Milwaukee, WI · TRADES
Plumbing (Drain Cleaning/Repair) in Milwaukee, WI
Ranks #5 of 17 in Milwaukee
~$23k to start
Is Plumbing (Drain Cleaning/Repair) worth starting in Milwaukee?
Plumbing (Drain Cleaning/Repair) sees an average of 530 searches/month across Milwaukee, WI, with permit activity down 32% year over year (based on overall metro permit growth -- no category-specific permit data available for this area). Startup cost runs around $23k in this metro. License difficulty: 5/5.
DSPS journeyman requires a full 5-year apprenticeship; master requires 3 more years on top.
Plumbing (Drain Cleaning/Repair) franchise vs. starting independently in Milwaukee
$153k–$299k
Excludes real estate costs and the separately-charged initial franchise fee, per the franchisor's own disclosure.
6% ongoing licensing fee on gross sales.
~$23k
Real startup cost we track for this metro -- no franchise fee, no ongoing royalty.
Mr. Rooter figures: Mr. Rooter franchise investment page. Checked directly against the franchisor's own page, August 2026. Not an endorsement or criticism of Mr. Rooter -- franchise pricing varies by territory and changes over time; verify against the current Franchise Disclosure Document before deciding. Not financial advice.
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