How do I estimate booked jobs from LSA?

Booked jobs = (Monthly budget ÷ Cost per lead) × Call answer rate × Booking rate on answered calls. Use our free LSA ROI calculator to plug in your industry, budget, and conversion rates for an instant estimate.

What is a good cost per lead for Google Local Services Ads?

CPL varies by industry and market. HVAC and plumbing often run $25–$80 per lead in mid-size markets; roofing $35–$100; pest control and landscaping $20–$55. Large metros typically cost 1.3x; small or rural markets can be 0.8x.

Why does cost per booked job matter more than CPL?

Cost per lead only tells you what you pay when the phone rings. Cost per booked job is what you pay when the job is on the schedule. Only booked jobs turn into revenue, so optimizing for cost per booked job keeps focus on the metric that actually drives results.

What market size should I select in the LSA calculator?

Choose Small market / rural if you serve a smaller or less competitive area (CPL multiplier 0.8x), Mid-size for most US markets (1.0x), or Large / competitive metro for big cities where CPL is typically 1.3x the industry average.

How is ROAS calculated for LSA?

ROAS (return on ad spend) = Monthly revenue from booked jobs ÷ Monthly LSA budget. For example, $10,000 revenue on $2,000 spend is 5x ROAS. If you have recurring revenue, use the LTV-adjusted ROAS for a truer picture.

Can I use the LSA calculator for recurring revenue businesses?

Yes. Turn on 'Recurring revenue' and enter your average monthly value per customer and typical retention in months. The calculator will show customer lifetime value and LTV-adjusted ROAS, which is especially useful for pest control, lawn care, and HVAC maintenance plans.

How do I improve my LSA economics?

Focus on four levers: reviews (higher ratings and volume), answer rate (don't miss calls), job type completeness (enable every service you offer), and disputing invalid leads promptly. Improving any of these can lower effective cost per booked job and raise ROAS.

LSA ROI Calculator for Dentists

Step 1: Your Business

Industry

Market size

Small market / rural Mid-size market Large / competitive metro

Monthly LSA budget ($)

Step 2: Your Jobs

Average job value ($)

Recurring revenue?

Call answer rate

75%

Booking rate on answered calls

45%

Your estimated results

Estimated CPL

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What you'll likely pay per lead in your market

Leads Per Month

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Estimated monthly lead volume at this budget

Booked Jobs / Month

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Jobs you'll likely book after answer and conversion rates

Cost Per Booked Job

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Your real cost per job, not per lead

Monthly Revenue from LSA

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Estimated revenue from booked jobs

ROAS

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Return on every dollar you spend

What If You Improved One Thing?

Scenario A: Answer rate +15%

Scenario B: Booking rate +10%

Scenario C: Budget +50%

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How This Calculator Works

The CPL ranges are based on aggregated data from managed LSA accounts across US markets. Market multipliers reflect real pricing differences between rural, mid-size, and metro areas. Answer rate and booking rate defaults are conservative industry averages — your actual performance may be better or worse.

Why Cost Per Booked Job Matters More Than CPL

Cost per lead tells you what you pay when the phone rings. Cost per booked job tells you what you pay when the job is on the schedule. Leads can be wrong numbers, out-of-area, or no-shows. Only booked jobs turn into revenue. If you optimize for CPL alone, you might be tempted to chase cheap leads that don't convert. Optimizing for cost per booked job keeps the focus on the number that actually moves the needle: how much you spend to put a paying customer on the calendar.

Once you know your real cost per booked job, you can decide whether to scale budget, improve answer rate, or invest in conversion (booking rate). The calculator above gives you a starting point; your LSA dashboard and CRM will give you the real numbers to act on.

How to Improve Your LSA Economics

Reviews — Higher ratings and more recent reviews improve ranking and often lower CPL. LSA ranking factors.
Answer rate — Missing calls hurts ranking and kills revenue. Staff phones or use a reliable answering service. Why you're not getting calls.
Job type completeness — Enable every service you actually offer so you appear for more searches.
Lead dispute process — Dispute invalid leads promptly so you get credits and keep your metrics clean.

The Recurring Revenue Multiplier

For pest control, house cleaning, lawn care, and HVAC maintenance plans, the first job is only the beginning. A one-time $200 service that turns into a $60/month contract for two years is worth $1,640 in lifetime value — not $200. When you turn on "Recurring revenue" in the calculator, you're seeing how that LTV changes your effective return on ad spend.

Businesses with strong recurring revenue can afford to pay more per lead because each acquired customer pays back over time. If your model includes recurring revenue, use the LTV-adjusted ROAS to judge whether scaling LSA makes sense. See LSA for pest control and LSA for HVAC companies for industry-specific strategies.

Want to Know What These Numbers Look Like for Your Specific Market?

The calculator gives you a solid estimate. A real audit gives you exact numbers — what competitors in your area are spending, what CPL you should realistically expect, and what's holding back your lead volume right now.

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