06-25-2025, 06:41 AM
If you’ve ever used HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Angi, or Bark to get plumbing leads, you probably know that results can vary widely. Some plumbers report great ROI — others feel ripped off. So which sites are actually worth it?
HomeAdvisor and Angi often provide shared leads, which means you may be competing with 4–5 other plumbers. That lowers your closing rate unless you’re super fast to respond. Thumbtack tends to be more one-on-one, but pricing can get high in busy metro areas.
There are also niche lead gen companies that specialize in exclusive leads for plumbers, often via SEO and PPC. These are more expensive but generally higher quality.
Some plumbers have shifted to using their own landing pages and running Google Ads directly — cutting out the middleman. You pay per click, not per lead, but you control the whole funnel.
What has been your experience with these platforms? Do you have any recommendations (or warnings) for fellow plumbers?
HomeAdvisor and Angi often provide shared leads, which means you may be competing with 4–5 other plumbers. That lowers your closing rate unless you’re super fast to respond. Thumbtack tends to be more one-on-one, but pricing can get high in busy metro areas.
There are also niche lead gen companies that specialize in exclusive leads for plumbers, often via SEO and PPC. These are more expensive but generally higher quality.
Some plumbers have shifted to using their own landing pages and running Google Ads directly — cutting out the middleman. You pay per click, not per lead, but you control the whole funnel.
What has been your experience with these platforms? Do you have any recommendations (or warnings) for fellow plumbers?