What would you value a window cleaning business like this at? Considering selling
I’m curious to hear from other professional window cleaners and business owners about what you think my business might realistically be worth.
I’m currently doing approximately $150k/year in total revenue, with around $80k coming directly from window cleaning. The remaining revenue comes from pressure washing, gutter cleaning, roof/moss treatments, and Christmas light installation during the slower window-cleaning season.
A few other details:
• 123 five-star Google reviews
• 90+ five-star Thumbtack reviews
• Established customer base with repeat customers
• Multiple services that help keep revenue coming in throughout the year
• Established online presence and local reputation
I’ve built the business up over the last several years, but lately I’ve been getting a little burnt out from running everything myself. It has me wondering whether selling the business might make sense.
For those of you who have bought or sold a window cleaning/exterior cleaning business, how would you value something like this? Is revenue the biggest factor, or would you primarily look at owner profit, recurring customers, equipment, reviews, website/SEO, etc.?
Also, at this size, is there enough value to make selling worthwhile, or would you recommend continuing to grow it before considering a sale?
Not necessarily saying I’m ready to sell tomorrow. I’m mostly trying to understand what I’ve actually built and what it could realistically be worth.
Any opinions or advice from people who have been through this would be appreciated.