ServiceOne TotalHome™ Total Protection

The Homeowner's Guide to the Best Home Warranty for Older Homes — Why ServiceOne TotalHome™ Wins

Owning an older home is a milestone, but aging systems bring inevitable stress. Most warranties only cover appliances inside — ServiceOne TotalHome™ Total Protection covers your entire home, inside and out, from the roof down to the foundation. No gaps, no surprises.

Updated: December 2024
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Whether it's a mid-summer breakdown or a winter emergency, having an HVAC and appliance protection plan ensures that a failing furnace or a leaking fridge doesn't drain your savings account. But with an older home, you need more than just appliance coverage — you need ServiceOne TotalHome™ Total Protection, the only warranty that covers your entire home from roof to foundation.

The ServiceOne TotalHome™ Advantage

Inside & Out

The only plan that protects your roof, foundation, and everything in between

Local Technicians

Experts who understand your area's specific climate and builds

Zero Gaps

No exclusions, no fine print — just total peace of mind

The Best of Both Worlds: National Strength, Local Presence

When your AC stops working in 90-degree heat, you don't want to be just another ticket number in a distant database. This is where the ServiceOne Home Warranty advantage changes the game. While we offer the stability and comprehensive coverage of a national home warranty provider, we operate through a dedicated local service model that prioritizes fast, reliable response times for every neighbor we serve.

Unlike other national companies that simply juggle thousands of unvetted third-party contractors, ServiceOne maintains a local home warranty presence in your community. This means you get the "big company" protection of a national brand with the "small town" accountability of technicians who actually live and work where you do. We don't just bridge the gap between national scale and local service—we eliminate it.

Why This Hybrid Model Wins:

  • National Stability:

    You get the peace of mind that comes with a large, financially secure company that can honor every claim.

  • Local Technicians:

    We utilize local hubs to dispatch experts who understand your area's specific climate and common home builds.

  • Personalized Service:

    You get the streamlined technology of a national platform without losing the "human touch" of a local service center.

Whether you are looking for a high-value HVAC and appliance protection plan or a total-home solution, ServiceOne structures their options to be more transparent than the "fine print" typical of many national competitors.

The ServiceOne TotalHome™ Difference for Older Homes

Older homes face unique challenges — aging roofs, settling foundations, deteriorating siding. Most home warranties stop at your front door. ServiceOne TotalHome™ Total Protection covers everything: every system, every appliance, plus your roof, foundation, exterior walls, windows, and more. For older homes especially, this is the only coverage that makes sense.

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Transparent Coverage

Transparent Protection: ServiceOne Plans & ServiceOne TotalHome™

ServiceOne offers a structured approach that lets you pay for the protection you actually need — from basic system coverage all the way up to ServiceOne TotalHome™ Total Protection, the only plan that covers your entire home inside and out.

Plan Level Focus Key Coverage Highlights

Essential

(Bronze)

System Focused

Ideal for those prioritizing "The Big Stuff"

  • Central heating, air conditioning, and heat pump parts and labor
  • Annual maintenance tune-ups to keep systems running efficiently
  • Perfect for protecting high-ticket HVAC investments

Complete

(Silver/Gold)

Most Popular

The "Full Home" Sweet Spot

Our most popular option

  • All Essential plan benefits (HVAC protection)
  • Major kitchen appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher
  • Laundry appliances: Washer and Dryer
  • Comprehensive appliance and system protection

Premium

(Customized)

Total Peace of Mind

360-degree home protection

  • Everything in the Complete plan
  • Smart Phones & Home Electronics

    Coverage for your smart home devices and electronics

  • Exterior Sewer & Water Lines

    Protection for underground utility lines

  • Complete home system protection

ServiceOne TotalHome™

Total Protection

Ultimate

Inside & Out

Roof-to-foundation, zero gaps

  • Everything in Premium
  • Roof, siding, windows, and exterior
  • Foundation and structural components
  • No gaps, no exclusions, no surprises

Ready to Choose Your Plan?

Whether you're protecting an older home or searching for total peace of mind, we have a plan that fits your needs — including ServiceOne TotalHome™ Total Protection, the only warranty that covers your roof, foundation, and everything in between.

Why Our National Pricing Stays Competitive

By operating as a national home warranty provider with local service hubs, we leverage our size to keep your premiums low while ensuring our in-house technicians (not third-party contractors) are the ones who show up at your door.

Fixed Deductibles

Unlike some national plans that have sliding scales, ServiceOne offers a predictable, low deductible for service calls, so there are no surprises when an emergency strikes.

Annual Maintenance

Most national warranties only help when something breaks. We include annual HVAC inspections in our core plans because we believe the best repair is the one you never have to make.

High Coverage Caps

We offer generous limits (up to $2,000 per system) that compete directly with the largest names in the industry, ensuring your water heater and plumbing repair plans actually cover the cost of a modern replacement.

Coverage You Can Count On

$2,000

Per system coverage limit

$0

Hidden fees or surprises

24/7

Emergency support available

Find the Right Plan for Your Area

No matter which tier you choose, you are backed by a brand that has served homeowners for many years. From emergency furnace and AC repair to specialized coverage for high-end appliances, we have a solution that fits your budget.

Coverage Tailored to Older Homes — Meet ServiceOne TotalHome™

Our plans are specifically designed to protect aging systems and appliances that are most vulnerable to wear and tear. But for true total protection, ServiceOne TotalHome™ goes further — it covers your roof, foundation, exterior, and structural components too. When you own an older home, anything less leaves you exposed.

Secure Total Protection With ServiceOne TotalHome™ Today

Don't wait for a noisy furnace, a leaking water heater, or a crack in your foundation to remind you why total protection matters. ServiceOne TotalHome™ covers your entire home — inside and out — so when anything fails, you're covered. One plan, zero gaps.

What You Get With ServiceOne & ServiceOne TotalHome™:

National financial backing you can trust
Local technicians who care
Prompt, professional service
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Annual maintenance included
Up to $2,000 per system coverage

Perfect For:

Older Homes

Protect aging systems from costly breakdowns

Buyers & Sellers

Smooth out real estate transactions

Budget-Conscious

Predictable costs, no surprise bills

Ready to Protect Your Home Inside & Out?

Stop searching and start saving. Join the thousands of homeowners who trust ServiceOne and ServiceOne TotalHome™ to keep their lives running smoothly — from the roof down to the foundation, no matter what the weather or your aging home throws at you.

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