Established 40-Year Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration Company
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Established Cincinnati Service Business with Strong Growth Potential
Established in 1987, this long-standing Greater Cincinnati carpet cleaning and water restoration company has built a strong reputation for high-quality service, repeat business, and long-term customer relationships. The company serves both residential and commercial customers and provides carpet cleaning, specialty floor cleaning, and higher-ticket water damage restoration services.
The business is well established operationally, with an experienced team and significant infrastructure already in place. A general manager who has been with the company for more than 30 years provides strong day-to-day continuity and deep knowledge of the operation. The current owner is retiring and is willing to remain involved for approximately six months to assist with training, customer and referral relationships, estimating, restoration procedures, and a smooth transition.
The sale includes approximately $175,000 in vehicles and equipment, including multiple carpet cleaning and water extraction trucks, a cargo van, commercial dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers, wood-floor drying equipment, extraction equipment, and other cleaning and restoration tools. The business operates from a leased facility with three service bays and office space.
There are several clear opportunities for a new owner to grow the company. The business has historically operated with limited modern digital marketing, CRM automation, and customer reactivation. Growth opportunities include expanding paid search and social advertising, re-engaging the large existing customer base, increasing commercial accounts, improving automated follow-up, and growing water restoration through stronger relationships with plumbers, insurance professionals, property managers, other referral partners, and the company’s large carpet cleaning customer base.
This is an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for an established service business with a nearly 40-year operating history, experienced management, substantial equipment, a proven customer base, and meaningful room for continued growth.
The business is well established operationally, with an experienced team and significant infrastructure already in place. A general manager who has been with the company for more than 30 years provides strong day-to-day continuity and deep knowledge of the operation. The current owner is retiring and is willing to remain involved for approximately six months to assist with training, customer and referral relationships, estimating, restoration procedures, and a smooth transition.
The sale includes approximately $175,000 in vehicles and equipment, including multiple carpet cleaning and water extraction trucks, a cargo van, commercial dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers, wood-floor drying equipment, extraction equipment, and other cleaning and restoration tools. The business operates from a leased facility with three service bays and office space.
There are several clear opportunities for a new owner to grow the company. The business has historically operated with limited modern digital marketing, CRM automation, and customer reactivation. Growth opportunities include expanding paid search and social advertising, re-engaging the large existing customer base, increasing commercial accounts, improving automated follow-up, and growing water restoration through stronger relationships with plumbers, insurance professionals, property managers, other referral partners, and the company’s large carpet cleaning customer base.
This is an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for an established service business with a nearly 40-year operating history, experienced management, substantial equipment, a proven customer base, and meaningful room for continued growth.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 39
- Employees
- 7 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from a leased facility with approximately 6,300 sq. ft. across three service bays, plus office space. The sale includes assets valued at about $175,000: five carpet cleaning trucks, also used for water extraction, plus one cargo van for transporting equipment and supplies. Equipment includes approximately 20 commercial dehumidifiers, 110 air movers/blowers, four HEPA air scrubbers, wood flooring drying equipment, extraction equipment, and other related tools and supplies. The business also has an experienced general manager who has been with the company for approximately 30 years, providing strong operational continuity.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The Greater Cincinnati cleaning and restoration market is well established, with a mix of national franchises and independent local operators. Demand comes from both recurring residential and commercial cleaning needs and non-discretionary water losses caused by plumbing failures, storms, flooding, and other property damage. The company has operated in the market since 1987 and has built a long-standing customer base and local reputation. Significant growth opportunities remain through expanded digital marketing, customer reactivation, commercial account development, referral partnerships, and continued growth of the higher-ticket water restoration business.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant growth opportunities exist across both carpet cleaning and water restoration. The business has operated for nearly 40 years with limited modern digital marketing, CRM automation, and customer reactivation. A new owner could expand through Google and Meta advertising, automated follow-up with past customers, improved referral programs, and stronger commercial sales efforts. There is also substantial opportunity to grow the higher-ticket water restoration side through relationships with plumbers, insurance agents, property managers, and other referral partners. Additional evening labor could also support expansion of commercial carpet cleaning without overloading the existing team.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 6,300
- Rent
- $3,000 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner retiring after nearly 40 years in business
- Transition Support
- The current owner is willing to provide an extended transition period of approximately six months to support a successful handoff. The business also has a highly experienced general manager who has been with the company for approximately 30 years and plays a key role in day-to-day operations, equipment management, and overall continuity. Training can include estimating and pricing, water restoration procedures, customer and referral relationships, employee and vendor introductions, equipment and fleet operations, and general business management.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2550782
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