As the sun sets later and the days get longer, the arrival of summer signals means not only warmer weather, but also a surge in demand for home improvement projects. For Home Service Pros at HomeStars, this seasonal shift presents a golden opportunity to expand your client base and secure more jobs. From outdoor renovations to essential maintenance tasks, the warmer months bring many project ideas for homeowners seeking to enhance their living spaces.
Let’s explore some home improvement ideas and strategies from HomeStars to secure yourself a calendar filled with opportunities for this upcoming summer!
10 Home Improvement Jobs to Take on This Summer
1. Landscaping and Gardening
In the summer, landscaping and gardening is one of the main activities homeowners engage in during these months. This will typically revolve around enhancing and maintaining outdoor spaces, including typical lawncare such as mowing, edging, aerating, and fertilizing to keep the lawn healthy and vibrant during the summer months. As a Pro, you can ensuring that irrigation systems are properly installed and functioning efficiently, as well as use your equipment and skill for proper edging, lawn-mowing large areas, and keeping landscaping areas pristine for homeowners to enjoy. Proper landscaping is crucial for keeping plants well-watered and thriving in the summer heat and Pros can use this opportunity to attract more customers.
2. HVAC Maintenance
With temperatures rising, HVAC system maintenance, including air conditioning systems, focuses on ensuring that air conditioning systems are functioning efficiently and effectively to keep homes cool and comfortable. Some common HVAC maintenance tasks done in the summer include air filter replacement, cleaning condenser oils, checking ducts, and frequent inspections. Many homeowners will be either looking to replace their air conditioning units, or use this time to hire a Pro to help regulate their homes temperature and ensure their filters are clean and safe while optimizing energy efficiency. A thorough inspection of a homes’ HVAC system is essential during the changing seasons to identify any potential issues or inefficiencies that may need addressing from the winter months.
3. Exterior House Painting
Exterior house painting in the summer has numerous benefits, including optimal weather conditions, extended daylight hours, and more durability, making it a popular choice for homeowners looking to refresh and protect their homes exterior walls. Summer is a popular time for homeowners to tackle outdoor maintenance tasks, and painting the exterior of the house is one of them. As a Pro, you can paint the exterior of homes this summer while the weather allows it, to help protect homes from the coming weather such as UV exposure, rain, and snow.
4. Roof Repairs
Summer typically brings drier weather conditions with less rain and storms, providing an ideal environment for roof repair work. The dry conditions allow roofing materials to properly adhere and seal, ensuring a more effective and long-lasting repair. With the dry weather, it will be easier for Pros and roofing contractors to inspect roofs for damage and identify areas in need of repair. This is also the time for Pros to help homeowners proactively prevent issues down the line due to water damage, heavy rain, snow, and ice. Since summer is the peak season for roof repairs, Pros are also likely to find a wide selection of roofing materials in stores.
5. Deck Installation, Repair, and Construction
Summer is the season when homeowners are most likely to spend time outdoors, or in their gardens. Installing or repairing a deck during the summer is perfect for Pros for the favorable weather conditions, daylight, and lots of opportunities for business. Decks may need repairs from the previous winter months or homeowners will want one built to enjoy it for the summer season. The dry weather is also ideal for the proper curing of materials such as concrete and other construction projects. There are a lot of business opportunities for Pros when it comes to deck installation and repair.
6. Outdoor Plumbing Services
A common plumbing job done in the summer is the installation or repair of outdoor faucets and sprinkler systems. With warmer weather, homeowners often focus on maintaining their gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces, which makes it necessary to install or repair irrigation systems. The summer presents an opportunity for Pros to address plumbing needs for homeowners for their lawns, kitchens, or bathrooms when it comes to renovations and repairs.
7. Window and Door Replacement
Summer is an ideal time for window and door replacement projects due to comfortable weather conditions, increased energy efficiency, enhanced indoor comfort, and to maximize natural light and ventilation. It is a perfect time for Pros to take advantage of the opportunities for window and door replacement jobs in homes. You can provide upgrades to modern windows or add locks and security devices, as summer is a popular time homeowners are out of their homes and break-ins may occur. Replacing old windows and doors can bring in more natural light and improve ventilation, allowing Pros to maximize on these jobs this summer.
8. Fence Installation or Repair
The summer is an ideal time for fence installation or repair projects due to the weather conditions, increased outdoor activities, and the desire for more privacy and security. Pros can tackle these projects during the summer months to offer homeowners a more enjoyable and functional outdoor space for their homes. Addressing fence issues in the summer ensures that they are prepared for the winter months, snow, rain, and ice. The summer is also a chance for Pros to repair damaged areas, reinforce broken fences and gates, and help prevent further damage.
9. Outdoor Patio Installation
An outdoor patio home improvement job in the summer often involves designing, building, or enhancing an outdoor patio space to create a comfortable area for entertaining, and outdoor activities. Some outdoor patio projects that Pros can undertake this summer include patio installation or expanding an existing one, building an outdoor kitchen, and installing shade structures such as beams, pergolas, or canopies over the patio.
10. Handyman Services for Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Before the summer season arrives, handymen services are needed for outdoor lighting fixtures including installing wall-mounted lights, pathway lights, landscape lighting, or lights for more security. As a Pro, you can offer to repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning outdoor lighting fixtures, replace bulbs, or change homeowners’ lights to a more energy efficient option such as LED lighting. Homeowners enjoy lighting during the summer months to continue sitting outside at night or for added safety and security around their home. Handyman services for outdoor lighting fixtures in the summer focus on enhancing the appearance, functionality, and safety of their outdoor spaces while also providing convenience and energy efficiency for homeowners.
How to Leverage Your HomeStars Profile for Summer Home Improvement Jobs
During the summer season, HomeStars is your partner in growing your business by not only informing you about the top seasonal projects you can undertake, but also providing valuable insights on how to capitalize on these opportunities.
Choose The Right Categories Of Tasks
As the summer season approaches, you can maximize your opportunities by updating your HomeStars profile to reflect the seasonal tasks and services you offer. This process, known as the displayed category, ensures that you receive relevant leads tailored to the current needs of homeowners. Whether adding new summer-specific tasks or modifying existing categories, you can use the changing weather as a chance to optimize your HomeStars profile.
Choosing The Right Area Of Work
As Pros gear up for summer projects, it’s crucial to ensure that any changes in your services are reflected consistently across your HomeStars profile. By updating information such as service areas or office locations, you can boost your visibility within your local area and effectively connect with homeowners seeking your Pro expertise for summer projects.
Setting Up Automated Replies
During the summer months, homeowners often expect prompt responses from Pros, especially within the first 12 hours of submitting a service request. This timeframe becomes even more critical for urgent tasks like outdoor construction maintenance or HVAC repair. By configuring automated replies on your HomeStars profile, you can ensure that you promptly address service requests and secure leads without missing out on any potential jobs.
Offer Deals for Summer Seasonal Jobs
As Pros gear up for summer projects, it’s wise to consider offering special deals or promotions for services typically associated with summer. By extending offers to your network during the summer months, such as promo codes or packages, you can entice homeowners to take advantage of your services. Offering a promotion on more essential projects such as HVAC maintenance or deck repairs can be great for business and keep you booked and busy all summer.
Showcase Services Through Featured Ads
Pros can leverage the benefits of a premium profile on HomeStars by incorporating a Featured Ad. This feature allows you to highlight your seasonal services and promotions, placing your ads at the top of relevant homeowner searches and even on unpaid competitors’ profiles. By doing so, you can increase visibility for your business and attract more attention to your services during the short summer months.
Add More Services To Your HomeStars Profile
By assessing your expertise, team size, and equipment, you can expand your service on your HomeStars profiles depending on the season. For example, during the winter season, Landscaping and Gardening Pros have the opportunity to diversify their services for seasonal needs. Since they may not have as many opportunities during the winter months, they can expand on their services by also offering snow removal for driveways, depending on their skill, training, and expertise. This strategy can help expand your services and maximize your business potential throughout the year.
Showcase Summer Home Improvement Jobs Through A Custom Gallery
As a Pro at HomeStars, you can create custom image galleries on your profile tailored specifically to showcase your summer projects. By featuring seasonal jobs in these galleries, you can draw attention to the services you offer during the summer months. Since homeowners often seek visual representations of past work, this strategic placement of photos increases the likelihood of being hired for your summer projects. By showcasing nice landscaping jobs or a new deck installation, this can help promote your own expertise and homeowners will be more inclined to choose you for their projects.
If you would like to know more about how HomeStars can help you grow your business, get in touch with us today!
