Sample universes, by niche and metro area
A sample universe counts the service firms licensed in one niche and one metro area, from state licence records, before any ownership research. We built these pages on our own, for no client, and they name no firm. 4,838 firms across 7 pages, every count with its own findings.
Pages by niche
Accounting
Nashville accounting firms
631 firms in 14 counties. Davidson holds 39 percent.
Fire protection
Nashville fire protection
72 firms in 9 counties. Davidson holds 47 percent.
Richmond fire protection
92 firms in 12 counties and cities. Chesterfield County holds 26 percent.
Northern Virginia fire protection
144 firms in 13 counties and cities. Fairfax County holds 41 percent.
Home services
Richmond home services
1,700 firms in 14 counties and cities. Chesterfield County holds 26 percent.
Virginia Beach home services
1,822 firms in 14 counties and cities. Virginia Beach city holds 27 percent.
Roanoke home services
377 firms in 5 counties and cities. Roanoke County holds 40 percent.
Side by side
| Page | Firms counted | Counties | Founder-named | Multi-trade | Pulled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville accounting firms | 631 | 14 | 1 percent | Not measured | November 9, 2026 |
| Nashville fire protection | 72 | 9 | 7 percent | 14 percent | November 10, 2026 |
| Richmond fire protection | 92 | 12 | 1 percent | 28 percent | November 10, 2026 |
| Northern Virginia fire protection | 144 | 13 | 2 percent | 22 percent | November 10, 2026 |
| Richmond home services | 1,700 | 14 | 3 percent | 16 percent | November 10, 2026 |
| Virginia Beach home services | 1,822 | 14 | 5 percent | 20 percent | November 10, 2026 |
| Roanoke home services | 377 | 5 | 3 percent | 27 percent | November 10, 2026 |
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