Why Wellstead?
Most homeowners try to keep up themselves — or pay through the nose when something breaks. There's a better way.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
DIY / To-Do List | Handyman App | Big Box Program | WellsteadRECOMMENDED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | You remember (or don't) | One-off repairs when something breaks | Basic annual check, limited scope | Full quarterly wellness visit: filters changed, systems flushed, 16–24 items inspected, tested, and serviced |
| Scheduling | It's on you | You book each time, hope someone shows | 1–2 visits/year, generic window | 4–6 visits/year, auto-scheduled, 2-hour window |
| Who shows up | You | Random contractor every time | Store employee, minimal training | Same dedicated technician who knows your home |
| Consumables included | You buy everything | Some filters | All filters, batteries, and bulbs included in your plan | |
| Emergency support | Google at 2am | Start from scratch | 24/7 priority line, 24–48hr dispatch | |
| Cost transparency | Hidden in your weekends | $75–150/hr + parts, every time | $99/yr but minimal coverage | $59–159/mo, everything included, no surprises |
| Loyalty program | Basic store rewards | Points on every service + referral rewards | ||
| Home Health Report | Basic checklist | Detailed report with photos, system inventory, recommendations | ||
| Accountability | Reviews on an app | Corporate support line | Your tech's name, rating, and direct contact |
What you get
Wellstead: Full quarterly wellness visit: filters changed, systems flushed, 16–24 items inspected, tested, and serviced
DIY / To-Do List: You remember (or don't)
Handyman App: One-off repairs when something breaks
Big Box Program: Basic annual check, limited scope
Scheduling
Wellstead: 4–6 visits/year, auto-scheduled, 2-hour window
DIY / To-Do List: It's on you
Handyman App: You book each time, hope someone shows
Big Box Program: 1–2 visits/year, generic window
Who shows up
Wellstead: Same dedicated technician who knows your home
DIY / To-Do List: You
Handyman App: Random contractor every time
Big Box Program: Store employee, minimal training
Consumables included
Wellstead: All filters, batteries, and bulbs included in your plan
DIY / To-Do List: You buy everything
Handyman App: No
Big Box Program: Some filters
Emergency support
Wellstead: 24/7 priority line, 24–48hr dispatch
DIY / To-Do List: Google at 2am
Handyman App: Start from scratch
Big Box Program: No
Cost transparency
Wellstead: $59–159/mo, everything included, no surprises
DIY / To-Do List: Hidden in your weekends
Handyman App: $75–150/hr + parts, every time
Big Box Program: $99/yr but minimal coverage
Loyalty program
Wellstead: Points on every service + referral rewards
DIY / To-Do List: No
Handyman App: No
Big Box Program: Basic store rewards
Home Health Report
Wellstead: Detailed report with photos, system inventory, recommendations
DIY / To-Do List: No
Handyman App: No
Big Box Program: Basic checklist
Accountability
Wellstead: Your tech's name, rating, and direct contact
DIY / To-Do List: No
Handyman App: Reviews on an app
Big Box Program: Corporate support line