Serviz

Serviz was an on-demand platform for booking home repair and maintenance services, launched in 2014 by co-founders Zorik Gordon and Michael Kline, both formerly of ReachLocal. The company operated on a model similar to Uber, allowing customers to schedule and pay for pre-screened, local technicians through its website and mobile app. The platform aimed to provide an end-to-end solution with transparent, upfront pricing, distinguishing itself from directory services like Angie's List.

The company's history traces back to a spinoff from ReachLocal called Club Local, which was established in 2012. Gordon and Kline rebranded and relaunched the company as Serviz in Los Angeles in 2014. Serviz secured significant funding, including a $10.7 million round in February 2014 with a large portion from Groupon, and a $12.5 million Series B in December 2014 led by PointGuard Ventures. The business model involved taking a percentage of the service cost, typically between 20% and 30%.

Serviz offered a range of services including handyman work, plumbing, appliance repair, electrical work, and carpet cleaning. The platform vetted and background-checked its service professionals, who were covered by the company's insurance policy. By March 2018, the company had expanded its network to 31 cities across the U.S. In August 2018, Serviz was acquired by Porch, a home services software company.

Keywords: on-demand home services, home repair marketplace, handyman booking app, appliance repair platform, plumbing services on-demand, Zorik Gordon, Michael Kline, Porch acquisition, Club Local, ReachLocal spinoff, home maintenance, vetted technicians, transparent pricing, mobile service booking