General contractor marketing · Vancouver and across Canada
MARKETING FOR VANCOUVER GENERAL CONTRACTORS
We built T City Developments a new brand, a new website and a review system, then ran SEO. Thirty days later they were fourth on Google for "Vancouver duplex builders". Here's how we'd do the same for your company.
- A brand and website that match the size of your projects
- Pages for every project type and city
- A CRM that asks every client for a review
- SEO and ads for the projects you want
The reality
Where general contractors lose the job before the walkthrough
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Referrals that don't check out online
Even a referred client googles you. If the website is thin and the reviews are old, the referral goes cold.
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Trying to rank for "general contractor"
It's broad and crowded. "Basement suite contractor Burnaby" or "Vancouver duplex builders" is where the ready owners are.
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Happy clients who never review
At handover everyone is thrilled and busy. Without a system that asks, most never leave a review.
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No process on the page
Owners fear delays and surprise costs. Showing your process, step by step, is the fastest way to earn trust.
Case study · T City Developments
From #97 to #4 for “Vancouver duplex builders” in 30 days
- #97where they started on Google
- #4where they were 30 days later
- 5.0Google rating, with review requests built in
A family-run builder with 25+ years in the trade and almost no presence on Google. Brand and website first, with a page for every build type and every city, then SEO and a CRM for review management. #97 to #4 in 30 days, and a 5.0 Google rating beside the homepage headline.
Debut made us a great website and got our construction company ranking locally. Couldn't be happier with the results
What we build
How we market a general contractor
Each one is a Debut service, set up for general contractors. Open any of them for prices and what's included.
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Website DesignBrand and website
A company that looks like it can handle the job, before the first call.
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AI AutomationReview CRM
Every client asked at handover, automatically, the way we set up T City.
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Local SEOLocal SEO
Rank for the project and city searches that bring your best work.
See our Local SEO service
Also in the plan
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Your process on the page From first meeting to handover, so owners know what happens when. Website Design -
Project pages Kitchens, basements, additions, suites, custom homes and multiplexes. Website Design -
Photo and video Finished projects and crews at work. Photo & Video
Where to start
Most general contractors start with the Foundation Package
Owners hire the contractor who looks safest, which starts with the website, brand and Google profile. It's a website, brand, business cards and Google Business Profile for $3,500, by application.
Reviews
What builders say
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Debut made us a great website and got our construction company ranking locally. Couldn't be happier with the results
Tommy Singh T City Developments -
Evan made it very easy and simple to design the perfect website for my construction company. All within a great budget and timeline. Evan followed up after few weeks to even make better improvements to the site for free. Highly recommend!! Thanks Evan.
Yannick G. YG Construction
Is this for you?
For GCs who want projects that fit their crew
You're a good fit if
- You want more of a specific project type
- You finish jobs well enough to earn reviews
- You can show finished work
We're not a fit if
- You want any job at any price
- You're booked for the next two years
Straight answers
General contractor marketing questions
Can't see your question? Send it with the form below or call 604-626-3100. We reply within 24 hours.
Worth reading first
Is SEO worth it for a general contractor?
For project types with real budgets, yes. T City went from #97 to #4 for "Vancouver duplex builders" in 30 days once the site was built for it.
How do I get more reviews from clients?
A CRM that sends a review request at handover, every time. It's part of what we set up for T City.
Should I show my process on my website?
Yes. Owners fear delays, surprise costs and poor communication. A clear, step-by-step process answers all three.
How do I choose a marketing agency?
Ask for case studies with real numbers in your kind of work, ask how they measure results, and ask what it costs before the first call. Our contractor marketing cost guide shows fair prices for each service.
Can you help with referral-based businesses?
Yes. The goal there is to make sure every referral who googles you finds a company that looks as good as the person who recommended you.
Do you market construction companies and renovators?
Yes. Construction companies that build new homes and multiplexes sell differently from renovators who work on lived-in homes, so each has its own page and plan. See every trade we work with.
Get started
Get more of the projects you want
Tell us what you build, where, and what a typical project is worth.
- We reply within 24 hours.
- We check where you rank for your best project searches.
- You get a plan and a price. If we can't help, we'll say so.
- 604-626-3100
- info@debutmarketing.ca
- Vancouver, BC. Working with contractors across Canada.
P.S. Most general contractors start with the Foundation Package. Tell us what you do and we'll tell you honestly if it fits.
Thank you! We'll be in touch within 24 hours.