Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
The fire-prevention business nobody thinks about until it's too late
Dryer vent cleaning is a $1.5B industry that most people have never heard of — yet the NFPA reports clogged dryer vents cause 15,000+ house fires per year in the US. A one-person operation can run 6–10 jobs a day at $100–$200 per job using a van, a rotary brush kit, and a pressure blower. Margins are exceptional because there's almost no cost of goods. Franchises like Dryer Vent Squad have validated the model; the real money is in building a recurring customer base (annual cleanings) and layering in multi-unit residential contracts.
Avg Revenue
$180K
Profit Margin
35%
Acquisition Multiple
1.5x - 2.5x
Startup Cost
$5K - $25K
Difficulty
1/5
How It Works
Technicians use rotary brush systems and high-powered blowers to clear lint buildup from residential and commercial dryer ducts. Most jobs take 30–60 minutes and are priced flat ($100–$200 residential, $300+ commercial). Recurring annual maintenance contracts create predictable revenue. Add-on services like vent rerouting or bird guard installation improve ticket size.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Near-zero cost of goods — labor and a $5K equipment kit is all it takes
- +Built-in urgency: fire risk creates real demand that doesn't need much selling
- +Recurring model: customers need annual cleanings, creating a loyalty loop
- +Low competition — most markets are fragmented and underserved
- +Multi-unit residential and property management contracts scale fast
Cons
- -Seasonal dips in some markets (though indoor service is year-round)
- -Solo-operator cap: you can only run so many jobs per day without hiring
- -Booking friction — most customers don't know they need it until you educate them
Best For
First-time business buyers or tradespeople looking for a low-barrier entry with quick payback
Operating Costs
Main costs: vehicle, rotary brush equipment ($2K–$5K), brushes/consumables, and marketing (Google LSA works extremely well). Margins land at 35–45% after labor.
Where to Buy
Broad listing marketplace with residential cleaning and specialty service businesses
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Acquisition Price
- $270K - $450K
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