Which service would typically be excluded from the category of Home Improvement?

The performance of services under a maintenance agreement is typically excluded from the category of Home Improvement because these services are generally considered routine and preventative rather than transformative improvements to a property. Home Improvement usually involves making alterations or enhancements that increase the value, functionality, or aesthetic appeal of a property, such as remodeling a kitchen or installing permanent fixtures.

Maintenance agreements often cover tasks like regular upkeep, repairs, or service checks that do not necessarily change or improve the structure or aesthetic of a home, such as servicing an HVAC system or performing landscaping. Therefore, these activities are seen as part of general maintenance rather than home improvement, which often requires a different licensing category.

In contrast, the installation of permanent fixtures, remodeling a kitchen, or the construction of a new deck all align with activities that enhance a home, thus falling squarely within the definition of home improvement services.