Precision Home Services
Discover how Precision Home Services transformed their tool management and achieved measurable results with ToolWorks.
The Challenge
Precision Home Services is a 3-person handyman and home repair business run by owner Mike Torres. With a van full of tools and a growing list of residential clients, Mike was tired of showing up to jobs without the right equipment—or discovering expensive tools had walked off.
- Limited budget — Enterprise tool tracking solutions cost thousands per year, far beyond what a small operation could justify
- No IT resources — No time or expertise to set up complicated software or manage barcoding systems
- Tool creep — Tools lent to clients or left at job sites rarely made it back, adding up to $3,000 in losses the previous year
- Insurance headaches — No documentation of tool inventory made filing theft claims nearly impossible
“I looked at a few tool tracking apps, and they all wanted $100 a month or more,” Mike recalls. “For a three-person crew, that just doesn't make sense. But I was losing more than that in tools every few months.”
The Solution
Mike discovered ToolWorks' free plan, which let him get started immediately with no credit card and no commitment:
Simple Setup, Immediate Value
- Free plan for small teams — All core tracking features at no cost, perfect for a budget-conscious operation
- AI Snap-to-Add — Just photograph tools to add them; no barcodes, SKUs, or manual data entry required
- Mobile-first design — Everything runs from Mike's phone; no computer, no office setup needed
- Photo documentation — Every tool has a photo record, making insurance claims straightforward
Mike downloaded the app on a Sunday evening, photographed his 50 most valuable tools while watching TV, and had a complete inventory before the work week started. The AI recognized tool types, brands, and even suggested categories automatically.
“I've never set something up that fast,” says Mike. “I took pictures of my tools, and it filled in most of the details for me. By Monday morning, I knew exactly what I had and where it all was.”
The Results
“I was skeptical a free app would actually work, but ToolWorks proved me wrong. It's simpler than the notes app on my phone, but now I know exactly what tools I own and where they are. Haven't lost a single tool since I started using it.”
Big Results for a Small Business
Six months after adopting ToolWorks, Precision Home Services has completely eliminated tool loss—and gained unexpected benefits:
When a client accidentally kept Mike's oscillating tool after a bathroom renovation, the ToolWorks checkout log made it easy to track down and recover the $200 tool. Mike has since added his helper's phone to the account so they can both check tools in and out—still on the free plan.
“I recommend ToolWorks to every contractor I know,” Mike says. “If you're a small operation like me, there's no reason not to use it. It's free, it works, and it pays for itself the first time it saves you from buying a replacement tool.”
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