How Home Improvement Pros Can Use AI to Grow Their Business
Running a home improvement business takes grit, skill, and a lot of hours in the day - more than most of us have. Whether you're a general contractor, landscaper, remodeler, or handyman, you're constantly balancing job sites, scheduling, client communication, and marketing.
AI tools can’t swing a hammer, but they can do the next best thing: automate your workload, streamline your business operations, and help you close more deals—faster. Here are seven AI tools that home improvement professionals are using right now to work smarter (not harder)—including one built just for pros like you.
1. AskHomey.com: Your AI-Powered Lead Generator
Let’s start with a tool made just for the home improvement world: AskHomey.com. Powered by TheHomeMag, Marketplace is our AI-driven platform designed to connect homeowners with qualified local professionals.
AI Assistant “Home-y” chats with homeowners 24/7, answering questions and matching them with pros.
Homeowners can upload photos of their space, and the platform uses AI image generation to reimagine the room with new styles.
Once inspired, homeowners are connected with pros—like you—who can bring their vision to life.
Your listing includes videos, project photos, and all the trust-building info homeowners need to confidently hire you. No chasing leads. No random online directories. Just qualified, engaged homeowners who are ready to start a project.
2. SaneBox or Superhuman: Smarter Inbox Management
Drowning in emails? These AI tools use smart filtering to keep client emails front and center and move distractions (like spam or unimportant messages) out of the way. You can also schedule follow-ups, snooze threads, and get reminders to respond - perfect for staying on top of homeowner inquiries.
3. MagicPlan: AI-Powered Floor Planning
If you offer design-build or remodeling services, with MagicPlan, just snap photos of a room and the app automatically generates floor plans, measurements, and even estimates. It uses AI and AR to help you prep faster - and impress clients with your tech-savvy process.
4. Grammarly or ChatGPT: AI Writing for Proposals & Marketing
Whether you're writing a proposal, updating your website, or posting on social media, AI writing tools like Grammarlyor ChatGPT help make sure your message sounds clear and professional. ChatGPT can even help you generate marketing ideas, create job descriptions, or script out client emails.
(Pro tip: Ask ChatGPT to help you write a customer follow-up email or reword a service description—saves tons of time.)
5. Jobber: AI-Supported Project Management
These tools go beyond traditional CRMs. Platforms like Jobber use automation and AI to:
Schedule jobs and assign team members
Send appointment reminders
Auto-generate invoices and collect payments
Keep your calendar and client info neatly organized
6. Murf or Descript: Create Voiceovers or Video Walkthroughs
Want to create professional-looking videos to showcase your work? Tools like Murf.ai or Descript let you create voiceovers, edit video content, and even remove background noise, all powered by AI. This is great for turning your before & after footage into compelling content for social media or your Marketplace listing.
7. DALL·E or Canva’s AI Design Tools: Quick, Custom Visuals
Need to mock up an idea for a client or create marketing visuals in a pinch? Tools like DALL·E (built into ChatGPT) or Canva’s AI image tools can generate visuals from text prompts or help you clean up and enhance job site photos—perfect for social posts, brochures, or website content.
The Big Picture: You Don’t Have to Be a Tech Expert
You don’t need to understand algorithms or machine learning to benefit from AI. These tools are designed to help you reclaim your time, grow your business, and elevate your professionalism with minimal effort.
And when it comes to connecting with real homeowners, Marketplace at AskHomey.com is a smart place to start.
Let the AI handle the matchmaking - you handle the transformation.
Ready to show up where homeowners are already looking?
List your business on Marketplace today at AskHomey.com or contact us at AmandaStevenson@TheHomeMag.com to learn more.
