NEWS
5
HomeFixer App launched
At last, an app to help fix any household-related issue
at the push of a button.
Renaldo Bothma (left) and David Louw (MC
and actor) at the HomeFixer app launch.
HomeFixer was recently launched by the
2018 Namibian rugby captain and former
rugby player for both the Cell C Sharks and
Vodacom Bulls, Renaldo Bothma, who is now
playing for the UK Harlequins.
HomeFixer is a free mobile app that puts
users in touch with tradespeople, service
providers, and companies involved in the
home improvement industry. With an aim to
take the pain out of household renovations
and maintenance, the app is simple to use
and assists users in finding rated service
providers by using its location functionality,
while also providing the capability to obtain
quotes from multiple companies.
Free to download from the App Store in both
Android and iOS, HomeFixer also boasts an
emergency function, giving access to service
providers who offer 24-hour assistance.
Renaldo Bothma, founder and managing
director, says that HomeFixer is a year in
the making and he is excited about the final
product: “We are very proud of the app and
believe in its power to assist anyone needing
a recommended service provider for home
improvements. There are several features
we have included within the app not only to
assist the user, but also to make it an easy,
pleasant, and successful experience.”
actions, and quote request options. “We
have worked hard to provide users with a
comprehensive service for all household
maintenance and renovations.”
Also included in the app is a handy rating and
review system. Bothma says once a customer
has downloaded and used the app, they
are able to rate and review the service they
received: “This helps HomeFixer to ensure
it only uses reputable and skilled service
providers and will also assist in building trust
with customers.”
Bothma is encouraging not only users but
also service providers to use the app and
grow a community of home improvement
specialists and users. PA
Renaldo Bothma,
founder and
managing director
of HomeFixer.
Aside from a neat and easy user design,
HomeFixer boasts keyword searches,
location services, listing details, click
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August 2018 Volume 24 I Number 6