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Home Services Franchise

Buy into an established home services brand with playbooks and supplier terms.

Startup capital
$60,000 – $250,000
Owner income potential
$60,000 – $220,000
Time to first revenue
3–9 months
Opportunity score
70/100

What this business actually is

A franchise trades margin and independence for a proven system, brand recognition and support. Best for operators who want structure and financing eligibility rather than creative control.

First steps
  1. Read the disclosure document and call at least ten existing franchisees
  2. Model royalties and required marketing spend into your break-even
  3. Verify territory rights and renewal terms
Skills that matter
  • Following systems
  • Local marketing
  • Hiring
Risks to plan for
  • Royalty drag on margin
  • Territory limits
  • Brand-level reputation risk

Home Services Franchise: quick answers

How much does it cost to start a home services franchise business?
Plan for roughly $60,000 to $250,000 in startup capital, covering equipment, licensing, insurance and the first months of marketing before revenue is steady.
How much can a home services franchise business owner make?
Owner income for an established operation typically falls between $60,000 and $220,000 per year. The upper end usually requires crews or staff rather than the owner doing all the work.
How long until it makes money?
First revenue commonly arrives in 3–9 months. Reaching a full-time income normally takes longer and depends on how fast you can build repeat customers.
Should I start one or buy an existing home services franchise business?
Buying costs more upfront but comes with customers, staff and cash flow already in place. Starting costs less in cash but takes longer to reach the same income. Run Buy vs Build to compare both against your capital and timeline.

Businesses for sale in this space

Rather skip the startup phase? These scored listings are the closest matches to a home services franchise business today.

64/100

Residential Plumbing Service Company

Vancouver, British Columbia · Plumbing

Service-focused plumbing company with strong review profile, emergency call revenue and licensed technicians.

Asking
$780,000
Revenue
$1,650,000
SDE / EBITDA
$265,000 / $232,000
Demo Listing
Business VerifiedRevenue Verified
63/100

Commercial Electrical Contractor

Calgary, Alberta · Electrical Contracting

Established commercial and light-industrial electrical contractor with recurring maintenance agreements and a licensed crew.

Asking
$425,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
SDE / EBITDA
$185,000 / $152,000
Demo Listing
Business VerifiedBroker Verified
69/100

Residential HVAC Service & Install Company

Austin, Texas · HVAC

Long-established HVAC company with a general manager in place, a large maintenance-plan base and consistent replacement demand.

Asking
$1,450,000
Revenue
$3,200,000
SDE / EBITDA
$480,000 / $410,000
Demo Listing
Business VerifiedRevenue Verified+1

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Next steps

Figures are illustrative planning ranges for education, not projections, offers or financial advice. Results depend on your market, execution and capital.