Key Findings
- 755 contractors analyzed across 45+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 13.3/100 (median: 0)
- Only 0.8% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 6% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 94% are invisible to AI assistants
- 100% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Los Angeles fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Los Angeles
Web Presence & AI Readability
100%
Have a Website
6%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Los Angeles, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Los Angeles
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| West Hills | 16 | 46.8 |
| Canoga Park | 17 | 45.4 |
| Granada Hills | 18 | 43.4 |
| Reseda | 14 | 41.6 |
| Chatsworth | 35 | 40 |
| Northridge | 33 | 36.8 |
| Woodland Hills | 66 | 32 |
| Los Angeles | 275 | 7.8 |
| Beverly Hills | 5 | 0 |
| Encino | 29 | 0 |
Hiring in Los Angeles?
By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. Roofers lead with an average score of 18.4. General Contractors lag at 17.5.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | 3 | 21.3 | 0% |
| HVAC | 2 | 22.5 | 0% |
| Roofers | 92 | 18.4 | 5.4% |
| Landscapers | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| General Contractors | 12 | 17.5 | 0% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Los Angeles score 58.7 on average, with 42 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 0 with 18 reviews. That's a 2.3x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 755 contractor business listings in Los Angeles. 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.