Thursday 8 July 2021

Investing in on-demand plumbing services is the new normal



Hello reader! As we continue to behold the rapid digitization, there is no big surprise that on-demand services have become the need of the hour. The on-demand services engulf a wide variety of services from grocery to food to beauty services to its users. People tend to rely on these services, as they are timely and convenient.

The on-demand services didn't leave any services uncovered, including the plumbing services. Plumbing service is essential in every household. Be it fixing a leaking faucet or drilling down, on-demand plumbing services are inevitable. Initially, you may see this service to be a non-feasible investment, but you can take away success with the right app. This blog will take you through the on-demand plumbing service app that has the potential to unlock the success of your business if you launch one.

Let us start with the app's working pattern and then spiral down to know the features and revenue-generating sources of the app.

Step-by-step working model of the on-demand plumber application:

Step 1- The user will download your plumbing services app and enter the required credentials to access the app.

Step 2- The app lists many plumbing service providers, and the user can pick out their nearest service provider.

Step 3- The user can book the appointment for the plumbing service right away or schedule the appointment by mentioning the date.

Step 4- The service provider will confirm the user's request based on his/her availability.

Step 5- If the service provider confirms, the user will receive a notification regarding the confirmation. Now the user can track the arrival of the service provider via the app's tracker.

Step 6- As a final step, the provider will complete the plumbing service, and the user pays the sum.

The user can book their service by adapting to the above-stated steps and avail of the service in a few taps.

Next, we shall look at the app features that will account for a better user experience.

The User App:

User onboarding- The user will have to complete the registration process to enroll themselves in the app. The registration process involves collecting certain information like name, email ID, contact details of the user.

Search bar and filter option- The user can bypass the searching process by entering the particular service provider's name/location. The user can filter the plumbing service provider based on experience, location, and ratings.

Request service- The user can request the plumbing service by choosing the desired service provider.

Schedule service request- The user can book their appointment with the service provider well in advance using the scheduling feature.

Real-time tracking- Once the user books the service, the app facilitates the user with access to track their service provider's location.

Rebooking- The user can rebook the service provider based on their previous experience. 

The Plumber App:

Plumber onboarding- The plumber/service provider has to enter specific credentials like name, email Id, years of experience, location, and contact number in the app.

Accept or reject requests- The plumber can either accept or reject the user's service.

Availability toggle- The service provider can mark his/her availability for taking the plumbing service by moving the toggle button.

In-app navigation- The plumber can drive to the user's location without any hassle, as the app helps the plumber find the route.

Earnings corner- The plumber can monitor the revenue made by taking up the services in the app's earning corner.

The Admin Panel:

Dashboard- The admin can supervise the app's overall activity, right from mapping service requests to live tracking from the admin dashboard.

Live tracking- As cited above, the admin can track the service provider's location to ensure they provide timely services to the user.

Analytics- The admin must know the app's analytics to make better decisions concerning the performance of the app.

The above-stated are the basic set of features that comes ready-made with the app. Some more features are paid ones. You can select any of the paid features to enhance your app.

Multi-level marketing- Integrate this feature into the app to grab more users to the app. With the MLM feature, you can allow current users and drivers to refer new users to the app. If they are successful in doing so, then reward them with bonus points.

VOIP calls- Users and drivers can communicate with each other via the app itself. This feature eliminates the need to share the personal contact numbers of users and drivers.

Multiple languages- Set no boundaries to your business by making it accessible for global users. Integrate various languages with which global users can access your app.

The revenue sources of the on-demand plumbing service app:

Commission fees- As a business owner, you can gain substantial revenue via imposing commission charges. The service providers who get service orders via your app should pay a certain percentage of their income as commission fees to you.

Subscription fees- You can list certain features as premium ones, and users who wish to avail of those services must pay a subscription fee.

Promotional fees- Not to leave; the promotional fees will chip in a significant amount of revenue. Display promotional contents of various third parties and get paid.

Conclusion

One of the optimal plumbing service apps is Uber for plumbing. Invest in Uber for plumbing app development infused with all the features mentioned above. Godspeed!