Bookkeeping for Home Service Businesses
Specialized isn't just a word here. It's built into everything we know.
Bookkeeping for a home service business isn't the same as bookkeeping for a retail shop or a law firm. You deal with job costing, seasonal income, equipment expenses, subcontractors, and income that comes in waves. Your numbers tell a specific kind of story.
You need a bookkeeper who can read that story.
Prosper & Pearl was built for this. Our owner, Kerrie Batchelder, didn't just study home service businesses — she ran one for five years, grew up watching her aunt run another, and spent decades learning how small business owners in the trades think about money. That experience is the foundation of everything we do.
We work with contractors, landscapers, cleaning companies, and organizing businesses. Our services are designed around the rhythms, pain points, and financial realities of home service work.
Find Your Industry
Contractors & Trades
HVAC. Plumbing. Electrical. General contracting. If you're running crews, managing jobs, and trying to figure out whether each project actually made money, you're dealing with one of the most financially complex versions of home service business. We specialize in job costing, QuickBooks cleanup, and giving contractors the financial visibility they need to bid right, hire smart, and grow without bleeding profit.
Bookkeeping for ContractorsLandscaping & Outdoor
Mowing. Hardscaping. Irrigation. Snow removal. Your business has seasons. Your cash flow swings with them. We help landscaping companies track what they're spending, understand their margins by service type, and plan for the months when the phone goes quiet.
Bookkeeping for Landscaping BusinessesCleaning & Organizing
Residential cleaning. Commercial cleaning. Home organizing. Whether you're a solo operator or managing a team of cleaners, your books need to reflect the recurring revenue, the supply costs, and the real difference between a profitable client and one who costs you more than they pay.
Bookkeeping for Cleaning CompaniesGeneric Bookkeeping Misses the Details That Matter to You
A bookkeeper who doesn't know your industry can reconcile your bank account. But they're not going to flag when your job costs are out of line with your bids. They're not going to notice that your busy season revenue is being absorbed by Q4 equipment expenses you didn't plan for. They're not going to ask the right questions because they don't know what the right questions are.
That's the gap we fill.
When your bookkeeper has lived inside a home service business, the work looks different. The questions are different. The advice is different. The level of care is different.
You built something in the trades. Your bookkeeper should understand what that takes.
Why Prosper & Pearl?
Not Sure Which Fits?
If your business touches multiple service lines — or if you don't see your industry listed — reach out directly. We'll tell you whether we're the right fit and what working with us would look like for your specific operation.