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A clever name for a home repair business?

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A clever name for a home repair business?

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from WinCustomize Forums

So I have some extra time on my hands and decided to start a home repair business. I know there are a lot of clever and imaginative members here that are great with naming things such as skins so I thought it made sense to ask for your help. Can you think of a clever home repair name. I am trying to avoid something with handyman.

I can't wait to hear what you come up with. :)   

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 50

Well...you'd want something friendly...perhaps the house/tools and background with a 'flat' type house having a 'smile' on it?

I'll try doing a couple of mock ups...not in a shield design...rather as a panel magnet or letter logo...and a 'friendlier font.
  

Better?

 

 
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I like the one on the left Doc. I can see myself using that or something similar. I am still not sure about the name though. I was kind of hoping to have something more unique. Home repair in the name is quite common with similar businesses. I never realized coming up with something catchy would be so difficult I am going to go through some of the suggestions again and I will settle on something today.

I appreciate your help, it was unexpected because I had only asked for name suggestions but I will need a logo too so what you are doing is spot on, thank you.

 

 

Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Have Hammer - Will Fix-It

      Home Repair

Siege of Centauri
Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Since I save my .psd files, it shouldn't be all that hard to change the text...if you want. :)

Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 53

Since I save my .psd files, it shouldn't be all that hard to change the text...if you want.
End of DrJBHL's quote

Yes that would be great Doc. I am dragging my feet with the name because I want to get it right the first time. [email protected]

Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Hankers, reply 52

Have Hammer - Will Fix-It

      Home Repair
End of Hankers's quote

lol, That is how I see some repair things. Just give me a hammer, lol. Thanks Hankers 

Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting JuniorCrooks, reply 55


Quoting Hankers, reply 52
Have Hammer - Will Fix-It

      Home Repair

lol, That is how I see some repair things. Just give me a hammer, lol. Thanks Hankers 
End of JuniorCrooks's quote

Yes..they're especially useful for screws and bolts. XD

As for the name...there are some guidelines...

  • What message do you want to portray through your business name? Like "Fast, Reliable Home Repair" or "Reliable, Honest Home Repair and Renewal"
  • What are your biggest priorities for your business name? Do you want it to be easy to pronounce, different and unique, directly related to your products and services, etc.?
  • What do you want people to think and feel when they see your business name?
  • What is your business structure and will your business name use a related abbreviation, such as Inc. or LLC?
  • What are the names of your competition? What do you like and dislike about those business names?
  • Does the length of the name matter? If so, do you want a short name or a longer name?

You can give the engines here a whirl... http://sbinformation.about.com/od/startingabusiness/tp/Free-Business-Name-Generators.htm

 

Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top

CROOKS CONSTRUCTION...I'd Love To Steal Your Business.

 

 

 

Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top

CROOKS REPAIR... Won't Break The Bank

Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A little humor now..

 

Crooks Carpentry,, Crack Service...

 

Crooks Repair.. Over 10 years serving the community.

Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top

@ doortech1 those are clever. No doubt some would use those but I decided I wanted to leave Crooks out of the name.

 

@ Doc I would like to use something with reliable in the name. How does Reliable Residential Repairs sound? Does that sound to much like what is being offered as apposed to a business name?

Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting JuniorCrooks, reply 60
@ Doc I would like to use something with reliable in the name. How does Reliable Residential Repairs sound? Does that sound to much like what is being offered as apposed to a business name?
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It may not be quirky or overly original, but "Reliable Residential Repairs" gets right to the point and lets people know what you're about from the get go.  It'd look good on the side of your van...

just don't have 'run by Crooks' as a logo underneath. :grin:

Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sounds long but accurate to me...

To the first I added Rapid - maybe too many Rs. The word 'Residential' is a tad long...

  

 

Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top

name:      JaCk of all Trades....

slogan:     The sharpest tool in the shed...   ;P

                You bend it, we mend it!

 

we have one here called   Hire a Hubby... and it's very popular... it's probably mainly women who ring for repairs... (men always think they can do it... one day..  ;P )  and it seems to really strike a chord with them... easy to remember.... also makes them feel no job is too small... and there are elderly people who cannot change that high lightbulb...  or change that fuse etc...

you need something catchy and easy to remember when people are recommending you and re booking you after a time...

 

 

Reply #64 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting JuniorCrooks, reply 64

Thank you starkers and SS.

 

Doc you are right. There are a lot of letters there. I thought I could abbreviate Residential but Res. won't work. Back to the drawing board.
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Something I just thought of Doc, What if you made the sign more wide? If I get  magnetic sign it would probably be wider anyway. Maybe the longer names would not look as bad. Or I can just change it to something else which I have no problem doing.

Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Something I just thought of Doc, What if you made the sign more wide? If I get  magnetic sign it would probably be wider anyway. Maybe the longer names would not look as bad. Or I can just change it to something else which I have no problem doing.

 

How come you can't delete a double post? You can only edit.

Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top

;P

 

should have added...

No sharks.. only Crooks...  :lol:

Reply #67 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting sydneysiders, reply 67



Reduced 27%Original 1065 x 1600

 

should have added...

No sharks.. only Crooks... 
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lol, That slogan was one I was going to use as a business name at the beginning of all this except it was going to be Unbendit and Mendit Home Repair's

Reply #68 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Something else I considered was Sir Fix-a lot,  Set Square Home repairs, On the level Home Repairs and Mr. Mendit.

Reply #69 from WinCustomize Forums Top

now if you were repairing shoes you could be.....   A Load of Old Cobblers...        :|

 

or accounting services......    Crook the Books...    :-"

 

or carpet laying......    Done a Runner...

 

 

'On the Level'        is good....  an above board name.... a good way to get... a foot in the door...  ;)

Reply #70 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Plumb Jobs

 

No need to brace yourself 'cause you won't baulk at the bill....

Reply #71 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Mister Mendit Home Repairs [could be shortened with Mr.]

reliable repairs at great rates.

Sir Mendit At Your Service

courteous & reliable home repairs

or... courteous home repairs with a smile.

Jack Of All Trades Home Repairs

no job too great or too small.

Hehe, reminds me of a postcard joke I saw once.

Gynaecological Work Done Dirt Cheap

I'm not qualified but I'll take a look at it for you. :-"

Reply #72 from WinCustomize Forums Top

There used to be an antiques dealer in London called, Robin Barstard! Absolutely true!

 

Reply #73 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here's wider...

Thinking  brighter color for the font...you do have to attract attention, yes?

And...you didn't tell me your thoughts regarding the word 'Rapid' in the sign.

If you want it to stand out more, not a problem. I'll just add an adjustment layer.

Reply #74 from WinCustomize Forums Top

lookin' good doc... I like the second colour...  :)

 

like the 3 R's.... could be..

 

            RRR

Repair  Renovate   Restore

Reply #75 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting BoXXi, reply 72

There used to be an antiques dealer in London called, Robin Barstard! Absolutely true!

 
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Somebody up high obviously didn't like his earliest ancestors when the names were being handed out.

Hehe, which reminds me of shortly after my former brother-in-law had surgery to remove an extra bowel... yes, he had twice as much junk than he was supposed to in there.

Anyway, just as a joke, I said: "Well we know what happened to you when God was handing out the brains."

He sneerily asked: "What?" [we didn't really get along]

"God had run out of brains by the time he got to your place in the queue, so you got an extra bowel instead." :w00t:

Funnily enough, it's his [my sister's] daughter's house that I'm living in now, but we never see him as he mostly works overseas.