Grow Your Charleston Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Historic District to Mount Pleasant, West Ashley to Daniel Island — MaidProfit gives Charleston cleaning companies the tools to ride the Lowcountry’s explosive growth.
Why Charleston Is One of America’s Hottest Cleaning Markets
Charleston is consistently ranked among the top cities in America for livability, tourism, and domestic migration. The metro area has grown by over 20% in the past decade, driven by transplants from the Northeast and Midwest seeking lower taxes, warmer weather, and a high quality of life. Every new household is a potential cleaning client.
The Lowcountry’s economy is diverse and booming — Boeing, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and the Port of Charleston anchor a manufacturing and logistics sector, while MUSC and Roper St. Francis drive healthcare employment. The tech sector is growing rapidly, with companies like Blackbaud, BoomTown, and Benefitfocus headquartered here. These industries attract high-income professionals who readily pay for cleaning services.
Charleston’s tourism industry is a massive cleaning revenue driver. Historic District vacation rentals, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms short-term rentals, and event venues associated with Charleston’s world-class restaurant and hospitality scene all require regular cleaning. Tourism cleaning alone can sustain a full-time operation in Charleston.
Growth + Tourism = Unstoppable Demand
Charleston’s population growth creates new recurring clients every month, while its 7.4 million annual tourists fuel vacation rental cleaning year-round. MaidProfit helps you capture both revenue streams from a single platform.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Charleston Cleaners Charge
Charleston rates are among the highest in South Carolina, driven by affluent transplants, tourism demand, and premium real estate.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $120 – $270 | $175 |
| Deep Cleaning | $220 – $490 | $340 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $270 – $580 | $410 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.19 | $0.13 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $105 – $230 | $155 |
South of Broad and the Historic District command the highest residential rates, often 30–40% above metro average. Mount Pleasant and Daniel Island offer premium suburban pricing. West Ashley is a growing mid-range market. Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island vacation rentals command $175–$400 per turnover.
Charleston Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Charleston Business License
Charleston requires a municipal business license based on gross revenue. Apply through the city’s Business License Office. Fees scale with revenue, starting around $50 for the smallest businesses.
South Carolina Business Registration
Register your LLC with the SC Secretary of State ($110 online). Register with the SC Department of Revenue for tax purposes.
South Carolina Sales Tax
SC’s state sales tax is 6% plus local options up to 3%. Cleaning services are generally not subject to sales tax in SC, but verify with the Department of Revenue.
Workers’ Compensation
SC requires workers’ comp for businesses with 4+ employees. Cleaning businesses pay $1.80–$3.20 per $100 of payroll. Businesses with fewer than 4 employees are exempt.
General Liability Insurance
Essential in Charleston’s high-end market. Historic District and vacation rental property managers require $1M+ coverage. Expect $450–$850/year.
Charleston County Accommodations Tax
If cleaning vacation rentals, be aware that short-term rental operators must collect the Charleston County accommodations tax. This indirectly affects demand for turnover cleaning services.
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.
“Charleston’s growth is incredible — we add 8–10 new clients every month from transplants moving down from the Northeast. MaidProfit’s online booking captures them the moment they search for cleaners. Revenue is up 55% year over year.”
“We handle 25+ vacation rental turnovers weekly across Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. MaidProfit’s turnover scheduling and photo verification are essential — property managers won’t work with cleaners who can’t prove the job is done right.”
“Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant families expect luxury-level service. MaidProfit’s detailed client profiles and quality checklists keep our standards high. Average ticket: $235. Client retention: 97%.”