What 17 Terre Haute Google Maps Listings Show About HVAC, Plumbing, and Roofing (2026 Study)
In September 2026, we reviewed the top Google Maps results for HVAC, plumbing, and roofing searches in Terre Haute, IN. The three trades look very different: HVAC is crowded with well-reviewed companies, roofing has two large leaders and many small players, and plumbing shows the biggest gap in reviews and ratings.
How did we run this study?
We searched Google Maps on September 29, 2026 for “hvac contractor Terre Haute, IN,” “plumber Terre Haute, IN,” and “roofing contractor Terre Haute, IN.” We recorded rating, review count, website link, and 24-hour status for each business in the first set of results, removing duplicates.
- It’s a snapshot. Results change daily and depend on the searcher’s location.
- We searched remotely, not from a Terre Haute location.
- Samples are small (5 to 6 listings per trade), so treat the numbers as directional.
- We report patterns, not rankings of individual businesses.
What did we find? Key numbers at a glance
| Trade | Listings reviewed | Median reviews | Listings under 100 reviews | Average rating | Listed as open 24 hours | Without a website link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 | 344 | 0 | 4.85 | 4 of 6 | 0 |
| Plumbing | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4.04 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
| Roofing | 6 | 83 | 3 | 4.73 | 2 of 6 | 0 |
Why is Terre Haute HVAC hard to break into on Maps?
Terre Haute HVAC is hard to break into because every HVAC listing we saw had more than 200 reviews, with a median of about 344, and most were listed as open 24 hours. A newer HVAC company should compete through specific service pages and organic search while building reviews over time, rather than expecting fast Map Pack gains.
Related: HVAC SEO in Terre Haute
Why is plumbing the biggest opportunity in Terre Haute?
Plumbing is the biggest opportunity because the Terre Haute plumbing listings we saw had a median of only about 37 reviews, an average rating near 4.0, and two had no website link. A plumber with strong service, steady reviews, and a real website could stand out quickly in this market.
- Four of five listings had fewer than 100 reviews.
- Average rating about 4.0, the lowest of any trade in our three-city research.
- Two of five had no website link.
- See how we help: Plumber SEO in Terre Haute.
How is Terre Haute roofing split?
Terre Haute roofing is split between two large, heavily reviewed roofers and several smaller companies with fewer than 100 reviews. The median was about 83 reviews. Smaller roofers can compete by focusing on specific services, local proof, and steady reviews rather than trying to match the leaders’ totals right away.
Related: Roofing SEO in Terre Haute
What should a Terre Haute home-service business do with this?
Match your strategy to your trade. HVAC companies should lean on service pages and organic search. Plumbers have the clearest opening and should focus on reviews, a real website, and accurate hours. Smaller roofers should target specific services and build local proof.
- Compare your review count with the medians above.
- Make sure you have a website link on your profile.
- Build one page per core service.
- Ask every happy customer for a review. See how to get more Google reviews.
- Track calls by source. See how to track local SEO leads.
More local research: Bowling Green study · Owensboro study
Sources: Google’s Business Profile guidelines and its guide to how local results are ranked.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this data in my own article?
Yes. Please link to this page as the source.
Why are the samples small?
Google Maps showed a limited number of contractor results for each search on the day we checked. We report what appeared rather than padding the list.
Can you check my business the same way?
Yes. Our free audit includes a Maps grid snapshot across Terre Haute compared with your top competitors.
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