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Painting work is competitive. Without good marketing, even skilled crews can miss out on jobs. To book consistent work, you need to get found, build trust, and make it easy for customers to hire you. This guide covers 10 painting marketing strategies to help you attract more leads and keep your schedule full year-round. Quick […] The post How to market your painting business: 11 proven strategies first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Running a painting business without a reliable flow of leads can feel unpredictable. One week you’re booked solid, the next you’re waiting for the phone to ring. To stop chasing leads and start booking them, you need a system that mixes quick-win ads with long-term referrals. This guide breaks down 14 practical ways to generate […] The post How to get more painting leads: Top free & paid methods first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Running a plumbing business doesn’t always mean strong profits. You can stay busy, keep the schedule full, and still feel pressure on cash and margins. That usually comes down to a few issues: pricing that doesn’t fully cover your costs, overhead that keeps creeping up, or too much time spent on work that isn’t very […] The post Plumbing business profitability: 11 ways to improve profit margins and grow revenue first appeared on Housecall Pro .

DENVER, May 13, 2026 – Housecall Pro®, a leading AI field service platform trusted by home service professionals who have served 1 in 4 American homes, announced the release of its latest report, “The State of Home Service Spending.” Based on a survey of more than 1,100 U.S. homeowners, the report reveals that homeowners are […] The post Housecall Pro releases 2026 home spending report: Key findings first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Figuring out how to price junk removal jobs comes down to one thing: covering your costs while staying competitive in your market. Most jobs fall between $70 and $570, with standard pickups around $150 to $35. These ranges are helpful for context, but profitable pricing always starts with your numbers, not industry averages. A strong […] The post How to price junk removal jobs profitably in 2026 first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Most American homeowners aren’t moving in 2026. Their houses and the systems within them are getting older, and rising costs are making every spending decision more deliberate.  The result is a repair-driven market led by what we’re calling the “staying-in-place” homeowner: someone reinvesting in a home they’re not leaving, on a budget that’s tighter than […] The post 2026 state of home services spending: 7 key homeowner takeaways first appeared on Housecall Pro .

When calls come in while you’re on a job, it’s easy for new work to slip through. That’s why many home service businesses use answering services to cover busy hours, after-hours requests, weekends, and overflow calls without hiring another full-time office employee. The cost depends on how much coverage you need and what happens after […] The post How much does an answering service cost? first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Bidding electrical jobs is how you turn the work you see into a price you can confidently offer. The process involves breaking down labor, materials, permits, overhead, and profit, then clearly defining the scope so everyone understands what’s included before the job starts. This guide walks through how to review and scope work accurately, calculate […] The post How to bid electrical jobs and win more work first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Learn how to find and get cleaning clients with simple, proven strategies. Discover how to build early demand, turn leads into booked jobs, and grow your cleaning business with consistent, repeatable methods. The post How to get clients for your cleaning business first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Lowe’s drops $250M on fixing the talent pipeline, why material costs are climbing, and trade schools are getting real-deal gear before grads ever hit a jobsite. Plus, how one shop is skilling up apprentices, fresh deals to grab, and OSHA’s upcoming National Safety Stand-Down. Table of contents Industry news Lowe’s invests $250M to build the […] The post TradeWire #39: Lowe’s bets $250M on trades, costs rise, and classrooms get pro tools first appeared on Housecall Pro .

Trades stories hit TV, Milwaukee levels up blades, and Mike Rowe fires back at a bad plumber joke. Plus—new OSHA resources, fresh gear deals, and one Pro who’s raising the standard of top-tier service. P.S. It’s National Careers in the Trades Week—know a top Pro under 40? Nominate them. Table of contents Industry news Trades […] The post TradeWire #38: Trades hit TV, Milwaukee levels up, and Mike Rowe fires back first appeared on Housecall Pro .