Direct Mail Marketing That Fills Your Schedule

EDDM campaigns and community postcards that put your business in front of every homeowner in your target neighborhoods. No mailing list. No guesswork. Just calls.

What Is EDDM Direct Mail?

The USPS Every Door Direct Mail Program

EDDM is a United States Postal Service program designed for local businesses. Instead of buying an expensive mailing list and hoping the addresses are current, EDDM lets you send oversized postcards to every residential address on the mail carrier routes you select.

You pick the zip codes. You pick the routes within those zip codes. USPS delivers your postcard to every single door on those routes. No names needed, no addresses to manage, no list to rent.

How Route Selection Works

Every zip code in the country is divided into mail carrier routes, each covering roughly 250-750 households. The USPS provides demographic data for each route including the number of households, average age, household income, and home size.

We use this data to cherry-pick the routes where your ideal customers live. A plumber targeting older homes with aging pipes selects routes in neighborhoods built before 1990. An HVAC company goes after high-income routes where homeowners can afford full system replacements.

Why EDDM Beats Traditional Direct Mail

  • No mailing list to purchase or maintain
  • Discounted postage rates through USPS compared to standard direct mail
  • Oversized formats (6.5x9", 8.5x11", 12x15") that stand out in the mailbox
  • 100% delivery to every residential address on selected routes
  • Minimum 200 pieces per route, maximum 5,000 per zip code per day

Community Postcards: Share the Cost, Keep the Results

Not every business needs a solo EDDM campaign. Community postcards are a shared direct mail format where 4 to 8 non-competing home service businesses split the cost of a single oversized mailer.

Each business gets a dedicated section on the card with their logo, offer, phone number, and call to action. The card is professionally designed and printed on heavy-stock glossy cardstock, then delivered via EDDM to 5,000-10,000 homes per drop.

Fraction of the Cost

Instead of paying the full cost of a solo campaign, you pay a fraction of the price for your spot on a shared card that reaches the same neighborhoods.

No Competition on the Card

We never put two businesses from the same trade on the same card. Your plumbing ad won't appear next to another plumber. You own your category.

We Handle Everything

Design, print, route selection, bundling, USPS paperwork, and delivery. You approve your section of the card and we take care of the rest.

How We Target Your Best Neighborhoods

Random mailings waste money. We use data to make sure every postcard lands where your next customer lives.

Household Income

We filter routes by median household income so your mailer reaches homeowners who can afford your services. Higher-income neighborhoods mean higher-ticket jobs and less price haggling.

Home Age

Older homes need more work. We can target routes where the average home was built in a specific era, matching your services to the properties most likely to need them. Aging pipes, outdated wiring, original HVAC systems.

Homeownership Rate

Renters rarely hire contractors. We prioritize routes with high homeownership rates so your postcards reach people who actually make decisions about home maintenance and improvements.

We also factor in your existing service area, drive-time radius, and seasonal demand. If you know which zip codes produce your best jobs, we start there and expand into adjacent routes with matching demographics. Every campaign gets a custom route map before you approve a single piece.

Who Direct Mail Works For

If you serve homeowners in a local area, direct mail is one of the most reliable ways to generate leads. It works especially well for these trades.

  • Plumbers
  • HVAC contractors
  • Roofers
  • Electricians
  • Landscapers & lawn care
  • Painters
  • General contractors
  • Foundation & waterproofing
  • Pest control
  • Window & door installers
  • Garage door companies
  • Cleaning services

Don't see your trade? Contact us — we work with all home service businesses.

Expected Results: The Math Behind Direct Mail

Direct mail is one of the few marketing channels where the numbers are predictable before you spend a dime.

Response Rate: 1-3%

Industry data from the Data & Marketing Association consistently shows direct mail response rates between 1% and 3% for local service businesses. That range depends on your offer strength, card design, and how well the routes match your ideal customer.

At the conservative end of 1%, a 5,000-piece drop generates 50 calls or inquiries. At 3%, that same drop produces 150 responses. Most businesses land in the 1.5-2.5% range with optimized offer and targeting.

ROI Example: Plumbing Company

  • Campaign cost: 5,000-piece EDDM drop
  • Response rate: 2% = 100 calls
  • Close rate: 30% = 30 new jobs
  • Average job value: $350
  • Revenue generated: $10,500
  • Return on investment: 5.25x

Even if you cut these numbers in half, you're still looking at a $3,250 return on a $2,000 investment. Direct mail pays for itself when targeted correctly.

Pricing

Transparent, all-in pricing. No hidden fees for design, printing, or postage.

EDDM Direct Mail

Your business is the only one on the card. Full design control, your branding front and center, delivered to every door on your chosen routes.

  • Custom postcard design (front and back)
  • Professional printing on heavy cardstock
  • USPS postage and delivery included
  • Route selection and demographic targeting
  • Campaign tracking and results reporting
Based on your campaign Custom Quote Price depends on quantity and card size
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Community Postcards

Share a professionally designed mailer with 4-8 non-competing businesses. Same neighborhoods, same delivery, a fraction of the cost.

  • Dedicated section with your branding and offer
  • No competing trades on the same card
  • Design, printing, and postage included
  • 5,000-10,000 homes per drop
  • Ideal for testing direct mail on a budget
Based on your market Custom Quote Varies by market and card size
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Direct Mail FAQ

EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) is a USPS program that lets you send oversized postcards to every household on specific mail carrier routes without purchasing a mailing list. You select the routes based on zip code and demographics, we design and print the mailers, and USPS delivers them to every door. It's one of the most cost-effective ways for local businesses to reach homeowners at scale.
USPS requires a minimum of 200 pieces per carrier route and allows a maximum of 5,000 pieces per zip code per day. Most campaigns we run target 5,000-15,000 homes to generate measurable results. Smaller test campaigns of 2,000-3,000 pieces can work if you want to validate your offer before scaling up.
A community postcard is a shared direct mail piece where 4-8 non-competing home service businesses split the cost of a single oversized mailer. Each business gets a dedicated section with their offer, branding, and contact info. We never place two businesses from the same trade on the same card. It's a cost-effective way to reach thousands of homes for a fraction of the cost of a solo campaign.
Direct mail campaigns typically generate a 1-3% response rate. A 5,000-piece EDDM drop can produce 50-150 calls or inquiries depending on your offer, the neighborhoods you target, and the design quality. After the first campaign, we optimize your offer and route selection to push response rates higher on subsequent drops.
We use USPS route data combined with demographic filters including household income, average home age, homeownership rate, and household size. We also factor in your current service area, drive-time radius, and which zip codes already produce your best jobs. Every campaign gets a custom route map with demographic breakdowns before you approve anything.
From kickoff to mailboxes, a typical campaign takes 10-14 business days. That includes design approval (2-3 days), printing (3-5 days), and USPS processing and delivery (5-7 days). Rush timelines are available for an additional fee. You'll start seeing calls within the first week of delivery.
No. That's one of the biggest advantages of EDDM. You don't need a mailing list at all. You select carrier routes by zip code and every residential address on those routes receives your mailer. No names, no addresses to manage, no list to rent or purchase. For community postcards, we handle all route selection and logistics on our end.

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