Fire Protection / Extinguisher Service
Compliance-mandated revenue, year after year
Fire protection services inspect, maintain, and recharge fire extinguishers and suppression systems for commercial buildings. Fire code requires annual inspections — making this a compliance-driven recurring revenue business. Routes of 500+ accounts generate strong, predictable income.
Avg Revenue
$300K
Profit Margin
35%
Acquisition Multiple
2.5x - 5x
Startup Cost
$20K - $150K
Difficulty
3/5
How It Works
You visit commercial properties annually to inspect fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and suppression systems. Failed units are recharged, repaired, or replaced. Inspections are required by fire code, so customers must comply. You bill per extinguisher/device inspected, typically $15-$40 each.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Compliance-driven — customers legally must have annual inspections
- +Very high customer retention (95%+)
- +Scales with routes — add technicians and trucks
- +Additional revenue from installations and replacements
Cons
- -Requires state licensing and certifications
- -Route building is slow initially
- -Some seasonal concentration in inspection renewal months
Best For
Route-builders who want compliance-driven recurring revenue with minimal churn
Operating Costs
Costs include vehicle fuel and maintenance, recharge chemicals, replacement inventory, technician wages, licensing, and insurance. Labor is the primary cost when scaling beyond owner-operator.
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Quick Facts
- Category
- route
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Acquisition Price
- $750K - $1.5M
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Fire Protection / Extinguisher Service
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