April 2026 ·

Complete Guide

Most contractors don't have a closing problem. They have a filtering problem.

You quote every lead that calls. You drive to every site that asks. You write proposals for customers who were never serious. This guide covers the complete system for qualifying leads before you invest time, mileage, or money in the wrong ones.




The Real Cost

What your current app stack actually costs.

Most solo contractors run 4–5 separate apps. Here's the monthly total — and what Lead Score costs to replace all of them.

Typical contractor app stack — per month
MileIQ (mileage)$8.99
Joist or Invoice Simple (estimates + invoices)$8–32
HelloLeads or similar (lead tracking)$5
Expense tracking app$5–10
Monthly total$27–56/month
Lead Score replaces all of the above
Lead scoring + mileage + estimates + invoices + expenses$9.99/month
Your annual savings$204–552/year

Or go annual at $59.99/year — less than $5/month for the full stack.


Pricing

Clear pricing. No surprises.

  • ✗ No lead qualification
  • ✗ No pipeline analytics
  • ✗ Separate tool — one workflow

Bottom Line

Who should use what.

Our Verdict

FAQ

What contractors ask before switching.

What is lead qualification for contractors?×
Lead qualification is the process of evaluating an inbound lead before investing time in it. For contractors, it means asking 5 key questions on the first call to determine whether a lead has the right project, budget, decision-making authority, motivation, and timeline to become a real job.
How long does it take to qualify a lead?+
Under 5 minutes on the first call using the Lead Score framework. The 5 questions can be worked into any normal discovery conversation — they don't feel like an interview to the customer.
What's the difference between a Great Fit and a Possible Fit?+
A Great Fit scores +4 or +5 — strong signals on all 5 factors. Pursue fast. A Possible Fit scores +2 or +3 — some uncertainty but worth pursuing. A Possible Fit gets a follow-up call, not a site visit yet. The distinction protects your drive time.
Should I qualify referral leads too?+
Yes. A bad fit from a good referrer still wastes your time and can damage a customer relationship when you can't deliver what they expected. Score every lead regardless of source.
Does Lead Score work for any trade?+
Yes. The 5-factor framework applies to any service business where leads call or inquire before a job starts. Roofing, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, painting — the qualification criteria are the same.

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Written by the Contractor School team based on publicly available pricing and feature information. Last updated April 2026. Lead Score is not affiliated with or endorsed by .