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Repeat Customer Rate

The percentage of customers who hire you for a second, third, or fourth job — if 100 customers hired you and 15 came back for more work, that's a 15% repeat customer rate.

Full Definition

This metric shows how many customers trust you enough to hire you again for additional concrete work. It's one of the most profitable ways to grow because repeat customers cost nothing to acquire — no marketing spend, no sales process, just quality work that brings them back.

Formula

repeatCustomers / totalCustomers × 100

repeatCustomers= number of customers who hired you more than once

totalCustomers= total number of unique customers served

Example

Last year: 80 total customers, 16 came back for additional work. 16 ÷ 80 × 100 = 20% repeat customer rate. Those 16 repeat jobs averaged $8,000 each = $128,000 in zero-cost revenue.

For Contractors

Why It Matters

Repeat customers are pure profit — they cost $0 to acquire versus your current $42 per lead. A concrete contractor with a 20% repeat rate and 50 jobs per year gets 10 free jobs annually worth $80,000 in revenue. That's $16,000-$28,000 in extra profit with zero marketing spend.

Real-World Example

A concrete contractor in Phoenix completed 60 driveways last year at $8,000 average. 12 of those customers called back for patios, walkways, or pool decks. That's a 20% repeat rate generating $96,000 in additional revenue — equivalent to getting 228 free leads at $42 each, saving $9,576 in marketing costs.

Common Mistakes

-Not tracking repeat customers at all — most contractors have no idea what their rate is
-Counting referrals as repeat customers — these are different metrics that require different strategies
-Only focusing on immediate repeat work instead of tracking customers over 2-3 years
-Not actively staying in touch with past customers who might need additional concrete work

What to Do

Go through your invoices from 2-3 years ago and count how many customer names appear multiple times. Divide repeat customers by total customers to get your baseline rate. Set up a simple spreadsheet to track this going forward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good repeat customer rate for concrete contractors?

Most concrete contractors see 15-25% repeat rates. Residential-focused contractors typically hit 20-30% since homeowners often do multiple concrete projects over time (driveway, then patio, then walkways). Commercial contractors may see lower rates (10-15%) but higher individual project values.

How long should I wait before calculating repeat customer rate?

Track customers for at least 2-3 years. Concrete work often has long gaps between projects — a homeowner might wait 5 years between a driveway and a patio. Many contractors miss repeat business by only looking at 6-12 month windows.

Should I count small repair jobs as repeat customers?

Yes, count any paid work. A customer who calls you back for a $500 crack repair still demonstrates trust and loyalty. Plus, small jobs often lead to bigger projects — that repair customer might hire you for a $12,000 stamped concrete patio next year.

How can I improve my repeat customer rate?

Stay in touch with past customers through seasonal maintenance reminders, follow up 6-12 months after completion to check satisfaction, and ask about future concrete projects they're considering. Quality work is the foundation, but communication keeps you top-of-mind.