Signage Maintenance

Signage Maintenance Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Think about how many signs you see each day. Now, imagine the constant need to keep those signs pristine and functional. Signage maintenance is more than just a cleaning service—it's about preserving the visibility and integrity of business identities.

This business involves regularly inspecting, cleaning, and repairing a wide range of signs, from neon storefront banners to large commercial billboards. It's a service that every business that relies on signage will need, ensuring a steady stream of clients from various industries.

The appeal lies in the tangible results of your work and the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with local businesses. Although it requires some initial investment in tools and basic training, the demand for this service is evergreen. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on tasks, this could be a lucrative path for you.

In this list, you'll find real-world signage maintenance success stories and very profitable examples of starting a signage maintenance that makes money.

1. Sign Spot ($2.64M/year)

Lerno Esmaeilian, inspired by his father’s three-decade sign-building career, co-founded Sign Spot in 2016. After taking over in 2020, Lerno's modernization efforts catapulted the business to $220K in monthly revenue, with a projected 25% growth in 2022.

How much money it makes: $2.64M/year
How much did it cost to start: $45K
How many people on the team: 14

How This Father & Son Built A $2.6M Custom Sign Company

Sign Spot, a family-owned custom signage business, earns $220,000 in revenue per month and is projected to grow 25% in 2022, thanks to the streamlined processes and infrastructure it implemented through continuous investment in innovative machinery and technology.

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