The Service Nation 2026 Trends Report is almost here. Here’s why it matters.
Every year, a group of contractors pulls ahead. Not because they outworked everyone else. Because they paid attention to what was shifting before everyone else did, and they adjusted early.
The Service Nation 2026 Trends Report is here. It covers the macro forces reshaping home services, what they mean for your trade, and what the best-run operations are doing to stay ahead. It’s built for owners and operators who want to lead, not react.
What’s Inside
The report covers seven macro trends affecting every trade, with honest analysis of what they mean and what to do about them. Then it goes trade by trade: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and more. Each section examines the specific pressures contractors in that trade are facing right now and what the best-run operations are doing differently.
There’s also a section on leadership and succession that many contractors need assistance navigating.
Who It’s For
If you’re running a home services business and you want a clear read on where the industry is headed and what the top operators are doing, this is for you. If you’re inheriting a business or stepping into a leadership role, there’s a section written directly for your situation.
Your Trade, Your Challenges
The macro trends tell part of the story. The trade-specific sections tell the rest.
We go deep on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, exterior remodeling, and recurring-revenue trades. Each section covers the biggest trends reshaping that trade, the challenges contractors are running into right now, and a 2026 readiness checklist you can really use.
A Note for Leaders and Successors
Throughout the report, we address a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: leadership transition and succession. Whether you’re handing off a business, taking one over, or somewhere in between, the 2026 landscape presents a specific set of challenges for leaders in flux. We address those directly, trade by trade.
Get It When It Now
The 2026 Trends Report is here. Service Nation members were the first to know - download it here
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Stay ready.