8 Low-Cost Home Service Franchises to Consider

Are you looking for a low-cost home service franchise to invest in? To help you in your search, 1851 Franchise has compiled a list of eight low-cost home service franchises that offer a range of services, from flooring installation and water restoration to indoor air quality and window cleaning.

Introduction to franchises

These franchises provide affordable entry points, comprehensive support systems, and the opportunity to tap into growing markets.

• Units: 160+ territories

• Total Initial Investment: $79,955 - $114,480

• Franchise Fee: $68,000

• Royalty Fee: 6%

• Marketing Fee: $750/month per territory

• Liquidity Required: $75,000

• Franchise Agreement Length: 7 years

Franchise options and details

Bryan Park, a former U.S. Air Force serviceman, founded Footprints Floors in 2008 in Littleton, Colorado, to meet the need for enhanced customer service and sophistication in the Denver flooring industry. Footprints Floors specializes in installing hardwood floors, tile floors, backsplashes and laminates. The company operates in over 150 territories and provides franchisees with a robust support system, including a call center, flexible work hours and a cost-effective entry model with excellent economics.

The Puddle Pools is a franchise that offers pool and hot tub cleaning, as well as seasonal maintenance. Its business model features low start-up costs, recurring client bases (weekly, biweekly and monthly) and a playful brand, with top-of-the-line training and operation support. Franchisees benefit from in-house marketing teams (both social and traditional), weekly focus groups, call center support, scaling support and more.

• Units: 2

• Total Initial Investment: $98,000 per territory

• Franchise Fee: $40,000

• Royalty Fee: 7%

• Marketing Fee: $600/month

• Franchise Agreement Length: 10 years

Green Home Solutions, which provides indoor air quality and mold remediation services, stands out for its eco-friendly solutions and support programs for independent owners. These environmentally friendly services — mold and odor control with EPA-registered products, indoor air quality testing, probiotic air purification and indoor disinfection — cater to the needs of consumers and contractors, making Green Home Solutions a preferred choice in the industry.

• Units: 200+

• Total Initial Investment: $99,095 - $183,570

• Franchise Fee: $45,000

• Royalty Fee: 7-10%

• Marketing Fee: 1%

• Liquidity Required: $140,000

Since 2014, All Dry Services has been helping homeowners and businesses recover from disasters. The brand's commitment to service, along with its expansive network and continuous improvement efforts, have made it a leader in the industry. All Dry Services currently restores properties and provides peace of mind with over 120 locations across 38 states.

• Units: 120+

• Total Initial Investment: $87,749 - $275,300

• Franchise Fee: $49,500

• Liquidity Required: $175,000

Elite Window Cleaning has revolutionized the window cleaning industry with its water-fed pole technology. Founded in 2012 by Chris Stoness, the company (which offers flat-rate pricing and online booking) has experienced rapid growth under the Happinest Brands umbrella. Aiming to open 40 new units by 2025, Elite Window Cleaning is committed to providing cleaner, safer window washing services across Canada.

• Units: 8

• Total Initial Investment: $113,261 - $143,161

• Royalty Fee: 10%

• Marketing Fee: $45,000 during first six months of operations

• Liquidity Required: $60,000

• Franchise Agreement Length: 5 years

Utilizing its own proprietary systems, ReUp Living is innovating the real estate industry through its technology-based approach to home renovation and sales. The company, which currently has 14 units open and more in development, is making a significant impact in the property technology space, providing solutions to outsmart the housing market and generate returns across real estate transactions.

• Units: 14

• Total Initial Investment: $60,750 - $159,000

• Royalty Fee: 30%

• Marketing Fee: Not disclosed

• Liquidity Required: Not disclosed

• Franchise Agreement Length: Not disclosed

Sparkle Squad is an exterior beautification franchise that provides multiple services, including window cleaning and pressure washing. Newly launched in the U.S. in 2023, the brand is an iteration of the successful Canadian brand, Elite Window Cleaning. Sparkle Squad distinguishes itself by using carbon fiber water-fed poles, improving efficiency and safety by eliminating the need for ladders.

• Units: 15-20 expected to open in 2024

• Total Initial Investment: $152,842 - $175,717

• Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $40,000

• Marketing Fee: 5%

Ideal Siding is a franchise specializing in residential siding replacements in the United States and Canada. Franchisees operate as project managers, managing sales and overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. The business model allows franchisees to start independently and gradually add a team as the business grows, leading to the potential for becoming a semi-absentee owner. The flexibility, coupled with ongoing support from the Ideal Siding network, provides a solid foundation for success and growth in the home renovation industry.

• Units: 20+

• Total Initial Investment: $83,500 - $129,700

• Franchise Fee: $50,000

• Royalty Fee: 8%

• Liquidity Required: $30,000

With affordable entry points and comprehensive support systems, these eight franchises offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to tap into the home services markets while making a positive impact in their communities.