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Service Business Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for HVAC, plumbing & service businesses

You keep homes and businesses running. We'll keep your books as tight as your work, so you know which jobs actually make you money.

Jordan Peacock, owner of Peacock Bookkeeping Services
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Industry Challenges

The financial headaches you're already dealing with

  • Which Jobs Are Actually Profitable?

    You're busy all the time, but are you actually making money on every job? Without proper job costing, you're guessing. We track revenue and expenses by job so you see exactly which ones are worth your time and which ones aren't.

  • Contractor 1099s Are a Headache

    Using subcontractors? You need to track every payment and issue 1099s at year-end. Miss one and you're looking at IRS penalties. We track all contractor payments throughout the year so there's no scramble in January.

  • Equipment and Vehicle Expenses Add Up

    Trucks, tools, equipment. You've got serious money tied up in assets. We track depreciation, maintenance costs, and fleet expenses so you know the true cost of keeping your operation running.

  • Seasonal Cash Flow Swings

    HVAC companies know this well. Summer and winter are slammed, spring and fall are slow. We help you plan for the slow months so you're not scrambling to cover payroll when work dries up.

“Their knowledge of bookkeeping systems saved me hours of stress. They're efficient, local, and genuinely care about your business.”
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What We Handle

Tailored services

  • Job costing and profitability tracking
  • Contractor payment tracking and 1099 prep
  • Equipment and vehicle expense tracking
  • Seasonal cash flow planning
  • Estimating and bid support reporting
  • Fleet and fuel expense management
  • Field crew payroll recorded and reconciled in your books
  • Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We set up job costing in QuickBooks so you can see revenue, labor, materials, and subcontractor costs for each job. This tells you your actual profit margin per job, not just your overall numbers. Most service business owners are surprised by what they find.

We track every subcontractor payment throughout the year and categorize them properly. When January comes, we have everything ready to issue 1099-NEC forms on time. No last-minute scrambling, no missed contractors, no IRS penalties.

Yes. We set up fixed asset tracking for your major equipment, vehicles, and tools. This includes recording depreciation schedules, which your CPA uses at tax time to calculate deductions. It also gives you a clear picture of your true equipment costs.

Absolutely, and it starts with clean books. When every account is reconciled monthly, your reports show the seasonal pattern clearly: what the busy months really bring in, what the slow months really cost, and how much you need set aside. No surprises when the phone stops ringing.

Our plans start at $399/month for Essentials, usually for owner-operators under $500K in yearly revenue. Most service businesses fit best in our Growth plan, starting at $599/month, with payroll reports to record and invoices to track. Larger operations ($1 million to $5 million, or tracking by job) typically use our Scale plan, starting at $1,199/month. We confirm your exact price after a quick look at your books.

At a Glance

Peacock Bookkeeping Services provides bookkeeping for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and service businesses. We handle job costing, contractor 1099 prep, equipment and vehicle expense tracking, and seasonal cash flow planning. Job-level tracking in QuickBooks shows which jobs actually make money instead of guessing. Plans start at $399 per month. We're based in Cranberry Township, PA, near Pittsburgh, and work with business owners across the US. Call (412) 407-7420 for a free financial health check.

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