§1What this business is
A facility management firm signs contracts with offices, institutions, hotels and residential complexes, then supplies trained staff and equipment for cleaning, security patrols, electrical and plumbing maintenance and pest control. It runs regular checks, responds to emergencies and keeps records for clients. ISO 41001 (published 2018) is the international standard for such services.
Capacity: 5,000 service packages a year; sales ₹50.00 lakh.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
Someone with housekeeping, security or building-maintenance experience who can win contracts and manage many workers.
Who it is not for
Someone who cannot handle large teams, labour paperwork and client complaints.
Advantages
- Offices, hotels and housing societies outsource upkeep
- Monthly contracts give steady income
- Can bundle cleaning, security and maintenance
- Low equipment cost compared with sales
Drawbacks
- Labour-law compliance (EPF, ESI, minimum wages) is heavy
- Clients delay payments while wages are due monthly
- Price-driven tenders cut margins
- Staff turnover is high
Skills you need
- Workforce management
- Contract and tender writing
- Labour-law compliance
- Quality inspection
Why difficulty 3/5: Equipment is simple, but managing workers, compliance and client payments is demanding.
§3Market
Who buys
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Hotels and hospitals
- Residential complexes and housing societies
- Industrial units and institutions
How it sells
- Annual contracts and tenders
- Direct proposals after a site visit
- Referrals from existing clients
Good to know
- The profile links demand to Uttarakhand's growing urban and industrial areas.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum cleaners | 3 | ₹0.45 lakh |
| Floor scrubbers | 3 | ₹0.60 lakh |
| Pest control equipment | 3 | ₹0.30 lakh |
| Electrical maintenance tools | — | ₹0.45 lakh |
| Plumbing maintenance tools | — | ₹0.30 lakh |
| Security cameras | 1 set | ₹0.30 lakh |
| Alarm system | 1 | ₹0.25 lakh |
| Walkie-talkies | 5 | ₹0.25 lakh |
| Tools and equipment for various activities | 1 set | ₹0.60 lakh |
| Robotics and automation | 1 set | ₹0.40 lakh |
| Office furniture | — | ₹0.50 lakh |
| Uniforms and safety gear | 10 | ₹0.30 lakh |
| Computer, software and printer | — | ₹0.50 lakh |
From: Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Facility Management Services
- Cleaning chemicals, pest control chemicals and maintenance suppliesthe profile puts raw materials at ₹7.50 lakh a year and cleaning supplies at ₹0.45 lakh in the set-up
From: Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Facility Management Services
§5Licences & registration
- Business registration (proprietorship, partnership, LLP or company)
- EPF and ESI registration for employees
- Licence under the Contract Labour Act where it applies
- PSARA licence if providing security guards
- Fire safety approval
- GST registration
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
PMEGP covers service projects up to ₹20 lakh, so this ₹14.17 lakh project fits; MUDRA and CGTMSE help with equipment and working capital.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: DUY profile total ₹14.17 lakh: land and building ₹6.00 lakh, equipment ₹5.07 lakh (₹3.90 lakh items incl. floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, pest control equipment, electrical and plumbing tools, security cameras, alarm, walkie-talkies and automation; tax and transport ₹0.78 lakh; wiring ₹0.39 lakh), furniture, uniforms and supplies ₹1.75 lakh, pre-operative ₹0.35 lakh, working capital ₹1.00 lakh. Promoter 25% ₹3.54 lakh, bank 75% ₹10.63 lakh.
Working capital: Working capital ₹1.00 lakh — but site wages are paid monthly while clients often pay later, so plan extra credit as contracts grow.
Year not printed on the DUY (Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana) profile — check current prices before you buy.
§8Export potential
A local service business — not an export business.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Late client payments
- Labour disputes
- Losing contracts at renewal
- Accidents on client sites
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working facility management services unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Business registration (proprietorship, partnership, LLP or company), EPF and ESI registration for employees), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Facility Management Services?
DPR, loan file or registration — ask us on WhatsApp.
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.