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92 services people pay for, grouped by what they serve. The number is how many times a month people in the United States search Google for it.
The house, outside
Pressure washing419,766 searches a monthHow often: Yearly, spring peak · Gear to start: Some
Junk removal244,192 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Some
Dryer vent cleaning209,683 searches a monthHow often: Yearly · Gear to start: Low
House painting (inside and out)188,775 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: LowCheck your state's license rules first.
Lawn mowing145,305 searches a monthHow often: Weekly in season · Gear to start: Some
Chimney sweeping136,500 searches a monthHow often: Yearly, fall · Gear to start: Some
Lawn aeration and overseeding103,567 searches a monthHow often: Fall · Gear to start: Low
Window cleaning103,383 searches a monthHow often: Quarterly · Gear to start: Low
Gutter cleaning91,950 searches a monthHow often: Twice a year · Gear to start: Low
Pool cleaning75,075 searches a monthHow often: Weekly in season · Gear to start: Some
Hedge and shrub trimming61,519 searches a monthHow often: Seasonal · Gear to start: Low
Snow removal54,892 searches a monthHow often: Storms · Gear to start: Some
Deck and fence staining45,980 searches a monthHow often: Every 2–3 years · Gear to start: Low
Holiday light installation36,525 searches a monthHow often: Nov–Jan · Gear to start: Some
Window screen repair29,492 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Trash bin washing20,870 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Some
Driveway sealcoating18,750 searches a monthHow often: Summer · Gear to start: Some
Leaf removal15,420 searches a monthHow often: Fall · Gear to start: Low
Solar panel cleaning14,258 searches a monthHow often: 1–2 times a year · Gear to start: Low
Grill cleaning6,917 searches a monthHow often: Yearly, spring · Gear to start: Low
Hot tub cleaning5,145 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Low
Mulch and pine straw4,571 searches a monthHow often: Spring and fall · Gear to start: Low
Curb address painting1,295 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
The house, inside
Locksmith and rekeying678,925 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: SomeCheck your state's license rules first.
Appliance repair337,708 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Some
House cleaning313,517 searches a monthHow often: Every 2 weeks · Gear to start: Low
Computer, wifi and tech help273,379 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Handyman small fixes269,334 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: SomeCheck your state's license rules first.
Carpet and upholstery cleaning142,742 searches a monthHow often: Yearly · Gear to start: Some
TV mounting and picture hanging118,366 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Laundry pickup (wash and fold)115,983 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Phone and tablet screen repair (comes to you)49,258 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Tile and grout cleaning42,300 searches a monthHow often: Yearly · Gear to start: Low
Piano tuning41,792 searches a monthHow often: Yearly · Gear to start: Low
Estate sale and downsizing help35,705 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Home decluttering and organizing35,492 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Move-out and move-in cleaning29,958 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Home watch while owners are away18,573 searches a monthHow often: Trips · Gear to start: Low
Wallpaper hanging and removal18,550 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Furniture assembly13,184 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Home staging for sellers10,175 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Some
Smart home and camera setup6,674 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: LowCheck your state's license rules first.
Cars, boats & things people own
Car window tinting401,083 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Some
Mobile car detailing397,525 searches a monthHow often: Monthly plans · Gear to start: Some
Mobile mechanic332,000 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Some
Sneaker cleaning and shoe repair192,175 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Small-engine and mower repair116,359 searches a monthHow often: Spring · Gear to start: Low
Bike repair (comes to you)68,216 searches a monthHow often: Seasonal · Gear to start: Low
Paintless dent repair61,042 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Some
Knife and tool sharpening45,483 searches a monthHow often: Monthly route · Gear to start: Low
Headlight restoration37,875 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Windshield chip repair29,250 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Golf cart detailing and battery care15,578 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Low
RV detailing8,942 searches a monthHow often: Seasonal · Gear to start: Low
Boat detailing and cleaning3,556 searches a monthHow often: Monthly in season · Gear to start: Low
Pets
At-home pet baths and nail trims87,567 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Low
Pet sitting68,291 searches a monthHow often: Trips · Gear to start: Low
Dog training55,850 searches a monthHow often: Weekly sessions · Gear to start: Low
Dog poop scooping26,380 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Dog walking19,675 searches a monthHow often: Daily or weekly · Gear to start: Low
Local businesses (recurring contracts)
Mobile notary and loan signings606,984 searches a monthHow often: On call · Gear to start: LowCheck your state's license rules first.
Small-office and storefront cleaning56,859 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Websites for local businesses36,233 searches a monthHow often: One-off plus monthly · Gear to start: Low
Process serving30,067 searches a monthHow often: Per paper · Gear to start: LowCheck your state's license rules first.
Bookkeeping for small businesses27,892 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Low
Real estate photos and video18,709 searches a monthHow often: Every listing · Gear to start: SomeCheck your state's license rules first.
Restaurant pressure washing (dumpster pads, drive-thrus)8,610 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Some
Social media and Google profile help for shops8,407 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Low
Local courier and office deliveries6,206 searches a monthHow often: Daily · Gear to start: Low
Parking-lot line striping6,009 searches a monthHow often: Yearly · Gear to start: Some
Storefront window cleaning route5,006 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Low
Airbnb turnover cleaning4,739 searches a monthHow often: Every booking · Gear to start: Low
Fleet washing (company trucks and vans)2,274 searches a monthHow often: Monthly · Gear to start: Some
Landlord turnover (clean and small fixes)1,645 searches a monthHow often: Between tenants · Gear to start: Low
Parties & events
Bounce house rentals141,667 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: More
Balloon garlands and decor66,550 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: Low
Photo booth rental57,491 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: Some
DJ19,700 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: Some
Face painting and kids' party fun16,016 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: Low
Mobile bartending3,016 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: SomeCheck your state's license rules first.
Party setup, serving and cleanup1,898 searches a monthHow often: Weekends · Gear to start: Low
Lessons & coaching
Personal training and fitness202,510 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Music lessons111,434 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Sports lessons (baseball, golf, soccer)51,125 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Swim lessons at the family's pool49,992 searches a monthHow often: Summer · Gear to start: Low
Art lessons49,059 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Tutoring45,883 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Language lessons7,117 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Yoga and Pilates at home1,853 searches a monthHow often: Weekly · Gear to start: Low
Sewing & fixing things
Alterations, sewing and embroidery553,333 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Upholstery (recovering chairs)46,567 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Furniture repair and refinishing31,450 searches a monthHow often: One-off · Gear to start: Low
Search numbers: Google Keyword Planner, average monthly searches in the United States over the last 12 months, checked October 2026. They count searches, not customers or earnings. What you earn depends on your work, your prices and your town. Many side businesses earn little or nothing, and we can't promise any amount. "Gear to start" is our rough guess.
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