How Much Does It Cost to Clean Up Your Books (for Home Service Businesses)?
If you’re running a home service business—plumbing, HVAC, cleaning, landscaping, electrical—your days are packed with estimates, invoices, client calls, and job sites. Bookkeeping is probably the last thing you want to deal with. But when your books are behind or messy, it becomes a real problem—especially during tax season or when applying for a loan.
That’s where bookkeeping cleanup comes in. Cleaning up your QuickBooks file can restore clarity, save money, and reduce stress.
💵 How Much Does Bookkeeping Cleanup Cost?
At DBR Bookkeeping, we’ve helped dozens of home service pros catch up their books.
🧾 Cost range: $1,000 to $8,000+
The price depends on:
How far behind you are (6 months? 2 years?)
Number of bank and credit card accounts
Whether you use invoicing software (like Jobber or Housecall Pro)
Volume of transactions and A/R
Whether payroll or loans need cleanup too
Cleanup isn’t just fixing mistakes—it’s a deep audit, review, and correction process that ensures your books are accurate and tax-ready.
🔧 What’s Included in a Bookkeeping Cleanup?
Categorizing transactions correctly (equipment, fuel, labor)
Reconciling bank, credit, and loan accounts
Fixing unpaid or double-paid invoices
Reviewing payroll records and tax filings
Identifying missing income or duplicated expenses
Preparing your file for CPA or tax filing
💡 Why It’s Worth It
Avoid IRS fines and penalties
Understand your real profit margins on jobs
Save money by claiming all business deductions
Know exactly what’s coming in and going out
Get peace of mind and confidence in your numbers
We’ve seen home service businesses save $20K+ in taxes by cleaning up old books.
✅ FAQ
Q: Can I clean up my books myself?
A: Most home service pros are too busy—and QuickBooks can get complicated. We’ll save you hours (or weeks) of stress.
Q: Why does cleanup cost so much?
A: It can take 10–40+ hours to review and correct everything, especially if there are payroll or sales tax issues.
Q: What happens after cleanup?
A: Many businesses choose DBR for monthly bookkeeping to stay on track year-round.
Q: Do I need QuickBooks?
A: Yes, QuickBooks Online is ideal for service pros, and we specialize in cleaning and optimizing it for you.
📅 Need a fresh start with your finances?
Book a free call with Dr. Bryan Raya, QuickBooks ProAdvisor:
👉 https://calendly.com/dbr_bookkeeping/book-a-free-call-with-dbr
Let’s start Doing Business Right.
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