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We organise relevant business knowledge and connect Builder Brain, your AI assistant. Ask questions about connected business information and prepare drafts for review.
For established custom-home builders and renovators
Win better projects. Build a business that relies less on you.
Get the systems and support of a bigger building company, without having to build it all yourself. We install and run your agreed marketing, sales follow-up and business workflows.
- New Zealand
- Australia
- United States
- Canada
Our Partners
Platforms, programs and trade associations.
What we take on
Better opportunities. More support behind your business.
Marketing, people doing the chasing, and a more organised business. Our flagship Scale programme connects the work; Growth is the focused pipeline option.
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See what needs you. Hand over repeat work
On Scale, an owner brief brings priorities together. Named workflows, such as receivables reports or timesheet reminders, are installed and maintained.
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Build demand now and for later
Advertising and conversion pages reach suitable homeowners. Scale adds search, project content, reviews and long-term education for future buyers.
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Keep suitable opportunities moving
A human caller qualifies enquiries and books conversations. CRM follow-up and sales coaching support the next step, including paid planning where it fits.
Both plans include Builder Brain and human calling. Scale adds the owner brief, named managed workflows and long-term marketing and nurture. Your scope confirms the connections, responsibilities and approvals.
Three common traps
Which Problem Is Costing You The Most Right Now?
Most builders don't have a marketing problem — they have a system problem. Pick the trap that sounds familiar.
Start the Growth Assessment- 01Demand
The "Feast or Famine" Trap
Referrals are drying up or only bringing small renovations. You have no predictable way to generate demand for custom homes.
See the Demand System - 02Nurture
The "Tire-Kicker & Admin" Trap
You're talking to people with volume-builder budgets, and spending your nights on admin because you're too busy on-site.
See the Nurture System - 03Conversion
The "Free Quote" Trap
You waste weekends writing detailed quotes, only to get ghosted or beaten on price by a cheaper builder who cuts corners.
See the Conversion System
The Diagnosis
Why most builders get stuck
The leads are only the start. If response, nurture, or conversion is weak, good enquiries still leak out of the system.
The 4 Jobs Every Builder Pipeline Has to Run
Contractor Scale gives you the team and operating system to handle the whole path from hand raise to paid next step:
JOB 01
Demand
Attract the right people — before your competitors do.
JOB 02
Response
Call, qualify, and route new enquiries before they go cold.
JOB 03
Nurture
Stay top of mind, build trust, and keep serious prospects moving.
JOB 04
Conversion
Win better projects without chasing every inquiry.
The Growth System
The marketing and sales part of the Contractor Scale Growth System connects demand, response, nurture and conversion.
It is not a pile of services. It is the team, tools, and sales rhythm installed around your market.
Explore the SystemCompare your options
The growth function you need is bigger than one hire
A single capable lead caller can become a six-figure role. Demand, response, nurture, and conversion only work when they run as one connected system.
Demand
Owned demand built into your pipeline through search, paid, and content.
Response
Response built in so good enquiries are contacted, qualified, and routed before they go cold.
Conversion
Paid-prelim frameworks, sales assets, and coaching protect time and margin.
Operating model
One install covering media, SEO, content, automation, response, and sales coaching — without separate retainers or new hires.
DIY
Demand
Referral-driven and inconsistent.
Response
Manual, owner-led, and easy to drop.
Conversion
Owner time and trial-and-error get expensive fast.
Operating model
Everything depends on the owner.
Typical marketing agency
Demand
Campaigns may run, but the quality story is often unclear.
Response
Interest generated, but calling and qualification still sit on you.
Conversion
Retainers and ad spend pile up if close rate stays weak.
Operating model
You rent expertise, not the underlying system.
Build an in-house team
Demand
Requires media, SEO, content, and creative hires to cover properly.
Response
One capable caller or sales coordinator can become a six-figure role.
Conversion
Sales coaching, assets, and process still need to be built and managed.
Operating model
You carry recruitment, payroll, training, and management risk.
Your conversion path
A conversion path built around the work you want.
Your plan includes a campaign landing page or agreed website improvements, connected to calling, tracking and follow-up. We make the next step clear for suitable homeowners. Major rebuilds, design assets and bespoke development are scoped separately.
Clear scope and handover
Your proposal confirms the website work, payment and ownership terms. The conversion path connects to your tracking and sales process.
Built for serious projects
Positioning and structure match how custom builders and remodelers actually sell — not volume-tract language bolted on.
Feeds real attribution
Form fills and calls land in one system so you can see what became a consult, a feasibility fee, and a job — not guesswork.
Technology
The response layer most builders cannot hire fast enough
Calling, automation, reporting, and sales context in one operating rhythm — without turning the owner into a full-time systems admin.
Response layer
- 01Enquiry
- 02First response
- 03Qualified handoff
Lead response before the enquiry goes cold
AI and human calling give new enquiries a professional first touch, collect project context, and create a warmer handoff for the owner.
Campaign reporting
Live reporting your team will actually use
Campaign performance, conversion signals, and cost per lead in one view — so decisions get made from evidence instead of hunches.
Pipeline visibility
Pipeline visibility from first enquiry to contract
A real funnel view of where deals are sitting, what they are worth, and which stages are leaking margin or momentum.
Operations dashboard
Builder-native dashboards, not generic CRM clutter
Your reporting layer is organized around consults, budgets, quotes, and contracts — the milestones that actually matter in custom work.
Which plan fits?
A healthier pipeline. A stronger business.
Scale is our flagship: marketing, human follow-up, an owner brief and managed business workflows. Growth is the focused option when your immediate need is pipeline and sales support.
The diagram illustrates the marketing layer only. It is not measured demand or a forecast of either plan's results.
Growth Plan
paid demand now
Scale Plan
organic authority compounds
Month 1Month 6Month 12+
Scale Plan
Our flagship programme
Business information, owner visibility and agreed recurring workflows, alongside marketing and human follow-up. A team installing and running the work with you.
Growth Plan
Focused pipeline support
Best when you need suitable enquiry flow, clearer tracking and a sales process that responds before good leads go cold.
Both plans include Builder Brain access and human calling. Scale adds the owner brief, named managed workflows, SEO, project content and long-term nurture. We recommend the scope around your actual constraint, project economics and capacity.
Compare Plans & PricingProof
Engineered for builders — at real scale
Past and current builder and remodeler clients across North America and Oceania. Below that: the lead volume we have generated for this industry — not generic B2B lists.
leads generated for builders
Home building and remodeling only — never generic B2B lists. This counts leads we generated, after removing our own marketing list and every contact database a client brought with them.
- 2026 to date
- Contactable
Counted from campaign records after excluding imported databases and Contractor Scale's own marketing contacts.
Active relationships plotted by market — same playbook, adapted to local sales cycles and procurement.
Case studies
Results from the field
Named clients, verified figures, screenshots on file — one proof angle per story.
Made to be used
The work behind
the growth.
Documents that explain your value. Processes that make the next step clear. Here is a closer look at the resources behind the work.
These resources show the format of the work. Your proposal defines the assets, workflows and ongoing support we take responsibility for.
Powering the world's most ambitious builders
Real operators. Real pipeline. Verified outcomes — not vanity screenshots.
Screenshots and videos on Results. Written case studies with verified numbers on Case studies.
See all client results“Website launched & got a new lead that same day. The same lead is also paying for my first preliminary budget.”
Florin BarbuBuilder “Had 5 leads from the new campaign — and the best bit — one of those leads is PAYING me to do a quote & kitchen renovation design.”
Alan Macaulay $3,800 ad spend → $2.5M in house & land packages sold
Campaign result — Cameron Diack
“Managed to get in 2 x $600k renovation/extension jobs, next door to each other and being built at the same time.”
John Dickson 69 leads at ~$38 each
Toronto custom builder — reported pipeline value in the tens of millions (campaign tracking).
“Been a good week. New marketing campaign last week and am fully loaded with 8 qualifying leads to visit.”
Mark TaylorRenovation builder “The roadmap and the guidance were what pulled me in — I was newer to marketing the business and wanted something clearer than what I'd seen elsewhere.”
Joel MaceMace Custom Homes “We needed a proper web presence — we'd tried another company without much luck. This process was straightforward, and we got a quick, professional site.”
Sam NewmanMarlborough Building Services “It's the full package — website, Google, and a CRM so leads are managed properly. That side of it is going to be huge for how we run things.”
Tom ConnorConnor James
Engineered for builders
I'm not a builder — I'm an engineer who spent years inside builder businesses fixing broken pipelines. Contractor Scale exists because great craft deserves a system, not another generic agency retainer.
- Systems over slogans — marketing, sales follow-up, and agreed business workflows.
- Clear handover — asset ownership, access, and any handover terms agreed up front.
- Proof — we measure what matters: qualified conversations and signed work.
Cameron Upton
Founder, speaker & author
The book
Becoming The Best-Known Builder
The Operational Manual for the Modern Builder.
Most builders scale by accident; the elite scale by design. In Becoming The Best-Known Builder, Cameron Upton breaks down the ABM Framework, a proven system to filter out nightmare clients, secure high-margin projects, and reclaim your sanity while you grow.
A clear commitment
Twelve months. Visible progress throughout.
New Growth and Scale plans have a 12-month initial term. Building a pipeline and a reputation takes sustained work, particularly when homeowners take months to decide.
You receive monthly reporting and a formal month-three progress review. We check what has been delivered, what is moving and what needs to change.
Your signed agreement sets the scope, renewal, notice and any early-termination terms. Website ownership and handover are explained separately. Existing clients retain their signed terms.
The Builder Growth Roadmap
Growth isn't random — it's sequential. We diagnose your stage and install the right layer of the engine next.
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The Foundation
Prove the model. First repeatable leads.
View stage2
The Hustle
Systems, pre-qualification, and first hires.
View stage3
The Machine
Predictable pipeline and consistent pricing.
View stage4
The Scale
Remove the owner. Brand authority and recruitment.
View stage5
The Legacy
Asset value, leadership, and legacy.
View stage
Exclusive territory model
Not sure where you stand? Check territory availability
We limit competing engagements and check your area and project focus before making a commitment. Your agreement defines any territory protection.
See your fit before the call
Exclusive markets. Honest answers.
Builder in NZ or AU? See market notes for New Zealand or Australia.
We confirm the area, project focus, and any exclusivity in your agreement.
No vague promises. We'll tell you quickly if the engine is not the next right move.
Asset ownership, access, and handover terms are clear before you commit.
Check territory availability
Start with fit before you spend time on a call.
Share your stage, stated constraint, and preferred level of help. Qualified builders can verify fit and territory in the Builder Growth Strategy.
- 2-minute assessment
- Builder-only fit check
- Exclusive market model
Home builder marketing agency
What it does, what it costs and what to look for
The short version for established custom-home builders, renovators and design-and-build teams comparing specialist marketing support.
What does a home builder marketing agency do?
A home builder marketing agency helps residential builders create demand, respond to enquiries and turn suitable opportunities into sales conversations. The work can include positioning, conversion-focused pages, SEO, Google and Meta advertising, CRM, lead calling and follow-up. The right mix depends on the builder's market, capacity and sales process.
Which services should a home builder marketing agency provide?
At minimum, the agency should connect lead generation with tracking and follow-up. Useful services include local SEO and Google Business Profile work, paid search and social advertising, project and case-study content, conversion-focused pages, qualification, CRM and reporting. Not every builder needs every channel at once.
How is marketing for custom-home builders different from production builders?
Custom-home builder marketing usually supports a longer, higher-trust decision around fit, craftsmanship, feasibility and proof. Production builder marketing more often promotes communities, floor plans, available inventory, pricing and incentives at scale. Both need fast response and clear next steps, but the message, audience and sales path are different.
How much does a home builder marketing agency cost?
Costs vary with the channels and operational support included. Contractor Scale's current starting monthly fees are NZD or AUD $2,500 for Growth and $5,000 for Scale, or USD $1,500 and $3,000 respectively, excluding tax and media. Your proposal confirms scope, setup and any separately chargeable work before you commit.
What should I look for when hiring a home builder marketing agency?
Look for builder-sector experience, a clear lead-to-sale plan, transparent scope, relevant proof, access to your own data and honest reporting. Ask who answers leads, how enquiries are qualified, which channels are included, what the contract term is and what happens after a campaign launches.
Regional growth pages
Looking for home builder marketing support in NZ or Australia?
These pages break down local market dynamics, demand channels, and lead-to-sale system priorities for each region.
Top guides & resources
Deep dives for owners who want the full picture — not a glossy agency deck.
Lead GenConstruction lead generation
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SEOSEO for home builders
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PPCGoogle Ads for builders
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Scope and price a job from a voice note
Talk at your phone on site, or add a couple of photos, and get a costed feasibility range back. No signup.
Take the leap
Ready for scale?
Better opportunities, people doing the chasing, and practical systems that take repeat work off your plate. Start by finding what is holding your business back and the right level of support.
If you're serious about custom homes or large-scale remodeling, the next step is simple: complete the assessment. If the install lane fits, you can book a Builder Growth Strategy from your result.
- Builder-only
- Clear agreed scope
- Assessment first