A Turnkey Cleaning Business With Recurring Revenue Built In
Four years of consistent growth, two fully equipped service trucks, and a diversified client base — this Central Florida operation is the rare acquisition that earns from day one.
Buying a service business is a lot like buying a rental property: the best deals aren’t the ones you build from scratch — they’re the ones already producing income before you ever touch the controls. This carpet and air duct cleaning company in Central Florida is exactly that kind of deal.
Listed at $225,000 with a seller carry of $50,000, this established operation has grown revenue from $260,880 in 2023 to $314,547 in 2025 — a 21% increase in two years — while generating consistent discretionary earnings for its owner. With a motivated seller exiting for retirement, the transition timing is clean and the business fundamentals are solid.
The Business at a Glance
Think of this company like a two-lane highway: one lane serves homeowners, the other handles property managers and commercial accounts. When one lane slows down (say, a seasonal dip in residential calls), the commercial lane keeps traffic moving. That dual revenue stream is one of the most underappreciated features in a service business of this size.
Two fully equipped service trucks are included in the sale price — already wrapped in infrastructure, insurance, and reputation. A buyer doesn’t need to figure out how to build the fleet; they inherit it. The business operates Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, with two full-time employees, making it genuinely manageable for an owner-operator coming in at 45 hours per week.
- Consistent year-over-year revenue growth since inception
- Two fully equipped service trucks included in sale
- Mix of residential and commercial client base
- Established local brand and reputation
- Franchise affiliation providing operational systems
- Relocatable — no property lease dependency
- E2 Visa qualifying opportunity
- 50-mile, 3-year non-compete from seller
Three Years of Financial Performance
The numbers below reflect the company’s trajectory based on P&L statements and tax returns provided by the seller. The 2025 figures represent the most recent partial or annualized reporting period.
The discretionary earnings figure — sometimes called Seller’s Discretionary Earnings or SDE — represents the total economic benefit to an owner-operator: net income plus the owner’s salary, benefits, interest, depreciation, and other add-backs. At $80,549, this business clears roughly $6,700 per month in owner benefit before debt service.
Deal Structure
One of the more buyer-friendly features of this listing is the seller financing component. Rather than requiring a buyer to secure 100% of the acquisition price through a bank or SBA loan, the seller has agreed to carry $50,000 — essentially staying invested in the business’s continued success. It’s the business equivalent of a landlord offering to hold part of the mortgage: the seller only wins if the buyer wins.
Who Is This Business Right For?
Not every buyer is chasing the same thing. Here’s how this listing maps to four common acquisition profiles:
You want to replace a job with a business. At 45 owner hours per week and $80K+ in SDE, this clears a meaningful income from day one with an established client base and trained staff.
Already running a cleaning, HVAC, or restoration company? Adding a carpet and air duct route with two trucks, an existing customer list, and zero ramp-up is a textbook bolt-on acquisition.
This business is flagged as potentially qualifying for an E2 investor visa. A franchise-affiliated, cash-flowing U.S. business at this price point is a common and well-understood vehicle for visa-based buyers.
Central Florida’s population growth is not a rumor — it’s a census fact. A relocating buyer stepping into an established territory with real commercial accounts has a meaningful head start over starting cold.
Growth Levers the Next Owner Controls
The business as delivered is already profitable and growing. But there are several expansion vectors the current owner hasn’t fully pursued — which means a motivated buyer gets to claim those wins.
Marketing
The business currently has limited documented digital marketing infrastructure. A straightforward investment in Google Local Services Ads, a refreshed website with review acquisition workflows, and a systematic referral program for property managers could meaningfully increase call volume without adding a single truck.
Fleet expansion
The two-truck model creates a natural ceiling on daily job capacity. Adding a third truck and technician — funded by operating cash flow within the first 12 to 18 months — is a well-worn playbook in residential services. Every additional truck is essentially a mobile revenue unit.
Commercial contract depth
Commercial accounts are the recurring revenue engine of any cleaning business. A buyer with experience in B2B sales or property management relationships could systematically convert one-time jobs into ongoing service agreements — turning transactional revenue into annuity-style income.
What to Know Before You Call
A few practical notes for serious buyers considering this listing:
Confidentiality is required. Employees, customers, and vendors are not aware the business is for sale. Any inquiry requires a signed NDA before detailed financials or the business identity are released.
The lease expires in January 2027. A buyer will want to negotiate a renewal or extension as part of or shortly after the acquisition. The current space at 900 square feet for $1,045/month is lean and functional — securing a longer term protects operational continuity.
Seller is exiting for retirement. This is a motivated but not distressed seller. Deals born from retirement tend to be cleaner than those born from operational problems — the seller has an incentive to ensure a smooth handoff.
Lender pre-qualification is not yet confirmed. Buyers pursuing SBA financing should expect standard due diligence timelines and should come prepared with financials.
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Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA is required before the business identity and full financials are released.
The seller provides all data and financial information on this business for informational purposes only. Transworld Business Advisors of West Florida LLC does not warrant the above information and advises all buyers to seek independent professional advice — including legal, financial, and tax counsel — prior to purchasing any business. This offering is subject to change or withdrawal without notice and is provided on a confidential basis. All prospective buyers must execute a non-disclosure agreement before receiving additional information. This listing may qualify for E2 Visa purposes; buyers should consult with qualified immigration counsel to confirm eligibility. Transworld Business Advisors · 400 Carillon Parkway Suite 110 · St. Petersburg, FL 33716 · tworld.com