Grow Your Dover Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From downtown to Camden, Dover AFB to the Bayshore — MaidProfit gives Dover cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and grow in Delaware’s government and military hub.
Why Dover’s Government and Military Economy Creates Steady Demand
Dover is Delaware’s capital city, home to state government offices, Dover Air Force Base (one of the largest AFBs on the East Coast), Delaware State University, and Wesley College. These anchor institutions create stable, recession-resistant demand for cleaning services.
Dover AFB employs thousands of military and civilian personnel, creating consistent demand for military housing turnovers, residential cleaning for military families, and commercial cleaning for base-adjacent businesses. PCS moves create a year-round pipeline of move-in and move-out cleaning jobs.
Dover’s moderate cost of living and low competition (fewer than 180 cleaning businesses serving 68,000 households) make it an ideal market for new cleaning business owners. No sales tax in Delaware keeps your operations simple and pricing transparent.
Military Base = Reliable Revenue
Dover AFB’s constant personnel turnover creates predictable move-in/move-out cleaning demand. MaidProfit helps you manage high-volume military housing turnovers efficiently.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Dover Cleaners Charge
Dover cleaning rates are moderate, reflecting central Delaware’s cost of living. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $210 | $140 |
| Deep Cleaning | $185 – $400 | $275 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $220 – $440 | $315 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $175 | $120 |
Camden and Smyrna command slightly higher residential rates. The Dover AFB vicinity provides military turnover volume. Downtown Dover offers government office commercial opportunities.
Dover Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Dover Business License
Dover requires a city business license from the Finance Department. Fees are based on business type.
Delaware State Business License
Required from the Division of Revenue ($75/year). Register your LLC ($90) with the Delaware Division of Corporations.
No Sales Tax
Delaware has no sales tax, simplifying your invoicing. What you quote is what your clients pay.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for Dover cleaning businesses. Military housing and government contracts require proof of insurance. Expect $350–$700/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory in Delaware for all employers. Costs run $2.00–$3.50 per $100 of payroll.
Dover AFB Access
Cleaning on Dover AFB requires background checks for all employees. Base housing contracts have specific insurance and bonding requirements.
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 handle military move-out cleaning near Dover AFB. MaidProfit’s scheduling manages 12+ turnovers per week during PCS season. Housing management offices keep coming back because we’re always reliable.”
“Dover’s government market provides steady commercial cleaning contracts. MaidProfit’s invoicing and scheduling keep our 5-person team organized across residential and commercial jobs. Revenue is up 40% this year.”
“I started cleaning homes in Camden and expanded to Dover proper. MaidProfit’s online booking was a game changer — military families found me online and became recurring clients. No sales tax makes pricing so simple.”