For homeowners, home maintenance and repair can be quite time-consuming or even stressful. No one enjoys having a long to-do-list, only to keep the house functional. There are existing apps or services that connect homeowners with contractors, yet it is challenging to consistently provide quality service at reasonable price. Imagine that the plumber you found from an app was great, but the electrician from the same app was just horrible. And probably the app can not do much about it.
Honey Homes, a company started in the Bay area, tries to solve the problem in a different way. Honey Homes offers homeowners a hassle-free membership-based service through their dedicated app. By paying a fixed fee of $200 per month or $2,000 per year, homeowners are paired with a dedicated handyperson who visits their property at least once a month. This skilled professional takes care of various home improvement tasks and performs preventive maintenance, such as minor electrical and plumbing jobs, as well as standard handyman tasks. In cases where larger-scale projects require specialized expertise, Honey Homes offers the convenience of sourcing vendors and overseeing the coordination process.
Homeowners can utilize the app to create a detailed to-do list and conveniently schedule appointments with their designated handyperson. Assembling bunk beds, inspecting appliances and gutters, installing baby gates, all these common tasks will be taken care of by a familiar professional and removed from a customer’s mind.
The company has recently raised $9 million in a Series A led by Khosla Ventures.
Summary
The Purpose
To take care of various minor home repair and maintenance tasks
The Idea
Offer a subscription-based service with a designated professional for the house
Further Possibilities
1. Virtual Handyman Consultations
Offer homeowners the convenience of virtual consultations with expert handymen. Homeowners can video call or chat with handymen to receive guidance on various home improvement tasks, such as repairing appliances, fixing minor plumbing issues, or troubleshooting electrical problems.
2. Custom Home Organization Solutions
Expand the services beyond repairs and maintenance by offering customized home organization solutions. Help homeowners optimize their living spaces by providing innovative storage solutions, closet systems, garage organization, and more.
3. Smart Home Integration
Provide homeowners with the option to have their designated professional install and configure smart devices, such as thermostats, security systems, or lighting controls.
4. AI-Powered Home Maintenance Predictions
Utilize AI algorithms and predictive analytics to anticipate homeowners' future maintenance needs. By analyzing data from past service visits, weather patterns, and industry trends, the subscription service can proactively notify homeowners of potential issues or upcoming maintenance tasks.
5. Home Maintenance Sharing
Create a platform that enables homeowners to share their designated professionals with others in their neighborhood or community. Homeowners can pool their subscription fees together and collectively benefit from the services of skilled professionals.
Questions
1. What might be all the tasks that need more consistent quality?
2. How else might we reduce the cost of home maintenance and repair?
3. How could we use AI to help with home maintenance and repair?
