Real Client Results

What Happens When Turf Installers Stop Hoping for Leads

Every result below came from the same system: a Water Savings Calculator funnel built exclusively for turf installers in the Southwest.

3x
Average install increase
in first 90 days
$42
Average cost per lead
across all markets
26%
Calculator conversion rate
vs. 3–5% for generic forms
10d
Average days to
first lead after launch

Results From the Field

These are real campaign outcomes. Company names are anonymized to protect client privacy.

Case Study #1
Desert Green Turf Co.
Phoenix, AZ — Growth Plan
+200%
Revenue Growth
$38
Cost Per Lead
142
Leads in 6 Months
Before HappyLocal
6
Installs per month
$51K
Monthly revenue
Referrals
Primary lead source (unpredictable)
After 6 Months
18
Installs per month
$153K
Monthly revenue
2nd Crew
Hired month 4 to keep up with demand
Month-by-Month Breakdown
Month 1
Launch + Algorithm Learning
11 leads, $87 CPL. Campaign in optimization phase. First job closed from ads.
Month 2
Calculator CTR jumps to 2.1%
18 leads, $47 CPL. Paused generic quote ads. Lookalike audiences added. 4 jobs closed.
Month 3
Scaling phase begins
29 leads, $41 CPL. Increased budget to $3K/month. 8 jobs closed. Hired second installer.
Months 4–6
Full capacity, expanding service area
84 leads across 3 months. Average 28 leads/month. $38 CPL. Revenue stabilized at $150K+/month.

"We went from 4 installs a month to 12 in the first 90 days. The leads already know what turf costs and they're ready to move. It's a completely different conversation."

— Owner, Desert Green Turf Co., Phoenix AZ
12-Month ROI Summary
$43,200
Total invested (mgmt + ad spend)
$1.22M
Attributed revenue
28x
Return on investment
Case Study #2
Lone Star Synthetic Grass
Dallas, TX — Starter Plan
+180%
Lead Volume
$44
Cost Per Lead
21
Avg. Leads Per Month
Before HappyLocal
$3,000/mo
Spent on HomeAdvisor
2–4
Jobs closed per month
Shared
Leads sent to 5+ competitors
After 4 Months
$1,500/mo
Total ad budget (half the cost)
8–10
Jobs closed per month
Exclusive
Every lead goes only to them

"I was spending $3,000 a month on HomeAdvisor leads and closing maybe 2. HappyLocal sends me 30+ leads a month and I'm closing 8 to 10. Do the math."

— Owner, Lone Star Synthetic Grass, Dallas TX
6-Month ROI Summary
$21,000
Total invested (6 months)
$408K
Attributed revenue
19x
Return on investment
Case Study #3
Silver State Turf & Landscaping
Las Vegas, NV — Growth Plan
$29
Cost Per Lead
35%
Lead-to-Close Rate
62
Leads in Month 3

Las Vegas is HappyLocal's best-performing market. Water restriction laws in Southern Nevada create extremely high homeowner intent — they're already researching turf when your ad appears. The Water Savings Calculator works especially well because the math is so compelling ($1,200–$2,400/year in water savings is the average result).

Before HappyLocal
Yelp + Word of Mouth
Only lead sources
7
Installs per month
After 3 Months
Category Lead
Only installer in market running calculator funnel
22
Installs per month

"The water savings calculator is genius. By the time someone calls me, they've already convinced themselves. I just show up and measure the yard."

— Owner, Silver State Turf, Las Vegas NV

Across All Active Clients

Aggregated results across campaigns — turf installers only, Southwest US + Texas.

$42
Average cost per lead
vs. $80–$150 at a general agency
26%
Calculator conversion rate
vs. 3–5% for generic quote forms
3x
Average install volume increase
within first 90 days of launch
10d
Average days to first lead
after campaign goes live
98%
SMS open rate on lead follow-up
vs. 20% for email
4.8x
Average 12-month ROAS
management fee + ad spend

Why These Results Are Repeatable

1

Water Savings Calculator

Homeowners enter yard size + water bill. They see exactly how much they'd save with turf. Self-qualified before they ever contact you.

2

Targeted Facebook Ads

Turf-specific creative targeting homeowners with large yards, high water bills, and in heat-stressed markets. Built on 100+ campaign iterations.

3

Instant SMS Follow-Up

Every lead gets a text within 60 seconds. 98% open rate. Installers who call within 5 minutes close 4x more than those who wait an hour.

4

Exclusive Leads Only

Every lead goes to one installer per market. You're not bidding against 5 competitors like on Thumbtack or HomeAdvisor.

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Results shown are from actual HappyLocal campaigns. Individual results vary based on market, ad budget, response time, close rate, and other factors. Company names have been anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Past performance does not guarantee future results.