Key Findings
- 169 contractors analyzed across 2+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 37.5/100 (median: 32)
- Only 8.3% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 5% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 95% are invisible to AI assistants
- 65% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Prince Edward Island fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Prince Edward Island
Web Presence & AI Readability
65%
Have a Website
5%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Prince Edward Island, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Prince Edward Island
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown | 167 | 37.5 |
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By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. Roofers lead with an average score of 51. Landscapers lag at 29.3.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | 14 | 33.1 | 7.1% |
| Electricians | 18 | 33.6 | 11.1% |
| HVAC | 17 | 35.5 | 0% |
| Roofers | 6 | 51 | 33.3% |
| Landscapers | 19 | 29.3 | 0% |
| General Contractors | 35 | 33.9 | 5.7% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Prince Edward Island score 80.2 on average, with 77 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 24.5 with 4 reviews. That's a 21.8x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 169 contractor business listings in Prince Edward Island. 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.