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We run a full visibility report showing your Google rating, whether your license is publicly verifiable, how your insurance shows up, and how your online presence looks to a property manager evaluating you.
We monitor your license and insurance expiration dates and send you a heads up 60 days before anything lapses — with the renewal link included. Nobody does this for contractors. We do.
We give you a simple, proven template for asking past clients for Google reviews — and walk you through how to use it. Reviews win jobs. Most contractors have no system for getting them. Now you do.
Don't have a Google Business Profile or have one that's poorly set up? We'll set it up or optimize it for you. Every time a client finds you on Google, you'll think of us — and that's the point.
Pre-built estimate sheets by trade. Plug in your numbers and send a professional written quote in 5 minutes. Looks better than anything most contractors send.
Network members get their name and number embedded in every calculator. Put them on your website — homeowners who use your estimator arrive pre-sold before they ever call.
📊 Long Island Contractor Industry Facts
68%
of contractors underprice jobs
because they confuse markup with margin. A 25% markup is only a 20% margin — and that gap compounds into thousands per year.
$685
average cost to close one job via Angi
At $120/lead, 50% show-up rate, 35% close rate — that's what you're actually spending before you even start the job.
12%
of annual revenue lost to unpriced changes
The average contractor eats 8–15% per year in scope changes they did for free. A change order habit pays for itself in month one.
42%
of contractor disputes are preventable
Most stem from missing documentation — no written scope, no change orders, no before photos. Simple systems eliminate most of them.
$16K+
OSHA fine per incident
Fall protection violations are the #1 cited OSHA violation on Long Island job sites. A harness costs $150. The fine doesn't.
3 reviews
is the threshold homeowners trust
Studies show homeowners need at least 3 Google reviews to feel comfortable hiring. Most contractors have zero system for collecting them.
💡 Quick Wins — Implement These This Week
📸 Always Take Before Photos
Pre-job photos with timestamps are your best defense in any dispute. Takes 60 seconds. Non-negotiable.
💬 Confirm Verbals Via Text
When a client asks for something verbally, text it back: "Just confirming — you'd like X for $Y?" That thread is a legal record.
💳 Tie Payments to Milestones
Never tie payment to dates — tie it to completed stages. "30% on delivery, 40% on rough-in, 30% on completion" protects you.
⭐ Ask for Reviews Same Day
Request a Google review the day you finish — not a week later. Satisfaction is highest and they still remember the details.
All calculators run in your browser — nothing is saved or sent anywhere. Each can be embedded on your own website free.
Markup Needed to Hit Your Target Margin:
25%
Margin
33.3% Markup
30%
Margin
42.9% Markup
35%
Margin
53.8% Markup
40%
Margin
66.7% Markup
Booked by Boyle charges 3–10% of job value — only on confirmed appointments.
No ghosts. No cold names. A real homeowner confirmed for a specific time slot.
See If It Beats Your Current Lead Cost →Common trade rates for 2026. Use these as a starting floor, not a ceiling.
| Trade / Job Type | Low End | Mid Range | High End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement (asphalt) | $4.50/sqft | $6.50/sqft | $9.00/sqft | Tear-off adds $1.50–$2.50 |
| Roof Replacement (TPO/flat) | $9.00/sqft | $13.00/sqft | $18.00/sqft | Commercial. Ponding adds cost. |
| Exterior Painting | $1.50/sqft | $2.50/sqft | $4.00/sqft | Per wall sqft. Two coats. |
| Interior Painting (per room) | $300/room | $550/room | $900/room | Includes ceilings and trim. |
| Deck Build (PT lumber) | $22/sqft | $35/sqft | $50/sqft | |
| Hardwood Flooring Install | $6/sqft | $9/sqft | $14/sqft | Labor only. Material separate. |
| Tile Work (floor) | $8/sqft | $14/sqft | $22/sqft | Complex patterns add 30–50%. |
| Drywall (hang & finish) | $2.50/sqft | $4.00/sqft | $6.50/sqft | Per ceiling sqft. Finish level matters. |
| Siding (vinyl) | $5.00/sqft | $7.50/sqft | $11.00/sqft | |
| Landscaping (sod install) | $1.50/sqft | $2.25/sqft | $3.50/sqft | Includes grading and prep. |
| Asphalt Driveway (repave) | $3.50/sqft | $5.00/sqft | $8.00/sqft | Tear-out and base prep included. |
| Basement Finishing | $35/sqft | $55/sqft | $90/sqft | Full finish with bath higher end. |
Rates reflect Long Island (Nassau + Suffolk) market as of 2026. Labor only unless noted. Always adjust for job complexity, access, material spec, and your overhead before quoting.
💡 Embed Any Calculator on Your Website
Your customers search for prices before they call. Make sure they find your calculator first.
Each calculator can be embedded with one line of code. Free, fully functional, and shows your contact info in the footer. Every homeowner who uses it is already on your site — already thinking about hiring you.
Copy, customize with your name and logo, and use immediately. These are the documents that prevent 90% of contractor disputes on Long Island.
Professional estimate template with scope, materials, payment schedule, exclusions, and NY 3-day right of rescission notice built in.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadOne-page change order with scope description, pricing breakdown, timeline impact, and signature line. Required before doing any extra work.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadCustomer sign-off confirming work is complete and satisfactory. Includes warranty statement and final payment confirmation. Kills chargebacks.
⬇ Click to View & Download1099 sub agreement covering scope, pay, insurance requirements, and liability. Protects you if a sub causes damage or gets injured on your job.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadClear, limited warranty document specifying exactly what's covered, for how long, and what voids the warranty. Protects you from unlimited liability.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadNotice of intent to file a mechanic's lien for unpaid work in New York. Send this before filing — most clients pay immediately upon receipt.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadDetailed scope of work attachment for any trade. Itemizes exactly what work is included, what materials are specified, and what's excluded. No ambiguity.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadLeave-behind card template you give every customer at job completion. Asks for a Google review and a referral in one card. Simple system = consistent results.
⬇ Click to View & DownloadThese templates are starting points — not legal advice. Have an attorney review any document before relying on it in a dispute.
Homeowners need to see at least 3 Google reviews before they trust a contractor. Most contractors have zero system for getting them. Here's the exact system that works.
87%
of homeowners read reviews
before hiring a contractor — even if they got a referral from a neighbor.
4.0+
is the trust threshold
Below 4 stars and most homeowners won't even call. Above 4.5 and you're in the shortlist automatically.
Day 1
is the best time to ask
Ask the day you finish the job — satisfaction is at its peak and they haven't forgotten the details yet.
Do the final walkthrough. Get verbal approval that the work looks good. Then say exactly this — don't improvise:
Key: ask permission first. "Would that be okay?" almost always gets a yes. Then follow immediately with the text.
Text this within 10 minutes of the verbal ask. The direct review link goes straight to the review screen — no searching required.
If they haven't reviewed after 3 days, send this once. If still nothing, let it go — chasing further hurts the relationship.
Never argue or get defensive in public. Even if the review is unfair, future customers are reading your response.
Step 1
Go to Google Search and search for your exact business name.
Step 2
Find your Google Business Profile in the results. Click "Write a Review."
Step 3
Copy the URL from your browser. That's your direct review link. Save it to your phone notes.
No Google Business Profile? We set one up for every contractor who joins our network — free.
The contractors who dominate Long Island don't just do better work — they run tighter operations. Here's what separates them.
Long Island gets brutal ice dams. Upgrade from standard felt to full ice & water shield on every eave and valley. Add $400–800 and close it with: "With Long Island winters, this is the one upgrade I always recommend to family members."
Average upsell: +$600/job
Offer a Nest or Ecobee at $130 + $50 install when you're replacing a unit. Homeowners are already spending $8,000 — they'll say yes. Your close line: "It pays for itself in one season on LI energy bills."
Average upsell: +$180/job
When pulling a permit for panel upgrades, code often requires AFCI breakers anyway. Quote the upgrade proactively: "While we're in the panel, I'd recommend upgrading these 4 circuits — it's code-required and I can do it now for $X less than a separate trip."
Average upsell: +$450/job
LI water pressure is notoriously high — over 80 PSI damages fixtures. Test it at every service call. If high, recommend a PRV: "Your pressure is at 95 PSI — that's above what your fixtures are designed for. A pressure reducer is $250 installed and protects everything downstream."
Average upsell: +$250/job
Most painters bake caulking into the price and homeowners don't value it. Quote it as a line item: "Caulking all trim, windows, and transitions — $150." This makes your total look itemized and professional, and positions it as value-added.
Average upsell: +$150/job
Every install is an opening for a recurring contract. When you finish a new planting bed or lawn, say: "I can put a maintenance plan together to keep this looking like today year-round — want me to send you a quote?" Recurring revenue changes your whole business.
Average upsell: +$2,400/yr/client
Word of mouth on Long Island is still the highest-converting lead source — it's just that most contractors have no system for generating it consistently. Here's one that takes 5 minutes per job.
At Completion
Hand them the referral card (see template above). Say: "If you know anyone who needs [trade] work — a neighbor, family member, anyone — just have them mention your name. I take good care of referrals."
30-Day Follow-Up
Text or call every client 30 days after job completion. Ask how everything's holding up. This call alone generates more referrals than any other single action — it shows you care after you've been paid.
Seasonal Check-In
Text past clients at the start of each season: "Hey [Name], just checking in heading into summer — everything still good with the [work]? If anything needs attention, I'm booking now." One text reopens the relationship.
Give every customer Good/Better/Best. Most people choose the middle option. Your "good" option becomes an anchor that makes "better" feel reasonable. Never give a single price — it becomes a yes/no decision instead of a which one decision.
When you deliver a price, be quiet after you say it. Don't fill the silence. Don't say "I know it's a lot." The first person to speak after the number is stated is at a disadvantage. Say the price, then wait.
"That's $18,000" sounds like a lot. "That's $300 a month for the next 5 years to have a 30-year roof over your family's head" is a different conversation. Frame the cost in terms of time or value — not just dollars.
When a customer hesitates, ask: "What happens to the [roof/HVAC/plumbing] if you wait another year on this?" Most trade work gets exponentially more expensive when deferred. Help them see the cost of inaction — it's usually worse than the cost of acting now.
Embed any of these calculators on your website. When a homeowner uses your calculator, they're already on your site, already thinking about the job, and your number is the first one in their head. Free. Fully functional. One line of code.
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Homeowner Searches
"How much does a roof replacement cost on Long Island?"
🖥️
They Find Your Site
Use the calculator on your page. Get a number. See your name and phone number in the footer.
📞
They Call You First
You're already the expert in their mind. The call is warmer than any paid lead you've ever bought.
Step 1
Click "Get Embed Code" on any calculator above. A code snippet appears — copy it.
Step 2
Paste it into your website where you want the calculator to appear. Works on Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, any platform that allows HTML embedding.
Step 3
Your name and phone appear in the footer of every calculator automatically. Every homeowner who uses it sees your contact before they search anywhere else.
Network members get their contact info embedded automatically.
Join the network and we'll set it up for you — you just copy and paste.
Join Free to Activate →Homeowners increasingly look you up before answering the door. Know what they'll find.
Verify your license is active, not expired or suspended. Required for all home improvement work in NY.
Check My License → dos.ny.govNassau requires separate registration on top of state licensing. Confirm yours is current before pulling permits.
Check Registration → nassaucountyny.govPull permits, check contractor standing, and verify code compliance for Suffolk County work.
Access Portal → suffolkcountyny.govConfirm your GL and workers' comp certificates are valid and not flagged with the Department of Financial Services.
Check Insurance → dfs.ny.govViolations run $16,000+ per incident. Know your fall protection, ladder, and confined space requirements before every job.
Learn More → osha.govSee what homeowners find when they look you up. Check for open complaints and resolve them before they cost you jobs.
Check My Profile → bbb.orgGeneral Liability
$1M / $2M
Per occurrence / aggregate. Required by most GCs. Homeowners increasingly ask for proof before signing.
Workers' Comp
Required if employees
Even 1099 subs can trigger WC requirements in NY. One injury without coverage can bankrupt a small operation.
Commercial Auto
Required for work trucks
Personal auto does NOT cover work vehicles. If you're hauling tools or materials, you need a commercial policy.
Skipping permits exposes you to liability, voids warranties, and can stop a job cold. You pull the permit. Never let a homeowner talk you out of it.
You pull the permit. Never let a homeowner talk you out of it.
Most contractor disputes come from missing documentation. These checklists close those gaps.
Booked by Boyle sends licensed Long Island contractors confirmed appointments with homeowners who are ready to hire.
Pay only on a confirmed appointment. 3–10% of job value. No ghosts. No cold names.