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A Unique Alternative to Home Services Franchises

The Alternative to a Home-Services Franchise — No Fees | Hello Services
The alternative franchise

Build a home-services business. Skip the franchise.

All the benefits of a traditional franchise — the model, the brand, the support — without the fees, the royalties, the contracts or the territory limits. Choose your services, set your area, and keep what you earn.

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No franchise feesNo contractsAny coverage areaKeep your earnings
What a traditional franchise costs you
Upfront franchise fee£0
Ongoing royalties£0
Territory licence fee£0
Minimum contractNone
With Hello Services you provide your own tools and deliver great work — we provide the brand, the model and the support. That’s the whole deal.
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Franchise fees
4
Service lines
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Coverage area
100%
Yours to run
Why this exists

The franchise dream, minus the small print

Traditional franchises promise a ready-made business — then hand you hefty upfront fees, ongoing royalties, rigid operating manuals, locked territories and contracts you can’t easily leave. Our alternative model keeps everything that makes a franchise attractive and strips out everything that holds you back. You get a proven system and real support; you keep your freedom and your profit.

Head to head

Hello Services vs. a traditional franchise

Eight differences that change everything about how you build and run your business.

The difference

✦ Hello ServicesAlternative model

Traditional franchiseThe old way

Upfront cost
✓No franchise fees to get started
✕Significant upfront investment
How you operate
✓Run it entirely your way
✕Strict, enforced procedures
Coverage area
✓No limits on where you work
✕Reach restricted to a territory
Commitment
✓Flexible — no lengthy contracts
✕Long, binding agreements
Support
✓Ongoing support and resources
✕Often isolating once signed
Brand control
✓Your business, your decisions
✕Rigid brand guidelines
Competition
✓Grow anywhere — no territory locks
✕Exclusivity rules limit you
Growth ceiling
✓Room to scale as far as you want
✕Capped earning potential
Pick your lane

Four service lines, your choice

Offer one or combine several to match your skills, interests and local demand.

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Cleaning

Domestic and commercial cleaning, deep cleans, carpets and pressure washing.

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Moving

House and office moves, packing, loading and transport.

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Clearance

House, garden and waste clearance with a van or tipper.

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Building

Handyman, repairs and small building works.

What you get

A proven model, and people in your corner

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Marketing support

Help getting found and winning customers, so you’re not starting from zero.

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Training

Learn the systems and standards that turn jobs into repeat business.

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Operational assistance

Ongoing, hands-on help as questions come up — you’re never left to figure it out alone.

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A proven business model

The same framework that’s helped many entrepreneurs launch and grow.

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A real community

Join like-minded operators who share what works — not a contract that isolates you.

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Your profit stays yours

No royalties skimming your revenue every month. What you earn, you keep.

Getting started

Up and running in four steps

1

Apply to join

Tell us about you and the services you’d like to offer. No fee to get started.

2

Get set up

Receive your onboarding, training and the resources to operate under the brand.

3

Choose services & area

Pick your service lines and the patch you want to cover — with no territory limits.

4

Start earning

Take on work, deliver brilliant service, and grow at your own pace.

What you provide

The kit to get going

You supply the tools for your chosen services. Here’s a typical starting checklist by service line.

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Cleaning

  • Vacuum, mop and broom
  • Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants
  • Carpet cleaner and pressure washer
  • Industrial-grade kit for commercial work
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Moving & hauling

  • Moving truck or van
  • Dollies and packing materials
  • Straps and protective blankets
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Clearance

  • Van or tipper van
  • Tools for dismantling and loading
  • Waste-handling equipment
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Building & repair

  • Basic hand and power tools
  • Ladders and access equipment
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Safety gear

  • Gloves, safety glasses, work boots
  • Hard hats and harnesses for high-risk work
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A helping hand

  • Extra helpers for jobs needing more than one person

Get the full start-up checklist →

Questions

The honest answers

Is the alternative franchise really free to join?
There are no franchise fees, no royalties and no licence costs. You provide your own tools and deliver the work; we provide the brand framework, a proven model, training and ongoing support. That’s the trade — your effort and equipment, our system and backing.
What services can I offer?
Cleaning, moving, clearance and building/handyman work. Choose one that fits your skills, or combine several to widen your market.
Do I get a protected territory?
There are no territory locks. Unlike a traditional franchise, you can work and grow wherever there’s demand — your coverage area isn’t capped.
What support do I actually receive?
Marketing support to help you win customers, training on the systems and standards, and ongoing operational assistance whenever questions come up — plus a community of other operators.
What do I need to get started?
The right tools for your chosen services, appropriate safety gear, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. A typical kit list by service line is shown above.
How is this different from a normal franchise?
No upfront fees, no ongoing royalties, no rigid operating manual, no locked territory and no long contract. You run your business your way and keep your profit, while still getting a proven model and real support.
How do I join?
Apply online to get started — tell us about you and the services you’d like to offer, and we’ll take it from there.
Your business, your way

Join the home-services revolution

All the upside of a franchise, none of the fees or restrictions. Start building the home-services business you actually want — with the freedom, flexibility and support to make it work.

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