Grow Your Birmingham Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Homewood to Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook to Hoover — MaidProfit gives Birmingham cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale faster.
Why Birmingham Is Thriving for Cleaning Businesses
Birmingham is Alabama’s largest metro area and the economic hub of the state. With a metro population exceeding 1.1 million and a diverse economy anchored by healthcare, banking, and education, Birmingham offers strong, stable demand for residential and commercial cleaning services year-round.
The city’s affluent suburbs — Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, and Hoover — are home to thousands of dual-income families who rely on professional cleaning services. The UAB Medical Center, one of the largest employers in Alabama, drives a massive professional workforce that values time-saving home services.
Birmingham’s cost of living sits well below the national average, which means lower startup costs and higher profit margins for cleaning business owners. Combined with a growing food and entertainment scene in neighborhoods like Avondale and Lakeview, the city is attracting young professionals who represent a rising customer base for recurring cleaning services.
Low Costs, High Margins
Birmingham’s operating costs are 15–20% below the national average while cleaning rates remain competitive. That cost advantage translates directly to higher margins. MaidProfit helps you maximize that advantage with efficient scheduling and automated billing.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Birmingham Cleaners Charge
Birmingham cleaning rates reflect the metro’s moderate cost of living. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $90 – $190 | $130 |
| Deep Cleaning | $170 – $380 | $255 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $200 – $420 | $300 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $160 | $115 |
Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills command premium rates 20–30% above these averages due to larger homes and higher expectations. Hoover and Trussville offer strong volume at moderate pricing.
Birmingham Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Birmingham Business License
All businesses operating within Birmingham city limits must obtain a business license from the Birmingham Revenue Division. The annual fee is based on gross receipts and starts at approximately $50–$100 for small businesses.
Alabama Business Privilege Tax
All LLCs and corporations in Alabama must pay an annual Business Privilege Tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of net worth, with a minimum of $100. File with the Alabama Department of Revenue.
Jefferson County Occupational Tax
Businesses operating in Jefferson County must withhold and remit a 1% occupational tax on employee wages. This applies to both employees and the self-employed.
General Liability Insurance
While not legally required, general liability insurance is essential for Birmingham cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients and property managers require at least $500K coverage. Expect $350–$700/year.
Alabama Sales Tax
Alabama charges a 4% state sales tax, plus Birmingham city tax of 4% and Jefferson County tax of 1%, for a combined rate up to 9%. Cleaning services may be subject to sales tax depending on the service type.
Federal EIN
If you hire employees, you’ll need a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. It’s free and takes about 5 minutes online.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“We serve clients across Homewood, Vestavia, and Mountain Brook. Before MaidProfit, coordinating five teams across those neighborhoods was a daily headache. Now scheduling and invoicing run themselves. Revenue is up 35% this year.”
“I started cleaning homes in Hoover by myself two years ago. MaidProfit’s online booking and automated reminders helped me grow to a 6-person team. My clients near the Galleria love the professional experience.”
“We handle commercial cleaning for offices downtown near 20th Street and in the Lakeview district. MaidProfit’s invoicing automation cut our admin time in half. We’ve taken on 20 new contracts this quarter alone.”