Home repair involves the diagnosis and resolution of problems in a home, and is related to home maintenance to avoid such problems. Many types of repairs are "do it yourself" (DIY) projects, while others may be so complicated, time-consuming or risky as to suggest the assistance of a qualified handyman, property manager, contractor/builder, or other professionals. Repair is not necessarily the same as home improvement, although many improvements can result from repairs or maintenance. Often the costs of larger repairs will justify the alternative of investment in full-scale improvements. Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) or maintenance, repair, and overhaul involves fixing any sort of mechanical, plumbing or electrical device should it become out of order or broken (known as repair, unscheduled, or casualty maintenance). It also includes performing routine actions which keep the device in working order (known as scheduled maintenance) or prevent trouble from arising (preventive maintenance). MRO may be defined as, "All actions which have the objective of retaining or restoring an item in or to a state in which it can perform its required function. The actions include the combination of all technical and corresponding administrative, managerial, and supervision actions."
Owning a home maintenance service business can be very rewarding in today's market. Whether you are skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting or roofing, many homeowners prefer having a reliable contractor to go to when a repair issue arises. Even if you specialize exclusively in a particular home maintenance area, there are steps you can take to increase awareness of your business and, therefore, your client base. Identifying potential clients, offering promotions and collecting referrals are a few ways to can successfully grow your business.
