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The 5 Best Home Improvement Franchise Opportunities

The home improvement industry continues to experience sustained, long-term growth and demand in the U.S. As homeowners invest more in remodeling instead of relocating, now is the perfect time to invest in a home improvement franchise and own your own business!

Why now?

  • According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University, the U.S. home remodeling market has soared above $600B in recent years, remaining 50% above pre-pandemic levels and with projections showing continued expansion over the next decade. 
  • The U.S. housing stock is older than ever before – with a median age of 44 years in 2023 and almost 50% of owner-occupied homes built before 1980, a large number of homes are in desperate need of improvements and repair.
  • Nearly half of homeowners have completed a remodel in the past year, and due to high housing costs and limited inventory, homeowners are choosing to remodel rather than move.

As opposed to starting your own home improvement business, a franchise model offers established systems and processes (so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel), brand recognition, peer-to-peer support and group buying power, territory exclusivity, exit strategy, and more. As far as funding, banks are also generally more willing to lend to a franchisee rather than an independent business owner because the franchise business model has already been “vetted” by the franchisor.

But which home improvement sector is best? With hundreds of brands to choose from, it will depend on your interests, preferences, and the support the individual franchisor offers. Following are the 5 best home improvement franchise categories:

  1. Maintenance and “Need-Based” Services (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Pest Control, etc.)
You can think of this category as the “emergency room” services of the home. These franchises focus on fixing things that are broken or preventing disaster. Demand is typically not affected by the economy, because when a pipe breaks, you’re not checking your stock portfolio before calling a plumber. In these models, success is often dependent on high volume and 24/7 availability.
  1. Restoration and Remediation Services (Painting, Flooring, Closet Systems, Window Treatments, etc.)
These services typically focus on a single surface or room of the home and generally do an upgrade to the existing surface. Many of these franchises offer lower entry costs and some can be run as home-based or mobile businesses, rather than having a brick-and-mortar showroom. High marketing efficiency and high-speed execution will be necessary to be successful.
  1. Exterior and Structural Services (Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Decking, etc.)
Focused on the exterior protection of the home, these franchise models are often high-ticket and important for overall home value. Hail or wind damage often drive demand, as well as long-term wear and tear. These businesses are typically seasonal and weather-dependent, and owners will need to be adept at managing insurance claims and managing large crews for quick bursts of work.
  1. Restoration and Remediation Services (Water, Fire, Mold, etc.)
These are specialized services that bridge the gap between construction and insurance. While similar to maintenance because it is almost always “need-based”, these services have much higher stakes. The revenue is largely driven by insurance companies rather than the homeowner’s out-of-pocket budget, and these models will often require technical certification and immediate action.
  1. Full-Service Interior Remodeling (Comprehensive Kitchen & Bath Design-Build)
This franchise model is focused on truly transforming how a family lives in their home, as opposed to just fixing a problem. While many other franchises focus on a single trade, this model integrates kitchens, bathrooms, and other interior remodeling with customized design, cabinetry, flooring, lighting, etc., with end-to-end service throughout it all. Due to the complexity of these projects, there is a high trust factor with customers, who don’t view you as a contractor but rather as an expert who is making their remodeling dreams come true.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen – the #1 Full-Service Remodeling Franchise

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DreamMaker is one of the best home services franchises to open in 2026. We are a faith-based, full-service interior remodeling franchise with a specialty in both kitchen and bathroom  remodeling. Our business model is designed to expand into full interior remodeling as your confidence, competency, and business grows – which allows you to maximize your marketing dollars and create a customer for life.

What else makes DreamMaker different? With almost three decades of experience as a leader in home service franchising, we have developed robust proven systems, structure, and processes to set you up for success. Each DreamMaker franchisee has a beautiful brick-and-mortar Design Center, which builds immediate local authority (unlike “man-in-a-van” models), and allows customers to “touch and feel” their future home via samples and displays.

DreamMaker is also well-known for our faith-based Code of Values and true family culture within our network (just ask our franchisees – or read our reviews on Franchise Business Review!). We believe in treating everyone with integrity and respect, and our franchisees enjoy making a difference in their customers’ lives – not only through making their remodeling dreams come true, but through the customer’s interactions with DreamMaker and the superior service found at every stage of the remodeling process.

If you’re interested in starting your own full-service interior remodeling company (whether or not you have previous remodeling experience), DreamMaker is here to help! Reach out today to connect with a franchise expert on our team.