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Home Service Business Revenue Benchmarks 2026 — The Complete Guide

Close rates, retention percentages, referral rates, and review counts for 10 trades — with the math showing what each gap is costing you.

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HVAC

How Much Revenue Is Your HVAC Business Losing From Dead Leads?

The math on unconverted HVAC estimates — and the 30-day re-engagement campaign that converts 15–20% of them.

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Plumbing

The Average Plumbing Business Close Rate in 2026 — And What It's Costing You

Most independent plumbers close 52–58% of leads. Top operators close 75%+. Here's what closes that gap.

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Roofing

Why Roofing Contractors Leave More Money on the Table Than Any Other Trade

The highest average job value in home services. The lowest follow-up rates. Here's the math on that combination.

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Sales

The Real Cost of Not Following Up on Contractor Estimates

80% of sales require 5+ contacts. Contractors average 1.2 follow-ups. Here's the system that fixes it in 20 minutes.

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Strategy

How to Do a Revenue Audit on Your Home Service Business

The 8 numbers you need, where to find them, and what to do when you see where the money is going.

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HVAC

HVAC Business Profit Margins — What's Normal and What's Not

Net margins, gross margins, overhead ratios, and how your numbers compare to the top 20% of HVAC operators.

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Pricing

How to Raise Your Prices as a Contractor Without Losing Customers

A 5% price increase on $400k revenue is $20,000/year. Here's how to do it without client attrition.

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Growth

How to Build a Referral System for Your Home Service Business

83% of satisfied customers will refer — if asked. Most contractors never ask. Here's the complete system.

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Landscaping

Why Your Landscaping Business Isn't as Profitable as It Should Be

Seasonal attrition, untapped project upsells, and the pricing gap most landscaping companies never fix.

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Operations

The 5 Numbers Every Home Service Business Owner Should Track

Most contractors track revenue. The ones that grow fastest also track 4 other metrics. Here's what they are.

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Cleaning

Cleaning Business Revenue: Why Most Owners Undercharge and Underperform

One-time to recurring conversion, pricing below market, and the retention system that changes everything.

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Data

Home Service Business Revenue Benchmarks 2026 — The Complete Guide

Close rates, retention, referral rates, and review counts for 10 trades — all in one place.

Read the complete guide →

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