Most Builders Are Invisible Online
You're great at your trade. But if customers can't find you, they're calling your competitors instead.
No gallery of completed work
Building is one of the most visual trades. Homeowners want to see extensions, loft conversions, and renovations you've actually done. Without a portfolio on your website, you're asking them to take your word for it.
Website doesn't work on mobile
Most homeowners browse on their phone while planning a project. If your site is slow, hard to navigate, or doesn't display properly on mobile, they'll tap back and find a builder whose site does.
Can't be found on Google Maps
When someone searches 'builders near me', Google shows 3 businesses on the map. If your listing isn't claimed or optimised, you're missing out on the people actively looking for a builder in your area.
No reviews from past clients
A builder with 50 Google reviews from happy homeowners will always win over one with none. People spending tens of thousands on a build want reassurance. Reviews provide that trust before you've even met them.
Competitors have a better online presence
If another builder in your area has a sharp website, strong reviews, and shows up on Google, they're getting the enquiries you should be getting. It's not about who's the better builder — it's about who looks the part online.
Three Steps to More Building Jobs
Get In Touch
Text James your business name. We'll check your online presence and build you a free demo showing what we'd do — no obligation.
We Fix It
We fix your website (speed, forms, security, mobile), sort your Google Maps listing, set up review requests, and get you on Google Local Services Ads if you want them — you only pay when someone calls.
You Get Calls
Your phone rings. Forms get filled in. Reviews grow. We send you a monthly report showing exactly what happened and what we're doing next.
Packages for Builders
Flat pricing. No hidden fees. Monthly packages have a 3-month minimum so we can show you real results.
Managed
Brand new website plus SEO, Google listing, AI search, and automations — your entire online presence managed.
- Brand new professional website (included in setup)
- SEO management — rank on Google for your trade + area
- AEO — get recommended by ChatGPT, Siri & Google AI
- Google Business Profile managed + optimised
- Missed call text back + review automation (included)
- Monthly performance report — rankings, traffic, leads
All packages include a 3-month minimum term. After that, rolling monthly — cancel with 30 days notice.
You always own your accounts and your Verified badge. We never lock you in.
Questions From Builders
It depends on what you need, but it's far less than you'd think. We'll show you exactly what's included in your free audit. The real question is how much work you're losing by not having one — for most builders, the website pays for itself from the first job it brings in.
At minimum: photos of your completed work, a clear list of services, your coverage area, genuine customer reviews, and an easy way to get in touch. The best builder websites tell a story with their project photos — that's what convinces homeowners to call you.
It's everything. Homeowners want to see the quality of your work before they pick up the phone. A gallery of before and after photos, completed extensions, and renovation projects does more selling than any amount of text ever could.
SEO makes your website show up when people search Google for builders in your area. Instead of relying on word of mouth alone, you get a steady stream of enquiries from homeowners who are actively looking for someone to do their project.
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We'll check your website, Google Maps, and reviews — then send you a report showing exactly where you're losing enquiries.
James
Founder, SwiftLead
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