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An HVAC marketing agency is the outside team that keeps a heating and cooling contractor's trucks booked: it runs local search and the Google Business Profile, manages Google Ads and Local Services Ads, builds a website that books service calls, and tracks each call to a job. Portland's mild, damp climate made air conditioning optional for years, but hotter summers and Energy Trust of Oregon incentives have pushed heat pump installs up the list.
To make this list, each of the nine external agencies had to show HVAC work on its own website. Not all of them have an office in Portland, so each card gives the firm's real base, and clients and prices appear only where the firm publishes them.
Who markets HVAC companies in Portland, and what do they run?
Web Tonic plus nine external agencies that sell HVAC marketing on their own sites. One is headquartered in the Portland metro; the others serve Portland contractors remotely. Four name a client publicly and two publish a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs local search, Google Ads, Local Services Ads and call tracking for HVAC contractors as one programme from our Portland office, so every booked job can be traced to the campaign behind it. Reporting is built around booked jobs and install revenue rather than clicks, and the ad accounts, listings and website stay in the contractor's own name.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: Local Portland office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. SEO Growth Partners
About: SEO Growth Partners is a Portland, Oregon agency built around SEO, with a dedicated HVAC page among its industry services. It says its average client invests about 1,600 dollars a month.
Key Services: HVAC SEO, Local SEO, Google Ads, GEO and AI Search, Website Design, Content
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Home Services
Notable Clients: Pacific Pole Buildings
Locations: Portland, Oregon
Pricing: Average client invests about USD $1,600/month (published average)
Great For: HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility, Companies that want to show up in AI answers, Owners planning a 6 to 12 month search program
Website: SEO Growth Partners
3. Sequoia GEO
About: Sequoia GEO is a Fresno, California agency focused on search and AI visibility for home service businesses, with city-level HVAC marketing pages. Its testimonials include KABAM Plumbing Services, whose website it rebuilt.
Key Services: AI Search Visibility, Local SEO, Google Business Profile, Google Ads and LSA, Review Generation, Website Optimization
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical, Home Services
Notable Clients: KABAM Plumbing Services
Locations: Fresno, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility, Companies that want to show up in AI answers, Owners planning a 6 to 12 month search program
Website: Sequoia GEO
4. Rocket Media
About: Rocket Media is a home services marketing agency on East Baseline Road in Gilbert, Arizona. It serves HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies with paid media, SEO, custom websites and lead attribution.
Key Services: Paid Media, SEO, Custom Websites, Tracking Integrations, Lead Attribution, Call Quality Monitoring
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Electrical, Home Services, Multi-location Brands
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Gilbert, Arizona
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC companies ready to fund Google Ads and LSA, Contractors who want spend matched to capacity, Owners who want calls tracked to revenue
Website: Rocket Media
5. RYNO Strategic Solutions
About: RYNO Strategic Solutions is a home services marketing and growth firm that lists HVAC, plumbing, restoration, roofing and solar among its industries. It also hosts RYNOx, an annual industry event held in Scottsdale in 2026.
Key Services: Paid Media, SEO, Website Design, Video Production, Call Intelligence, CSR Coaching
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Restoration, Roofing, Solar
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Residential HVAC contractors, Heating and cooling companies adding locations, Owners who want one partner for leads and reporting
Website: RYNO Strategic Solutions
6. HEARD Digital Marketing
About: HEARD is a Denver local SEO and lead generation agency with a dedicated HVAC marketing page. It focuses on Google Business Profile work, paid ads and review management for service businesses.
Key Services: Local SEO, Google Business Profile, PPC, Review Management, Website Development, Fractional CMO
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Dental, Med Spas, Home Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility, Companies that want to show up in AI answers, Owners planning a 6 to 12 month search program
Website: HEARD Digital Marketing
7. HighPoint Digital
About: HighPoint Digital is a contractor SEO and marketing agency in Westminster, Colorado, founded by an ASE-certified diesel mechanic. It keeps a dedicated HVAC marketing page and serves trades across the Denver area and nationwide.
Key Services: HVAC SEO, Google Business Profile, Google Ads, Website Design, Operations Automation, AI Search Visibility
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Restoration, Electrical, Home Services
Notable Clients: Kinrest Property Restoration
Locations: Westminster, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility, Companies that want to show up in AI answers, Owners planning a 6 to 12 month search program
Website: HighPoint Digital
8. Lifted Websites
About: Lifted Websites is a Scottsdale SEO agency that publishes its local SEO plans and runs a dedicated HVAC web design page. It reports campaigns through live call tracking.
Key Services: Local SEO, HVAC Web Design, Google Business Profile, Google Ads, AI Search Optimization, Content Marketing
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Pest Control, Restoration, Home Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Scottsdale, Arizona
Pricing: Local SEO from USD $800/month; multi-location from $2,000/month
Great For: HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility, Companies that want to show up in AI answers, Owners planning a 6 to 12 month search program
Website: Lifted Websites
9. HVAC Webmasters
About: HVAC Webmasters is a Fort Worth marketing agency that works only with heating and cooling contractors on SEO, AI answer visibility and websites. Its published case studies include Taylored Air and Cajun Comfort.
Key Services: HVAC SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, PPC Management, Reputation Management, Web Design, Social Media
Industries Served: Residential HVAC, Commercial HVAC, Heating and Cooling Companies, Plumbing, Home Services
Notable Clients: Taylored Air, Cajun Comfort
Locations: Fort Worth, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility, Companies that want to show up in AI answers, Owners planning a 6 to 12 month search program
Website: HVAC Webmasters
10. On Purpose Media
About: On Purpose Media is a digital marketing agency for HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses that runs PPC, SEO and website design for trades. It also sells review-response add-ons and publishes city-specific HVAC SEO pages.
Key Services: HVAC PPC, HVAC SEO, Website Design, AI Review Responses, Call Tracking, Reporting
Industries Served: HVAC Contractors, Plumbing, Electrical, Home Services, Multi-location Trades
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC companies ready to fund Google Ads and LSA, Contractors who want spend matched to capacity, Owners who want calls tracked to revenue
Website: On Purpose Media
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise (local Portland office) |
| 2. SEO Growth Partners | SEO-centric growth | Average client invests about USD $1,600/month (published average) | HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility |
| 3. Sequoia GEO | AI search and local SEO | Quote-based | HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility |
| 4. Rocket Media | Home services paid media and SEO | Quote-based | HVAC companies ready to fund Google Ads and LSA |
| 5. RYNO Strategic Solutions | Marketing plus operations coaching | Quote-based | Residential HVAC contractors |
| 6. HEARD Digital Marketing | Local SEO and reviews | Quote-based | HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility |
| 7. HighPoint Digital | Contractor SEO and automation | Quote-based | HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility |
| 8. Lifted Websites | Published-price local SEO | Local SEO from USD $800/month; multi-location from $2,000/month | HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility |
| 9. HVAC Webmasters | HVAC-only SEO | Quote-based | HVAC contractors building Google Maps visibility |
| 10. On Purpose Media | Trade-only PPC and SEO | Quote-based | HVAC companies ready to fund Google Ads and LSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an HVAC marketing agency in Portland?
Start with proof of HVAC work rather than general home services claims: a live HVAC page, a named contractor you can phone, and a clear view of how they track calls to booked jobs. Two of these nine agencies name a heating, cooling or plumbing client on their own site (KABAM Plumbing Services and Taylored Air among them). Then ask how they report: calls, booked jobs and install revenue per channel, not impressions. Finally check exclusivity, because some firms will not take two HVAC companies in the same service area.
How much does HVAC marketing cost for a Portland contractor?
Only two of the nine external agencies publish a figure (SEO Growth Partners lists average client invests about USD $1,600/month; Lifted Websites lists local SEO from USD $800/month). Everyone else quotes per scope, which is normal because budgets depend on how many trucks, services and service areas a contractor runs. Separate the management fee from media spend, ask what month one includes and check the notice period before signing.
What is the difference between an HVAC-only agency and a general marketing agency?
The main split is between HVAC-only or trades-only agencies and broader local marketing firms that take contractors alongside dentists, lawyers and retailers. Trade specialists already know field service software, maintenance plans and the seasonal swing between furnace and cooling calls; broader shops often bring wider paid media teams and testing data. Beyond that, compare the channel mix: some firms here lead with websites or branding, some with Google Ads and LSA, and a few with Meta ads or video.
How long does HVAC marketing take to bring in booked jobs?
Google Ads and Local Services Ads can produce booked calls within weeks once call tracking is live. Map rankings and organic search usually take three to six months to move in a market like Portland, longer if the website needs rebuilding first. Timing matters too: start before peak season, not in the middle of a heat wave or cold snap. A realistic first quarter covers a cleaned-up Business Profile, tracked numbers, service pages for what you install and repair, steady review requests and one report tying calls to jobs.
Should a Portland HVAC company hire a local agency or a remote one?
One of the nine external agencies is headquartered in the Portland metro; the others work remotely from bases such as Denver (Colorado), Fort Worth (Texas) and Fresno (California). A local team helps when someone needs to photograph your crews or film an install, but most HVAC marketing is delivered remotely. What matters more is knowing your service area, the neighbourhoods and suburbs you draw from and results you can check.
Choosing an HVAC Marketing Agency in Portland
Start with your own numbers. Know how many calls your crews can run per week, which services have spare capacity, and whether you want repair calls, system replacements or maintenance plan sign-ups. An agency can only plan around capacity it has been told about.
Check experience you can verify. Four of the nine external agencies name a client on their own site and two publish a price. Ask the rest for a contractor you can call, and see how we handle local search for contractors.
Agree how you will work together. Settle who owns the ad accounts, website and tracking numbers, how often you meet, and which single number month three is judged on. Our paid search work reports calls, booked jobs and revenue.
Never skip the consultation. Book calls with two or three firms from this list, bring the same brief to each and compare the questions they ask about your business. If you want a team in the city, meet our Portland office.
