The Home Improvement Heroes of 2026: 29 Companies for Every House Project

In addition to standard landscaping and lawn care services, The Grounds Guys can help customers remove snow, de-ice driveways and footpaths, install artificial turf, and hang decorative lights, among other service options. Vetting local landscapers can be tricky, but The Grounds Guys retains an in-house team of licensed and certified lawn care professionals to deliver exceptional services.

When homeowners face pest problems, Orkin professionals are just a call away. The company’s expert technicians each receive 160 hours of award-winning training to prepare them for any infestation and to effectively eliminate any pest. In fact, Orkin holds a QualityPro accreditation in recognition of the company’s high standards in training pest control professionals and providing customers with expert service. Many Orkin technicians even receive ongoing education from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding pest-related diseases. And because Orkin has more than 400 locations throughout the country, homeowners are likely to find a branch close by in their time of need.

While homeowners will want to get bats, snakes, raccoons, and other wildlife off their property as soon as possible, removing animals humanely is just as important. That’s where Critter Control shines. Having helped set the industry standards for wildlife removal, the company now has locations in 43 states and Washington, D.C., and employs certified wildlife specialists to identify and remove nuisance animals and prevent them from returning. The sheer variety of animals these technicians are prepared to wrangle with is staggering, ranging from common pests like rats, mice, skunks, and opossums to regional wildlife such as armadillos and bobcats.

Whether you’re dealing with weeds, patchy spots, or pests, Sunday offers a tailored DIY treatment delivered as a subscription—exactly what you need, ahead of when you need it. Lawn care plans are tailored to the customer’s location, climate, and soil makeup; pest control boxes are similarly finely tuned to their precise needs according to information provided about trouble spots, type of insect, and other factors. Sunday Lawn Care only uses sustainable grass seed (all approved by the non-profit A-LIST) as well as low-risk pesticides and repellents. Because it’s an entirely DIY solution, a Sunday Lawn Care subscription is relatively affordable, making it easier for homeowners to budget for ongoing lawn care and pest control needs.

Finding a trustworthy plumber who can respond in a flash to leaky pipes, overflowing toilets, and backed-up drains may seem like a pipe dream, but Mr. Rooter is as reliable as they come. The company never charges customers for overtime, even if a plumber visits their home on a weekend, over a holiday, or after regular business hours. They price plumbing jobs up front and with flat rates so you know exactly what you’re paying for before work commences. The company guarantees the quality of workmanship on all repair jobs for 90 days too, so you don’t need to worry about footing the bill to have a plumber return if you’re still experiencing problems with your pipes.

Hooking up a small portable generator for occasional use is easy enough to do on your own as needed, but buying a larger whole-home or standby generator requires permanent, professional installation. Installers of Briggs & Stratton’s Power Protect connect the generator to a home’s electrical power at the meter and even to the home’s gas line. Then, when disaster strikes, the unit kicks on automatically to power most or all of a home’s electrical circuits, such as lights, refrigerators, and medical equipment. Its dealer locator helps you find a local professional to help you size your home, select the best generator model for your needs, and receive a free in-home estimate that includes installation. Plus, the authorized dealer will obtain necessary permits and materials required for your install.

Customers who go with Empire Today for their flooring needs can choose from high-quality traditional hardwood flooring to luxurious carpet textures that are sure to beautify their home. Getting an accurate quote is easy thanks to the transparent, all-inclusive price estimates. Depending on inventory, they might even offer next-day installation. The company eases the decision-making process through free in-home visits so you can see samples in your space and Empire’s Flooring Designer (a room-visualizer tool) to better picture the end product before purchasing and installing new flooring.

A new countertop can transform an outdated kitchen, and your local home improvement center can connect you with the best local installation crews to make it possible. The Home Depot’s inventory provides both off-the-shelf and custom options for customers to explore. Get help making that decision with the company’s free in-home consultations for all countertop installation projects or set up a virtual consultation, use an online design tool, or pick out materials at your local store. If you have any questions, you can contact customer service online, over the phone, or by sending a text message.

Looking to enhance the natural lighting in your home? Renewal By Andersen utilizes cutting-edge augmented reality technology to help customers visualize how new windows will fit in any room or space so they can select the right windows for their home. Environmentally-conscious homeowners will be pleased to know that Renewal By Andersen uses a variety of eco-friendly materials when replacing windows, including Green Seal Certified products. Best of all, every installation project comes with several generous warranties, including a 20-year transferable warranty on glass and Fibrex material.

An original inventor of the upward-lifting garage door and a partner in inventing the first electric opener, Overhead Door’s founder toured the country in the 1920s to sign up distributors. Today, Overhead Door has more than 450 authorized Overhead Door™ Distributors, many of whom do installation and repair work. Customers can select from a range of door models in modern, carriage house, wood plank, or classic style and the same distributor can install the door and opener. Even better, the local companies offer repair services like broken springs, opener or cable repair, or track repair on any garage door brand. They even have a same-day urgent door repair service for stuck or damaged doors.

One of the best things you can do for your foundation is to protect gutters and keep rainwater flowing away from the base of the house. Uncovered gutters can benefit from LeafFilter’s stainless steel mesh shield and the professionals who install it. (These pros can also realign and repair gutters while addressing your roof, so you can get all of the work done in one job.) The guard installs on existing gutters using a uPVC frame attached to the fascia board, avoiding risk to roof shingles, and the 275-micron mesh blocks leaves, pine needles, and shingle grit from entering your gutters. They trust their product and service so much that it comes backed by a lifetime no-clog guarantee.

Mr. Handyman’s home renovation experts have, on average, 10 years of experience and are qualified to tackle everything from a simple drywall patch to a ground-up kitchen remodel. No matter the franchise location, Mr. Handyman provides a worry-free experience thanks to transparent scheduling and payment processes as well as a generous 1-year satisfaction guarantee on any completed work. Customers can also conveniently book renovation jobs through the Neighborly app.

Whether in need of ongoing maid services or a top-to-bottom deep-cleaning of your entire house, you can turn to The Maids for help. The company uses a 22-step deep-cleaning process to remove dirt, dust, and grime; disinfect surfaces; remove allergens; and leave the entire home spotless. No surface or floor goes untreated—The Maids even offers carpet-cleaning services tailored to specific types of carpet fibers for the deepest clean possible.

Hiring an interior designer may seem extravagant, but Havenly’s relatively affordable per-room rates allow homeowners to take advantage of interior design services. While the company offers in-person consultations in select markets, anyone can set up a virtual consultation regardless of where they live in the U.S. Customers can peruse detailed profiles for any designer the service matches them with, giving them all the information they need to decide who has the right sensibilities and tastes to redesign their home. Once you have decided on a designer, the real fun begins—and most designs are completed within approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

The home organization pros at NEAT Method can help you get the most out of your living space with all-inclusive decluttering services that allow you to be as hands-on as you like. Customers don’t need to be involved at all if they choose—they can leave everything in the capable hands of the NEAT Method, from buying organization products to donating unwanted belongings. Decluttering plans are customized to the space and the homeowner’s needs, creating organization systems that are stylish and sustainable for years to come. The NEAT Method has locations in many parts of the U.S., and customers from all over the country can book a virtual session if they prefer a more DIY approach to home organization.