How much do Networx leads cost? About $14 to $100 per lead, and Sharrk helps you win the ones you pay for
By Sharrk Team · October 15, 2026
Networx leads cost about $14 to $100 each, according to Networx's own contractor page, and third-party reviews from 2026 put shared leads at roughly $10 to $100+ and exclusive leads at $15 to $120+. Sharrk helps you win more of the leads you pay for: every Networx lead lands in Sharrk automatically and gets a text and a call in under 30 seconds.
How much does a Networx lead cost?
Networx does not publish a rate card by trade and city. Its own lead page says that on the most popular option, contractors "pre-buy leads (each lead costing anywhere from $14 to $100 each)." Independent reviewers report similar ranges and note that the exact price for your trade and area shows up in your Networx account.
| Lead type | Typical price per lead | Source (date) |
|---|---|---|
| Networx prepaid leads (all trades) | $14 to $100 | Networx lead page (checked Oct 15, 2026) |
| Shared Pay Per Lead | $10 to $100+ | Baadigi review (updated Sept 23, 2026) |
| Exclusive leads (one contractor) | $15 to $120+ | Baadigi review (updated Sept 23, 2026) |
| Handyman, cleaning, small jobs (shared) | $10 to $25 | LeadWinner (July 22, 2026) |
| Most mid-ticket trades (shared) | $15 to $60 | LeadWinner (July 22, 2026) |
| HVAC and roofing (shared) | $20 to $60 | LeadWinner (July 22, 2026) |
The trade bands in the last three rows are third-party estimates, not Networx quotes. Treat them as a starting point and check the price for your category and zip codes before you load money.
How does Networx billing work?
Networx's lead page describes a prepaid balance: you buy a block of lead credits, each lead draws it down, and "once you run out of credits, your account automatically renews." Networx says it warns you when your balance gets low and again before it charges your card. You can cancel by email, text, phone or in your account.
Networx's contractor page also says there are "no registration or cancellation fees," no long-term contract, and that once a lead is delivered "it is yours to keep," with no extra fee if a small job turns into a big project.
Are Networx leads shared with other contractors?
Usually, yes. Networx's contractor page says each homeowner request goes to "a maximum of four appropriate professionals in their area." Reviewers describe an exclusive option that sends the lead to only one contractor at a higher price.
With up to four pros getting the same request in real time by text and email, the homeowner tends to talk to whoever reaches them first. That is the real cost driver: a lead you pay for but don't reach is the most expensive lead you'll buy.
Can you get credit for bad Networx leads?
Yes, for specific problems. Networx says it offers "a credit back" when it connects you with a wrong phone number, the wrong industry, or a renter instead of an owner. Third-party reviewers add that duplicates and services or areas you didn't select are also covered, that requests made more than 14 days after delivery are not eligible, and that a homeowner who chooses someone else or changes plans does not qualify. So request credits quickly, and remember that a lead you lost to a faster competitor is not refundable.
Why does speed matter so much with Networx leads?
Because the lead is shared and the homeowner just asked for help, the first few minutes decide most jobs. The best-known study on this is "The Short Life of Online Sales Leads" by Oldroyd, McElheran and Elkington in Harvard Business Review (2011). The researchers audited 2,241 U.S. companies that received a test web lead:
- Only 37% responded within an hour.
- The average response time, among those that replied within 30 days, was 42 hours.
- 23% never responded at all.
- Firms that made contact within an hour were nearly 7 times as likely to qualify the lead as those that waited even one hour longer, and more than 60 times as likely as firms that waited 24 hours or more.
On a platform where up to three other pros got the same request, a reply in seconds is how you stay the first voice the homeowner hears. We go deeper on this in the speed-to-lead 90-second rule.
What does a Networx lead really cost per job?
Here is a worked example with made-up numbers, just to show the math:
| Slow follow-up | Instant follow-up | |
|---|---|---|
| Leads bought in a month | 40 | 40 |
| Price per lead | $45 | $45 |
| Lead spend | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Homeowners reached | 18 | 30 |
| Jobs booked | 4 | 8 |
| Lead cost per booked job | $450 | $225 |
The leads cost the same either way. What changes is how many you actually reach and book. Cutting your cost per job usually comes from response time and follow-up, not from haggling over the lead price.
How do you get more jobs from Networx leads?
- Reply in under a minute. Text and call right away, even after hours. The homeowner is comparing pros at that moment.
- Call, then text, then call again. Many homeowners won't pick up an unknown number on the first try but will answer a text that names their project.
- Follow up for days, not hours. Plan several touches across the first week, and stop as soon as they reply or book.
- Ask the questions that price the job. Address, scope, timing and whether they own the home, so you can quote fast.
- Book the visit on the first conversation. Offer two specific times instead of "when works for you?"
- Request credits for bad leads within 14 days. Wrong numbers, wrong service and renters are the cases Networx names.
- Tighten your categories and service area. Drop the zip codes and job types that rarely close so your balance goes to leads you win.
- Track cost per booked job by source. Compare Networx with your other lead sources; see our guides on Angi lead costs and Thumbtack lead costs.
How does Sharrk help you win Networx leads?
Sharrk is built to make every paid lead count. Networx leads arrive in Sharrk automatically, and Sharrk's AI agent texts and calls each one in under 30 seconds, day or night. The agent asks your qualifying questions, answers common questions in a natural voice, and books the job onto Sharrk's built-in calendar, Calendly or Cal.com (bookings can show on your Google Calendar), or straight into ServiceTitan. If the homeowner wants a person, it can transfer the call live. Every call summary and transcript lands in the Sharrk CRM.
When a homeowner doesn't answer, Strikes keep following up with calls, texts, emails and voicemail drops, and stop the moment the lead replies or books. Strikes respect quiet hours of 8am to 8pm in your account's timezone. Older Networx leads that went cold can go into a Hunt, a reactivation campaign with opt-out handling, quiet hours and DNC checks for contacts you have consent to reach. Learn more on our speed-to-lead page.
Mako, the AI assistant inside Sharrk, sets all of this up from plain English. Tell Mako "When a Networx lead comes in, text and call them right away, ask about the roof's age and their address, book an estimate, and keep following up for five days," and Mako builds the agent and the Strike, shows you every change, and waits for your OK before anything goes live.
Sharrk Free lets you build and test unlimited AI voice and text agents with Mako, plus the CRM and 2,500 one-time credits, with no credit card. Sharrk Core is $99 a month (or $990 a year) with every feature live, one phone number and 47,500 credits a month. No contracts, no setup fees, cancel anytime, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first payment, minus credits used.
Start free with Sharrk or book a demo to see a Networx lead get a reply in seconds.
For plumbers, we compare Networx with every other source in how much plumbing leads cost.
Sources
- Networx: Networx Reviews & Leads (prepaid leads, $14 to $100, auto-renewal, lead credits) (checked October 15, 2026)
- Networx: Contractor Leads (up to four professionals per request, no registration or cancellation fees) (checked October 15, 2026)
- Networx: How It Works (real-time text and email lead delivery) (checked October 15, 2026)
- Baadigi: Networx Leads review, updated September 23, 2026 (shared $10 to $100+, exclusive $15 to $120+, 14-day credit window) (checked October 15, 2026)
- LeadWinner: How Much Do Networx Leads Cost in 2026?, July 22, 2026 (trade price bands) (checked October 15, 2026)
- Oldroyd, McElheran and Elkington, "The Short Life of Online Sales Leads," Harvard Business Review 89(3), 2011 (BYU ScholarsArchive record) (checked October 15, 2026)
- SmartCompany: summary of the HBR lead response study, July 2011 (2,241 companies, 37%, 42 hours, 23%, 7x, 60x) (checked October 15, 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Networx lead cost?
Networx says leads cost anywhere from $14 to $100 each on its prepaid option. Third-party reviews in 2026 report about $10 to $100+ for shared leads and $15 to $120+ for exclusive leads, and the exact price depends on your trade and area.
How many contractors get the same Networx lead?
Up to four. Networx says each homeowner request goes to a maximum of four professionals in the area, and reviewers describe a pricier exclusive option that goes to one contractor.
Does Networx refund bad leads?
Networx gives a credit back for specific bad leads, such as a wrong phone number, the wrong industry, or a renter instead of an owner. Third-party reviewers say requests must be made within 14 days of delivery and that losing the job to another pro does not qualify.
Does Networx charge a signup fee or require a contract?
No. Networx's contractor page says there are no registration or cancellation fees and no long-term contract, though prepaid balances renew automatically when they run out until you cancel.
How can I reply to Networx leads faster?
Use Sharrk: Networx leads arrive in Sharrk automatically and get a text and a call from an AI agent in under 30 seconds, any time of day. Strikes then keep following up until the homeowner replies or books.