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Eligibility & onboarding
We check whether your trade and location are supported, identify Google’s current screening requirements, and organise the documents needed for account approval.
Google Local Services Ads agency · London
Local Services Ads management in London.
Turn relevant local searches into real customer conversations. MARQ helps eligible service businesses set up, manage and optimise Google Local Services Ads—with better service-area targeting, lead handling and budget control.
Google Search visibilityCalls & messagesLead-based advertising
MARQ / LOCAL LEAD DESK↗
LOCAL SEARCH / LEAD FLOWILLUSTRATIVE
The right enquiry.
Closer to home.
Closer to home.
Relevant local searchServices matched to the customer
DISCOVERCustomer gets in touchCall or message enquiry
CONNECTBusiness follows upReview, respond and qualify
RESPONDLead relevance > vanity metricsBuilt for service businesses
LOCAL LEAD SIGNALReady when they search.Better targeting. Clearer processes. No invented lead forecasts.
01 / What we manage
Local Services Ads management services.
Google Local Services Ads management involves more than switching on a budget. From eligibility and verification to lead review, MARQ helps local service businesses build an account that matches how they actually work.
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Business profile alignment
We help align your Local Services profile with your verified Google Business Profile, service categories, business details and customer-facing information.
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Service area targeting
Define the postcodes and London boroughs you actually serve—from Camden and Islington to Croydon or Ealing where relevant. We review job types and coverage to reduce irrelevant enquiries.
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Budget & lead bidding
Plan weekly budgets and lead bidding around commercial priorities, service capacity and the value of different job types—not arbitrary clicks.
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Lead quality review
Review charged leads, call and message enquiries, missed opportunities and booking outcomes. Refine settings using the signals available in your account.
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Ongoing optimisation
Adjust service categories, coverage, response workflows and budgets as your business changes, with practical reporting focused on enquiries.
02 / Know the difference
Local Services Ads vs Google Ads.
Both can help London businesses appear when customers search. They are different advertising products, with different targeting, charges and eligibility rules. The right mix depends on your service category and commercial goals.
Explore Google Ads PPCPay for eligible leads.
Designed for supported local service categories. Customers can contact a provider directly through the Local Services listing. Google screening, service areas and lead bidding are central to setup.
Category eligibility requiredPay for advertising clicks.
Keyword-based campaigns can send visitors to a landing page or website. They offer broader campaign controls and are often useful alongside Local Services Ads.
Different campaign systemSupport your local presence.
A public, verified Google Business Profile is required for Local Services advertisers. Keeping business information accurate supports your wider local presence, but does not guarantee ad placement.
A required account connection03 / Eligibility first
Can your business run Local Services Ads?
Not every trade is eligible. Google sets category-specific and location-specific requirements, and approval is determined by Google—not MARQ.
See Google’s UK eligibility guidance ↗ for current category availability and requirements.
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Supported service category
Local Services Ads are available only to eligible trades and professional categories, such as certain plumbing, electrical and cleaning services. Availability can differ across London and the wider UK.
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Verification & documents
Google may require business registration, relevant insurance, licences and other checks depending on your industry. We help organise the onboarding steps.
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Verified Google Business Profile
Your business needs a public, verified Google Business Profile connected to its Local Services account. We review ownership and profile alignment.
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Realistic service capacity
Set locations and job types you can genuinely fulfil. Prompt responses to calls and messages matter once enquiries start arriving.
04 / Our method
From eligibility to better enquiries.
A practical process for Google Local Services Ads setup and ongoing optimisation, built around your services, locations and ability to take on work.
Check eligibility
Confirm your category, service area and current Google screening requirements.
Build the listing
Prepare the account, verified Business Profile connection and service details.
Launch carefully
Configure bidding and budgets after approval, then confirm calls and messages reach your team.
Improve lead flow
Review lead relevance, response speed and booked work to inform ongoing changes.
05 / Clear monthly fees
Local Services Ads packages & pricing.
Choose the level of LSA setup and management that fits your operation. All prices are MARQ management fees; Google’s lead charges are billed separately.
Local Services Ads
LSA Launch
For an eligible local business getting its Local Services Ads account organised.
£250 / month
- Eligibility and account review
- Onboarding and verification guidance
- Local Services profile setup
- Business Profile connection review
- Initial services and service-area configuration
- Budget and bidding setup
- Launch checks and handover
Most popular · Local Services Ads
LSA Growth
For service businesses needing ongoing lead management and campaign refinement.
£550 / month
- Everything in LSA Launch
- Ongoing account management
- Lead quality and enquiry reviews
- Service and area targeting refinements
- Budget and bidding adjustments
- Response workflow recommendations
- Monthly reporting and recommendations
Local Services Ads
LSA Scale
For established teams managing broader service coverage or more complex lead operations.
£800 / month
- Everything in LSA Growth
- Expanded service-area planning
- Multi-category campaign coordination where eligible
- Deeper lead and booking analysis
- Capacity-led budget allocation
- More frequent optimisation reviews
- Priority strategy support
Management fees shown are monthly. Google Local Services Ads lead spend is additional and paid to Google. Campaign launch depends on category eligibility, verification and Google approval. Features requiring Google account access or platform availability are subject to those conditions.
| Included | LSA Launch £250/mo | LSA Growth £550/mo | LSA Scale £800/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility and onboarding guidance | Included | Included | Included |
| Profile, service and area setup | Included | Included | Included |
| Budget and bidding configuration | Initial | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Lead quality and enquiry reviews | Launch review | Monthly | Deeper reviews |
| Targeting refinements | Initial | Ongoing | Expanded |
| Reporting and strategy | Handover | Monthly | Priority support |
| Google lead charges included? | No | No | No |
06 / Answers before you start
Local Services Ads FAQs.
Straight answers about eligibility, Google Verified screening, pay-per-lead advertising, pricing and ongoing LSA management in London.
What are Google Local Services Ads?
Google Local Services Ads are a separate Google advertising format that helps eligible service businesses receive calls and messages from people searching for relevant local services. Businesses generally pay for valid leads rather than ad clicks.
Does Google Local Services Ads work in London?
Google Local Services Ads are available in the United Kingdom for selected service categories and areas. Eligibility varies by trade and location, so MARQ checks your category and current requirements before recommending a launch.
How much does Local Services Ads management cost?
MARQ Local Services Ads management starts at £250 per month for LSA Launch, with LSA Growth at £550 per month and LSA Scale at £800 per month. Your advertising and lead charges paid to Google are separate.
Do I pay Google per click or per lead?
Local Services Ads generally charge for valid customer leads, such as eligible calls or messages, rather than standard clicks. The amount charged for a lead depends on factors including location, job type and bidding settings.
Are Google Local Services Ads the same as Google Ads PPC?
No. Local Services Ads have their own eligibility, verification, lead and bidding processes. Standard Google Search Ads generally operate through keyword-led pay-per-click campaigns. The two formats can complement each other.
Does my business need a Google Business Profile?
Google requires Local Services advertisers to have a public, verified Google Business Profile linked to the Local Services account. We can help you check the connection and address inconsistencies.
Do I need a Google Verified badge?
Google has a screening and verification process. The Google Verified badge applies to eligible categories and completed checks, and some businesses may be able to advertise before the badge is issued if Google permits pre-badge ads. Approval and badges are decided by Google.
Which businesses are eligible for Local Services Ads?
Eligibility is limited to Google-supported service categories and locations. Examples in the UK can include certain home service trades. Professional services have additional geographic and category restrictions. We verify your exact eligibility rather than assuming your business qualifies.
Can you guarantee a number of leads or top placement?
No. Lead volume, ad position and cost depend on demand, competition, responsiveness, reviews, eligibility, bidding and budget. MARQ focuses on sound setup, lead relevance and ongoing optimisation without ranking or lead guarantees.
Can poor-quality leads be refunded?
Google’s lead-credit rules vary by region. Automated Local Services Ads lead credits are not available to advertisers in EMEA, which includes the UK. We help review lead quality and refine targeting but do not promise credits or refunds.
How long does Local Services Ads verification take?
Timing depends on the category, required documents and Google’s review. Google indicates screening can commonly take several weeks after documents are submitted, but actual timing varies.
Do you manage the advertising budget too?
We can configure and review your Local Services Ads budget and bidding. Google charges lead spend separately from MARQ’s management fee; you retain responsibility for the Google advertising account and its charges.
Ready for local enquiries?
Make your next lead count.
Tell us your business category, where you work and what kind of jobs you want more of. We’ll discuss whether Google Local Services Ads are suitable and which management package fits.