Water filter replacement service

Homeowners, landlords, small offices, clinics and cafes that want filters changed on time without thinking about it.

Markup on filters and cartridges plus a service fee per visit, with repeat income from yearly or twice-yearly replacement plans.

• Basic plumbing and hand tool skills
• Reliable scheduling and record keeping
• Clear customer communication

• Check whether your state or city requires a plumbing license or contractor license, even for simple filter work
• General liability insurance, since a leak can cause water damage
• Do not make health claims about water quality unless the product is certified for them, and check how filter certifications are described
• Check sales tax registration with your state for products you sell

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your tools, your starting stock of filters and cartridges, and insurance. Treat this as a rough estimate and price out your own setup before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many homes and offices you service and how many cartridges you sell. That figure is revenue, not profit, so factor in your own costs.

Check whether your state or city requires a plumbing or contractor license, even for simple filter work. Also check general liability insurance, how filter certifications are described, and sales tax registration with your state for products you sell.