Quick answer
Renovation contractors find clients through Google search, Google Business Profile and referrals, then convert them with a fast website and automated follow-up. A BuildSites website is $297 a month with no upfront cost, live in 48 hours of working time, and includes a quote form that replies within a minute. Adding automation is $445 a month for both, saving $149 a month versus the two plans separately.
TorontoWe build websites and set up automation for renovation contractors in North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, Downtown and the Beaches and across Toronto. Every build runs on the same 48-hour process, and every automation runs on the tools you already use. We work with you by video and on site where it helps.
Where do renovation leads actually come from?
Renovation leads come from three places: Google search, Google Business Profile and referrals. Getting found on Google for searches like "bathroom renovation Toronto" or "basement finishing GTA" is where a website earns its keep.
Google Business Profile is the map listing that appears before the organic results. A complete, verified profile with photos and recent reviews puts you in front of people searching nearby, at no ad spend.
Referrals are reliable but slow to scale. A website and a follow-up system let you capture the leads that referrals miss, including evenings and weekends.
Does a renovation contractor need a website to get clients?
Yes. A Google Business Profile drives calls, but a website is where a visitor decides whether to contact you or move on.
$0 upfront build cost applies to every BuildSites website. The Website plan is $297 a month on a 12-month term, with the site live in 48 hours of working time once BuildSites has your logo and services list.
- Up to 8 pages, designed and written for your business
- Quote or contact form answered by text within a minute, 24/7
- Google Business Profile linked, analytics and Search Console connected
- Hosting, SSL, uptime monitoring every minute and nightly backups included
- Edits usually live the same day
Bilingual French and English sites for Montréal take one to two weeks.
What does a renovation website need to convert visitors into leads?
A renovation site needs a clear service list, a fast quote form and an instant reply. A visitor who fills out a form and hears nothing for hours moves on.
Instant reply means a text and email go out within a minute of a form submission, at any hour, in English or French.
Photos of finished work, a short about section and a reviews section give a visitor enough to decide. For more on what a contractor site should include, see web design Toronto.
See what leads you may be missing
Use the calculator to estimate how many renovation leads your current setup could be missing on evenings and weekends.
Try the calculatorHow does follow-up automation help renovation contractors find more clients?
Automation handles the reply, the booking confirmation, the reminders and the review request so none of those steps depend on you remembering to do them.
$445 a month covers both the Website and Automation plans together, saving $149 a month versus the two plans separately.
- A quote request comes in by form, missed call or DM.
- An instant text and email reply goes out within a minute, with a booking link for a site visit.
- If nobody on the team claims the lead within 15 minutes, a nudge goes out internally.
- Follow-up messages go out at day 1, day 3 and day 7 for leads that have not booked.
- Once the job is done, an invoice goes out and reminders follow at day 3, day 7 and day 14 until paid.
- A review request goes out 48 hours after the job is complete.
The automation runs on the phone number, inbox and calendar you already use. For the full contractor playbook, see automation for contractors.
What does this cost for a renovation business in Toronto or the GTA?
The Website plan is $297 a month with no upfront build cost. The Automation plan is also $297 a month. Both together are $445 a month, saving $149 a month versus the two plans separately.
Text messaging for automations is billed by the provider, typically $20 to $40 a month extra. The domain is about $20 a year and stays in your name. All prices are in USD, plus applicable taxes.
A 12-month term applies, then month to month with 30 days' notice. Remaining months are due on early cancellation. See the full pricing page for details, or read more about lead follow-up automation and missed-call text-back to see what the first reply covers.
Next step
Talk through your renovation leads
On a 20-minute call, a BuildSites advisor will look at your Google Business Profile, your current follow-up process and which plan fits your renovation business in Toronto or the GTA.
Questions we get asked
How fast can a renovation contractor get a new website live?
A site goes live in 48 hours of working time once BuildSites has your logo and services list. The clock pauses while waiting on you, so calendar time depends on how quickly you send the content.
What tools does the automation connect to?
The automation runs on tools like HighLevel, Mailchimp or a simple CRM, connected to Google Calendar, Square or whichever booking tool you already use. For invoicing it connects to QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Stripe, Square and Interac e-Transfer. See automation for contractors for the full list.
Do I need to change my phone number or email to use the automation?
No. The automation runs on the phone number, inbox and calendar you already use.
Can a bilingual renovation website be built for Montréal?
Yes. Bilingual French and English sites are built on the same monthly plan and usually take one to two weeks because every page is written twice.
What happens if I cancel before the 12-month term is up?
The remaining months of the term are due on early cancellation. After the initial 12 months, the plan continues month to month and you can cancel with 30 days' notice.
Next step
Talk to us about your business
A 20-minute call. We'll tell you what we'd build, how long it takes and what it costs. Toronto, the GTA and Montréal.