Penny R.
I loved Housecall Pro when we first…
I loved Housecall Pro when we first started with them about four years ago. The program has however gone downhill ever since. They are constantly "upgrading" features that only add more cost and confusion. Constantly advertising to me, and you can't turn that off. Now they have turned on online booking for me WITHOUT my permission or knowledge. All of the sudden I am getting appointments right over top of already scheduled appointments with no information collected in order to move forward with the appointment. They claim they didn't turn it on, but I can't turn it off on Google because it was turned on by third party Housecall Pro. Imagine that. Now I have to make it right with customers. I have no idea how long it will take them to turn off the bookings but it better be quick. i am hoping I can find a better company to use. Unfortunaetely the pickings are slim.
Response from Housecall ProJul 22, 2026
Hi Penny, Thank you for taking the time to speak with me and for sharing your candid feedback. I appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns. I'm glad we were able to confirm that the online booking issue has been resolved. While changes made within Housecall Pro typically update within about 24 hours, Google integrations can take additional time to reflect those changes, which unfortunately extended the time it took for the bookings to stop appearing. I also wanted to clarify that Reserve with Google is an optional integration that requires setup and configuration by the account owner or administrator, including enabling Online Booking and connecting a verified Google Business Profile. It is not enabled automatically by Housecall Pro. I also heard your concerns about the recent interface updates. After using Housecall Pro for several years, it's understandable that changes to familiar workflows can be frustrating. I'm glad we were able to identify the **Create or (+)** shortcut during our conversation, and I appreciate your feedback that additional guidance when major updates are released would make those transitions easier. You also shared concerns about promotional offers, such as Housecall Pro Capital, appearing within the platform. While these offers are available to Pros who may find them helpful, I understand they aren't relevant to every business, and I've shared your feedback that you'd prefer the ability to hide or dismiss them. As we discussed on our call, if future updates or new features ever impact your workflow, we'd be happy to schedule a coaching session to walk you through the changes and answer any questions. Our goal is to help you get comfortable with new functionality so you can continue running your business with confidence. Most importantly, thank you for being a longtime customer and for helping us understand where your experience has changed over the years. Feedback like yours helps shape future improvements. If you'd like to share additional thoughts or suggestions directly with our team, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Wishing you and your team continued success! :-)




