Heave App is a mobile and web marketplace that matches heavy‑equipment owners with vetted independent technicians who can service multiple brands on‑site. The platform provides real‑time pricing, in‑app communication, and a consolidated invoice with net‑30 terms, plus a service guarantee. It earns revenue through a 22 % markup on labor and parts.
Funding
$7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction and utility firms often experience costly equipment downtime because OEM dealers have limited geographic coverage, slow response times, and opaque pricing for heavy‑equipment repairs. Fleet managers lack a quick way to locate qualified, insured technicians who can service multiple brands on short notice. This leads to production delays and increased operational expenses.
Solution
Heave App delivers an on‑demand mobile repair platform that connects equipment owners with a vetted network of independent heavy‑equipment technicians. Users submit a service request through the mobile app or web portal, specifying machine make, model, location, and issue. The platform then displays available technicians along with their hourly rates, estimated fees, ratings, and certifications, allowing the customer to select the preferred provider. Real‑time in‑app chat enables direct communication and status updates throughout the job. Transparent, upfront pricing and a single consolidated invoice with net‑30 terms simplify billing, while a built‑in service guarantee reduces risk for the customer.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large contractors, national equipment rental firms, and select dealerships that manage fleets of heavy‑earthmoving machinery and require rapid, reliable on‑site service across multiple equipment brands.
Features
- Mobile and web ordering workflow that captures equipment details, issue description, and location to generate instant technician matches.
- Marketplace of independent contractors who own service trucks, tools, and diagnostic software, each vetted for a minimum of $1 M liability insurance and multi‑brand expertise.
- Real‑time in‑app messaging for direct technician‑customer communication and live job‑progress notifications.
- Transparent pricing display with hourly rates, estimated fees, and a 22 % service markup shown before booking; single consolidated invoice issued after job completion.
- Service guarantee: 100 % money‑back on the first job, followed by a 500‑hour or 90‑day warranty on subsequent work.
- Optional parts procurement service with a small markup, integrated into the same invoice workflow.
- Nationwide coverage across 36 states, with core market concentration in the Southeast and Midwest, supported by a dynamic technician‑availability map.