Google Ads for Tradies
Google Ads puts your trade business at the top of Google the moment someone searches for a local tradie. Carter Media builds call-focused campaigns for tradies across Australia and New Zealand, on flat monthly fees with no lock-in.
- Official Google Partner
- Flat monthly fee — never a % of spend
- Month-to-month, no lock-in
- You own your ad account
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Pick a time that suits you. It lands straight in the diary with a video link — no back and forth.
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Trusted by leading brands
How We Run Google Ads for Tradies
Calls, not clicks
We build campaigns around phone calls and quote requests, with call tracking so you can see which ads made the phone ring.
Only the suburbs you service
Tight radius targeting means you never pay for clicks from people too far away to take the job.
Ads that run when you can answer
Ad schedules match your working hours, so you're not paying for calls that go to voicemail.
Trades we run Google Ads for
Google Ads Management Fees
Simple, transparent pricing based on your monthly ad spend. No hidden fees.
| Budget (p/m) | My Monthly Fee (p/m) |
|---|---|
| $500 - $750 | $300 |
| $750 - $1,000 | $330 |
| $1,000 - $1,500 | $385 |
| $1,500 - $2,000 | $495 |
| $2,000 - $2,500 | $600 |
| $2,500 - $3,750 | $715 |
| $3,750 - $5,000 | $825 |
| $5,000 - $20,000+ | Please enquire |
Please note, pricing excludes GST
Google Ads for Tradies Questions
Straight answers about Google Ads for Tradies.
Carter Media charges a flat monthly management fee based on ad spend, starting at $275/month for spends below $1,000 and scaling to $3,300/month for spends between $10,000–$20,000. No percentage-of-spend fees and no lock-in contracts.
Yes, for most trades. People searching 'plumber near me' or 'emergency electrician' are ready to book, so Google Ads puts you in front of customers at the exact moment they need you. The key is tight local targeting and tracking every call.
Yes. The account stays in your name with full admin access. Carter Media is granted manager access only.
See Where You're Leaving Revenue On The Table
Grab 15 minutes with a senior strategist and we'll walk through your Google, Meta or TikTok ads. No pitch, no obligation.
Pick a time that suits you. It lands straight in the diary with a video link — no back and forth.
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