Project-to-project work is stressful. Recurring revenue — maintenance contracts, service agreements, and seasonal programs — creates a predictable baseline that makes business planning and personal income more stable.
Recurring Revenue by Trade
HVAC: Preventive maintenance contracts (bi-annual, seasonal tune-up). Very common, high value.
Plumbing: Annual water heater and fixture inspections, drain cleaning contracts for multi-family or commercial.
Landscaping/lawn care: Weekly or bi-weekly maintenance contracts. The foundation of most landscape businesses.
Pool service: Weekly chemical and maintenance contracts.
Pest control: Monthly or quarterly treatment programs.
Cleaning: Weekly or bi-weekly recurring residential or commercial.
Roofing: Annual inspection programs, gutter cleaning contracts.
How to Build It
Convert every first-time job: "We offer an annual maintenance plan — I can set you up before I leave today." Make the offer, explain the value (priority scheduling, discount on repairs), and make it easy to say yes.
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