How much does a Tile and Grout Cleaning Service cost to buy?

A typical Tile and Grout Cleaning Service sells for 2.5x to 4.5x seller's discretionary earnings. With estimated SDE of $171K, expect to pay roughly $428K to $770K before adjustments for assets, debt, growth, and local market quality.

How much does it cost to start a Tile and Grout Cleaning Service?

Startup costs range from $8K to $35K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

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Tile and Grout Cleaning Service

Q: What are the profit margins for a Tile and Grout Cleaning Service?

The average profit margin for a Tile and Grout Cleaning Service is around 45%. Main costs are vehicle, fuel, cleaning chemicals, pressure washer maintenance, and general liability insurance. Most operators are solo or employ 1-2 technicians before scaling. No rent required if operating from home.

Industrial-strength cleaning that transforms kitchens and bathrooms

Bottom line

Strong cash-flow candidate with manageable operations.

Tile and grout cleaning services use specialized equipment and chemical treatments to restore discolored, mold-prone grout lines and tile surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces. Strong margins, repeat residential customers, and steady commercial contracts make this a reliable recurring-revenue business with low overhead.

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Acquisition score

Strong

Avg Revenue

$380K

Profit Margin

45%

Acquisition Multiple

2.5x - 4.5x

Startup Cost

$8K - $35K

How It Works

Technicians arrive with pressure washers, steam cleaners, and tile-specific cleaning solutions. They restore grout color, remove mold, and polish tile surfaces. Pricing is typically per square foot or per room, with residential jobs ($300-$800) and commercial contracts ($1,500-$10,000+) both viable. Repeat customers and referrals drive 30-50% of revenue.

Revenue Range

Low End

$120K

Typical

$380K

High End

$900K

Real Acquisitions in This Category

SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 561740 · Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

Deals tracked

28 in last 24 mo

Median loan

$397K

$189K–$1.0M p25/p75

Implied deal size

$467K

median · ~85% LTV

Charge-off rate

—

not enough resolved loans

Deal Size Distribution

<$150K

$150K–500K

$500K–1M

$1M–2M

>$2M

Deal Flow Over Time

12-month momentum

+15.4%

deal volume vs prior 12 mo

Median loan Δ

-43.5%

15 recent · 13 prior

Financing Profile

Median rate

9.50%

14% fixed · last 24 mo

Median term

120 mo

standard 10-yr

Collateralized

of loans secured

Median jobs

supported per deal

Top lenders in this space

Live Oak Banking Company13

The Bancorp Bank National Association4

U.S. Bank, National Association3

Oxford Bank3

Heritage Bank2

Where deals happen

CA7

CO6

WI5

WA5

PA5

FL5

IL4

MI4

OH3

AL3

Franchise vs independent

Franchised acquisitions finance at $649K median vs $337K for independents — a +93% franchise premium. Franchises make up 29% of deals tracked.

Recent Comparable Deals

Closed	State	Loan	Implied deal	Jobs	Franchise
Mar 2026	CA	$952K	$1.1M	9	—
Nov 2025	IN	$100K	$118K	4	Chem-Dry
Nov 2025	WI	$1.1M	$1.3M	16	PuroClean
Sep 2025	IL	$1.2M	$1.4M	6	—
Sep 2025	NY	$144K	$169K	6	—
Sep 2025	IL	$50K	$59K	6	—
Sep 2025	OH	$1.0M	$1.2M	14	—
Sep 2025	WA	$30K	$35K	1	—
Sep 2025	WA	$147K	$172K	1	—
Sep 2025	WI	$213K	$250K	2	Heaven's Best

Volume rank #96/544Deal-size rank #471/544Momentum rank #107p90 loan: $1.5MData as of Mar 2026

Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.

Pros

+Very low startup cost — equipment often costs less than $20,000
+High margins (40-50%) with just labor and chemistry
+Strong repeat and referral market from satisfied homeowners
+Commercial contracts provide steady, predictable revenue
+Low operational complexity compared to trades requiring licensing

Cons

-Physically demanding work — long days on hands and knees
-Requires customer education on why service is valuable
-Seasonality in some regions (spring/summer spike)
-High competition in established markets

Best For

Hands-on operators seeking high-margin recurring service work with minimal overhead and no licensing barriers

Operating Costs

Main costs are vehicle, fuel, cleaning chemicals, pressure washer maintenance, and general liability insurance. Most operators are solo or employ 1-2 technicians before scaling. No rent required if operating from home.

SBA Financing Estimator

Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service

+$6K/mo

after debt service

Deal price — $760K

Range: $760K (2.5×) to $2.1M (4.5×+)

Down payment — 15% ($114K)

SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership

Interest rate — 9.50%

SBA median for this category: 9.5%

Loan term — 10 years (120 mo)

SBA median for this category: 120 months

Down payment

$114K

15% equity injection

Loan amount

$646K

85% SBA-financed

Monthly payment

$8K/mo

$357K total interest

Monthly profit

$14K/mo

at 45% margin

Monthly cash flow after debt service

+$6K/mo

Down payment paid back in ~20 months — strong return

Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.