Key Findings
- 508 contractors analyzed across 2+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 21.4/100 (median: 9)
- Only 1.2% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 13% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 87% 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
13%
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 | 507 | 21.4 |
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By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. HVAC lead with an average score of 0. General Contractors lag at 29.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Roofers | 6 | 6.3 | 0% |
| Landscapers | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| General Contractors | 3 | 29 | 0% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Georgia score 66.3 on average, with 130 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 0 with 18 reviews. That's a 7.1x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 508 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.