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Cleaning / Handyman Service vs Power Washing / Exterior Cleaning

At default assumptions, Cleaning / Handyman Service nets $323/mo more than Power Washing / Exterior Cleaning.

Cleaning / Handyman Service

Higher net

Hourly-billable service. Your time and a truck full of supplies are the business.

Gross$8,021
Net profit$3,071
Margin38.3%
Orders/mo41

Cost breakdown

Crew wages$3,154 39%
Supplies$494 6%
Card fees$233 3%
Vehicle$600 7%
Insurance$180 2%
Software + tools$40 0%
Marketing$250 3%

Growth trajectory

launch · 1–3$1,415
traction · 4–8$3,461
scale · 9–12$5,818

Strong service margins. Hire your first part-timer to add capacity without working more yourself.

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Power Washing / Exterior Cleaning

Mobile exterior cleaning. Homes, driveways, decks, fleets. Capital-intensive at the start, real margins once routes get dense.

Gross$6,859
Net profit$2,748
Margin40.1%
Orders/mo25

Cost breakdown

Crew wages$1,893 28%
Chemicals$449 7%
Card fees$199 3%
Vehicle (truck/trailer)$750 11%
Equipment payment$200 3%
Insurance$220 3%
Software + tools$50 1%
Marketing$350 5%

Growth trajectory

launch · 1–3$1,021
traction · 4–8$3,081
scale · 9–12$5,407

Strong service margins. Add a second rig and a part-timer before adding more marketing.

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