Plumbing Marketing

Be The First Call When Pipes Burst

Capture Emergency Calls. Win High-Ticket Jobs. Dominate Your Market.

We help plumbers show up first when homeowners have emergencies, generate consistent leads for high-value services, and become the name people trust for all their plumbing needs.

  • 24/7 Emergency Campaigns
  • High-Ticket Lead Generation
  • Local Search Dominance
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Not Just Websites

Why Plumbing Marketing Is So Competitive

When a pipe bursts at 2 AM, homeowners don't comparison shop. They call whoever shows up first in Google. If that's not you, you're losing jobs to competitors every single day.

The plumbing market is brutal. You're competing with national franchises with massive ad budgets, discount drain cleaners racing to the bottom on price, and a dozen other local plumbers all fighting for the same emergency calls.

Most plumbers try to compete on price or just hope word-of-mouth keeps them busy. But hope isn't a strategy. And competing on price is a race to the bottom that kills your margins.

The Plumbing Marketing Problem:

  • Emergency calls going to whoever ranks first
  • National franchises outspending you on ads
  • Discount competitors racing to the bottom on price
  • Inconsistent lead flow—feast or famine
  • Too many small jobs, not enough high-ticket work

The solution isn't cheaper prices. It's being first—first in search results, first in the customer's mind, first to answer when they call.

Plumbing marketing challenges

How We Help Plumbers Win More Jobs

We don't just run ads. We build complete marketing systems that make you THE plumber homeowners call first—for emergencies, repairs, and big projects alike.

24/7 Emergency Visibility

When pipes burst at midnight, you show up first. We run around-the-clock campaigns targeting emergency plumbing searches so you capture every urgent call in your area.

High-Ticket Job Targeting

Drain cleaning pays the bills, but repiping and water heater replacements build your business. We create campaigns that attract the high-value jobs that actually grow your revenue.

Service Area Domination

SEO and Google Business Profile optimization get you ranking across your entire service area. When homeowners search "plumber near me," you show up—in every city you serve.

Trust & Reputation Building

Homeowners don't let just anyone into their home. We build your online reputation with reviews, professional branding, and authority positioning that makes you the obvious choice.

Marketing Services for Plumbing Contractors

Everything you need to capture emergency calls, win high-ticket jobs, and build authority in your market.

Plumbing Website Design
Website Design

Plumbing Websites That Convert

Your website needs to do one thing: get the phone to ring. We build fast, professional plumbing websites that establish trust and turn visitors into calls—especially during emergencies.

  • Click-to-call buttons prominently displayed
  • Service pages for every plumbing service you offer
  • Location pages for every city in your service area
  • Mobile-optimized for homeowners searching on phones
PPC Advertising

Google Ads That Capture Emergency Calls

When someone searches "emergency plumber near me" at 2 AM, you need to be there. We manage Google Ads and Local Service Ads to capture every urgent call and high-value lead in your area.

  • 24/7 emergency plumbing campaigns
  • High-ticket service targeting (repiping, water heaters)
  • Local Service Ads with Google Guaranteed badge
  • Call tracking so you know exactly what's working
Plumbing Google Ads
Plumbing SEO
SEO Services

Rank #1 for "Plumber Near Me"

Long-term authority building through local SEO. We optimize your website and Google Business Profile so you show up first when homeowners search for plumbing services—organically, without paying per click.

  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Local keyword targeting for your service areas
  • On-page SEO for all service and location pages
  • Monthly ranking reports and progress tracking
Google Business Profile

Dominate the Map Pack

When homeowners search for plumbers, they look at the map. We optimize your Google Business Profile to show up in the top 3 results with stellar reviews that build instant trust.

  • Complete profile optimization
  • Review generation and management
  • Regular posts and updates
  • Photo optimization for completed jobs
Plumbing Google Business Profile

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These great companies and many others trust us to help them attract more leads and build a stronger online presence.

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Real Reviews From Real Clients

See what clients say about working with Rebel Ape.

Their commitment to my success made me a forever client. They were quick to respond, professional, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their insights helped me enhance my online presence.

Jessica B.

Adam is truly so attentive to the needs of our small business. His professionalism is top notch and he was there when we needed him in an emergency. I cannot say enough about Rebel Ape! *paraphrased

Lori M.

Reliable and dedicated to their craft. Precise suggestions that drove huge impact on our business with creative and thoughtful design. They truly understand how to speak to our audience.

Jacob M.

I have worked with Adam's team for years and always find them to be great at what they do. They're responsive, reliable, and truly invested in your success. Great team! *paraphrased

Jeff R.

Rebel Ape is incredible to work with. Very collaborative, genuinely invested in outcomes, and a pleasure to partner with on projects. *paraphrased

Bryan H.

Adam is amazing at what he does and his customer service is stellar. So happy with his service and he's a great person to work with. I strongly recommend using Adam! *paraphrased

Jack B.

Ready to start working on your leads? Let's get started on your next project.

Plumbing Marketing FAQs

Common questions from plumbing contractors about our marketing services.

How do you handle emergency plumbing leads?

Emergency calls are the bread and butter of plumbing. We run 24/7 ad campaigns targeting emergency searches like 'emergency plumber near me' and 'burst pipe repair.' These campaigns are optimized for speed—getting your phone ringing the moment someone has a plumbing emergency.

Do you work with both residential and commercial plumbers?

Yes. We work with residential plumbers, commercial plumbing contractors, and companies that do both. The marketing strategies differ—residential focuses on emergency response and local SEO, while commercial requires targeting property managers, GCs, and facilities managers. We'll customize your approach based on your business model.

How long before I start getting leads?

With PPC and Local Service Ads, you can start getting calls within the first few weeks. SEO takes longer—typically 4-6 months before you see significant organic traffic. That's why we recommend a combined approach: paid ads for immediate leads while SEO builds long-term authority.

What makes you different from other plumbing marketing agencies?

We don't just 'do marketing'—we build complete systems. Your website, ads, SEO, and reputation management all work together. Most agencies sell you piecemeal services that don't talk to each other. We build everything as an integrated system from day one.

Can you help with drain cleaning and smaller jobs, or just big projects?

We help with the full spectrum. Drain cleaning and smaller jobs are great for keeping crews busy and building customer relationships that lead to bigger projects. We'll create campaigns for both—quick-response ads for drain cleaning and targeted campaigns for repiping, water heater replacement, and other high-ticket services.

How much should I budget for plumbing marketing?

It depends on your market and goals. Most of our plumbing clients invest $2,000-$5,000/month in management plus ad spend. We'll give you a realistic budget recommendation based on your market size and competition during your strategy session.

Ready to Be The First Call When Pipes Burst?

Stop losing emergency calls to competitors. Let's talk about how we can help you capture every lead in your market and become THE plumber homeowners trust.

Schedule a free strategy session and we'll analyze your market, your competition, and show you exactly what it takes to dominate.

In Your Strategy Session, We'll Cover:

  • Your current marketing situation and what's not working
  • Your local competition and opportunities in your market
  • A customized strategy for generating more plumbing leads
  • Realistic timelines, budgets, and expected results

No pressure. No hard sell. Just an honest conversation about your business.

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Let's Get Your Phone Ringing

Schedule a free consultation to see how we can help your home services business attract more qualified leads.