@cpaisley Start always start with a simple no-code website. The Namecheap one I mentioned, Tilda, Notion. I went with a Wordpress theme that I liked and built it out. It costs more and takes more time but I didn't do it until I made money and had time.
Don't pay some one to do it. You have all the tools available for you.
@angiedm I would have to check which specific pump I bought but I’m pretty sure any with the right horse power would work!
I did create my own tool that I’m pretty proud of. Most houses have floor drains in the room with the water heater and furnace. When I tried to empty the bucket into it, water would get everywhere. I figured out I wanted to pump the descaled water down it but I had to hold the hose on it and it would still spray if I hit the grate. So I went to Home Depot and got a 1 in hose fitting to 1/2 fitting to 1/4 in fitting with 1/4 piping that I can fit through the grate down the drain. It has been a life saver.
@siege777 I'd also lean into requesting a google review as you finish up, and then offer a $20 Amazon gift card for every client they refer to you. Let them find your next clients. Our HVAC guys leave a simple paper behind with a simple request that we leave a review for the service provided.
You could also add to future door hangers that "you will already be in the neighborhood" or "scheduled to work with a neighbor down the street next week" Some people might feel bad if they are the only reason you are driving out, but if you are already in the neighborhood...
@lazar There’s definitely that as well. I have focused on areas near to me and have made my scheduling in a way that only people in Area A can book on Monday and people in Area B can book on Tuesday, Etc.
That has done some to cut down on unnecessary driving.
@lazar I would love to see more business ideas and breakdowns like this. I lose nothing by sharing but gain so much perspective and advice. It’s a win win.
@lazar Also said 5 minutes of work, hour flush 5 minutes of work was 15 minutes. In actuality you have about 1.5 hours into each job. I would bump your rate to $150 at least, maybe even $165
@sannobil I have serviced about 40 or so now. It is recommended for tankless systems to have annual cleaning no matter what but especially if you are in a high hard water area. Mine is among the worst, so I use that in my marketing.
