Cash Cow 30+Yr Old Property-Chimney Biz NETS $163K

NOT DISCLOSED, Maryland

Asking Price $450,000 Year Established 1994
Annual Revenue $507,046 Reason for Selling Retirement  
Annual P/L $0 Attention Aamer Chaudhary
Annual Cash Flow $187,282 Listing Number 1007691  
# of Employees 3 Business Category Services: Construction, Contractors

Business Overview:

This is a rare chance to acquire a profitable 28-year-old residential and commercial chimney cleaning service business with a sterling reputation, a debt-free balance sheet, and an established presence across central Maryland's most active real estate markets. The company provides three core service lines: fireplace and chimney cleaning, inspection, and repair; dryer vent cleaning; and air duct cleaning. All equipment — valued at approximately $40,000 — is fully owned and included in the sale. The business generates consistent revenue across a diversified mix of residential homeowners, an active real estate transaction channel, property management companies, and homeowners' associations. Pricing is straightforward and transparent. Day-to-day operations are carried out by the owner-operator and two senior technicians with a combined 30+ years of experience — one of whom is actively expanding into gas fireplace work. The company maintains MHIC licensing. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BENEFIT FROM: - Excellent reputation for quality + transparency- Strong and well known local brand- 2025 revenue of $507,046- $187,282 of Seller's Discretionary Earnings- Consistent demand and market resilience- Experienced technicians with 30+ years of combined experience- Consistently maintained Google Rating of 5 REASONABLE ASKING PRICE OF $450,000Turnkey opportunity for a buyer to acquire and expand operational capabilities, marketing and customer systems and added capacity with significant upside potential. CUSTOMERSNearly 10,000 residential and commercial customers. Impeccable track record and consistent referrals from realtors and inbound leads. FINANCIAL & BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTSYear Established: 1994Location: DC Metro/Central MarylandAreas covered: All of Southeastern Maryland 2025 Revenue/SDE: $507,046  /  $187,2822024 Revenue/SDE: $556,213 /  $134,4372023 Revenue/SDE: $343,588  /  $72,4392022 Revenue/SDE: $509,593 / $187,147 Inventory & FFE worth roughly $40,000Competition: LowNo. of Employees: 3 including owner Reason for sale: Retirement Proof of Funds Required (upfront) Seller financing is available (for prequalified buyers only.) A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION, NAME & CIM. UNMATCHED TRANSWORLD VALUEThis opportunity is proudly offered by Transworld Business Advisors, the number one business brokerage firm in the world. With local presence AND global marketing reach, Transworld Business Advisors provides main-street and middle market business owners and buyers with transaction expertise. FOR BUSINESS OWNERS:We represent qualified clients that are very interested in buying all types of businesses. If you have any interest in selling your business at this time or in the near future, please contact me at jpines@tworld.com. Our buyers are already qualified and willing to invest their time and money toward a business like yours. All communications are kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. For interested parties, please contact: Matthew Maier (Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors, Downtown DC, Annapolis, Baltimore & New York City) at Cell (571) 268-1884 or by email: mmaier@tworld.com orAamer Chaudhary (President/CEO, Transworld Business Advisors, Downtown DC, Annapolis, Baltimore & New York City) at Cell (202) 509 3739 or (443) 968 1411 or (703) 457-0362 or Off (202) 461 2204 or by email, achaudhary@tworld.com & we shall respond soon.

Property Features and Assets:

Market Competition and Expansion:

<p>Central Maryland has few chimney service companies, most led by aging owner-operators nearing retirement. The market is undersupplied and consolidating — competitive pressure is low<br>• MHIC licensed — required to work with realtors; most competitors are not licensed<br>• 600+ realtor relationships built over 30 years; 60–75 active annual referral sources<br>• Established property management accounts across Montgomery, Howard, AA, and PG counties<br>• 98% customer satisfaction rate; zero outbound marketing needed to sustain revenue<br></p><p>The business has operated at deliberately constrained capacity with no outbound marketing for 25+ years. A buyer with operational or marketing focus has immediate, low-cost growth levers available from day one.<br>• ~10,000 customer records never systematically re-marketed — high-value, zero-cost pipeline<br>• No digital presence; Google Local Services Ads alone would materially increase inbound volume<br>• Gas fireplace certification in progress — new higher-margin service line imminent<br>• Electric fireplace conversion already underway — growing segment as wood-burning declines<br>• D.C. and Northern Virginia markets untapped; senior technician team ready to expand<br>• Property management HOA agreements are informal — formalizing adds recurring contract revenue<br>• CRM and scheduling software would reduce admin burden and improve capacity utilization<br></p>

Additional Details:

  • The property is Leased.
  • The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
  • This is a homebased business opportunity.
  • This is not a franchise resale opportunity

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