We asked ChatGPT who to hire in Palm Coast. Here's who it named, and why.
On September 29, 2026, we asked ChatGPT the questions a Palm Coast customer would type, one for each of 8 trades: roofers, plumbers, AC repair, electricians, nail salons, mobile detailers, lawn care and pest control. We recorded every business it named and every website it read to get there.
What we found
37
local businesses named
34 of them appeared in a map card at the top of the answer. That card is built from business-listing data, not from the businesses' own websites.
5
came in through Yelp, with as few as 3 reviews
ChatGPT's data shows where each map-card business came from. 5 came from Yelp, every one a claimed listing, with 3 to 41 reviews. The 13 from the other listing feed had a median of 103 reviews. For 16, the data didn't say.
28 of 34
were rated 4.8 stars or higher
High ratings were close to universal; big review counts weren't. 9 of the 34 had fewer than 50 reviews.
5
had no website of their own
They were named with no site, a Facebook page or a free page builder. Reviews and listings got them in. A website helps ChatGPT describe you; it isn't the only way in.
6 of 8
answers drew on expertise.com
Before naming anyone, it read list sites. homversa.com, bestprosintown.com, angi.com, homeadvisor.com, thumbtack.com, birdeye.com were each read for 5 of the 8 trades. For roofers it also checked Florida's contractor-license database and the Better Business Bureau.
2
details in its data that don't add up
Two nail salons carried identical ratings, review counts and websites, and another salon's website field pointed to an unrelated domain. Whatever ChatGPT's data says about a business, it repeats to every customer who asks, so it's worth checking what it says about yours.
Who it named, trade by trade
In the order ChatGPT listed them. Ratings and review counts are the ones in ChatGPT's data on September 29, 2026; they may differ from what you see on Google today.
Roofer
“Who's the best roofer in Palm Coast, FL?” · It said it weighed customer reviews, review volume, services and Better Business Bureau records.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three C's Roofing Inc | 5 | 96 | Listing data |
| Lineage Roofing | 5 | 103 | Listing data |
| Martin Family Roofing & Construction | 4.8 | 149 | Listing data |
| AK Certified Roofing | 5 | 10 | Yelp listing |
| Armed Forces Roofing and Contracting, LLC | 5 | 66 | Listing data |
Sites it read: bbb.org, homversa.com, myfloridalicense.com, floridaroofingdirectory.com, bestprosintown.com, expertise.com.
Plumber
“I need a plumber in Palm Coast, Florida. Who do you recommend?” · It said it weighed customer reviews, services and emergency availability.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Grandfather's Legacy Plumbing | 4.9 | 149 | Listing data |
| Pine Lakes Plumbing | 4.9 | 49 | Listing data |
| Charlie's Professional Plumbing Inc. | 5 | 28 | Listing data |
| David Gray Home Services | 4.8 | 241 | Listing data |
| ASAP Pro Services Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 4 | 4 | Yelp listing |
Sites it read: expertise.com, bestprosintown.com, angi.com, palmcoasttoprated.com, homeadvisor.com, homversa.com, thumbtack.com, plumbrelief.com.
AC repair
“What's the best AC repair company in Palm Coast FL?” · It said it weighed strong customer ratings, and whether they offer emergency service.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local HVAC | 5 | 225 | Not shown |
| Fisher's Heat & Air | 5 | 231 | Not shown |
| Arctic Breeze Air Conditioning & Heating | 4.8 | 1012 | Not shown |
| Atec Air & Heating | 4.9 | 500 | Not shown |
Sites it read: expertise.com, bestprosintown.com, angi.com, birdeye.com, homversa.com, homedepot.com, homeadvisor.com, thumbtack.com, localhvacfl.com.
Electrician
“Who is a good electrician in Palm Coast, FL?” · It said it weighed customer reviews, local presence and the electrical services they offer.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M Electrical Solutions LLC | 5 | 179 | Listing data |
| North Star Electric LLC | 5 | 203 | Listing data |
| Blondin Electric Inc | 5 | 13 | Yelp listing |
| Stevenson's Electric Service Company | 4.9 | 89 | Listing data |
| Mister Sparky Palm Coast | 4.8 | 147 | Listing data |
Sites it read: expertise.com, angi.com, bestprosintown.com, homversa.com, thumbtack.com, palmcoasttoprated.com, homeadvisor.com, trustedelectricpros.com, buildzoom.com, birdeye.com, houserepair911.com.
Nail salon
“What's the best nail salon in Palm Coast, Florida?” · It said it weighed customer reviews and local salon listings.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ileana Nails | 4.7 | 192 | Not shown |
| Lovely Nails & Spa | 4.6 | 281 | Not shown |
| Nail D'Amour Nails & Spa | 4.7 | 192 | Not shown |
| Nails & Co. | 4.5 | 486 | Not shown |
| Kristal Nails & Spa | 4.6 | 116 | Not shown |
Sites it read: nailsalondirectories.com, bestprosintown.com, yahoo.com, localstylist.com, birdeye.com, giftly.com, hairsalondirectories.com, loc8nearme.com, nextdoor.com, yellowpages.com.
Mobile car detailing
“Best mobile car detailing in Palm Coast FL?” · It said it weighed customer ratings, review volume and services offered.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianco's Car Detailing | 4.9 | 380 | Not shown |
| Christal Clean Detailing | 5 | 123 | Not shown |
| Master of Mobile Car Wash & Detail | — | — | Named in the text |
| Pistol Pete's Detailing | — | — | Named in the text |
| Kemp's Mobile Auto Detailing & Pressure Washing LLC | — | — | Named in the text |
Sites it read: birdeye.com, pandahub.com, pistolpetesdetailing.com, preferredmechanic.com, thumbtack.com, 1stnlinemobiledetailing.com, bestcarwashfinders.com, xpdetailing.com, nationaldetailpros.com, drivenbydetailsfl.com, qualitybusinessawards.com.
Lawn care
“Who does the best lawn care in Palm Coast, FL?” · It said it weighed current local listings and customer reviews.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Cuts Lawn Care | 5 | 93 | Not shown |
| Frankie's Lawn Service | 5 | 99 | Not shown |
| Coast Care Lawn Maintenance | 5 | 31 | Not shown |
| Del Castillo Home & Lawn Services | 4.9 | 235 | Not shown |
| JB & SONS Lawn Care | 5 | 38 | Not shown |
Sites it read: angi.com, expertise.com, palmcoasttoprated.com, thumbtack.com, lawnstarter.com, homeguide.com, homeadvisor.com, yourgreenpal.com.
Pest control
“Best pest control company in Palm Coast, Florida?” · It said it weighed strong customer-review records and the types of treatment offered.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pest Solutions | 5 | 3 | Yelp listing |
| Royal Palm Pest Control | 4.8 | 41 | Yelp listing |
| Spartan Pest And Wildlife Solutions LLC | 4.9 | 57 | Listing data |
Sites it read: expertise.com, angi.com, smarfle.com, homeadvisor.com, exterminatorguild.com, homversa.com, birdeye.com, pestcontrolflorida.us.
What this means if you own a local business
- Ask ChatGPT about your own trade and town, the way a customer would. It takes a minute and shows you who it names instead of you.
- Claim your Yelp listing and make its name, phone, hours and category match your Google profile. In our test, 5 of the 34 businesses in ChatGPT's map card came through Yelp's data.
- Be listed where it reads, on the list and directory sites for your trade, wherever you honestly qualify.
- Ask every customer for a review. 28 of the 34 businesses in its map card were rated 4.8 or higher.
- Check your details: category, website, phone. The AI repeats whatever the data says.
Nobody can make ChatGPT name a business, and anyone who promises it is guessing. You can make it easy for it to find the right facts about you. Our free guide walks you through the ten-minute check.
Get the free guideHow we did it, and its limits
One question per trade, typed the way a customer would, asked once each on September 29, 2026 from a ChatGPT Plus account with web search on. We read the businesses, their data source and the sites ChatGPT opened from the saved conversations.
ChatGPT's answers change between people, days and locations, so treat this as a snapshot, not a ranking. We'll repeat it every month and keep each month's results.
We didn't contact or pay any business named here, none of them is a client, and naming them isn't an endorsement. Find Untapped Growth helps local businesses get found on Google and named by AI assistants. Questions or corrections: see the about page. Study by Max Kutsar.
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