Report Saw New Work in Outdoor Services Rise 4% in Q3 2025

According to Jobber's Home Service Economic Report: Q3 2025, after a slow summer start, the home service category regained momentum in September as inflation stabilized at 3 percent and the Federal Reserve’s late-quarter rate cut signaled a gradual easing of financial conditions.

The edition combines Jobber’s platform data aggregated from more than 300,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and more, with external economic indicators to provide comprehensive insight into the trends shaping one of the fastest-growing and most essential parts of the small business economy, Home Service. 

Homeowners remained budget-conscious, but recurring and maintenance work continued to sustain revenue across key trades, setting the stage for steady growth into Q4.

“Even in an economy that’s finding its footing, the resilience of the Home Service sector continues to stand out,” said Sam Pillar, CEO and co-founder of Jobber. “Pros in this space are adapting faster than ever — whether it’s offering digital payments, bundling services, or maintaining strong customer relationships. These are the kinds of disciplined, modern business practices that will carry them through whatever the broader economy does next.”

From the Report:

• Economic environment stabilizing: While consumer confidence remains soft, homeowners are prioritizing high-value, must-do projects over large-scale upgrades.
• Housing shows early signs of life: Existing-home sales rose 1.5 percent, and new-home sales jumped 21 percent in August, signaling a modest housing rebound.
• Recurring and maintenance work lead growth: After a slower August, job counts bounced back in September, driven by maintenance and pre-winter prep jobs.
• Digital payments milestone: For the first time, online payments have surpassed 50 percent of all Jobber-processed transactions, a 7 percent year-over-year increase. This reflects accelerating modernization across home services and positions Jobber ahead of the broader U.S. digital payments market, which grew 4 percent year-over-year.

Segment Highlights

Q3 2025 followed familiar seasonal trends across the four main Home Service segments. Strong momentum from spring carried into July, followed by a brief slowdown in August, and renewed activity in September as homeowners completed outdoor projects and turned their attention to fall preparation. 

A look at the data revealed that lawn care, landscaping, and other related outdoor services saw new work rise 4 percent year-over-year, and median revenue climbed 11 percent, driven by bundled outdoor services and repeat clients preparing for fall.

“Digital adoption and operational discipline continue to set home service businesses apart,” said Abheek Dhawan, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Analytics at Jobber. “Crossing the 50 percent threshold for online payments is a major milestone and reflects how quickly this sector is evolving to meet modern customer expectations.”