Home service business
9 articles on home service business for home service contractors.
Flat Rate Pricing for Home Service Businesses: How to Price Your Services With Confidence
92% of homeowners prefer flat rate pricing but fewer than 30% of contractors offer it. Here's how to switch and close 20-30% more jobs.
Jun 3, 202610 Best Sales Enablement Tools for Contractors in 2026
Find the best sales enablement tools for your contracting business. Our 2026 guide covers top platforms for HVAC, plumbing, and roofing to book more jobs.
May 18, 2026The Most Profitable Home Service Business in 2026: Real Margins by Trade
Real margins by trade in 2026. Plumbing service runs 35-55% gross. HVAC equipment 25-35%. Garage door 20%+ net. Pick the right $50K-$200K bet.
May 18, 2026What It Actually Takes to Own a Home Services Business in 2026
Real numbers on starting, buying, or scaling: $40K-$300K to launch, 3-8x EBITDA multiples, and the trades buyers actually want.
Mar 30, 2026Average Ticket Size: Increase Revenue Without Upselling
ServiceTitan shops using options-based pricing average $450 per service call versus $180 for single-option shops. The difference is presentation, not pressure.
Mar 30, 2026Boost Your Close Rate with Effective Financing Options
GreenSky data shows contractors offering financing close 20-30% more jobs over $5,000. One HVAC company went from 22% to 48% close rate on system replacements by adding payment options.
Mar 30, 2026Maintenance Agreements: The $500K/Year Revenue Stream You're Ignoring
Home service companies with 1,000+ maintenance agreements sell for 2-3x higher valuations. Here's how to build a maintenance program that generates predictable revenue year-round.
Mar 30, 2026How to Raise Prices Without Losing Your Best Customers
Material costs jumped 23% since 2022 while most contractors raised prices only 8-12%. Here's how to close the margin gap without driving away the customers who matter most.
Jan 26, 2026Exit Planning for Home Service Companies: Key Strategies
What makes a home service company sellable? The metrics buyers actually look at, and how to position your business for a premium exit.