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LSA REPORT 2026

Local Services Ads Statistics 2026
Google Guaranteed Benchmarks & Data

The most comprehensive Local Services Ads (LSA) statistics for 2026. Real cost-per-lead data, conversion benchmarks, and performance comparisons for home service businesses running Google Guaranteed ads.

$40-85
HVAC CPL RANGE
35-45%
LOWER CPL vs GOOGLE ADS
Top 3
SERP POSITION

Local Services Ads (LSAs) are Google's pay-per-lead ad format that shows at the very top of search results with a Google Guaranteed or Google Screened badge. Unlike regular Google Ads, you only pay per verified lead (phone call or message), not per click. In 2026, LSAs are available for HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, landscaping, pest control, cleaning, and dozens more categories.

LSA Cost Per Lead by Trade (2026)

Average cost per verified lead from Local Services Ads across major home service categories.

Trade / IndustryLSA CPL LowLSA CPL AvgLSA CPL Highvs Google Ads
HVAC$35$55$9062% less
Plumbing$25$45$7568% less
Roofing$75$120$19544% less
Electrician$20$38$6571% less
Pest Control$18$32$5569% less
Cleaning / Maid Service$12$22$4074% less
Landscaping / Lawn Care$15$28$5071% less

LSA Performance Statistics 2026

Key Local Services Ads performance metrics drawn from managed accounts.

82%
Of LSA clicks go to position 1-3
4.9x
Higher trust vs regular ads
55%
More total leads running LSA + Google Ads
28%
Lower blended CPL with both channels
4.8+
Avg star rating for top LSA accounts
23+
Avg reviews needed for strong LSA rank

LSA vs Google Ads: Side-by-Side Comparison

When to use each platform for home service lead generation:

FactorLocal Services AdsGoogle Ads (Search)
Payment modelPay per verified leadPay per click
Avg CPL (HVAC)$40-85$115-185
Lead volume potentialLimited (budget caps)High (scalable)
Keyword controlNoneFull control
Trust factorVery high (badge)Medium
Best combined strategyRun both simultaneously for 55% more leads at 28% lower blended CPL

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