North Carolina

Cleaning Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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High Profit Window Cleaning Company in Raleigh!

Raleigh, NC

Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...

$75,000

EBITDA: $75,000

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$75,000

EBITDA: $75,000

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Profitable, Window Gang Franchises for Sale - Owner Retiring

North Carolina

Looking for a turn-key business opportunity with built-in brand power and proven profitability? A seasoned multi-unit Window Gang franchisee is offering several high-performing territories for sale....

$125,000

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$125,000

Start-upRestaurant Exhaust Hood + Cooking Appliance Cleaning

MFS Trade School: Build Your Million-Dollar Cleaning Business In every commercial kitchen, fire prevention is the top priority. Grease buildup in exhaust systems is one of the leading causes of...

$5,290

3

$5,290

Start-up
Start-upHigh Demand - Commercial Power Washing Business for Sale

Established Commercial Power Washing Franchise Opportunity This premier commercial power washing franchise represents a proven business model with over three decades of market presence since 1990....

$55,000

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$55,000

Start-up
Recurring-Revenue Service Franchise – Essential Pet Care in Charlotte

Belmont, NC

This business is part of a proven franchise system delivering reliable pet waste removal services to residential and commercial clients. Customers enjoy dependable, scheduled cleanings supported by...

$140,000

$140,000

EBITDA: $27,000

Established and Thriving Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Franchise

Charlotte, NC

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a highly profitable, established, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Business. Specializing in contents restoration after fire, water, or mold damage, this turnkey business...

$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $482,681

Valency Pro Clean - Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning Business

Charlotte, NC

Are you ready to step into the thriving world of professional carpet cleaning? Look no further than Valency Pro Clean - a highly regarded, eco-friendly, and profitable low moisture carpet cleaning...

$75,000

$75,000

Winston-Salem, North Carolina award winning carpet cleaning franchise

Mocksville, NC

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise territory which include Forsyth, Yadkin, and Davie Counties. The total population is over 400,000 enabling the future owner to expand....

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$41,900

$41,900

Reduced Price Res Cleaning Bus - 100% Recurring Revenue Catawba Co

Catawba County, NC

Located in Catawba County, NC, with an exceptional reputation in a scalable industry, these sellers are highly motivated. Investment Highlights: Lifestyle Business Model: Operates Monday–Friday, 8 AM...

$75,000

$75,000

Greensboro, North Carolina award winning carpet cleaning franchise

Thomasville, NC

Priced to sell at $50,000. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise territory that includes all of Davidson County, Randolph County and the majority of Guilford County. Population...

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$50,000

$50,000

Hands-Off Cleaning Business With Great Cash Flow

Greenville, NC

Established Cleaning Business - Greenville, NC This profitable commercial cleaning business presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner, manager, or investor seeking hands-off ownership with...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $47,898

Profitable Insulation Company With Room to Expand

Catawba County, NC

Prime Opportunity with potential for expansion and growth! Own a Thriving Insulation Company in a highly sought after Industry. With strong 2023 sales and 2024 on track to exceed last year's...

$700,000

$700,000

Low-Cost, Home-Based Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Franchise – Raleigh, NC

Wake County, NC

Profitable Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Franchise – Raleigh, NC Turnkey, Home-Based Business with Strong Growth Potential in a Booming Market Own a high-demand, eco-friendly service business backed by...

$68,000

$68,000

Commercial power washing with reoccurring revenue!

Greensboro, NC

High Tech Equipment for the biggest jobs! “Customized Box Trucks” that hold 900 gallons of water and 100 gallons of chemicals. The maximum height reached is 20 stories! Hospitals, Schools and Large...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

Established Triangle Floor Cleaning Business

Orange County, NC

Established in 1998, this franchise company provides a range of specialized cleaning services including carpet, upholstery, rug, wood, and tile/stone cleaning, as well as marble polishing and stain...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $60,457

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ServiceMaster Clean in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC

Purchasing a ServiceMaster Clean franchise in Wilmington, NC presents an exciting opportunity to own a trusted and established brand in the cleaning and janitorial services industry. Wilmington, known...

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$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $245,656

Profitable Window Cleaning/Pwr Washing Biz in Booming Market!!

Charlotte, NC

Ideal opportunity for an owner operator or addition to existing business. 50% of revenue comes from window cleaning, 50% from power washing. Great reputation with 140+ 5 star google reviews and 350+...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $74,032

Established Cleaning Business in Northern Charlotte, NC!

Cornelius, NC

Lake Norman based residential cleaning service for sale. This is an established business with over 120 recurring customers and a recurring forecasted revenue each month averaging $32,000. There are...

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$150,000

$150,000

Start-upDryer Vent Cleaning Pro - "A Great Home Based Business Opportunity"

"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...

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$249

Start-up

$249

Start-upQuarterly Routine Home Maintenance Subscription Business

The Kura Home License is a unique opportunity to enter (or expand within) the home services industry using a fully built, battle-tested business model—without the restrictions of a traditional...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning

D.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Profitable Commercial Cleaning/ Janitorial Bus.- Belmont

Belmont, NC

This well-established local commercial cleaning business is part of a highly acclaimed and respected national franchise brand. We service large corporate accounts with contracts in place. This...

$17,499

$17,499

Cash Flow: $25,000

Vacation Rental Cleaning and Linen Rental Business w strong Revenue

Brunswick County, NC

Established vacation rental cleaning and linen rental business serving the booming Brunswick County, NC market including Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, and Oak Island. This turnkey...

$500,000

$500,000

Professional Cleaning Services for B2B & B2C

Charlotte, NC

This established professional cleaning services company operates on a semi-absentee management structure, serving both residential and commercial markets in Charlotte. The business has developed a...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Dryer Vent Cleaners - Lucrative & Simple Trade

Asheville, NC

Booming & Huge Growth Potential, Dryer Vent Cleaning business covering Asheville & surroundings. Low overhead & great - high margins. 5 to 8 residential jobs daily, Per Van, with 1 Technician, and our...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $252,000

Profitable Maid Service in High-Growth NC Market

Wake County, NC

Step into a well-established residential cleaning business located in one of North Carolina’s most desirable and high-income areas. This opportunity comes with a trained staff, recurring revenue, and...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $165,156

Successful Iconic Residential Maid Service

Charlotte, NC

First Choice Business Brokers Charlotte is offering one of the Charlotte Metro area’s premier residential cleaning services for sale. This business is a well-established, privately owned residential...

$530,000

$530,000

Cash Flow: $171,282

Window Cleaning Business / Significant Repeat Business

Mecklenburg County, NC

For sale is a home services company in the Charlotte area handling tasks such as pressure washing, window cleaning, gutters and more. The owner currently puts in a maximum of 10 hours weekly, so this...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $143,314

North Carolina Junk Removal Business

North Carolina

Established junk removal business serving large metro area and surrounding suburbs with high ranking Google search results. Trusted team for full-service junk removal, demolition, and hourly labor....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Thriving Exterior Power Washing Business, Residential & Commercial

Greensboro, NC

Become the proud owner of a cutting-edge commercial power washing business. Proprietary equipment is this business’s unique advantage, enabling you to efficiently clean towering structures from ground...

$299,900

$299,900

Cash Flow: $307,000

Window Cleaning Business – Recurring Revenue, Semi-Absentee, Home-Base

Saint Louis, NC

This is a rare opportunity to step into a professional window cleaning business. Become the owner of a dynamic and unrivaled window cleaning service business that boasts a unique blend of old-school...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Thriving Dryer Vent Cleaning - High Volume & Lucrative

Raleigh, NC

Successful and with plenty of room to grow, Dryer Vent Cleaning business covering the Raleigh NC area & surroundings. Low overhead & huge margins. 5 to 8 jobs Daily, Per Van, with 1 Technician, and...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

Scalable Residential Cleaning Company Recurring Revenue Growing Area

Union County, NC

This well-established residential cleaning company serves over 200 homes in Charlotte, NC suburb and surrounding areas, with 80% of revenue generated from loyal, recurring customers. The company also...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Thriving Pool Care Services Company

Memphis, NC

This pool care company provides residential and commercial maintenance, equipment repairs, and renovations, all delivered with a reputation for quality and affordability. Proprietary software supports...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $152,313

Established ECO Cleaning Business

Charlotte, NC

This is a premier cleaning company located in Charlotte, NC. They have been cleaning homes since 2001 and have earned a reputation for providing quality and personalized service. The customers have...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $62,421

Commercial Cleaning: Profitable Janitorial Business

Winston-Salem, NC

For Sale: A well-established local commercial cleaning business that is part of a highly acclaimed and respected national franchise brand. We service large corporate accounts with contracts in place....

$17,499

$17,499

Cash Flow: $25,000

Buy or Sell a Cleaning or Janitorial Business in North Carolina

The cleaning industry plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments. This industry has gained significant importance, especially in the wake of heightened awareness around health and sanitation following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Businesses in this industry are dominated by residential cleaning services, followed by commercial janitorial companies. Commercial janitorial businesses tend to command higher valuations thanks to their relatively predictable revenue streams, and resilience to macroeconomic factors.

If you are planning to buy or sell a cleaning or janitorial business in North Carolina, it is helpful to have some context on the market in terms of valuation metric and typical financial performance. To that end, we have aggregated and analyzed business for sale data in the North Carolina cleaning industry to tease out average financials and valuation multiples based on asking prices.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

22

Median Asking Price  

$155,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$241,384

Median Reported Earnings  

$85,978

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


North Carolina Cleaning Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.32

1.09

Median

0.60

2.00

Upper Quartile

0.96

2.73

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Cleaning & Janitorial Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a cleaning business in North Carolina?

Prices vary depending on the size and sales of the business, but the median asking price for a cleaning business in North Carolina is $155,000.

How much do cleaning business owners earn?

North Carolina cleaning and janitorial business owners report median annual sales of $241,384 and annual owner earnings of $85,978. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a cleaning business?

Valuing a cleaning business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, stability of customer base, and economic trends in the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among cleaning and janitorial businesses listed for sale in North Carolina range from 0.32 to 0.96, with the median at 0.60. Earnings multiples range from 1.09 to 2.73, with the median at 2.00. These values suggest a typical cleaning business in North Carolina may sell for around 0.60 times its annual revenue, and 2.00 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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