1、2025 AI Industry ReportThe AI-assisted skilled trades Pro:How the field is leading the future of workForewordfrom Ian Heidt,Housecall Pro Co-Founder&Chief AI OfficerSkilled tradespeople do what AI cant.They crawl under homes.They calm frustrated customers.They earn trust,job by job.This work require
2、s craft,grit,presence,and professionalism.No algorithm can replace the human touch.But theres another side of the job:quoting,scheduling,follow-ups,and paperwork.Thats where AI fits behind the scenes.It saves time.It cuts clutter.Its a superpower to help Pros focus on what they do best.At Housecall
3、Pro,we march forward confidently into the future,just as we have done in the past.We are here to serve the needs of Pros.And we are here to help you cut your teeth with AI.Across every trade and team size,Pros have already begun to use AI to run leaner shops,serve customers faster,and reclaim hours
4、to spend with the people that matter.And in this report,we dive into the data to answer a foundational question:what can AI take off our plates?AI aint the boss.Its just a new tool in the toolbelt.So snap in that extra 18V you got lying around and lets get to work.02The trades are doing the work AI
5、cantand using it to do more of what they do best.Executive summary In Housecall Pros Fall 2024 Trends Report,41%of trades business owners had explored AI.Just six months later,our Spring 2025 follow-up reveals a major shift:over 70%have now tried AI,nearly 40%use it regularly,and 57%say its helping
6、grow their businesses.AI is helping skilled trades professionals cut admin,run leaner shops,and refocus on the trust-driven,hands-on work only they can do.And while Gen Z is leading adoption,every generation is now engagedproving this isnt just a trend.Its a transformation.40%are regularly using AI