Results of pilot program did not meet expectations; Agreement offered plumbing repair, drain cleaning and fixture installation services; ServiceMaster will continue to explore other in-store marketing opportunities.
Home Depot Inc. and ServiceMaster Co. have abandoned a joint venture that offered maintenance and repair services after the companies found the results of a pilot program did not meet expectations.
Recently, Home Depot has expanded into adjacent business lines in home improvement. The agreement with ServiceMaster offered plumbing repair, drain cleaning and fixture installation services -- as well as other home maintenance services -- in Home Depot stores in Orlando, Memphis and Sacramento.