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Benchmark data on what leads actually cost UK service businesses — plumbers, physios, cleaners, consultants — and how to bring your cost per lead down.

• What does a plumbing lead cost in the UK? (2026 data)

  UK plumbing leads typically cost £27–£63 via Google ads (avg ~£45) or £10–£22 via Facebook. See the maths, close rates, and how to bring your cost per lead down.

  Published 14 July 2026

• What does a roofing lead cost in the UK? (2026 data)

  UK roofing leads typically cost £35–£82 via Google ads (avg ~£58) or £22–£45 via Facebook. See the maths on close rates, job value, and cutting cost per lead.

  Published 14 July 2026

• GetFindable vs Checkatrade: which gets a UK trade more leads? (2026)

  A factual, no-spin comparison of GetFindable's paid-ads model against Checkatrade's membership directory, covering cost, lead exclusivity and who each suits.

  Published 14 July 2026

• GetFindable vs Bark: costs, lead quality and ownership compared (2026)

  An honest look at Bark's pay-per-credit shared-lead model versus GetFindable's exclusive-lead subscription, so you can pick the right one for your business.

  Published 14 July 2026

• Doing your own marketing vs paying someone: the real cost for a service business (2026)

  A plain-spoken breakdown of what DIY marketing actually costs in hours and money for a UK service business, compared with paying a done-for-you service.

  Published 14 July 2026