Homeowners who call about landscaping have usually been thinking about the project for weeks or months. When they finally pick up the phone, they've set a rough budget and decided they're ready for estimates. That level of pre-qualification means the inbound landscaping call arrives with strong intent. Close rates run 25-40% for installation calls when estimates are delivered within 24 hours -- and a meaningful percentage of those installation customers convert to recurring maintenance.
South Carolina is an active market for landscaping services, shaped by warm, humid climate with active hurricane season; coastal markets have significant storm and wind exposure. Charleston coastal market and Greenville inland market have seen significant growth with active renovation demand. Major landscaping markets in South Carolina include Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach. Demand is year-round demand with summer outdoor peak; hurricane season (June-November) creates roofing and siding demand spikes. RankLocal delivers exclusive landscaping leads in South Carolina as inbound phone calls -- you pay only for qualified calls over 60 seconds from within your South Carolina service area. Average call cost: $35-80 per qualified call. Close rate on exclusive calls: 25-40%.