Key Findings
- 511 contractors analyzed across 1+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 38.3/100 (median: 35)
- Only 1.8% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 14% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 86% are invisible to AI assistants
- 100% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Georgia fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Georgia
Web Presence & AI Readability
100%
Have a Website
14%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Georgia, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Georgia
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 508 | 38.1 |
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By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. General Contractors lead with an average score of 54.5. Landscapers lag at 33.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 1 | 40 | 0% |
| Roofers | 6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Landscapers | 2 | 33 | 0% |
| General Contractors | 4 | 54.5 | 25% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Georgia score 68.9 on average, with 34 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 29.3 with 5 reviews. That's a 6.4x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 511 contractor business listings in Georgia. Each business is scored on three dimensions: Identity (business presence verification), Legitimacy (ratings, reviews, and credentials), and Readability (structured data for AI systems). Scores are capped at 100. Data is sourced from Google Maps and business websites, refreshed regularly.