Jiffy, TaskRabbit, and Good Company: Which one fits your home?

When people hear about what we do at Good Company, they often say, “Oh, isn’t that like Jiffy or TaskRabbit?”

The short answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no.

On-demand platforms like Jiffy and TaskRabbit are great at what they were designed for: fast, one-off fixes. Need a single shelf hung or a faucet tightened tomorrow? These apps can connect you with someone quickly. For some situations, they can be a good solution.

But when you look a little closer, here’s where they often fall short, and where Good Company is different.

1. Bundling small jobs is tough

Most people don’t just have one job. They have a whole list: a door that sticks, a lock that needs fixing, a handrail that feels loose, and a smoke alarm that won’t stop chirping. On gig apps, you usually have to post each job separately. And each job comes with its own minimum fee. That means you either overpay or leave things undone.

With Good Company, you can hand us your list and we’ll work through it in one visit. No fuss, no inflated costs, no loose ends.

2. Preventative maintenance, not just emergencies

Apps are reactive: you book someone after something breaks. But homes stay healthier with preventative care. Gutters get cleared before leaks, batteries get replaced before alarms go silent, driveways get checked before the first icy night. Our maintenance plans are built to keep you ahead of problems.

3. Communication and follow-through

A common frustration with apps is communication. The pictures and descriptions you post do not always match what the handyperson expects. Homeowners and workers often end up making ad hoc deals or changes outside the app, and it quickly becomes complicated.

With Good Company, you know who is at your door. We take the time to walk through what you need, explain what we are doing, and leave behind notes or a report if it helps. Each visit builds on the last so you are not starting over from scratch every time.

4. Someone who knows your house inside and out

Every home has its quirks. Over time, we get to know yours: where the breaker panel is, where ethe water shut offs are, which light switches are finicky, what safety upgrades you care most about. That saves you time and gives you peace of mind. With an app, each booking is a blank slate.

5. Safety and elder awareness

Apps aren’t designed with safety, accessibility, or elder needs in mind. Our team is trained to notice fall risks, poor lighting, and other hazards. We don’t just complete jobs – we look out for the bigger picture: keeping your home safe, comfortable, and healthy.

Honest truth

If you only need one quick task done, gig apps can work.

But if you have a list of jobs, value clear communication, want someone who follows through, or need safety and elder awareness built into the service—Good Company is the better fit.

One call. Many solutions. And the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is in good hands.

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