappear before any homeowner sees them.
What Our Contractor Posting Service Handles
Everything that goes into keeping home service ads live, compliant, and converting calls.
Correct Category Placement
Different trades belong in different subcategories. We know where plumbers post vs electricians vs roofers vs general contractors. Wrong category = automatic flagging.
License & Compliance Language
Licensed trades need specific disclosures. We follow each state’s licensing requirements and Craigslist’s overall rules around service guarantees and claims.
Service-Area-Specific Copy
Each ad mentions the specific cities and neighborhoods you actually serve. Generic “all of metro area” ads get flagged faster than localized ones.
Seasonal & Trade-Specific Timing
HVAC peaks in summer. Roofers peak after storms. Snow removal peaks November-February. We adjust posting cadence to match your trade’s lead pattern.
Phone-First Lead Capture
Homeowners with emergencies call. Our ads are written to drive phone calls (not emails), with your number clearly placed and your service hours stated.
Emergency Service Highlighting
“24/7,” “same-day,” “emergency” — these phrases drive urgency conversions but also trigger flagging if overused. We balance the urgency message with compliance.
Trades We Work With
If you provide a service homeowners search for in panic, you’re a candidate.
Plumbing
Emergency, drain, water heater, repipe
Electrical
Panel upgrades, troubleshooting, installs
HVAC
AC repair, heating, installation, ductwork
Roofing
Repair, replacement, storm damage
Painting
Interior, exterior, cabinet refinishing
Cleaning
Residential, commercial, move-out
Moving & Hauling
Local moves, junk removal, labor
Lawn & Landscape
Mowing, design, tree work, irrigation
General Contractors
Remodels, additions, project management
Handyman Services
Multi-trade small jobs and repairs
Pest Control
Inspection, treatment, ongoing service
Pool & Spa
Maintenance, repair, opening/closing
How We Onboard Contractor Clients
Most contractors are running their first ads within 48 hours of the initial call.
Service Discovery Call
Quick call about your trade, service area, license status, and lead goals.
Free Sample Posts
We post a few sample ads in your service area at no charge so you can judge call volume first.
Daily Posting & Tracking
Manual posting tuned to your trade and territory. Weekly reports showing posts and lead patterns.
Free Sample Posts For Your Trade.
We’ll write and post sample contractor ads in your service area at no charge. See the format, the call volume, and the lead quality before paying anything.
Request Free Sample Posts →Or call (469) 300-1286 — 24/7.