Home Services franchises: costs, fees and investment
Short answer: Across 516 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $112,373 and the median starting franchise fee is $45,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is College Pro at $2,925.
Home service franchises send crews or technicians to homes and commercial buildings for cleaning, repair, restoration, painting and similar work. Many operate from a small office or warehouse rather than a retail storefront, which keeps real estate costs below those of food concepts.
What do franchises in this group cost?
Franchises in this group have a median minimum investment of $112,373, a median starting franchise fee of $45,000 and a median liquid cash requirement of $27,500, calculated from 516 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database. Medians use the low end of each brand's reported range.
Which franchises are on the list?
The table sorts 516 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 401 to 500.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Closet | $40,000 to $70,000 | $170,000 to $949,500 | $75,000 | 80 |
| Clozetivity | $39,000 | $170,474 to $343,500 | $45,000 | 57 |
| CertaPro Painters | $65,000 | $171,000 to $246,000 | $40,000 | 307 |
| Mighty Dog Roofing | $59,500 | $171,524 to $223,965 | $35,000 | 388 |
| Canopy Lawn Care | $49,500 | $173,700 to $308,550 | $40,000 | 42 |
| VetCor Restoration | $50,000 to $60,000 | $173,935 to $385,310 | $45,000 | 23 |
| The Way inc | $50,000 | $174,851 to $809,817 | $65,000 | 1 |
| Next Day Access | $23,000 | $176,225 to $352,050 | $45,000 | 50 |
| The Tailored Closet | $19,950 | $177,130 to $270,650 | $40,000 | 144 |
| Blingle | $59,500 | $177,395 to $243,495 | $40,000 | 36 |
| Renew Medic | $100,000 | $177,500 to $320,000 | $45,000 | 8 |
| Outdoor Lighting Perspectives | $59,500 | $179,000 to $222,200 | $40,000 | 135 |
| 101 Mobility | $74,000 | $181,850 to $258,600 | $40,000 | 194 |
| Floor Coverings International | $53,000 | $183,000 to $247,000 | $40,000 | 288 |
| Koala Insulation | $49,500 | $183,807 to $219,172 | $40,000 | 395 |
| LITTLE GUYS MOVERS | $22,500 to $30,000 | $185,000 to $493,000 | $50,000 | 16 |
| Everline Coatings and Services | $59,500 | $185,034 to $319,831 | $45,000 | 80 |
| Ideal Siding | $55,000 | $185,439 to $420,439 | $50,000 | 44 |
| BOR | $35,000 | $185,894 to $230,444 | $40,000 | 72 |
| Rolling Suds | $54,900 | $186,150 to $251,850 | $40,000 | 67 |
| Premiergarage | $19,950 | $186,730 to $284,250 | $40,000 | 146 |
| Big Bob's Flooring Outlet | $65,000 | $187,261 to $393,750 | $50,000 | 21 |
| New Uses | $15,000 to $20,000 | $187,500 to $286,500 | $40,000 | N/R |
| abc Seamless | $55,000 | $187,701 to $331,581 | $45,000 | 72 |
| Garage Kings | $60,000 | $189,493 to $238,253 | $40,000 | 32 |
| Spray-Net | $54,500 | $191,015 to $255,415 | $40,000 | 29 |
| DRYMedic | $45,000 | $196,325 to $318,860 | $45,000 | 89 |
| Millicare | $49,000 | $198,500 to $253,000 | $40,000 | 59 |
| Window Hero | $54,900 to $67,400 | $198,644 to $358,944 | $50,000 | 62 |
| Varsity Zone | $59,500 | $200,760 to $297,060 | $45,000 | 6 |
| Voda Cleaning & Restoration | $59,500 | $201,374 to $357,608 | $50,000 | 59 |
| Dry Ally | $49,500 | $206,847 to $335,170 | $50,000 | 1 |
| Storm Guard | $65,000 | $209,300 to $247,600 | $45,000 | 36 |
| Bigfoot Forestry | $54,900 | $209,556 to $265,201 | $45,000 | 1 |
| Honest Abe Roofing | $59,500 | $212,600 to $342,749 | $50,000 | 18 |
| Precision Concrete Cutting | $195,000 | $215,000 to $241,500 | $45,000 | 63 |
| Anago | $98,000 | $219,000 to $339,000 | $50,000 | 48 |
| 1-800 Water Damage | $59,000 | $220,803 to $315,448 | $50,000 | 175 |
| Steamatic | $40,000 to $70,000 | $222,400 to $444,690 | $55,000 | 44 |
| Bath Fitter | $40,000 | $225,500 to $515,500 | $60,000 | 141 |
| City Wide | $70,000 | $226,784 to $393,084 | $55,000 | 98 |
| Granite Garage Floors | $60,000 | $227,367 to $390,367 | $55,000 | 55 |
| Painter Bros | $75,000 | $234,430 to $441,080 | $55,000 | 30 |
| DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | $48,000 to $75,600 | $235,075 to $507,231 | $60,000 | 43 |
| Pirtek | $55,000 | $235,137 to $666,638 | $70,000 | 162 |
| Daisy | $50,000 | $236,550 to $954,100 | $85,000 | 5 |
| ReCoat Revolution | $50,000 | $238,697 to $646,547 | $70,000 | N/R |
| Lush Lawn | $38,000 | $241,150 to $357,800 | $55,000 | 5 |
| Garage Living | $60,000 | $244,450 to $321,650 | $55,000 | 44 |
| Black Optix Tint | $49,500 | $245,982 to $347,574 | $55,000 | 25 |
| iFoam | $59,500 | $250,293 to $337,275 | $55,000 | 88 |
| 1-800-STRIPER | $49,500 | $250,496 to $321,702 | $55,000 | 130 |
| Z Plumberz | $44,900 | $256,670 to $418,710 | $60,000 | 37 |
| Servpro | $100,000 | $258,780 to $379,500 | $60,000 | 2,286 |
| Zoom Drain | $49,500 | $259,618 to $490,641 | $65,000 | 166 |
| Zerorez | $15,000 to $60,000 | $262,394 to $618,706 | $70,000 | 79 |
| Missquito | $49,500 to $200,000 | $265,000 to $500,000 | $65,000 | 1 |
| Servicemaster Restore | $72,500 | $266,600 to $442,890 | $60,000 | 1,939 |
| Mr. Duct Cleaner | $59,500 | $269,220 to $501,000 | $65,000 | 13 |
| 1-800-Packouts | $62,500 | $269,300 to $514,000 | $65,000 | 48 |
| Chemstation | $45,000 | $270,450 to $368,450 | $60,000 | N/R |
| GNRG USA | $40,000 to $50,000 | $272,350 to $491,750 | $65,000 | N/R |
| Rebath | $50,000 | $275,875 to $606,925 | $70,000 | 145 |
| Clintar | $19,950 to $39,900 | $278,715 to $543,464 | $70,000 | N/R |
| Surv | $50,000 | $282,575 to $647,700 | $75,000 | 4 |
| Geese Chasers | $50,000 | $292,500 to $957,000 | $90,000 | 15 |
| Single Cylinder Repair | $25,000 | $296,000 to $442,000 | $65,000 | N/R |
| Cabinet IQ | $53,550 to $59,500 | $298,350 to $454,750 | $65,000 | 17 |
| BLUE KANGAROO PACKOUTZ | $59,900 | $298,570 to $596,046 | $75,000 | 131 |
| Paul Davis Restoration | $65,000 to $208,000 | $298,800 to $804,900 | $85,000 | 266 |
| USA Insulation | $45,000 to $55,000 | $299,500 to $470,000 | $70,000 | 110 |
| United Water Restoration Group | $49,000 to $210,000 | $300,000 to $700,000 | $80,000 | 49 |
| 76 FENCE | $60,000 to $185,000 | $304,266 to $2,462,193 | $170,000 | 2 |
| Nuvinair Global | $300,000 | $313,200 to $323,300 | $65,000 | 102 |
| Pink's Window Services | $59,000 | $314,500 to $584,000 | $75,000 | 47 |
| Sparkle Squad | $50,000 | $317,504 to $513,874 | $75,000 | 37 |
| Spray Foam Genie | $65,000 to $190,000 | $323,540 to $545,240 | $75,000 | 38 |
| Mobility Plus | $60,000 to $80,000 | $330,595 to $522,595 | $75,000 | 48 |
| Appell | $35,000 to $55,000 | $360,000 to $550,000 | $80,000 | 9 |
| GARAGE UP | $49,000 | $360,050 to $683,550 | $90,000 | 1 |
| Wise Coatings | $50,000 | $375,000 to $698,000 | $90,000 | 15 |
| Buddy's Home Furnishings | $39,900 | $375,650 to $797,540 | $95,000 | 328 |
| PlumbingPro | $147,500 | $380,675 to $393,725 | $75,000 | N/R |
| Groovy Hues | $59,500 | $389,100 to $724,350 | $95,000 | 46 |
| Closet Factory | $58,500 | $392,500 to $663,500 | $90,000 | 92 |
| Monster Tree Service | $49,500 | $415,610 to $534,510 | $90,000 | 176 |
| Modern PURAIR | $60,000 | $424,800 to $446,900 | $85,000 | N/R |
| TemperaturePro | $147,500 | $444,338 to $483,837 | $90,000 | 24 |
| Joshua Tree | $59,500 | $474,325 to $606,495 | $100,000 | 10 |
| VIZTA TINT | $30,000 | $485,600 to $865,100 | $115,000 | N/R |
| Lemon Fresh Cleaners | $36,000 | $488,100 to $1,523,100 | $150,000 | N/R |
| The Designery | $54,900 to $68,900 | $488,800 to $2,932,600 | $220,000 | 73 |
| 1-TOM-PLUMBER | $50,000 | $515,719 to $2,796,495 | $215,000 | 43 |
| LAWN SQUAD | $45,000 | $521,000 to $962,383 | $125,000 | 16 |
| Ar Homes | $65,000 | $535,000 to $2,190,000 | $190,000 | 42 |
| Pure Maintenance | $59,900 | $537,500 to $1,099,000 | $135,000 | N/R |
| Lightspeed Restoration | $5,000 | $570,050 to $757,200 | $125,000 | 27 |
| Roofing Dog | $30,000 | $572,800 to $939,400 | $135,000 | N/R |
| SealMaster | $35,000 | $579,800 to $924,500 | $135,000 | 47 |
| Clear Pest Pros | $35,000 | $585,500 to $805,100 | $130,000 | N/R |
N/R = not reported.
How do you compare franchises from this list?
Compare franchises from this list by putting each brand's Item 5 fee, Item 6 ongoing fees and the high end of the Item 7 investment side by side, then checking Item 20 for closures and transfers. The guide to franchise costs explains each line, and the 8-step selection process shows the order of due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home services franchise cost?
Across 516 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $112,373 and the median starting franchise fee is $45,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is College Pro at $2,925.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $27,500. Franchisors set their own capital requirements, and lenders usually finance part of the total investment.
Are these figures guaranteed?
No. The figures come from franchise disclosure data and public listings and change with every annual FDD. Confirm fees in Items 5 and 6 and the investment in Item 7 of each brand's current FDD.
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Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; listing does not imply endorsement. Not an offer to sell a franchise.