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How Much Should Home Security Spend on Google Ads?

Based on 2025 benchmark data, here's what home security company businesses should budget for Google Ads—and what you can expect in return.

Recommended Budget for Home Security

$4,000

Minimum Monthly

~9 leads/month

$5,000-$12,000/month

Recommended Range

Best ROI sweet spot

$1284

Cost Per Customer

30% close rate

Budget Math for Home Security

Average CPC$22.50
Conversion Rate4.82%
Cost Per Lead$385.25
Typical Close Rate30%
Cost Per Customer$1284

At $385.25 CPL and 30% close rate, each customer costs $1,284 to acquire. Security customers have high lifetime value: $40-60/month monitoring = $480-720/year for 5-10+ years. One customer represents $2,400-7,200+ lifetime revenue. Acquisition cost justified by recurring revenue model.

Seasonal Budget Adjustments for Home Security

Peak Months (Increase Budget)

September, October, January, June, July

Consider 20-50% budget increase

Slow Months (Conserve Budget)

March, April, May

Reduce or reallocate spend

Maintain steady investment as security purchases happen year-round. Increase budget in September (back-to-school), January (post-holiday security awareness), and summer vacation months. Crime news and local burglary reports can create sudden demand spikes.