House Doctors Home Improvements and Repairs

What House Doctors Home Improvements and Repairs does

House Doctors Home Improvements and Repairs is a U.S. handyman and home-improvement franchise brand that provides residential and commercial repair, maintenance, and remodeling services through 69 franchisees operating 88 territories across 28+ states, with corporate headquarters at 126 Garrett Street, Suite J, Charlottesville, VA (the brand has operated under various structures since 1997 and was acquired and relaunched by Premium Service Brands in January 2022). The service catalog spans 30+ categories organized into remodeling (interior, exterior, bathroom), trade services (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, painting), outdoor work (deck, fence, gutter, window), organization (closet, garage), and specialized offerings such as Aging-in-Place modifications and commercial handyman services, all delivered by insured, bonded, licensed, and background-screened technicians backed by a one-year labor guarantee.

The company's operating technology is light: a consumer-facing website (housedoctors.com) handles lead capture and franchise recruitment, while individual franchisees use HouseCall Pro for online booking and scheduling; no proprietary platform, mobile app, API, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Revenue is generated almost entirely through the franchise system — initial franchise fees ($119,850–$191,000 per territory) on new unit signings and ongoing royalties and brand/marketing contributions on franchisee gross sales — rather than direct service delivery. Brand assets include a national TV feature on Designing Spaces (Lifetime, 2026) and inclusion in Entrepreneur's 2026 Fastest-Growing Franchises list.

Go-to-market is hybrid but franchise-led: the corporate website and recognition programs drive top-of-funnel franchisee recruitment and consumer trust, while local franchisees handle direct-to-consumer acquisition via Google My Business profiles, local SEO, word-of-mouth, and review accumulation (the company cites thousands of five-star Google reviews). Customer segments split between residential homeowners (primary), small business and commercial property owners, and aging-in-place seniors and their families; distribution is concentrated in U.S. regions including the Southeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southwest, and Mountain West.

Name

House Doctors Home Improvements and Repairs

Legal name

BBU INC.

Website

https://housedoctors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

House Doctors is a U.S. handyman and home-improvement franchise brand operating 88 territories across 28+ states under Premium Service Brands, delivering 30+ residential and commercial repair, maintenance, and remodeling services through independently owned franchisees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Territory Licensing: House Doctors generates revenue by selling franchises and licensing territories. As of December 31, 2024, 69 franchisees operated 88 territories. Initial investment ranges from $119,850 to $191,000 per franchise. The company began franchising in January 2022 after Premium Service Brands acquired and relaunched the system.
2. Franchised Business Gross Sales: 31 franchised locations generated consolidated gross sales of $17,765,791 in fiscal year 2024, averaging $573,090 per franchised business. Franchisees pay ongoing royalties to the brand, and the consolidated revenue reflects franchisee business volume rather than direct company revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

House Doctors is a national franchise brand that delivers residential and commercial handyman, repair, maintenance, and remodeling services through independently owned and operated franchise locations. Services span carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing, decks, fences, doors, windows, gutters, and aging-in-place modifications, all performed by vetted, insured, licensed, and background-screened technicians backed by a one-year labor guarantee.

Product overview

House Doctors is a handyman and home improvement franchise network operating under Premium Service Brands. The company provides comprehensive residential and commercial repair, maintenance, and remodeling services through a network of independently owned and operated franchise locations across North America. The service portfolio includes 30+ distinct service categories organized into six main service groups: Remodeling Services (Interior, Exterior, Bathroom), Trade Services (Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall, Flooring, Painting), Outdoor Services (Deck, Fence, Gutter, Window), Organization Services (Closet, Garage, Storage), Specialized Services (Aging in Place, Commercial, Holiday Decorating), and General Maintenance. All services are delivered by vetted, licensed, insured, and background-checked technicians who provide a one-year labor guarantee on all work. The company operates on a franchise model with locations across 28+ U.S. states, offering flexible scheduling and on-time, on-budget service to homeowners and businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aging In Place Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 31 franchised locations generated $17,765,791 in consolidated gross sales in FY2024, averaging $573,090 per franchised business.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, core, licensor and minor.

• Premium Service Brandsparent companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium Service Brands is the parent company that owns the House Doctors franchise brand. The company acquired and relaunched the House Doctors franchise system under its new entity in January 2022. House Doctors operates as a brand under the Premium Service Brands umbrella, which provides operational support, brand management, and franchise development infrastructure.
• BBU INC. (dba House Doctors)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBBU INC. dba House Doctors is a franchisee entity operating under the House Doctors brand. This entity represents individual franchise ownership within the system. The entity is independently owned and operated, licensed by Saltire Brands LLC as a Saltire Brands licensee.
• Saltire Brands, LLClicensorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSaltire Brands, LLC is the ultimate licensor of the House Doctors brand. Franchisees like BBU INC. are independently-owned and independently-operated licensees of Saltire Brands, LLC (SBLLC). SBLLC does not authorize franchisees to make contracts or warranties on its behalf.
• Industry Associations (NARI, IFA)minorOthersHouse Doctors franchise locations are associated with industry organizations including the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the International Franchise Association (IFA). These memberships support credibility and adherence to industry standards. The company also maintains BBB accreditation and Lead Safe EPA certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Thumbtack: Thumbtack is a home services marketplace that helps consumers find local handymen, contractors, and home improvement professionals. It overlaps with House Doctors in lead generation and customer acquisition for the same homeowner and small business customer base.
• TaskRabbit: TaskRabbit is an online marketplace connecting consumers with freelance handymen and home service providers. While not a franchise, it competes for the same DIY-to-DIFM customer demand that House Doctors targets, with lower price points but less brand consistency.
• HomeAdvisor (Angi): HomeAdvisor (part of Angi Inc.) is a home services lead-generation and pros marketplace. House Doctors franchisees are HomeAdvisor Certified Pros, and the platform competes for the same small-project handyman and home improvement demand.
• The PatchMaster: PatchMaster is a franchise specializing in drywall repair and related handyman services. While narrower in service mix than House Doctors, it competes for similar residential customers and uses a comparable franchise-driven local operator model.

Broad incumbents

• Neighborly: Neighborly is the parent company of multiple home services franchises including Mr. Handyman, The Grounds Guys, and Molly Maid. As the largest home services franchise platform, it competes with Premium Service Brands/House Doctors at the corporate and franchise-recruitment level.

Direct peers

• Handyman Connection: Handyman Connection is a handyman services franchise providing residential and commercial repair, maintenance, and remodeling services. It competes head-to-head with House Doctors in the same full-service handyman category with a similar franchise-driven growth model.
• Mr. Handyman: Mr. Handyman is a national handyman franchise owned by Neighborly, offering residential and commercial repair, maintenance, and improvement services. It is the most direct competitor to House Doctors, operating the same full-service handyman franchise model targeting homeowners and small businesses.
• TruBlue Total House Care: TruBlue is a franchise specializing in handyman services, home maintenance, and aging-in-place modifications. It is closely comparable to House Doctors' Aging in Place Services and full-service handyman offerings, particularly for senior homeowners.
• Ace Handyman Services: Ace Handyman Services is a franchise of handyman professionals offering home repair, maintenance, and improvement services backed by the Ace Hardware brand. Comparable to House Doctors as a franchise-based, multi-trade home services provider serving residential customers.

Others

• Premium Service Brands: Premium Service Brands is the parent company of House Doctors and operates additional home and lifestyle service franchise brands. Included as the corporate platform that owns, supports, and provides shared infrastructure to House Doctors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/housedoctorshm
• Facebookfacebook.com/housedoctorsfans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/house-doctors-handyman-service

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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