Do I need a credit card to start?

Yes — signup starts a 14-day free trial on the Professional plan with full AI features. No credit card required. After 14 days you'll be automatically downgraded to the Free plan (very limited) until you pick a paid plan.

What outdoor services do you support?

Lawn care, landscaping, pressure washing, pool service, tree care, pest control, snow removal, and any custom services you add. The wizard pre-seeds a catalog based on what you pick.

Can I import my existing clients?

Yes. The Import/Export center accepts CSV files for clients, jobs, and invoices. Templates are downloadable and errors surface row-by-row.

How do recurring invoices work?

Each client can be set to per-job or monthly billing. On your chosen day-of-month, the system rolls every completed job into one invoice per monthly client. You can also run the batch on demand for any date.

What happens with aged invoices?

The Aged Invoices frame highlights anything over 90 days. Configurable per-bucket rules auto-remind, auto-archive, or auto-write-off — you set the cadence and the scheduler does the rest.

Is Service Pro Suite good field service management software for small businesses?

Yes. Service Pro Suite is priced per technician (starting at $49/month for a solo operator), ships every AI feature and integration in the base plan with no add-ons, and works out of the box for solo owner-operators as well as multi-crew shops. If you're comparison-shopping affordable field service management software for a 1–10 tech business, we're built for you.

Does the platform double as HVAC dispatch software, plumbing service software, or roofing estimate software?

Yes — each of the 16 supported verticals gets a preloaded catalog, industry-specific pricebook, and workflow templates. HVAC dispatch software mode surfaces same-day emergency queueing and refrigerant tracking. Plumbing service software mode adds urgent-call dispatch and photo receipts. Roofing estimate software mode includes drone-photo estimating and storm-response dispatch.

Is there a route optimization mode for service businesses with mixed routes?

Yes. Route optimization for service businesses is built into the dispatch board — every morning the platform reorders each crew's stops by shortest total drive time, respects time windows and skill requirements, and re-optimizes on the fly if you add or drop a stop mid-day. It handles mixed portfolios (residential recurring + commercial + T&M) on the same board.

Does it support emergency dispatch for after-hours calls?

Yes. Emergency dispatch runs on the same board as scheduled work — configure on-call rotations per skill, and the platform SMS-pages the closest on-shift tech the moment a priority-1 job hits the queue. The customer gets a live-ETA link, the tech gets the full service history on their phone, and the after-hours rate schedule auto-applies to the invoice.

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Handyman · Growth Guide 2026

How to Grow Your Handyman Business

Handyman growth is a small-ticket volume game — average job is 60-90 minutes and $150-$450, so route density and speed matter more than any single sale. Optimize GBP for "handyman near me," build a flat-rate multi-trade pricebook, and use referrals + Nextdoor engagement to fill 4-6 stops per day.

1. Tell everyone you know

Every homeowner has a handyman list. Post one job type per week on Facebook (ceiling fan install, drywall patch, deck stain).

2. Set up your Google Business Profile

Primary "Handyman." Secondary: "Home repair service," "General contractor," "Painter."

3. Make sure your website is up to date

Service pages for the top 10 handyman jobs. Real photos of completed small jobs (mounted TVs, hung fans, patched drywall).

4. Run Google Local Services Ads

Handyman LSAs $15-$30/lead.

5. Collect Google reviews systematically

Ask on-site while the customer is happy with the finished repair.

6. Build local links and partnerships

NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), Chamber, property management referrals.

Ready to automate the admin work? Service Pro Suite handles dispatch, invoicing, and follow-ups so you can focus on growth.

7. Use social media where your customers are

Facebook + Nextdoor essential.

8. Ask for referrals and reward them

$25 credit both sides.

9. Answer every call and respond fast

Answer or auto-text within 5 minutes.

10. Price with confidence and quote fast

Handyman 2026: hourly $65-$125/hour, ceiling fan install $150-$300, TV mount $150-$300, drywall patch $120-$350, faucet install $180-$400, door hang $200-$450, deck stain (250 sf) $400-$900.

11. Keep customers coming back with recurring services

Small-ticket recurring is rare, but annual home checkup ($199-$299) works for property managers.

12. Use field service software to automate the busywork

The 11 steps above cover marketing. The 12th step is what happens after someone books — because if a new lead calls handyman Contractor A and Contractor B, and A texts back in three minutes while B calls back the next morning, A wins the job. Service Pro Suite is the field service platform that handles the after-the-lead work for you: SMS auto-replies, one-tap job scheduling, on-truck invoicing, credit-card capture at the door, review requests fired automatically the moment a job wraps, and a recurring-billing engine that never forgets a monthly customer. Your admin time drops by roughly 10-15 hours per week and your customers get the response speed and professionalism that used to require an office manager. That's how you grow — without adding overhead. [Start your free 14-day trial](https://serviceprosuite.com/signup) — no credit card required.

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from 2,400+ service crews

"Nextdoor alone drove 60% of our new customers in year one — pure engagement, no ads."

— Marcus Green · Owner, Green's Handyman · Portland, OR

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Look as professional as you are.

Customers judge service businesses by how they operate. Branded estimates and invoices, on-my-way texts with a live ETA, online booking, and one-tap digital payments show homeowners you're an established professional — not a side hustle. Service Pro Suite gives your handyman business that presence and platform from day one, whether you're a solo operator or running four crews. Every touchpoint — quote, confirmation, invoice, receipt, review request — carries your logo, your colors, and your business name.

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Common questions

How do I get more handyman customers?

GBP + Nextdoor engagement + $25 referral credit is the fastest ramp. Handyman work is heavily neighborhood-driven.

How much does it cost to market a handyman business?

$500-$1,500/month across LSAs and Nextdoor Ads.

What is the best software for a handyman business?

Multi-trade pricebook + Smart Scan estimates + one-tap payment — see /industries/handyman-services.

How do I get handyman leads without paying for ads?

Nextdoor engagement + Facebook Groups + property manager relationships.

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