Home dryer vent cleaning business

Homeowners, especially families with older homes or long vent runs, plus people whose clothes take too long to dry.

A flat price per vent, with add-ons for long or rooftop runs, vent cap replacement, bird nest removal and repeat yearly reminders.

• Comfortable with hands-on, sometimes dusty work
• Careful and tidy in customers' homes
• Basic sales and follow-up

• General liability insurance, and check whether your policy covers work inside customers' homes
• Whether your city, county or state requires a contractor or business license for this work
• Damaged or crushed ducts, which you may find mid-job; agree in advance how you will report and quote repairs
• Roof access means working at height, so plan safe equipment and procedures
• Do not promise to 'prevent' fires; describe it as reducing lint build-up and improving airflow
• Optional training or certification (for example from industry bodies) can build trust, so check what is available

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your brushes, vacuum, inspection camera, and any training or insurance you choose. Equipment quality is the main factor in what you spend.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many homes you service, your pricing, and the hours you put in. Follow-up and repeat customers can help.

Check whether your city, county or state requires a contractor or business license. Also check that your general liability insurance covers work inside customers' homes, and plan safe procedures for roof access, since that means working at height.