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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 2% below the typical state.
Short answer
Iowa is in the lower half of 48 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of foundation repair search demand, with 17 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $48.95, 2% below the typical state ($49.94).
BTop searches
What people in Iowa search for
The most-searched foundation repair terms in Iowa, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Iowa | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| foundation repair | 1K-10K | $85.80 |
| basement waterproofing | 1K-10K | $62.47 |
| basement sealing and waterproofing | 1K-10K | $62.47 |
| water proofing for basement | 1K-10K | $62.47 |
| foundation waterproofing near meNear me | 1K-10K | $54.29 |
| basement sealing near meNear me | 1K-10K | $54.29 |
| foundation repair company | 100-1K | $109.46 |
| encapsulation for crawl space | 100-1K | $43.60 |
| basement crawl space encapsulation | 100-1K | $43.60 |
| foundation crack repair | 100-1K | $41.25 |
| fix foundation crack | 100-1K | $41.25 |
| waterproofing companies near meNear me | 100-1K | $38.79 |
Read with care. Google reports unusually high volumes for foundation repair in Iowa relative to its population. That can be a real local market or a quirk in Google's state-level ranges, so the per-resident index is not shown.
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Iowa, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a foundation repair company in Iowa
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $48.95 median bid estimate sits close to the $49.94 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $85.80 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Iowa sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 3 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
DHow Iowa compares
Iowa against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Oklahoma | 24 | $50.00 | 62 |
| 28 | Kansas | 23 | $60.00 | 114 |
| 29 | Iowa | 17 | $48.95 | outlier |
| 30 | Arkansas | 17 | $32.40 | 58 |
| 31 | Connecticut | 16 | $49.88 | 46 |
| Typical state (median) | $49.94 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for foundation repair companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a foundation repair company get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Iowa
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Ranch and land brokers
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Iowa, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology