Contractor Questionnaire

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Name

Last name

Your email*

City, State*

What's the biggest frustration with managing multiple clients and keeping track of what needs to be done at each property?

Remembering which client needs what, and when

Disorganized notes/texts/paper records scattered everywhere

Clients forgetting to call until something breaks

No easy way to show clients a history of work done

Not really a frustration — I manage fine

How do you currently remind clients that maintenance is due — or do you?

I don't — clients call me when something breaks

I keep a mental note or a personal calendar

I use a spreadsheet or note-taking app

I use CRM/scheduling software

I send occasional texts/calls when I remember

Do you lose clients because they forget to call you when something breaks?

Yes, frequently

Rarely

Never — my clients are on a set schedule already

Not sure / never tracked this

How do you track what work you've done at each property over time?

I don't keep formal records

Paper invoices/receipts filed away

Photos on my phone

A spreadsheet or notes app

Dedicated business software (Jobber, Housecall Pro, etc.)

How do you currently handle accepting payments?

Cash or check only

Venmo/CashApp/Zelle

Card reader / Square

Invoicing software with online payment

A mix of the above, depending on the client

What would make you look more professional to a homeowner considering hiring you?

A branded app/portal they can log into

Visible reviews/ratings from past clients

A documented history of work at their property

Faster response times to their questions

I don't think this matters much to homeowners

How do you currently handle quotes, invoices, and job history?

All manual (paper, text, verbal)

Basic templates (Word/Excel)

Dedicated invoicing app

Full business management software

Some combination, no consistent system

What types of jobs do homeowners most often defer until it becomes an emergency?

HVAC/filter changes

Water heater maintenance

Roof/gutter issues

Plumbing (drains, pipes, water softener)

Something else entirely

If a platform sent you pre-qualified homeowners in your area looking for a contractor, what would that be worth to you monthly?

Nothing — I have plenty of leads already

$25–$50/month worth of value

$50–$150/month worth of value

$150+/month worth of value

Depends entirely on lead quality

Would you find value in a dashboard that flags which clients are falling behind on their maintenance schedule (so you know exactly who to reach out to)?

Very valuable — this is exactly what I need

Somewhat valuable

Neutral — wouldn't hurt but wouldn't change much

Not valuable — I already know my clients' status

Not sure

Would you use a system that automatically notified you when a client's appliance is aging and likely needs replacement or service soon?

Yes, I'd actively use this to reach out proactively

Yes, but only for high-value clients

Maybe — depends on accuracy

No, not something I'd act on

Have you ever considered offering your services on a subscription/recurring basis rather than one-off jobs?

Yes, I already do this

Yes, I've considered it but haven't implemented it

No, but I'm open to it

No, I prefer one-off jobs

Not sure how that would work for my trade

Would you be interested in earning a recurring revenue share (a percentage of your client's monthly subscription) for every homeowner you bring onto the platform?

Yes, this is a strong incentive

Yes, but the percentage matters a lot

Maybe, need to see the numbers

Not particularly interested

What monthly subscription price would feel reasonable for a platform that organizes your clients, tracks maintenance history, and helps you generate recurring revenue?

Under $50/month

$50–$100/month

$100–$200/month

$200–$300/month

I wouldn't pay for this regardless of features

If you have a team, would you want the ability to assign specific clients, routes, or tasks to individual team members through an app?

Yes, this would save significant time

Yes, would be nice to have

Not needed — my team communicates fine as-is

N/A — I work solo

Would having a system that auto-schedules appointments, optimizes your daily driving route, and generates a shopping/picking list of materials needed for the day be beneficial to you?

Extremely beneficial — this is a major pain point

Somewhat beneficial

Nice to have, not essential

Not beneficial — I already manage this well

Not applicable to how I work

How much time do you estimate you currently lose per week to inefficient routing or unplanned trips for supplies?

Less than 1 hour

1–3 hours

4–7 hours

8+ hours

Never really thought about it

Would you want a white-labeled version of the app (your logo/colors) that your clients see, rather than a generic third-party tool?

Yes, branding matters a lot to me

Yes, would be a nice touch

Doesn't matter to me either way

No preference / not important

Would a public, shareable profile page — showing your ratings, service area, and years in business — help you close more clients?

Yes, definitely

Possibly

I already have something similar (Google/Yelp/website)

Not needed

Which of the following reports would be most valuable to your business? (select all that apply — can be multi-select)

A report showing all clients' maintenance status at a glance

Monthly revenue/earnings breakdown

A report of completed jobs I can show clients to justify recurring service

A schedule/route summary for my team

None of these would be useful

If a platform offered you all of the above — client organization, maintenance wellness alerts, recurring revenue share, marketing materials, scheduling/routing tools, and a business plan built for your trade — how likely would you be to try it?

Very likely — sign me up

Likely — I'd want to see it in action first

Neutral — depends on price and complexity

Unlikely — I have systems that work

Very unlikely

What would be the single biggest reason you would NOT adopt a platform like this?

Cost/subscription price

Too complicated to learn/use

I don't trust new software with client data

I already have a system I like

Not enough clients to justify it

What's the single feature from everything described that would make you say "I need this now"?

Automated client reminders / wellness alerts

Recurring revenue share program

Marketing materials and lead generation

Scheduling, routing, and supply lists

The branded client-facing app/portal

Any suggestions for additional and feedback is appreciated

We are in the design, development and validation stage of this platform. Your feedback is crucial to the development of this product.

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