Air Duct Cleaning: compare the models.

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Air Duct Cleaning: operating comparison
ModelEarns fromCapacity constraintsKey distinction
Residential Duct CleaningCompleted visitCrew time including travel and site accessDispatched execution carries travel and access costs without requiring a full retail premises.
Dedicated Large-Site Duct CleaningClient contract-month, billed hour or service unitRequired shift coverage and agreed service levelsThe paying customer is the host organization and the operator supplies defined physical coverage.
Ventilation Project SubcontractorAccepted work unit, milestone or billed hourTrade crew availability and project accessContracted scope and material ownership differ from selling a complete turnkey project.
Operated Industrial Duct-Cleaning UnitStaffed equipment-hour or shiftEquipment and qualified crew availability togetherRevenue includes the operator's physical labor as well as use of the asset.

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