Get A Foot On The Home Services Ladder
Your Business|April - May 2017

There are a growing number of businesses associated with helping homeowners keep their investments in tip-top condition…

Get A Foot On The Home Services Ladder

Entrepreneurs have a wide selection of specialised areas they can choose from when starting up in the home services market as the demand from homeowners and would-be homeowners is varied and includes projects of all budgets and sizes. In general, homeowners have a constant need for work to be done on, in, or around their house – from plumbing and electrical to minor repairs.

Demand for services also comes from new buildings, as well as older buildings that homeowners are looking to update or renovate and thereby increase the value of their properties. Cost effective projects that can enhance value would include window replacements, installing low-maintenance siding and recreational facilities such as a sunroom or decking etc. More expensive projects could include extra bedrooms, extra bathrooms, garages, pools or cottages. Newly installed bathrooms and kitchens are also extremely appealing to buyers. Homeowners are well aware that work of a poor standard will have the opposite effect of what they are aiming for and actually detract from the value of their property. A professional finish is imperative and this means engaging professionals to carry out the work and obtaining guarantees for the workmanship wherever possible.

The “green” sector in particular is ripe for growth in the year ahead, according to online property seller PropertyFox, as pricing pressures resulting from the prolonged drought and rising electricity tariffs will cause a continued shift to energy and water efficiency. Systems and solutions that can limit and reduce usage and reduce costs will be in demand. A big part of the “selling” process for business owners in this sector involves educating the public as to how to choose the right solution and what options are available to them.

This story is from the April - May 2017 edition of Your Business.

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