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7 articles on construction arbitrage.
Paid AdsBest Paid Ads for Contractors in 2026: Which Platforms Actually Work
Most contractors either skip paid ads entirely or throw money at the wrong platform. Here is exactly which paid advertising channels work in 2026, what they cost, and how to decide where to start.
Paid AdsHow Much Should a Contractor Spend on Ads?
Most contractors either spend nothing and wonder why leads dry up, or throw money at ads with no system and bleed out. Here is the actual number - broken down by stage, channel, and margin - so you can budget like an operator, not a gambler.
Paid AdsHow to Use Instagram Ads to Get Construction Clients
Referrals run dry. Word of mouth slows down. The operators with a steady pipeline have a paid traffic source working while they sleep - and right now, Instagram is that source for a lot of construction businesses.
Paid AdsHow to Get Construction Clients With Facebook Ads
Most contractors who try Facebook ads end up with phone numbers and no signed jobs. The ad is not the problem. The system after the ad is. Here is how to close construction clients from Meta leads.
Paid AdsHow to Run Facebook Ads for a Construction Business
Most contractors run Facebook Ads with the wrong objective, target everyone within fifty miles, and wonder why they get likes from people who will never hire them. Here is the setup that actually books jobs.
Paid AdsAre Google Ads Worth It for Contractors? (The Honest Answer)
Most contractors blame Google when their ads fail. The real culprit is almost always the phone. Here is exactly when Google Ads are worth it for contractors, when they are not, and the one number that tells you whether yours are earning.
Paid AdsHow to Run Google Ads for a Construction Business (Without Setting Money on Fire)
Most contractors do not lose money on Google Ads because Google is expensive. They lose because they run the wrong ad type, on the wrong keyword, without a way to turn a click into a booked job. Here is how the operators actually do it.