Small team, valuable history.
Field service companies such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and pest control run on scheduling, dispatch, job notes and customer communication. The Information reported that data labeling startups were paying HVAC companies about $150,000 for their data.
Systems to inventory
- ServiceTitan, Jobber or Housecall Pro
- Text and email
- Slack or group chats
- Invoicing notes
Useful context to preserve
- Job notes with diagnosis and fix
- Scheduling and dispatch decisions
- Customer communication patterns
Be careful with
- Homeowner names and addresses must be removed
- Check your software vendor’s export terms
Worked example: A 25-person HVAC company (fictional)
Ridgeway Comfort Services has 9 years of ServiceTitan job notes, dispatch history and technician chat. Homeowner names and addresses are removed. The team asks programs to confirm their size requirements and whether the remaining notes preserve useful diagnostic context. Neither the team size nor the number of years establishes a payout.
When it is not worth it
- Job notes are minimal (dates and invoices only).
- Your field software’s terms do not allow bulk export.
How it works for field services
- 01
Describe the records you hold
Systems, history, ownership and exclusions.
- 02
Check fit and approve introductions
A relevant program is a starting point.
- 03
Compare the offers received
Evaluate the same scope and rights.
- 04
Agree on delivery and payment
Sign only when responsibilities are clear.
Assess the buyer against your scope
Ask each buyer to confirm the systems, records and rights it needs. An industry label alone does not establish eligibility. Our buyer comparison links to published program requirements.
Common questions
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Is a small field service company big enough?
Requirements differ. Handshake’s referral criteria list 20+ employees, micro1 lists 30+, Scale prefers 40+, and SourceX lists 50+ at peak. Ask a program to assess your actual scope rather than assuming a long history overrides its criteria.
Explore what your company’s data could be worth.
Describe your systems and history to see a planning estimate. Request a buyer-fit assessment when you are ready. Free for your company, with no obligation.
