Grow Your Charleston Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From South Hills to Kanawha City, the East End to Cross Lanes — MaidProfit gives Charleston WV cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and serve the state capital.
Why Charleston Is West Virginia’s Top Cleaning Market
Charleston is West Virginia’s state capital and largest city, serving as the economic, political, and cultural center of the Mountain State. State government offices, the chemical and energy industries, and a strong healthcare sector (CAMC, Thomas Health) provide stable employment that drives residential and commercial cleaning demand.
The city’s South Hills and Kanawha City neighborhoods feature affluent homes along the Kanawha River, while the growing Cross Lanes and Teays Valley suburbs offer newer residential developments. Charleston’s professional workforce — government employees, attorneys, healthcare workers, and energy sector professionals — creates a reliable client base for recurring cleaning services.
Charleston’s compact metro area and lower cost of living compared to other state capitals mean cleaning businesses can operate efficiently with strong profit margins. Limited professional cleaning competition creates opportunity for well-organized businesses to capture significant market share quickly.
State Capital = Government Workforce
Charleston’s concentration of state government employees and professional firms creates predictable demand for both residential and commercial cleaning. MaidProfit’s scheduling tools help you build a stable, recurring client base.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Charleston WV Cleaners Charge
Charleston cleaning rates reflect the city’s moderate cost of living. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $85 – $175 | $125 |
| Deep Cleaning | $150 – $325 | $225 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $180 – $370 | $265 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.13 | $0.09 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $75 – $150 | $105 |
South Hills and Kanawha City command the highest residential rates. The East End and downtown offer mid-range pricing. Cross Lanes and Teays Valley provide growing suburban demand at competitive rates.
Charleston WV Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Charleston Business License
Charleston requires a business registration and license. Apply through the City of Charleston Business & Occupation Tax office. B&O tax is levied on gross receipts.
West Virginia Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the West Virginia Secretary of State ($100 filing fee for LLCs). West Virginia has a state income tax ranging from 2.36% to 5.12%.
Sales Tax Requirements
West Virginia’s sales tax is 6% plus applicable local options. Cleaning services are generally subject to sales tax. Register with the WV State Tax Department.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for Charleston operations. Standard coverage of $300K–$500K is typical. Expect $300–$550/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in West Virginia if you have employees. Rates for cleaning businesses run approximately $1.40–$2.80 per $100 of payroll.
Kanawha County DBA Filing
File a DBA with the Kanawha County Clerk if using a trade name. Filing fees are approximately $15.
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 government workforce keeps my business steady year-round. MaidProfit’s automated scheduling and client portal help me serve 45 recurring residential clients plus 6 commercial accounts. The invoicing automation alone saves me 5 hours a week.”
“We handle commercial cleaning for state government offices and downtown law firms. MaidProfit’s contract management keeps everything documented and on schedule. Our professional approach wins contracts over informal competitors every time.”
“I started in the South Hills area and expanded to Cross Lanes and Teays Valley. MaidProfit’s route optimization makes serving this spread-out area efficient. Revenue grew 40% once I got organized with the platform.”