Trades
Website design for contractors
We build and run websites for HVAC, plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors, with an AI front desk that answers every call. One monthly fee, no contract, and you own the site.
Which trades do you build websites for?
Four trades, each with its own page: what breaks on sites in that trade, what we build, and a sample front desk call.
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HVAC website designDeepest
We build and run websites for HVAC companies and answer their phones 24/7 with an AI front desk.
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Plumbing website design
We build and run websites for plumbing companies and answer their phones 24/7 with an AI front desk.
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Electrical website design
We build and run websites for electrical contractors and answer their phones 24/7 with an AI front desk.
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Roofing website design
We build and run websites for roofing contractors and answer their phones 24/7 with an AI front desk.
What should a contractor website have?
A number you can tap, the area you serve, the jobs you do, and proof you are licensed. Then a way to book when nobody is in the office.
| Item | Why it matters | Where we put it |
|---|---|---|
| A number you can tap | Homeowners look you up on a phone. If the number cannot be tapped, calling takes extra steps. | Top of every page |
| The area you serve | A caller needs to know you come to their town before they call. | Service area page, cities and ZIP codes |
| A page per job | People search for "water heater repair", not "services". One page per job matches the search. | Built for your main jobs |
| Proof | License, insurance and reviews answer the question every homeowner has before letting someone in. | Footer of every page, plus about page |
| A way to book after hours | Jobs come in at night and on weekends. Voicemail does not book them. | AI front desk on the Front Desk plan |
| Speed on cell data | A slow page loses the caller before it loads. | Built to load in under 2 seconds on a phone |
What should you ask before hiring a web company?
Ask who owns what, and what it costs to leave. Here are six questions to ask any web company, with our answers.
| Question | Why ask | Our answer |
|---|---|---|
| Is there a contract? | A long term locks you in even if the work stops. | No. Cancel any month. |
| Who owns the domain? | If it is in their name, leaving can mean losing your web address. | You do, from day one. |
| Who owns the site code and content? | Some sites cannot be moved off the vendor's platform. | You do. We hand over everything. |
| What do edits cost? | Hourly edit fees add up fast. | Included on every plan. |
| Who answers the phone after hours? | A site that gets calls nobody picks up is half a job. | The AI front desk, on the Front Desk plan. |
| What will I see each month? | You should know what you are paying for. | Calls answered, leads, booked jobs. |
Contractor website questions
How much does a contractor website cost?
With Lanternmend, $199 to $799 a month depending on the plan. That includes the build, hosting, updates and edits, with no contract.
Which trades do you build websites for?
HVAC, plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors in the US. HVAC is the trade we know best.
Do you build pages for every city I serve?
No. Thin city pages with swapped town names can hurt your whole site in Google. We build one strong service area page and real local content instead.
Can you redo my existing site?
Yes. We start with a free audit of the site you have, then rebuild it. We keep the pages and links that already bring in calls so you do not lose them.
Do I need the AI front desk?
No. The Site & Upkeep and Get Found plans do not include it. Add it when missed calls cost you more than the price difference.