Home Services

Help keep the household running smoothly

A house cannot generally function without the help of outside services to keep things looking good and running smoothly.

For this reason alone, whether it’s everyday upkeep or emergency services there are a number of franchises in this category to choose from.

cleaning and Maintenance

When one thinks of the everyday chores of a household, the thought of all the necessary duties needed to keep a house in shape can be daunting. More and more homeowners are opting to pay for the convenience of outsourced assistance.

Maid services

Franchises can now partake in the ongoing cleanliness of homes and gain a profit. With more families on the road and locking more hours outside of the home, their free time is precious and can’t be wasted on chores and cleaning. The cleaning service industry brings in over $46 billion annually, while residential services are expected to reach over 75 million by the end of 2022.

A lot of residential cleaning services are mobile franchises, with smaller start up fees and investments, as well as a better work life balance. Franchisees can allow their teams of employees to run the business and submit reports, while sitting back and gaining a profit.

Lawncare and landscape

Dependent on the territory, a landscaping franchise can be a successful home service investment. When people are staging their home, they invest in lawn care services to bring the give their homes the best curb appeal, while other homeowners depend on landscaping services for monthly maintenance, including gardening, raking, weeding, and more.

A state that has high temperatures year round would likely garner more profit and customers as a lawn care and landscaping franchise. Though this type of franchise provides residential services, some have good partnerships with buildings and offices to gain more profit.

speciality cleaning

While a maid services adheres to the to do list of every household, there are also specialty services that are not used as frequently, but eventually need attention. Such as deep carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning, or air and duct cleaning, for example. These services are franchise options, but usually come with a long list of industrial customers as well. If one is willing to take on both residential and business clients, it’s a lucrative business that doesn’t expect much time investment.

Some franchises have partnerships with retail stores to connect clients after a product is sold that may need cleaning, or even connections with real estate agencies to share clientele.

Repairs and Maintenance

Small repairs may come easy to most homeowners; unfortunately, the big jobs cost money and outsourced expertise, which in turn, creates a lot of business opportunities and franchise options.

house detailing

With all the home renovation and design tv shows nowadays, homeowners also want to make their homes Pinterest and Instagram ready. The aesthetic upkeep of a home requires an expert’s hand to insure a clean and professional look. There are plenty of choices for franchises within the field: painting, staging, home design, roofing, windows and much. passion in such a franchise, while also gaining a nice profit. While those with a background in carpentry and roofing could find a specific field that adheres to those talents.

Depending on the service one would like to offer and the size of the business they would like to run, there are numerous options to consider. A brief understanding of expectations, possible profit margins, one’s franchising goals and passions could help narrow down the options.