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Google Ads for Painting Companies

Google Ads voor Painting companies

Every day, homeowners and businesses look for a painter in their neighbourhood. If you're not at the top of that list, the job goes to your competitor. We'll make sure you're the first one they see.

CPC from 3 euros per click
Only pay for genuine leads
Live within 48 hours
Gem. CPC€3 to €5
Recommended budgetFrom €500/month
First offersWithin 1 week

Campaign results example

Monthly budget€500
Clicks per month~120
Conversion rate8 to 12%
New quotes10 to 15
Costs per quote€33 to €50

Waarom Google Ads Painting contractors converts so well

Someone searching for “painter Zeist” or “have house painted” wants a quote. Not next month, but now. These are precisely the jobs you want to secure.

High order intention

Anyone who searches for “painter near me” wants to request a quote. They aren't looking for inspiration, but to hire someone to do the job.

Local reach

Painters operate within a specific work area. We only target your region so that every click is a potential customer who you can actually serve.

High order value

A painting job is soon worth €1,500 to €5,000. That makes even a €5 click a very good investment if you get a job out of it.

Seasonal smart advertising

In the spring and summer, the demand for painters peaks. We scale up your campaign when it matters and keep costs low in quieter months.

This is how our Google Ads approach for painting companies

Not a standard campaign that's the same for every business. We build campaigns specifically for painters, with keywords that generate quote requests instead of empty clicks.

Keyword research for the painting industry

We are analysing which terms your ideal customers use. From “painter Zeist” to “exterior painter quote Utrecht” and everything in between.

Negative keywords to save budget

We filter searches such as “painter vacancy”, “painter training”, “buy paint” and “painting” so that you only pay for people who are genuinely looking for a painter.

Separate campaigns per service

Interior painting, exterior painting, wallpapering, lacquering, commercial properties. Each service gets its own keywords and advertisements so the message is always relevant.

Seasonal optimisation

In spring and summer, more people look for a painter. We scale up your budget when demand peaks and keep costs low in the quieter winter months.

1

Intake and market analysis

We map out your business, specialities, area of operation, and ideal customer. Plus a quick look at what competitors in your region are doing on Google.

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Campaign setup

Keywords, ad groups, ad copy, and location extensions. All tailored to your painting business and service area.

3

Live and initial quotes

Your advertisements will be live within 48 hours. The first quote requests often come in within the first few days.

4

Reporting and growth

Monthly report with clear figures. How many quotes, what they cost, and where we can still improve for more assignments.

Keywords that generate requests for quotes

These are the search terms that painting companies get the most out of. High intent, affordable click prices, and customers who want a quote today.

“paint [city]”

CPC: €3.50 to €5.00
Direct instruction intent

“Have the house painted”

CPC: €3.00 to €4.50
High order value

“local painting company”

CPC: €3.20 to €4.80
Local, ready for quote

“exterior painter [city]”

Cost per click: €2.80 to €4.20
Seasonal, low competition

“Window frame painting costs”

Cost per click: €2.50 to €3.80
Price-conscious, compares quotes

“painting a commercial property”

CPC: €4.00 to €5.50
High value, B2B assignments

DIY vs. Bring in a specialist

Without a Google Ads specialist

Burning money on keywords like “painter” without location or intent
Clicks from people looking for painting courses or wanting to buy paint
Advertisements that link to your homepage with too much information and no clear call to action
No idea if quote requests come from Google Ads or somewhere else
To be behind the competition in the spring while the season is underway

Met TheSEO as the specialist

Only advertise on keywords with genuine quote intent in your service area
Negative keywords block irrelevant traffic to save money
Every advert links to a page built to generate quote conversions
Clear monthly report: this many clicks, this many quotes, this is what it cost per new customer
Scale seasonally to be precisely visible when demand peaks

What a campaign concrete deliverable

A calculation example for a painting company with a Google Ads budget of 500 euros per month.

Budget
£500 per month advertising budget + management fees
Click
Average 100 to 170 clicks per month at a CPC of €3 to €5
Conversion
8 to 12% conversion rate. People searching for “local painters” want to request a quote.
New quotes
8 to 20 quote requests per month
Costs/quote
£25 to £60 per quote. Compare that with what a job earns you.
Order value
An average interior painting job is worth €1,500 to €3,000. Exterior painting can cost €5,000 or more. Even if only 1 in 3 quotes turns into a job, you'll earn back your investment multiple times over.

Frequently asked questions about Google Ads for painters

How much does Google Ads cost for a painting company?

The average cost per click for painter-related keywords is between 3 and 5 euros. With a budget of 500 to 800 euros per month, you can already advertise seriously. Add the management costs to that and you have an investment that pays for itself with just 1 or 2 jobs per month.

How quickly will I see results as a painter?

Google Ads works immediately. As soon as your campaign is live (which can be within 48 hours), you will be visible. The first quote requests often come in the first week. After 3 to 4 weeks, the campaign is truly optimised and you will see consistent results.

Does Google Ads work in the low season?

Yes, but differently. In winter, there's less demand for exterior painting, but interior painting continues. We adapt the campaign to the seasons: full speed ahead on exterior work in spring, and in winter, we focus on interior painting and maintenance. This way, you maintain a healthy flow of jobs all year round.

Yes, as a self-employed painter (zzp schilder), you can also advertise on Google.

As a self-employed professional, it works well. You can advertise very targeted in your immediate area, fully control your budget, and pause or scale up at any moment. Every job counts as a self-employed professional, and Google Ads delivers exactly that: concrete quote requests from people who need a painter right now.

Why shouldn't I do this myself?

Of course. But most painters who try it themselves waste a significant budget in the first few months on the wrong keywords and poor settings. Think of clicks on “buy painting” or “painting course”. A specialist saves you that tuition fee and gets more out of your budget from day one. Plus: you can focus on the work on the scaffolding.

How many new assignments can I expect?

With a budget of 500 euros per month, 8 to 20 quote requests are realistic. Not every quote will lead to a job, but if you convert 1 in 3, you'll quickly have 3 to 7 new jobs per month. With an average job value of 2,000 euros, that's a substantial turnover from a relatively small investment.

Ready for more to win orders?

I'll check for free where you, as a painting company, are missing out on opportunities on Google. It takes 15 minutes, no obligations, but provides concrete insights you can use immediately.

Seizoensstrategie

Vul uw schilders agenda in uw regio al in februari

uw regio telt honderden huishoudens die elk jaar schilders werk laten uitvoeren. De meest winstgevende klanten zijn de vroege planners, ze zoeken al in februari. Wie dan zichtbaar is, vult de agenda voor de concurrent er ook aan denkt.

Gem. CPC
€2 tot €7
Piekseizoen
Maart tot september
Conv. rate
~45%

Tip: Verlaag budget in november en december, verhoog in februari

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Start voor het seizoen

Wie al in februari adverteert in uw regio heeft minder concurrentie en lagere CPC en vult de agenda voor de concurrent wakker wordt.

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Budgetplanning voor uw regio

In uw regio varieert het zoekvolume sterk per seizoen. TheSEO stelt uw budget automatisch bij op het juiste moment.

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Vroege planners zijn de beste klanten

Klanten die vroeg plannen weten wat ze willen en zijn minder prijsgevoelig. Dat zijn de meest winstgevende opdrachten.