Facebook Ads for Builders That Turn Into Signed Contracts
We run Facebook ads for builders turning over $2M to $30M. A cost guide for cold audiences, retargeting on the one build you want most, and nurture for the 6 to 18 months it takes to sign.
Recent Facebook Ads Results for Builders
Meta campaigns for builders and construction businesses, judged on contracts and revenue.
Custom Homes
KGN Homes: Meta and Google Ads
return on ad spend, with 3 contracts worth $5M+ from $40,000
Duplexes
Great Dane Homes: Meta Ads
cost per lead after repositioning as a duplex-only builder
Construction
Farache Group: Meta and Google Ads
increase in monthly revenue in 6 months
What Are Facebook Ads for Builders?
Facebook ads for builders reach homeowners on Facebook and Instagram while they’re still deciding, months before they search for a builder.
Run well, they lead with something useful, like a cost guide, and stay in front of buyers until they’re ready to sign.
How Homeowners Choose a Builder
Across our builder clients, lead to signed contract takes 6 to 18 months. Meta is how you show up early.
- 01
Research
Googling, asking ChatGPT, reading Reddit and watching other people’s builds. Nowhere near ready to call.
- 02
Shortlisting
Down to three or four builders, looking for evidence and a clear process.
- 03
Validation
Checking licences, reviews and contracts. Trust builds or drains away.
- 04
Decision
They call the builder they trust most. Rarely the cheapest.
What Actually Moves Facebook Ads Results for Builders
One Build Type, One Lane
Great Dane Homes went duplex-only across its ads, guides and landing page. Its cost per lead halved, and the first seven-figure contract came 4 months in.
A Cost Guide That Qualifies
‘What a knockdown rebuild costs in Melbourne in 2026’ draws the buyer you want and turns away the rest. KGN’s guide downloads cost $19 each on Meta.
Retargeting on Your Key Build
Everyone who downloads, watches or visits then sees static and video ads on the one build you most want to sell, with the ask an enquiry or site visit.
The Owner on Camera
KGN’s founder fronted its ads instead of stock images. Project walkthroughs, before and afters and client stories carry the rest.
Pixel and Conversions API
Only 47% of custom and boutique builder sites had a Meta Pixel. We install it with the Conversions API, so Meta learns which leads go on to book.
Judged on Contracts
Contracts come from leads who downloaded months earlier. We judge Meta on cost per signed contract and give it at least 6 months.
The Builder Playbook: Lead Magnet, Retargeting, Nurture
Lakshane’s Meta playbook for builders runs in three layers. Each does a different job across a decision that takes months.
A Lead Magnet for Cold Audiences
A cost breakdown, inclusions list or knockdown rebuild checklist on its own landing page. The form asks build address, handover timing and the project, so every download can be qualified.
Static and Video Retargeting
Ads on your one key service, rotating walkthroughs, client stories, build updates and licence and warranty details. Small audiences keep this layer cheap.
A Five-Email Nurture
Delivers the guide, shares one insight, shows what working with you is like and answers a real concern. Only the fifth email asks for a 30-minute call.
Meet the Team Behind Your Builder Meta Ads
Lakshane Fonseka built the builder playbook we run on Meta. The same team writes your guide, scripts and films your ads, builds your landing page and reports on signed contracts.
KGN Homes Signed 3 Contracts Worth $5M+ From $40,000 in Ad Spend

KGN’s architect referrals dried up when two partner architects went out of business.
We led with Meta and a founder-led cost guide, with Google Search in support, and built nurture for a six-month decision. Enquiries hit 5 to 6 a day within 24 hours.
Read the case studyWhy Facebook Ads Matter for Builders Now
of custom and boutique builder sites had neither a Meta Pixel nor a Google Ads tag (Uprise, 2026)
per consultation enquiry on Meta for KGN Homes, against $230 on Google (Uprise, 2026)
months from lead to signed contract across our builder clients (Uprise, 2026)
Meta vs Google Ads for Builders
Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
- Reaches homeowners months before they search
- Suits custom homes, knockdown rebuilds and display homes
- Starts with a guide, then retargets
- Judged on contracts over 6 months or more
Google Ads
- Catches people searching right now
- Suits renovations, extensions and urgent work
- Starts with a search and a landing page
- Renovation clicks carry a suggested bid of about A$20
KGN Homes ran both. Meta carried about 80% of the campaign’s performance, with Google Search catching active searchers.
How We Do Facebook Ads for Builders
We set up the whole system before we scale spend.
1
Pick Your Lane
We look at your best projects, clients and margins and choose the one build type and area your ads will sell.
2
Build the Guide and Page
A real cost guide for that build, a landing page with one offer and one button, and a form that asks build address, timing and budget.
3
Launch, Then Retarget
Cold audiences see the guide. Downloaders, video viewers and site visitors then see static and video ads on your key build.
4
Nurture and Report on Contracts
Five emails, then something useful every few weeks. Monthly reports on consultations booked, contracts signed and cost per contract.
Facebook Ads for Builders Pricing
From $2,000 a month
- Month to month, and you own the ad account and data
- Most builders start at $2,000 to $6,000 a month in ad spend.
- We publish our price so you know whether we’re in your range before you book a call.
What’s included
- Lead magnet written and designed for your key build
- Landing page with a qualifying form
- Meta Pixel and Conversions API set up
- Static and video ads, refreshed every few weeks
- Five-email nurture sequence
- Monthly report on consultations and contracts
Get a Free Meta Ads Audit for Your Building Company
- Whether your site can retarget visitors, and what your tracking misses
- Which build type and offer would give your ads the strongest lane
- Your first three moves, from guide to retargeting, in order
Book Your Free Audit
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We came to Uprise Digital at the start of the year. We’re a large residential construction company and our pipeline had really started to shrink. We were only halfway through our insurance limit and our architect pipeline had basically dried up so we knew we needed to find the right marketing partner and fast.
From the first conversation Lakshane sat down with us and actually explained the strategy. Rather than just throwing us into a direct funnel they took a value first approach to the marketing which made a lot of sense for our industry. They did proper market research put together all our brochures landing pages ad scripts and basically built the entire strategy from the ground up including all the backend and technical side of things.
Working with Ben, Hayley and the rest of the team has been seamless honestly. Within a day of going live we were already getting 5 to 6 inquiries a day which was above the benchmarks the Uprise team had even set for us.
We’re working toward 8 figure sales goals so there was real money on the line here. But from the strategy right through to the video production team the whole experience has been awesome. Super happy with where things are heading and already seeing the results on the ground.

- Owner @ KGN Homes
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We’ve been working with Uprise for a little over a month now and already what a huge difference it’s made having the right people on the job! From the get go Lakshane understood what we needed and Ben on the fortnightly meetings has been a huge help in educating us along the way and ensuring we’re on track to achieving our targets. They even built my business a custom landing page, making my Google ads even more effective. Couldn’t recommend them more highly!

- Owner @ JC Earthmoving
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Was a bit hesitant after getting ghosted by another agency but these guys have been unreal for my demo business. The biggest difference is they actually stay in touch and care about getting you wins. Ben, Lakshane and the team don’t just set stuff up and disappear – they’re always checking in, fixing problems straight away and looking at ways to improve things.
Only a few weeks in and I’ve already locked in 2 house demos with a builder, got heaps of other quotes out there too. Leads have been solid and yeah some jobs are 4-12 weeks away but thats just how it goes in this game, at least Im building up work.
Theyve sorted everything from the Meta ads to retargeting and when I had issues with emails going to promotions or targeting the wrong areas they fixed it immediately. What makes Uprise different – if they dont hear from me they message me first, not the other way around.
This is just the start and keen to see where it goes. Would definitely recommend if you want an agency that actually cares.

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Working with Uprise has been a refreshing change from our past experiences with marketing agencies. From the beginning, the team took the time to understand our products, target audience, and what actually drives enquiries in our industry. That level of attention made all the difference.
They’ve helped refine our advertising strategy and improve our content across multiple platforms, leading to a clear increase in both leads and engagement. Communication is consistent, transparent, and genuinely collaborative – something we hadn’t experienced before.
We’ve been with Uprise since around February, and the results speak for themselves. It’s great to finally work with a team that delivers on what they promise and brings real value to our business. Highly recommend.

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- Owner @ LMS Constructions
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Uprise Digital transformed struggling business from 2-day to consistent 6-day operations over several months. Lakshane, Prav, and team provide incredible impact, unwavering support, and are always available for questions and strategy adjustments.

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- Founder @ Farache Group, Sydney
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Outstanding landing pages and comprehensive marketing services for cleaning and building services company. Their expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and results-driven approach greatly boosted online presence.

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Facebook Ads for Builders Questions, Answered
Yes, for builds people decide on slowly, such as custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, display homes and granny flats. They suit urgent jobs less, because those buyers search Google and call the same afternoon.
Most builders start at $2,000 to $6,000 a month in ad spend. Give it at least 6 months before judging it on contracts.
It depends on what you ask for. In KGN Homes’ campaign, guide downloads cost $19 on Meta and consultation enquiries $170. Cost per signed contract is the number that matters.
Not by requirement. Meta’s housing restrictions apply to advertisers in the US, or reaching the US, Canada or Europe. Advertisers elsewhere can opt in or out. Meta’s rules against discrimination apply everywhere.
For custom homes and knockdowns we prefer a landing page with a multi-step form. Instant forms bring more leads at lower quality, and a poor lead wastes your estimator’s time.
Keep your referrals. They’re still the best leads. Meta builds a second pipeline alongside them, and it’s one you own.
Both, from one Meta campaign. Letting Meta choose placements usually costs less. If you want reels and finished-home tours to lead, see our Instagram ads for builders service.
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