# Zulma

> Zulma is a home app for homeowners in Canada. It keeps a home's record in one place, helps owners plan a job and compare quotes from the businesses they choose, and lists local home service businesses in Ontario on Zulma Atlas. It is free for up to 3 homes. Zulma is run by Zulma Resources Inc., operating as Zulma Real Estate, in Thorold, Ontario.

Everything your home needs. Zulma is someone who knows your house.

## What Zulma does

- [Homesake](https://zulma.ca/home-management): your home's systems, plans, spending and what is coming up, in one free app. Free for up to 3 homes.
- [Plans and Projects](https://zulma.ca/plans): describe a job, share it with the businesses you pick, line up their quotes and keep every payment with it. Free.
- [Zulma Atlas](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas): a directory of local home service businesses in Ontario, with the services, towns and details each business publishes.
- [Zulma Keepsafe](https://zulma.ca/k): a business sends an invoice, a warranty, a report or photos of the work straight to a homeowner's Zulma. No account needed.
- [Pricing](https://zulma.ca/pricing): free for up to 3 homes, and Zulma+ for more room and reach.

## Where Zulma Atlas lists businesses

[Zulma Atlas](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas) lists businesses in these Ontario markets, with a page for each town:

- Niagara: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, West Lincoln
- York Region: Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Georgina, East Gwillimbury, King
- Durham Region: Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock
- Waterloo Region: Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo
- Hamilton
- Burlington
- Oakville
- Milton
- Halton Hills
- Mississauga
- Etobicoke
- Brampton
- Caledon
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- London
- Windsor
- Barrie

## Trades on Zulma Atlas

### Home services

- [Plumbers](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/plumbing)
- [Electricians](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/electrical)
- [HVAC and vent cleaning](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/hvac)
- [Pest control](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/pest-control)
- [Appliance repair](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/appliance-repair)
- [Pool service](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/pool-service)
- [General contractors](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/general-contracting)
- [Painters](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/painting)
- [Junk removal](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/junk-removal)
- [Movers](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/moving)
- [Home inspectors](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/home-inspection)
- [Locksmiths](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/locksmith)
- [Cleaning](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/cleaning)
- [Car detailing](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/car-detailing)
- [Lawn care](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/lawn-care)
- [Snow removal](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/snow-removal)
- [Laundry](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/laundry)
- [Airbnb turnovers](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/airbnb-turnover)
- [Eavestroughs](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/eavestroughs)

### Home transaction professionals

- [Real estate agents and brokerages](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/real-estate-agent)
- [Real estate lawyers](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/real-estate-lawyer)
- [Mortgage and financial planners](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/mortgage-financial)
- [Home insurance](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/home-insurance)
- [Property management](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/property-management)
- [Short-term rental management](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/str-management)

### Senior home support

- [Senior home support](https://app.zulma.ca/atlas/senior-home-support)

## Guides

- [How much does house cleaning cost in Niagara?](https://zulma.ca/resources/house-cleaning-cost-niagara): What a standard, deep and move-out clean costs in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and the rest of Niagara in 2026, per visit, per hour and per year, and how Niagara compares with Toronto and Hamilton.
- [How much does lawn care cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/lawn-care-cost-ontario): What lawn mowing costs in Ontario per cut and per season, by lawn size, what aeration, fertilizing and spring and fall cleanups add, what a contract should say, and the rules on long grass and weed killers.
- [How to hire a pest control company in Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/hire-a-pest-control-company-ontario): How to hire a pest control company in Ontario: the exterminator and operator licences, what to ask before anyone sprays, wildlife removal rules, comparing quotes, your rights on price, and red flags.
- [How to hire a roofer in Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/hire-a-roofer-ontario): How to hire a roofer in Ontario when roofers aren't licensed: references, safety training, three itemized quotes, permits, what the contract and warranty should say, your rights on price, and red flags.
- [How to hire an electrician in Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/hire-an-electrician-ontario): How to hire an electrician in Ontario: check the ESA licence number, make sure the contractor files the permit, compare quotes, get the Certificate of Acceptance, your rights on price, and red flags.
- [How to hire an HVAC contractor in Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/hire-an-hvac-contractor-ontario): How to hire a furnace, air conditioner or heat pump contractor in Ontario: check the TSSA registration and the technician's trade certificate, compare quotes, permits, rebates, your rights on price, door-to-door rules and red flags.
- [How to look after your furnace](https://zulma.ca/resources/furnace-maintenance-ontario): A furnace care checklist for Ontario homes: how to change the filter, how often to book a service, keeping vents clear, the carbon monoxide alarm rules, what to check when the heat stops, and what to do if you smell gas.
- [How to look after your water heater](https://zulma.ca/resources/water-heater-maintenance-ontario): A water heater care checklist for Ontario homes: check whether you rent or own it, test the relief valve, flush the tank, set a safe temperature, keep the vent and air intake clear, and know the signs it's time to replace it.
- [How to test and look after a sump pump](https://zulma.ca/resources/sump-pump-maintenance-ontario): A sump pump care checklist for Ontario homes: the bucket test, the float switch, the backup battery, where the water must go, keeping the discharge line from freezing, the signs a pump is wearing out, and the city subsidies.
- [Ontario home trades in numbers, 2026](https://zulma.ca/resources/ontario-home-trades-report-2026): What Zulma Atlas counts across 39 Ontario towns: how many home trade businesses there are by trade and by market, how many per 10,000 people, how many have a website, and how many electricians show their ESA licence number.
- [How much do junk removal and a bin rental cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/junk-removal-bin-rental-cost-ontario): What junk removal and a bin rental cost in Ontario in 2026: prices by truck load and by item, dumpster sizes and weight limits, and the cheaper city options in Toronto and Niagara.
- [How much do movers cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/moving-cost-ontario): What movers charge in Ontario in 2026: hourly rates in Toronto, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, York, Durham and Niagara, sample moves between cities, prices by home size, the cheapest days to move, and your rights.
- [How much does a plumber charge in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/plumber-rates-ontario): What a plumber charges per hour in Ontario in 2026, by area, what common jobs cost, emergency rates, how plumbers estimate, and how to check a licence.
- [How much does property management cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/property-management-fees-ontario): What a property manager charges in Ontario in 2026: monthly fees by city, leasing and renewal fees, setup and inspection costs, what a full-service plan includes, and what to ask before you sign.
- [How to hire a plumber in Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/hire-a-plumber-ontario): How to hire a plumber in Ontario: read reviews, see past work, check the licence on the public register, compare quotes, permits, your rights on price, red flags, and how to keep track after you hire.
- [Home maintenance checklist for Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/home-maintenance): A free home maintenance checklist for Ontario homes: what to do every month, each season and every year, what to do in an emergency, and our guides and cost guides for each job.
- [How much do a sump pump and a backwater valve cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/sump-pump-backwater-valve-cost-ontario): What a sump pump and a backwater valve cost in Ontario in 2026: pump types, backups, brands, sizing, upkeep, and how much Toronto, Mississauga, Peel, Halton and Hamilton pay back.
- [How much does a new furnace cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/furnace-replacement-cost-ontario): What a new furnace costs installed in Ontario in 2026: gas, electric, propane and oil, brands and warranties, efficiency rules, sizing, renting vs buying, rebates, upkeep, and Ontario's rules on door-to-door sales.
- [How much does a water heater cost in Ontario, and should you rent or buy?](https://zulma.ca/resources/water-heater-rent-or-buy-ontario): What a new water heater costs in Ontario in 2026: tank, tankless and heat pump models, brands and warranties, yearly running costs, the right size, rebates, and whether to rent or buy.
- [How much does eavestrough cleaning cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/eavestrough-cleaning-cost-ontario): What eavestrough (gutter) cleaning costs in Ontario in 2026, plus repairs, gutter guards, replacement by material, warning signs, ice dams and Toronto's downspout rule.
- [How much does house cleaning cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/house-cleaning-cost-ontario): What a standard, deep and move-out clean costs in Ontario in 2026, by city and home size, what a year of cleaning costs, company or independent, and how to get a fair quote.
- [How much does snow removal cost in Ontario?](https://zulma.ca/resources/snow-removal-cost-ontario): What driveway snow removal costs in Ontario for winter 2026-2027, per visit and per season, what a contract should include, snow blower prices, and the city programs that help seniors and people with disabilities.
- [How to get your home ready for winter in Ontario](https://zulma.ca/resources/get-your-home-ready-for-winter-ontario): A room-by-room winter checklist for Ontario homes: eavestroughs, outdoor taps, frozen pipes, the furnace, CO and smoke alarms, humidity, drafts, what it costs, and free help from Enbridge and your city.

## Stories

- [How Zulma files your documents](https://zulma.ca/stories/how-zulma-files-your-documents): Every warranty, manual, invoice and receipt for your home in one list, sorted by kind. Each project gets a folder that fills itself, and Zulma reminds you before a warranty runs out.
- [Introducing Atlas: the right local business for any job at home](https://zulma.ca/stories/introducing-atlas): Tell Atlas what needs doing and it shows who does it near you. Ask for quotes without giving your number away, compare them side by side, and keep the whole job with your home.
- [Introducing projects: every job at home, from the first photo to the last receipt](https://zulma.ca/stories/introducing-projects): Plan a job whether you are doing it yourself or getting help. Get quotes without giving your number away, compare them side by side, and keep what it cost and who did it with your home.
- [Introducing Zulma, the easier way to look after your home](https://zulma.ca/stories/introducing-zulma): Start a project for any job, get quotes without giving your number away, compare them side by side, and keep every photo, quote and receipt with your home. Free for up to 3 homes.
- [Why your budget stays yours](https://zulma.ca/stories/why-your-budget-stays-yours): You can note what you are prepared to spend on a job, and plan around it. No business ever sees it, so nobody can price the job up to your number.

## About and policies

- [About Zulma](https://zulma.ca/about)
- [Terms of Service](https://zulma.ca/legal/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://zulma.ca/legal/privacy)
- [Help](https://help.zulma.ca)
- Email: hello@zulma.ca