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Home Services · 268 Brands
Home Services franchises typically require $128K–$227K to open (median $176K), charge a median 6% royalty, and we track 268 brands with FDD data; 208 of them disclose Item 19 earnings. Every figure comes from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 7 for the investment range, Item 6 for royalties, and Item 19 for earnings. Compare the leading brands side by side in the table below before you shortlist.
How much does a home services franchise cost? It depends on the trade. Many concepts start under $100K for van-based handyman, pest control, and garage-door operations you can run from home, while plumbing, HVAC, and electrical franchises can reach $300K or more once you add trucks, equipment, and licensed technicians. Browse FDDs across handyman, pest control, garage door, plumbing, and other home-service brands to compare opportunities side by side. Sort the table by investment to see the split clearly: a home-based service route on the low end, a licensed trade with trucks and technicians on the high end. Then compare royalties and Item 19 revenue for the trades you can realistically staff.
Franchises
268
Avg Investment
$162K–$298K
Avg Royalty
6.3%
Item 19
78%
12 home services brands ranked by total units in their latest FDD (Item 20). Investment is the Item 7 range; fee and royalty come from Items 5 and 6.
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Units | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Blinds | $101K–$211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,355 | Yes |
| Lawn Doctor | $136K–$164K | $118K | 10% | 672 | Yes |
| Rooterman | $45K–$82K | $5K | $3 per 1,000 of… | 517 | No |
| Culligan | $130K–$816K | $41K | 2% | 438 | No |
| One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning | $143K–$287K | $43K | 6% | 418 | Yes |
| ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company | $89K–$213K | $40K | 7%-5% | 410 | Yes |
| Mosquito Joe | $150K–$192K | $43K | 10% up to $500,000; 7%… | 407 | Yes |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | $143K–$287K | $43K | 6% | 399 | Yes |
| Mighty Dog Roofing | $172K–$224K | $60K | 6% to 2% tiered based on… | 388 | Yes |
| Mosquito Shield | $121K–$162K | $55K | 8% | 384 | Yes |
| Ace Handyman Services | $132K–$226K | $70K | 6% | 383 | Yes |
| Filta | $141K–$164K | $50K | greater of royalty… | 377 | Yes |
Editor's shortlist. The table ranks by the numbers alone. For our editors' picks, with the trade-offs and FDD footnotes behind each one, read Best Home Services Franchises Under $100K (2026).
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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tom Plumber GlobalHome Services· Est. 2020 | Disclosed | $49K | $238K - $454K | 6% | 56 | |
| 1-800-PlumberHome Services· Est. 2015 | Disclosed | $57K | $179K - $484K | 4–6% | 59 | |
| 180 WaterHome Services· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | — | $182K - $695K | 6% | 5 | |
| 3 Day K&bHome Services· Est. 2025 | Disclosed | $60K | $116K - $159K | 6% | 7 | |
| 360 PaintingHome Services· Est. 2013 | Disclosed | $65K | $112K - $196K | 6% | 148 | |
| 76 FENCEHome Services· Est. 2023 | None | $60K | $166K - $316K | 8% | 8 | |
| 76 FENCEHome Services· Est. 2023 | None | — | $279K - $463K | 8–50% | 8 | |
| A Safe PoolHome Services· Est. 2024 | None | $49K | $67K - $108K | 6% | 3 | |
| The DesigneryHome Services· Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $60K | $224K - $463K | 5–7% | 89 | |
| AAAC Wildlife RemovalHome Services· Est. 2000 | Disclosed | $35K | $62K - $157K | 7% | 22 | |
| abc SeamlessHome Services· Est. 1978 | Disclosed | $55K | $188K - $332K | 3% | 66 | |
| Linc ServiceHome Services· Est. 2003 | Disclosed | $75K | $67K - $140K | 2.5–4.5% | 71 | |
| Allied Disaster DefenseHome Services· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $45K | $86K - $200K | 5–8% | 0 | |
| Everguard Repellent ProsHome Services· Est. 2025 | Disclosed | $50K | $107K - $151K | 6% | 0 | |
| AmrampHome Services | Disclosed | $49K | $138K - $235K | 3–12% | 52 | |
| ASP - America's Swimming Pool CompanyHome Services· Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $40K | $89K - $213K | 5–7% | 410 | |
| Ace Handyman ServicesHome Services· Est. 2000 | Disclosed | $70K | $132K - $226K | 6% | 383 | |
| AerusHome Services· Est. 2001 | None | $3K | $16K - $31K | 8% | 148 | |
| Aire ServHome Services· Est. 2020 | Disclosed | $45K | $114K - $272K | 3–7% | 229 | |
| Alair HomesHome Services· Est. 2013 | None | $250K | $273K - $290K | 50% | 18 | |
| AppellHome Services· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $5K | $225K - $477K | 8% | 11 |
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State-by-state home services franchise opportunities — regulatory framework, top brands, and investment ranges for buyers in each state.
It depends on the trade. Van-based handyman, pest control, and garage-door concepts can start under $100K, while plumbing, HVAC, and electrical franchises reach $300K or more once trucks, equipment, and licensed technicians are added. Item 7 details the full range for a given brand, and Item 6 covers the ongoing royalty.
Strength varies by trade, handyman, pest control, garage door, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and lawn care all field strong brands. The table lets you sort by investment and unit count and flag the Item 19 disclosers, so you can rank within the trade you can actually staff and license.
Essential repair trades such as plumbing, HVAC, and pest control tend to hold up in downturns because the work cannot be delayed, while discretionary remodeling may slow. Item 20 of each FDD shows how a brand's unit counts held through recent economic cycles.
Some trades, like plumbing and electrical, require licensed technicians on staff, while handyman and pest control models often do not require the owner to hold a license. Franchisor training and requirements are detailed in FDD Items 11 and 15, and licensing rules vary by state.
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