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Cleaning Services Businesses for Sale

The work is essential and the demand is steady, but what separates a great cleaning acquisition from an exhausting one is an operations manager who runs scheduling and client communication without the owner.

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Cleaning Service Business

Domestic referral agency in Southern California generating $1.1M in revenue with 30-35% net margins, operating with no employees, no inventory, and no office. The owner has traveled internationally for weeks at a time without disruption to operations.
Price$1.2M
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$252.7K

Emergency Damage Restoration Service Company

Full-service residential water damage restoration operation generating $11M EBITDA in 2026, processing 100-130 mitigations per month and converting each into high-margin repair, pack-out, and move-back work through a documented daily playbook.
Price-
Revenue$12M
EBITDA$3.5M

Cleanup & Restoration Service

A restoration and reconstruction franchise with three territory licenses, $7.2M in 2025 revenue, and a 19-year general manager running day-to-day operations. The territory captures roughly 5% of $160M in annual insurable property losses, while peer franchises in the system average 7%, implying a clear organic growth path.
Price$5M
Revenue$7.2M
SDE$1M

Carpet Cleaning Business

Residential carpet cleaning operation in North Texas with over 3,000 customers, 575+ five-star Google reviews, and 75-80% repeat business generating $139k+ in SDE on part-time hours.
Price$350K
Revenue$142.7K
SDE$139.2K

Hauling / Junk Removal Company

Junk hauling, demolition, and cleanout operation with over fifty years of history retains roughly half of every dollar collected, with zero accounts receivable and same-day payment on all jobs.
Price$200K
Revenue$190.8K
SDE$128.5K

Custom-Engineered Solutions to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Mitigate Odor

Patented odor control systems generate 80% recurring revenue through locked-in consumable contracts across solid waste and cannabis industries, with margins exceeding 50% on consumables.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$3M
EBITDA$694K

Dry Cleaning Business

On-site dry cleaning operation in northwest Georgia with a trained four-person team, equipment less than three years old, and a franchise agreement expiring within one year, enabling independent operation.
Price$320K
Revenue$323.8K
EBITDA$21.5K

Windows Repair and Cleaning Services

Professional service provider specializing in window and door screen repair, window cleaning, and solar panel cleaning, with revenue climbing from $323.9k to $730.5k over three years and 35 active monthly contracts.
Price$500K
Revenue$730.5K
SDE$94.4K

Janitorial Services Business

A commercial cleaning operation specializing in healthcare facilities holds major five-year contracts with two hospitals and grew from $600k in 2023 to $700k in 2024, with $800k projected for 2025.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$700K
EBITDA$300K

Exterior Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services

Holding company with two complementary service lines—exterior soft washing and window cleaning—generating $1.9M in revenue with EBITDA growing 75% year-over-year from 2022 to 2023.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1.9M
EBITDA$350K

Pool Construction / Service Business

Residential pool maintenance business serving 400 recurring accounts in southeastern Virginia, growing from $335k to $640k in revenue over three years, with a dormant construction division that previously generated up to $862k annually and active expansion into adjacent North Carolina markets.
Price$750K
Revenue$640K
SDE$250K

Asphalt Repair & Site Services

Commercial exterior and site services provider generating $800k in revenue with $300k in owner earnings and a 37.5% SDE margin, driven by repeat contractor relationships and a three-person field crew.
Price-
Revenue$800K
SDE$300K

Commercial Window Cleaning Service

Commercial window cleaning operation across New Jersey and Pennsylvania generating $1M in annual revenue with 20% net margins, 100% recurring accounts, and near-absentee ownership requiring fewer than five hours per week.
Price-
Revenue$1M
SDE$250K

Window Cleaning Service

Multi-service exterior cleaning operation grew revenue 43% over three years to $571k in 2025, with SDE reaching $200k on a 35% margin.
Price$500K
Revenue$571.5K
EBITDA$88.5K

Industrial Facility Cleaning / Remediation Services

Industrial cleaning and remediation firm serving ethanol, power generation, and food processing facilities with $1.75M revenue and 20% EBITDA margins maintained consistently across 2023 and 2024.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$1.8M
EBITDA$350K

Building Restoration Specialist

A disaster restoration and contents cleaning operation with 65% margins on contents work, a newly secured national retail contract expanding state by state, and $1M invested in specialized cleaning equipment that processes work at 10x the speed of manual methods.
Price$10M
Revenue$5.7M
EBITDA$3.6M

Oxidizing Cleaning Solution Company

Patented water purification technology converts tap water into a natural oxidizing cleaning solution, generating $700k in 2024 revenue with recurring demand from parts and maintenance.
Price-
Revenue$700K
EBITDA$100K

Laundromat Business

Fully attended laundromat franchise in the Phoenix metro generating $543.8k in annual revenue with EBITDA margins above 50%, backed by a national brand and a three-person team handling day-to-day operations.
Price-
Revenue$543.8K
SDE$285K

Flood Damage Restoration Company

Basement flood restoration specialist generating $3.5M in revenue with $900k in SDE in 2025, operating in a recession-resistant, insurance-driven industry tied to weather events and property damage.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$3.5M
EBITDA$900K

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Full-service restoration and remediation operation across five offices in two states, generating $2.4M in revenue with nearly $400k in owner earnings.
Price-
Revenue$2.4M
EBITDA$399K

Pool and Hot Tub Service & Construction Company

Pool and spa services business in Southern Arizona with over thirty years of operation, a 35-person team, and diversified revenue across maintenance, repair, retail, e-commerce, hot tub distribution, and fiberglass pool construction.
Price$1.6M
Revenue$2.6M
EBITDA$280.2K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Contract Base and Renewal History

  • Ask what percentage of revenue comes from customers on regular cleaning contracts versus one-off jobs.
  • Cleaning companies where 70% or more of revenue is under contract, with customers averaging three or more years, give you something real to step into on day one.
  • Asking to see an actual contract list with start dates and renewal history is time well spent.

Operations Manager Independence

  • Find out whether there's a dedicated operations manager or site supervisor who handles scheduling, quality inspections, and client check-ins without the owner involved.
  • This is one of the most exciting things you can find in a cleaning deal. If that layer exists and has been running for years, the business transfers cleanly.
  • If the owner is the primary scheduler and client contact, think through what it would take to build that management layer and whether you'd enjoy doing it.

Employee Classification and Turnover

  • Ask whether cleaning staff are W-2 employees or 1099 contractors, and what turnover looks like annually.
  • Businesses with properly classified employees, a real onboarding program, and below-average turnover have figured out one of the hardest operational challenges in cleaning.
  • High turnover affects service quality and client retention in ways that show up over time rather than immediately, so it's worth understanding before close.

Revenue Spread Across Accounts

  • Look at how revenue is distributed across clients — cleaning businesses where no single account makes up more than about 10% of total revenue are more resilient.
  • Losing one contract doesn't change the picture dramatically when revenue is well spread.
  • Concentrated revenue isn't a reason to walk away, but it shapes how you think about the risk profile and the purchase price.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

2x-4x

SDE

Owner-operated with solid contracts

4x-7x

EBITDA

With operations manager and diversified accounts

In cleaning services, the spread between 2x and 7x reflects the contract base, whether an operations manager handles the day-to-day, and how spread out revenue is across the client list.

What drives a premium

70%+ of revenue under recurring service contracts with documented renewal history

Operations manager or site supervisor handling scheduling, QC, and client communication independently

W-2 employees with formal training program and turnover below industry average

Revenue diversified across many accounts with no single client over 10% of total

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FAQ

Cleaning Services Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a cleaning services business?

Start with three things: what percentage of revenue is under regular service contracts, whether there's an operations manager running the daily work, and how the staff is classified and trained. Cleaning businesses with a strong contract base and an independent operations layer are among the most transferable service businesses you can buy. Browse cleaning services businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a cleaning services business cost?

Most cleaning businesses sell for 2 to 7 times annual profit. Owner-operated businesses with a solid contract base typically trade at 2 to 4x SDE, while businesses with a management team and well-diversified accounts can reach 4 to 7x EBITDA. Businesses where the owner is deeply involved in scheduling and client management trade at the lower end. Use the SBA loan calculator to model financing scenarios.

How do I evaluate a cleaning services business before buying?

Ask for three years of financials and a contract list with start dates, contract lengths, and renewal history. From there, understand how operations are managed, who handles client communication, and what the staffing model looks like. The SBA loan calculator can help you think through what different deal structures mean for your monthly cash position.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a cleaning services business?

Some good starting points: What percentage of revenue is under recurring service contracts, and what does renewal history look like? Who handles scheduling, quality inspections, and client check-ins day to day? Are cleaning staff W-2 employees or 1099 contractors? What does annual employee turnover look like? How is revenue distributed across clients, and does any account make up more than 15% of total revenue? Are there any certifications (woman-owned, government set-aside) and how much revenue depends on them?

Where can I find cleaning services businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with cleaning company owners. Browse cleaning services businesses for sale on Rejigg and reach out to sellers directly, with financial detail and contract information available so you can screen for the profile you're looking for.

Do cleaning contracts transfer when you buy a cleaning business?

In most cases, yes. It's worth reviewing each contract for any language about what happens when ownership changes, but assignment of service agreements is standard in cleaning business transactions. Customers who work primarily with site supervisors or an operations manager rather than the owner personally tend to stay through transitions without much friction. Starting the introduction process between key clients and the existing management team early is one of the best things a seller can do.

Does the staffing model matter when buying a cleaning company?

It matters quite a bit. Businesses with W-2 employees have cleaner compliance pictures and often better trained, more consistent workforces than those relying heavily on contractors. That said, either model can work. The questions to ask are: what does turnover look like, how does the training program work, and are there any open or recent worker classification issues? Low turnover with a real onboarding process is the sign you're looking for, regardless of the classification model.