Landscaping splits into two business lines with fundamentally different economics: installation (high-ticket one-time projects) and maintenance (lower-ticket recurring visits that build predictable monthly revenue). The best landscaping contractors acquire installation customers through inbound calls and convert satisfied customers to recurring maintenance. Exclusive installation leads carry the highest immediate value; maintenance conversion creates the long-term base.
Maine is an active market for landscaping services, shaped by harsh New England winters with heavy snowfall; very short outdoor season from May to September; heating, insulation, and roofing are year-round demand categories. Portland metro is the primary home services market; Maine has a significant vacation and second-home market that drives seasonal renovation demand. Major landscaping markets in Maine include Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, and Auburn. Demand is May-September for outdoor trades (very compressed); winter is the primary season for heating, insulation, and indoor renovation calls. RankLocal delivers exclusive landscaping leads in Maine as inbound phone calls -- you pay only for qualified calls over 60 seconds from within your Maine service area. Average call cost: $35-80 per qualified call. Close rate on exclusive calls: 25-40%.