Our Story
Finding the right contractor
shouldn't be this hard.
LotusLeads is the marketplace that connects property owners with trusted, verified service professionals — powered by AI that makes matching smarter, estimates faster, and decisions easier.
Before LotusLeads, our founders spent years helping service companies grow — and saw the same problem from both sides. Property owners struggled to find trustworthy contractors. And great contractors struggled to get found by the right customers.
The process was broken everywhere: property owners were stuck cold-calling from Google results, reading fake reviews, and getting wildly inconsistent quotes. Meanwhile, skilled service companies — roofers, landscapers, HVAC techs, solar installers — were invisible to the property managers and business owners who needed them most.
"We kept hearing the same thing from both sides: property owners saying 'I can't find anyone good,' and contractors saying 'I can't get in front of the right customers.' The marketplace to connect them simply didn't exist — so we built it."
— Rahul Surana, Founder
What if you could search your property address, see an instant AI-powered cost estimate, and connect with the best-rated local contractors — all in under 60 seconds? And what if those contractors had a verified profile, real reviews, and the tools to respond fast?
LotusLeads is that marketplace. We've built a directory of over 24,000 verified contractors across 12 industries, paired with AI-powered property estimation, instant quote requests, and intelligent matching that considers ratings, proximity, and specialization.
For service companies, we provide the growth platform they've always needed: a verified profile that builds trust, qualified leads from property owners actively looking for services, and business tools — quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and campaign management — all in one place.
Leadership
Built by operators, not observers.
Our team brings decades of experience in business transformation, enterprise consulting, and product development — with a shared belief that the best technology should be accessible to everyone.
Rahul Surana
Founder & CEO
Rahul spent over a decade in business transformation consulting, helping companies modernize operations and build digital-first strategies. He saw the same problem across every field service company he worked with: great contractors with no way to get discovered by the right customers.
That insight led to LotusLeads — a marketplace that levels the playing field. Instead of relying on word-of-mouth or expensive advertising, any service company can build a verified profile, receive qualified leads, and grow their business through the platform.
He founded Nirvana Consulting Company to bridge the gap between enterprise capability and small business accessibility — and LotusLeads is the flagship product bringing that vision to life across 12 service industries.
Nick Merican
Co-Founder & Product Owner
Nick brings deep product thinking and a relentless focus on what actually makes the marketplace work for both sides. As Product Owner, he shapes every feature through the lens of the end user — whether that's a property manager requesting quotes or a contractor managing their pipeline.
His background in business strategy gives him a dual perspective: he understands the property owner who needs transparency and trust, and the service company that needs qualified leads without the runaround of traditional lead-gen platforms.
Nick's product philosophy is simple: if a property owner can't go from search to estimate to connected with a pro in under a minute, the marketplace isn't doing its job. That standard drives every feature, from the AI cost estimator to instant quote requests.
Our Philosophy
A marketplace that works for everyone.
Great marketplaces create value on both sides. Property owners get transparency and trust. Service professionals get visibility and growth. We're building for both.
Trust Through Verification
Every contractor in our marketplace is verified with real reviews and ratings. No pay-to-play rankings. No fake profiles. Property owners see authentic data to make confident decisions.
AI That Saves Time
From instant cost estimates using satellite imagery to intelligent contractor matching based on proximity, ratings, and specialization — AI handles the research so you can focus on the decision.
Free for Property Owners
Finding contractors, getting estimates, and requesting quotes is completely free. No hidden fees, no credit card required. We believe access to quality service providers should be open to everyone.
How It Works
One marketplace.
Two sides. Everyone wins.
Whether you're a property owner looking for the right contractor or a service company looking for your next customer, LotusLeads has you covered.
For Property Owners
Find trusted contractors in minutes
Search & Discover
Browse 24,000+ verified contractors by industry, location, and rating
AI Cost Estimator
Draw on satellite imagery, get instant cost estimates with Pro vs DIY breakdown
Request Quotes
Submit your project details once and hear back from matched local pros
Verified Reviews
Real ratings from real customers — no pay-to-play, no fake profiles
For Service Companies
Grow your business with qualified leads
Verified Profile
Claim your listing, showcase your work, and build trust with verified reviews
Inbound Leads
Receive quote requests from property owners actively searching for your services
Business Tools
Customers, jobs, quotes, invoices, scheduling, and reports — all in one platform
Campaign Hub
AI-powered outreach, email campaigns, and marketing automation to grow faster
What Drives Us
Built on fairness, not middleman margins.
Small Business Empowering Small Business
We're a small business ourselves. We built LotusLeads because the biggest contractors had all the visibility while independent operators — often the best at their craft — were invisible online. The marketplace levels that playing field.
No Pay-to-Play Rankings
Other platforms sell top placement to the highest bidder. We rank contractors by ratings, reviews, and proximity — the factors that actually matter to property owners. A 5-person crew with great reviews outranks a national chain with mediocre ones.
Transparency Over Friction
Property owners see real reviews, real ratings, and AI-powered cost estimates before they ever talk to a contractor. Contractors get real leads from property owners who are actively looking — not recycled contact lists sold to five competitors.
Built For Every Industry
One platform. Every service business.
Solar
- Roof area estimation from satellite
- System sizing (kW) & production (kWh)
- ROI analysis with state incentives
- Net metering revenue projections
Landscaping
- Turf coverage & zone analysis
- Mowing hours & crew estimates
- Irrigation system assessment
- Snow management bundling
HVAC
- System age & tonnage estimation
- Energy efficiency assessment
- Replacement cycle intelligence
- Seasonal service timing
Networking
- Building coverage analysis
- Cable run & AP count estimates
- Server room identification
- Infrastructure age assessment
The Opportunity
The property services market
is ready for a better way.
Property owners spend hours calling around, reading questionable reviews, and comparing apples-to-oranges quotes. Contractors spend thousands on lead-gen services that deliver recycled, low-quality contacts. Both sides deserve better.
AI changes everything. Instead of guessing what a project should cost, property owners can draw on satellite imagery and get an instant estimate. Instead of paying for leads, contractors can build a verified presence and receive inbound requests from people who are actively looking for their services.
The marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers with transparency, intelligence, and trust will win. That's what we're building — and we're just getting started.
Ready to find your next contractor — or your next customer?
Whether you're a property owner looking for trusted service providers or a contractor ready to grow, LotusLeads is the marketplace built for you.