Let’s say you’re launching your own home services app. You know, the kind where people can book cleaners, plumbers, snow removal, pest control, and all that good stuff. It’s a great idea, especially here in Canada where everyone’s busy and looking for quick, reliable help.
But once the app is up and running, the big question is: how do you actually earn from it?
Let’s talk about that.
Charging a Small Fee Per Booking
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One of the easiest ways to earn is by taking a small percentage every time someone books a service through your app. So, if someone hires a cleaner or books a repair job, you keep a tiny cut. The rest goes to the service provider. This is super common and works really well if your app is getting a decent number of bookings.
You can even adjust the amount based on the type of service, maybe take a little more from urgent jobs, and a little less from regular ones. Totally up to you.
Letting Service Providers Pay for More Visibility
As more and more service providers join your app, they’ll want to stand out. So why not give them that option? You can let them pay to show up higher in search results or to be featured on the homepage.
If someone wants their business to be seen first when users are searching, they can pay a monthly fee for that. It’s a simple way to help providers grow and add a steady income for your app.
Offering Subscription Plans for Providers
Some service providers prefer not to pay per job. They’d rather have a monthly or yearly plan where they get access to more customers, better placement, maybe some extra tools to manage their work.
You can create a few subscription options, a free one for basic access, and paid plans with better features. This gives providers choices, and gives you regular, recurring income.
Subscriptions for App Users Too
Don’t forget your users! Some people, like busy homeowners or Airbnb hosts, might use your app often. You can offer them a subscription that gives benefits like unlimited bookings, priority service, or maybe even special discounts.
It helps keep users loyal, and gives them a reason to stick around, while giving you more predictable earnings.
Selling Leads Instead of Charging Per Job
Here’s another idea: instead of only charging after a job is booked, you can also charge service providers just to receive leads. So, if someone is looking for a plumber in their area, that lead is valuable, even if the job hasn’t been booked yet.
Some providers would happily pay a few dollars to get a new lead sent their way. You’re not guaranteeing them a job, just giving them a chance. Simple and fair.
Add a Wallet to the App
People love convenience. Adding a wallet inside your app can make things even smoother for both users and service providers. You can allow users to load money in advance, and maybe take a small fee when they do.
It’s also handy for service providers to receive payments faster. Just a small feature, but it can quietly add a bit more to your earnings.
Work With Companies, Not Just Individuals
If you start getting noticed, you might find that small businesses or property managers reach out. They might want to book regular cleaning or maintenance across multiple locations.
You can offer them a fixed monthly or yearly plan, and they get a reliable service, while you get a bigger, steady cheque. Win win.
Adjust Pricing When Things Get Busy
Sometimes, demand spikes, like during snowstorms, holidays, or weekends. That’s when people really need help. You can introduce slightly higher pricing during those times.
It’s fair, and it helps service providers make a little extra too. And yes, it adds to your app’s income as well.
Let Others Buy the App Too
Here’s something a bit unexpected, once your app starts doing well, other people might want to launch something similar in their city or niche. If you’ve used a white labeled solution or built a clone app that can be rebranded, you can actually sell the app setup to them.
Think of it like giving them their own version of your app, with their logo, colours, and name. You can charge for the setup and even offer monthly support or updates. It’s a whole new revenue stream.
Add On Products for Extra Earnings
You know when you’re booking something and it asks if you’d like to add a product? Like cleaning supplies, pest control spray, or tools?
These little extras can bring in extra money. You can work with shops or brands to get a small commission every time someone adds a product to their service booking.
Doesn’t feel sales-y, but it adds up nicely.
Keep It Simple, Keep It Flexible
You don’t have to do all of these things at once. You can start with one or two, test what works best, and build from there. What’s important is to keep your app flexible and easy to manage, both for you and for your users.
And if you’re using a ready made, white labeled home services app, and chances are a lot of these monetization features are already built in. So you can just focus on tweaking them to suit your market and your goals.
Wrapping It Up
Building a home services app in Canada isn’t just about helping people book cleaners or fix a broken sink. It’s a smart way to create a business that earns from every direction, without making things complicated.
There are so many ways to turn your app into something profitable, and with the right setup (especially if you’re starting with a white label clone), most of the hard work is already done for you.
All that’s left is to get started. And honestly? There’s never been a better time.