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Cleaning Businesses For Sale in California

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Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles

San Mateo County, CA

Maid Brigade primarily services homes and select commercial businesses in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The franchise is well-established and services over 90 recurring customers on a regular...

$219,000

EBITDA: $45,000

$219,000

EBITDA: $45,000

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Highly Profitable Restoration Business Part of National Franchise

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Northridge, CA

This is a well-established, mitigation-focused restoration business serving a dense, high-demand market in the Los Angeles metro area. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, and biohazard...

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $558,147

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $558,147

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Very Profitable window and blind washing business

Antelope, CA

Selling my home-based profitable. "Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning" business that has been serving Sacramento, Placer, & El Dorado counties for over 35 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$100,000

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$100,000

Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!

Sunnyvale, CA

Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available

Salida, CA

PROFITABLE TURNKEY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS: GUTTER COMPANY - $306K SDE Established in 2022, this thriving building and construction service business in Salida, CA generates $950,000 in annual...

$1,075,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

$1,075,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise

Sacramento County, CA

Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Franchise offers carpet cleaning, upholstery, tile & grout, and hardwood floor cleaning services. This is a fantastic opportunity with immediate customers waiting to...

$90,000

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$90,000

Turnkey San Jose Squeegee Squad Franchise Territory – Truck Included
Start Up

All Setup Complete – Vehicle, Equipment, Territory & Operational Infrastructure This is an opportunity to acquire the remaining San Jose Squeegee Squad franchise territory following the completed sale...

$30,000

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$30,000

Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
Start Up

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$90,000

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$90,000

25 Year Established Window Washing Company

Castaic, CA

BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...

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$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Successful Home Based Cleaning Business with Reoccurring Clients

Los Angeles, CA

Seize the chance to acquire a successful, home based cleaning business. The business specializes in air duct, dryer vent, mattress, upholstery, carpet, tile, and wood floor cleaning. With zero...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Cleaning business at Bay Area

San Jose, CA

Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...

$95,000

$95,000

16 Years Established & Operating Home Services Franchise Resale

San Carlos, CA

Our franchise system is a reliable, scalable business that allows franchise owners to develop a loyal clientele that grows week over week, month over month. Our owners take advantage of a recurring...

$219,000

$219,000

Profitable 20+ Yr Gutter & Window Cleaning Business $107K SDE – Davis

Davis, CA

Profitable Davis-based gutter and window cleaning business serving Yolo County for over 20 years. The business has built a strong local reputation and operates primarily through repeat customers and...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $107,000

Turnkey Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Biz – 3k Clients, $12K Monthly

Mountain House, CA

Established in 2016, a one man operations, this service business provides professional residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services. The company has built a strong reputation for...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Jeff & Linda Nyman

First Choice Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.

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Recession-Resistant Biohazard Remediation Franchise | SBA Ready

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Orange County, CA

Established 24/7 biohazard remediation and specialty cleanup franchise serving an exclusive Orange County territory and surrounding Southern California markets. This essential services business...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $115,138

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Established Pressure Washing & Facility Services Business – $1.5M+ Ann

Sacramento County, CA

Highly profitable and well-established pressure washing and exterior facility services company for sale. This business generates over $1.5 million in annual revenue with strong recurring commercial,...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

“Established Grill Cleaning | Price Cut + Seller Financing

California

This Northern California Grill Cleaning Business is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 1 year ago, and has been under the founding ownership since inception. They provide...

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$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Established Carpet Cleaning Business

El Cajon, CA

Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established SERVPRO Franchise. High Demand, Major Growth Opportunity!

Fullerton, CA

Established SERVPRO franchise offering essential, recession-resistant services including water, fire, and mold remediation. The business generates approximately $700,000 in annual revenue and is...

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$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Profitable Malibu Junk Removal Business + Low Mile Dump Truck

Malibu, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, owner-operated junk removal business based in Malibu, one of the most desirable and high-income service markets in Southern California. The...

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$75,000

$75,000

EBITDA: $55,274

30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready

Orange County, CA

Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Profitable Restoration Franchise

Glendale, CA

Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...

$699,000

$699,000

Rare 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

--> Owner has priced this one to go now! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...

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$114,900

$114,900

Award winning franchise with proven track record of success

Los Angeles, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...

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$41,900

$41,900

Absentee Carpet & Upholstery Business Established Clients

El Dorado County, CA

Absentee Owned Northern California Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise - Rich Growth Territory! - SC2254 This carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise is a Northern California Limited Liability...

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$59,000

$59,000

Established Exterior Cleaning Business – 5-Star Reviews & High-Ticket

Fortuna, CA

Established Exterior Cleaning Business for Sale – Humboldt County, CA Coastal Clean is a well-established, owner-operated exterior cleaning business serving Humboldt County and surrounding areas. The...

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$95,000

$95,000

Established West LA Mold Business | 20+ Yrs | Seller Financing

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 20+ year mold inspection and remediation business serving affluent West Los Angeles submarkets. Lean owner-operator model with no real estate, no debt, and zero historical paid advertising...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $38,907

Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise

San Diego, CA

This robust commercial janitorial services company, located in San Diego, generates revenue through recurring janitorial contracts for commercial properties, providing services such as daily...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $136,000

Turnkey 60-Year Dry Cleaner in San Mateo County

San Mateo County, CA

Seller Financing is Available Net $80,000/ year for dry cleaning plant This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established 60 years dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo...

$120,000

$120,000

Rare Sacramento 3-Unit Pink's Window Franchise Territory Only Resale!
Asset Sale

Sacramento, CA

--> JUST REDUCED! Watch the Video to Checkout the Opportunity! --> Rare asset sale for three large franchise territories across the Sacramento, CA market area for a super popular and fast growing...

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$68,900

$68,900

Rare Find! Encinitas CA Pink's Window Service Asset Resale! REDUCED!
Asset Sale

Encinitas, CA

Rare Opportunity in Affluent Coastal Area! --> Absentee Owner Says Sell! This super-popular Pink's franchise asset resale includes a territory that is chock-full of high-end homes in the most affluent...

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$69,900

$69,900

Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business Opportunity
Start Up

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Protected by $100K Revenue Guarantee - or we buy it back. Turnkey cleaning business opportunity designed for quick launch and scalable growth in...

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$12,500

$12,500

Trash Can Cleaning Service with Like new Isuzu Truck

Newport Beach, CA

Premier Can Services is a premier mobile trash can cleaning and pressure washing company serving Orange County with a loyal residential and commercial customer base. The company specializes in...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Coastal Window & Pressure Washing Business

Carlsbad, CA

Skip the hardest part of starting a service business: building the foundation. This business is a professionally built window and exterior cleaning brand created to stand out in a crowded market with...

$18,500

$18,500

Established Specialty Fireplace & Chimney Services Business

Los Angeles County, CA

A long-established, profitable specialty retailer and service provider of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and chimney systems serving homeowners across Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and the broader...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $65,800

Turnkey dry cleaner in a High-Income Area with loyal clientele

Redwood City, CA

Well-established dry cleaning business for sale in a prime Peninsula location. This turnkey operation features a loyal customer base, consistent revenue, and strong community presence. The business is...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $75,340

Biz (Dry cleaner$20k/mo + RE (2 unit,Bldg 4500sf) AAAAA location

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Yucaipa, CA

* AAAAA location—Two blocks from Ent/Exit of !0 FWY * Explossively growing area—.Lots of Housing developments * Lots of mobile home complexes near the store * 2 Unit Retail Center —4,092 sf/ Dry...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

For Sale: Carpet Cleaning Franchise (2 So-Cal locations)

Los Angeles County, CA

This established carpet cleaning business has earned a strong reputation for dependable service and high-quality results, serving a steady mix of residential homes and commercial clients. Built on...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $35,679

SALE PENDING!!! Commercial Cleaning / Janitorial Business

Santa Clara County, CA

SALE PENDING!!! Investment Opportunity: Well-Established, High-Demand HOA Cleaning Company – Bay Area Overview Seize the opportunity to acquire a well-established, recession-resistant commercial...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Joe Saad

Joe Saad Buiness Broker

Serving San Diego County, CA

In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.

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Facilities Management Operation with Recurring Revenue | Greater LA

Los Angeles, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a professionally operated facilities management business serving the greater Los Angeles market. Built around a business-to-business model, the company focuses on managing...

$279,000

$279,000

Absentee Commercial Janitorial Business | NON-SBA

Orange County, CA

This is a contract-based commercial janitorial and exterior maintenance business in Southern Orange County. The company operates with recurring, assignable contracts that provide predictable cash flow...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $191,666

Low Overhead, High Margin Chem-Dry Franchise – 2 Territories Included

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

PRICE REDUCED! Step into ownership of a 2-territory Chem-Dry franchise , operating in a highly desirable Southern California market. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a scalable, essential...

$150,000

$150,000

Seller(Korean) to retire, free standing bldg, AAAAA location

Yucaipa, CA

* Gross sales $20,000 * Lease 5 years + 2x5 year option * Rent $5500 (all) to be fixed five years...

$150,000

$150,000

Profitable Dry Cleaners in Affulent Beach Location

Orange County, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $477,000/avg. An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and highly profitable premium garment care and dry cleaning business, discreetly located in a busy, highly visible...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

Profitable Dry Cleaning business for Sale

San Mateo County, CA

An established dry cleaning operation located in San Mateo County presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers seeking immediate profitability in the garment care industry....

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $277,415

Turnkey Carpet Cleaning Business – Van, Truckmount & 115 Yelp Reviews

Riverside, CA

Description Turnkey Owner-Operator Carpet Cleaning Business – Fully Equipped with Strong Online Reputation Established carpet cleaning business with a strong local reputation available for sale. The...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business

San Diego County, CA

Established commercial cleaning and disinfecting service company with 5 ongoing commercial contracts that generate consistent recurring revenue. The business also provides services to property...

$186,500

$186,500

Cash Flow: $53,892

(Semi Absentee) Residential Cleaning Business

Santa Clarita, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a growing, home-based residential cleaning business serving the high-demand Santa Clarita Valley market. Established in 2023, the business was built on a modern,...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $34,623

High -End Dry Cleaning store with Loyal Clients Base

Los Angeles County, CA

1. Retail focused -No wholesale accounts ,strong profit margins 2.Equipped with 50Lb dry-cleaning machine 3.Complete maintenance and environmental cleaning records available 4.Strong Annual Gross and...

$680,000

$680,000

Cash Flow: $330,000

Buy or Sell a Cleaning Business in California
Cleaning businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a broad mix of residential, commercial, and specialty cleaning service companies, including janitorial and office cleaning firms, residential home cleaning services, window and carpet cleaning businesses, pressure washing, restoration and mitigation services (water, fire, mold, biohazard), and niche operators such as solar panel, dryer vent, or kitchen hood cleaning, with many offered as owner operator businesses or established franchises. These businesses typically operate on a service based, contract driven model, generating revenue from recurring service agreements, scheduled residential cleanings, commercial contracts, and project based specialty jobs, often with low fixed overhead and scalable labor. Business buyers look for recession resilient, cash flow oriented businesses where profitability is driven by repeat clients, route density, and efficient staffing.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed38
Asking Price$209,500
Reported Revenue$248,409
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$115,069
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$136,000$209,500$387,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Cleaning Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$159,000$75,255
Median$248,409$115,069
Upper Quartile$592,950$169,668

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Cleaning Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.651.54
Median0.832.13
Upper Quartile1.043.02

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Cleaning Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Cleaning Business in California is $209,500, though prices range from under $136,000 to well over $387,500.

How much do Cleaning Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Cleaning Businesses in California is $248,409 and owners earn a median of $115,069, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Cleaning Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Cleaning Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.65 to 1.04, with a median of 0.83. Earning multiples range from 1.54 to 3.02, with the median at 2.13. This means the typical Cleaning Business in California may ask for around 0.83 times its annual revenue, and 2.13 times its annual owner earnings.

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