If you're a plumber, electrician, or home cleaner in Toronto, you already know the feast-or-famine cycle. A busy spring. A dead December. The constant pressure to find the next job before the current one ends.
Word of mouth, Kijiji, and Google ads all work — but they share one problem: they require you to do the marketing while doing the work. For a one-person or small-crew operation, that's hard to sustain.
In 2026, more Toronto tradespeople are doing something smarter: partnering with platforms that bring verified jobs directly to them.
The real problem with all of these: no guaranteed return on the time or money you invest upfront.
Toronto families in Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Brampton book plumbers, electricians, and cleaners regularly — and most now book online through apps and marketplaces, not by asking neighbours for referrals. If your business isn't visible where they're looking, you're losing jobs you never knew existed.
What a Partner Platform Does Differently
A home service marketplace handles all the marketing, verification, booking, and payment processing. Your job is to show up and do excellent work. The platform keeps the notifications coming.
The factor that varies most between platforms is commission. On a $350 plumbing call-out, a 25% commission means $87.50 leaves before you've touched a tool. Across 5 jobs a week, that's $437 in platform fees — every week.
The HomlyHouse Founding Partner Program
HomlyHouse is a Toronto-based home services marketplace built on a direct-to-consumer model. The Founding Partner Program gives plumbers, electricians, and cleaners the ability to build their client base without paying for leads upfront — and to lock in a below-market commission rate permanently.
What Founding Partners get:
• Free verified leads for the first 6 months — no credit card, no hidden fees
• Only 5% commission after that — you keep 95% of every job
• Verified homeowners across Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham and Vaughan
• Flexible scheduling — accept only the jobs that work for your calendar
• Direct deposit within 48 hours of every completed job
How it works: A homeowner books a service on HomlyHouse. You get notified with the job details — location, trade, estimated duration. You accept or decline. Complete the job, get paid in 48 hours. The homeowner leaves a review that builds your profile for future bookings. No cold calls. No invoicing headaches. No chasing payments.
Why Apply Now — Not Later
The Founding Partner designation is limited to the first cohort of Toronto service professionals. Founding Partners lock in the 5% commission rate permanently. Once those spots are filled, new partners will not receive the six-month free lead period or the same guaranteed rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a registered business?
No. Sole traders and independent professionals are welcome. You are responsible for your own tax reporting on platform earnings.
Is the free lead period actually free — no card required?
Yes. No credit card, no automatic charges. The 5% commission only begins after your free period ends.
Can I accept or decline individual jobs?
Yes. You receive full job details before committing. You are never required to accept a job that doesn't fit your schedule or area.
What trades are currently accepted?
Plumbers, electricians, home cleaners, and furniture cleaning specialists. More categories will be added as the platform expands.
