Whether house, apartment, or condo, we all have a home we go back to. Home care and maintenance is an important, unavoidable task we all need to think about, whether it’s necessary repairs or decorative touches to make us feel more comfortable and fulfilled. The home renovation and repairs industry, alongside lawn care and landscaping services, is an essential market and a ground-breaking investment for prospective business owners.
For those looking to get in on the ground floor of their own franchise, we’ve hammered out a list of home and lawn care brands paving the way for Canadians ready to bring their business goals to fruition.
911 Restoration
911 Restoration bills itself as the “fresh start” company, offering a full range of emergency restoration services for homeowners and businesses, including water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, sewage backup cleanup, and more. Since starting its franchise program in 2007, 911 Restoration has grown to more than 130 locations across the U.S. and Canada, helping communities recover from unexpected disasters.
Franchisees receive in-depth, hands-on training in restoration techniques, business operations, marketing, customer service, and more. The company emphasizes compassion, fast response, and customer care. 911 Restoration teaches its franchisees how to use cutting-edge technology and systems to operate and scale growth efficiently. The brand is also committed to keeping its number of franchise units under 500, to protect franchisee territories and preserve the quality of support for franchisees. Franchising with 911 Restoration comes with a franchisee fee of $49,000.
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B-Protek Concrete Coatings
Being a B-Protek franchisee means access to a proven system, and a business with high margins and strong demand. Also known as Béton Surface in Quebec, the brand provides concrete resurfacing services and custom storage solutions for homeowners and businesses, including polyaspartic and epoxy floor coatings and wall storage systems.
Why franchise with B-Protek? The brand has over 10 years of experience and immense brand recognition for garage, basement, and commercial resurfacing and storage solutions. Territories are available all across Canada, with an investment range of $109,500 to $119,000. Incoming franchisees get access to pre-opening marketing, coaching, and training. Best of all: no experience is required.
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DKI Canada
DKI Canada is a network of restoration companies that provide sustainable property restoration solutions, providing services to commercial and residential clients from coast to coast. The brand offers 24/7 service in emergency loss mitigation and restoration services, including fire and water damage, mould remediation, asbestos abatement, cleaning, and complete property reconstruction. DKI Canada uses environmentally friendly cleaning products and encourages sustainable practices.
For prospective franchisees looking to join a 100 per cent Canadian-owned restoration franchise, DKI offers territories in urban and rural centres. DKI’s unique proposition allows existing property restoration professionals to keep their small businesses while incorporating company branding. Franchisees should have client service skills and care about developing relationships with people in their time of need.
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End of the Roll Flooring Centres
End of the Roll has been Canada’s flooring leader for more than 35 years. The brand’s stores carry a wide variety of internationally sourced flooring, and it has connections to Canadian suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure franchisees get the best selection and deals at the best value.
Franchisees get access to competitive pricing through the brand’s group buying plan. The range of in-house team members, from management experts, accountants, and marketing support staff ensure franchisees’ ongoing success. Franchisees can also participate in annual workshops and conventions to gain even more business advice and support. End of the Roll is currently seeking enthusiastic and committed partners in multiple locations across Canada. This opportunity requires an investment of $250,000, which includes a franchise fee of $40,000.
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Five Star Painting
When it comes to painting, one spill could spell disaster. That’s why customers trust the experts at Five Star Painting for interior and exterior jobs. The brand focuses on quality and customer satisfaction so clients can count on a top-quality paint job on time and on budget. Even better, Five Star Painting is backed by Neighbourly, the world’s largest home services franchisor.
Five Star Painting offers an established business model, with more than 260 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada. With its strong brand recognition, extensive support system, and ongoing training, franchisees can be sure they’ll have a five-star business ownership experience. For prospective franchisees seeking a service-oriented, colourful opportunity, the franchise fee is $45,000.
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Floor Coverings International
Whether you’re refreshing a room or transforming a house, it’s best to start with a steady foundation. Since 1988, Floor Coverings International has been outfitting homes with both hard and soft flooring products, including carpet, vinyl, hardwood, laminate, and tiles. The brand also offers window blinds.
The brand has more than 250 locations across Canada and the U.S. and is continuing its expansion with new franchisees. Franchisees receive in-depth training and support through the brand’s two-year new franchise development program and emerge ready to provide their services to a large, protected territory. Prospective franchisees should be prepared to pay a franchise fee of $75,146 and an overall investment of $250,489.
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FRSTeam LLC
We all carry a soft spot in our hearts for the personal items that decorate our homes. When it comes to damage by fire, water, or even mould, FRSTeam specializes in restoring personal artifacts in commercial and residential capacities, whether they’re textiles, electronics, or hard goods like furniture.
Franchisees receive initial training and support through the brand’s customized training platform, and access to the system’s proven, proprietary tools. Interested franchisees can know that they’re investing in an award-winning low-cost franchise. The brand also offers a discount of 15 per cent off their franchise purchase for military veterans. The total investment for opening a FRSTeam franchise runs from $84,400 to $441,000 USD.
The Gardener
Founded in 1994, The Gardener is one of Canada’s most trusted landscape brands. Services offered include landscaping and grounds maintenance for commercial and residential clients, as well as seasonal services like weekly lawn cutting, ice and snow removal, and spring/fall lawn clean ups, making lawn care a year-round business.
The Gardener’s comprehensive training program includes intensive classroom training, optional in-field apprenticeship, continuing seminars on industry trends and skills upgrading, and daily support and coaching. Franchise fees are $25,000, with a total investment of $60,000 to $125,000. Franchisees take advantage of low startup costs, the flexibility of a mobile business, name and brand recognition, and a place in the growing sector of landscaping services.
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The Grounds Guys
With over 40 years of experience and as part of the Neighbourly family of brands, The Grounds Guys® offers lawn and grounds care services year round with the backing of extensive experience and support. Residential and commercial maintenance services include landscaping design and installation, snow and ice management, and specialty services such as irrigation repair and outdoor lighting.
A $46,220 to $165,870 investment is required for a The Grounds Guys franchise, along with $35,000 in franchise fees. Franchisees benefit from a recession-resistant business that’s always in demand and a honed, proven business model. The variety of seasonal services offered means franchisees have the chance to build long-term relationships with clients and keep their teams busy all year round.
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Handyman Connection
Handyman Connection’s home improvement concept provides services from total teardowns to simple touch-ups in homes and businesses. Although offering services for several property types, the brand specializes in small- to medium-sized home improvement, repairs, and remodeling projects. Some popular requests include drywall installation, basement remodeling, and bathroom improvement.
By franchising with Handyman Connection, entrepreneurs can get extensive support and access to a network of experienced professionals to guide them through initial setup and day-to-day operations. The brand also has a comprehensive marketing program, operational assistance, and access to efficient business systems. Franchise fees are $70,000 with a required investment between $99,000 and $150,000.
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Koala Insulation
When making changes to their living space, homeowners want a difference they can feel. Fulfilling that desire is the mandate of Koala Insulation, which installs and removes batt, spray foam, and blown-in insulation, in addition to offering solar-powered attic fans, attic hatches, and air sealing services.
Prospective franchisees can take advantage of a unique and growing niche in the home improvement sector. In Canada alone, the insulation industry is projected to grow at a 4.4 per cent compound annual growth rate through 2030. The brand also offers exclusive territories to franchisees in order to capture a significant customer base. The franchise fee is $49,500 with an investment requirement of $571,500 to $687,000.
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Light Owl
This Vancouver-based brand offers outdoor landscape lighting to give any lawn a bit of magic. Well-designed, low-voltage landscape lighting provides safety while highlighting the beauty and architectural detail of customer’s homes. The brand’s services cover front and back yards, patios, condo balconies, gardens, water features, and rooftops—from design to installation to maintenance and repairs.
Franchisees benefit from a proven system and expert knowledge catered to outdoor lighting, pathway lighting, garden lighting, architectural lighting, and safety lighting. The brand specializes in rain-resistant and energy-efficient solutions, and gives back through a matching-donation program to a B.C. owl sanctuary.
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Local Handyman Group
Need a TV mounted? Want a bathroom reno done? Since 2016, Local Handyman Group has been handling odd jobs with skill. Local technicians provide handyman services designed to return customers’ homes to tip-top shape. The brand focuses on home and business projects, allowing a quick response time and a faster completion schedule.
No industry experience is necessary for prospective franchisees, who start with one van and one handyman and grow to four vans and four handymen in 12 months. Incoming entrepreneurs receive support from the experienced head office staff or the 17 Success Partners, franchisees who’ve found success with Local Handyman Group across Canada. The opportunity to join the franchise runs about $60,000 in fees and up to $40,000 in additional investment ($100,000 in total).
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Mr. Handyman
Since 2000, Mr. Handyman has been in operation as a one-call solution for home maintenance and repair needs. Its uniformed technicians are fully trained and insured, with an average of 10 years of experience in the trades.
Franchisees should be ready to meet the workmanship and reliability standards that the brand has built. With established systems, expert training, and ongoing support, Mr. Handyman offers a proven franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the growing industry. The initial franchise fee is $60,000 with an additional investment of $58,000 to $94,600 covering startup costs like equipment and marketing.
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New Creations
This surface repair brand has been in business for over three decades. Built on the idea of restoring damaged materials to look like new, the brand makes a point of championing sustainability. Why throw it away when you can restore damaged elements of your home, vehicle, or even sentimental items? Using a variety of cutting-edge technologies, New Creations takes on wood, plastics, stone and tile, vinyl, fabrics, siding and windows, bathroom fixtures, and more.
Franchisees with New Creations must provide a $100,000 to $150,000 investment, which includes a $65,000 franchise fee. Investors in the brand benefit from more than 37 years of experience, exceptional franchisor support, and a proven, low-risk business model. As a mobile-based business, this brand is able to offer a low overhead investment ideal for those who value flexibility.
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Paul Davis Restoration
Paul Davis Restoration provides cleanup, reconstruction, and repair services for residential and commercial properties. A leader in the full-service restoration industry in Canada, Paul Davis has 60 locations and thousands of emergency claims fulfilled annually, including floods, fires, mold, broken pipes, storms, and more.
For prospective franchisees looking to own a solutions-oriented, recession-resistant business, Paul Davis offers markets with existing clientele. The brand’s onboarding program includes interactive training at the brand’s national training center in Jacksonville, Florida, covering the latest equipment and techniques that help franchisees keep up with required industry certifications. The initial investment range is between $285,000 and $737,400.
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Prep’n Sell
A home-based franchise in the growing home improvement space, Prep’n Sell offers a full range of services to real estate agents and their clients to make homes ready to sell more quickly, for a higher return on investment. Bathroom and kitchen renos, painting, handyman services, flooring, decluttering and junk removal, deep cleaning and deodorizing, staging, and landscaping for curb appeal are just some of the services on offer. Twin brand RENOmagic offers high quality renovations to buyers and homeowners.
Both brands offer a unique “One Call Does It All” promise to provide all services a home needs, giving sellers a market edge and buyers and homeowners a streamlined reno process. Requiring a franchise fee of $30,000 and investment of $50,000, the low-overhead business model is a benefit alongside franchisee training and support, strategic partnerships, consumer financing, digital marketing and centralized outbound sales lead generation. Prep’n Sell is proud to have won the CFA’s Franchisee’s Choice Designation award six years in a row.
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PuroClean
The “paramedics of property damage,” PuroClean specializes in emergency repair services, including water, fire, smoke, and mould damage, for both homes and businesses. With more than 450 U.S. locations and nearly 60 locations in Canada, PuroClean has become a property restoration provider of choice for insurance professionals and property owners alike.
As a B2B brand providing essential support, PuroClean offers a recession-proof business that can resist fluctuating demand. Franchisees can take advantage of the proven systems and longevity of a system that has been franchising in the Canadian market since 2009, as well as national brand recognition, a mentorship program, and exclusive territory rights. Franchise fees are $69,000 and the brand requires a $250,000 investment. Immediate opportunities are available in Northern Ontario, New Brunswick, and P.E.I.
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Rainbow Restoration
Unfortunately, disasters happen. But Rainbow Restoration is there to renovate, reconstruct, and restore when they do. For more than 40 years, the brand has been a trusted name in the industry, restoring hope to communities in need. Specialized services include cleaning, reconstruction after fire or water damage, mould damage restoration, material removal, and more.
Part of the Neighbourly family of companies, Rainbow Restoration benefits from large-scale buying power, with price breaks from more than 200 suppliers, as well as a wide network of support and strong name recognition. Franchisee investments run from $169,336 to $325,900 USD (plus any additional fee and real estate costs), with a franchisee fee of $40,000 USD.
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ServiceMaster Restore
ServiceMaster Restore’s trusted network of disaster restoration services has been operating in Canada since 1953. Despite this more than 70 year history, the brand stays on the cutting edge by incorporating new technology, industry resources, ongoing training and development, and a peer support program. All with the goal of restoring homes and businesses affected by fire and water damage, and helping Canadians feel safe in their homes and places of work.
Prospective franchisees with ServiceMaster Restore should be passionate about helping others and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. A franchise fee of $72,500 and a total investment of $250,000 or higher is required.
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SERVPRO
From small individual disasters to multi-million dollar large-loss events, SERVPRO takes on every property damage emergency and restoration job, and treats each with the same high level of care and professionalism. Along with restoration services for fire, mould, water, or storm damage, SERVPRO offers a wide variety of services including construction, commercial services, and specialty cleaning from graffiti removal to air duct/HVAC cleaning and document restoration.
As a fast-growing and internationally recognized brand, SERVPRO offers franchisees high brand recognition, extensive training and support, and the benefit of serving a recession-resistant industry. A comprehensive training program means prospective franchisees of all professional backgrounds may apply. Franchise fees are $50,000, with a total investment of $251,500 to $336,800.
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ShelfGenie
A franchised brand that’s truly top shelf. ShelfGenie specializes in custom glide-out shelving for kitchens, bathrooms, pantries, and more, as well as closet organization services. With the support of Neighbourly, ShelfGenie has been helping customers feel at home in their living space with innovative storage solutions for almost 25 years.
Franchisees can opt for an executive model ($83,050 to $137,000 USD investment) or owner/operator model ($45,300 to $75,300 USD investment). In addition to initial training, the brand offers ongoing support and access to a business support centre. As a mobile-based business, franchisees take advantage of an easily scalable, flexible business model.
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STOR-X Organizing Systems
Whether moving into a new home, downsizing, welcoming a new family member, or just trying to build a custom, comfortable space, customers love custom organization that works for them. STOR-X Organizing Systems are designed, measured, and cut to fit the spaces and needs of the client, offering solutions to maximize space in closets, home offices, garages, kitchens, and more.
STOR-X franchisees benefit from a proven system, Canadian-owned and -operated, with more than 35 years of experience. STOR-X offers exclusive territory rights, ongoing training, marketing support, and access to 3D design software to custom design any storage solution. Franchise fees are $60,000 with an overall investment of $75,000, making this brand an ideal low-cost investment for passionate Canadian entrepreneurs.
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SWAT Wildlife
SWAT Wildlife specializes in humane solutions to wildlife management. The company removes rodents, raccoons, and pests with a focus on the protection of their clients’ homes and local ecosystem. The brand also offers other contracting services including attic and crawlspace insulation, chimney capping, demolition services, and restoration services.
With SWAT Wildlife, incoming franchisees receive hands-on, on-site, and continuous guidance in pest control and removal, pigeon netting, rat extermination, dead animal removal, and a series of related renovation topics. Franchising with SWAT requires an initial investment between $116,450 and $176,100, which includes an initial franchise fee of $40,000.
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Wise Cracks
This Canadian-founded concrete repair and foundation waterproofing brand is so confident in its product, it offers clients lifetime warranties on their repairs. Specializing in sump pump installation, basement waterproofing, and foundation crack repair using proprietary Wise Seal technology, the brand puts more than 30 years of experience to use toward its goal of wowing every customer.
Potential Wise Cracks franchisees should be motivated, ethical, and passionate about customer service. As a mobile-based franchise with low overhead and minimal staffing and inventory, Wise Cracks is ideal for families, young entrepreneurs, and others looking for a flexible, scalable business. Franchisees must provide a $17,500 franchise fee and $42,500 to $55,000 investment.