Power Your Durham Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Duke University to Research Triangle Park, Hope Valley to Southpoint — MaidProfit helps Bull City cleaning companies thrive in one of America’s most innovative metros.
Why Durham’s Innovation Economy Drives Cleaning Demand
Durham is the innovation hub of the Research Triangle, home to Duke University, Research Triangle Park (RTP), and a thriving biotech and startup ecosystem. The Bull City has transformed from a tobacco town into one of America’s most dynamic mid-size cities, attracting young professionals and researchers from around the world.
Duke University and its medical center are the city’s largest employers, creating a concentration of healthcare professionals and academics with high incomes and demanding schedules. RTP’s 7,000-acre campus houses over 300 companies and 50,000 workers who commute from Durham neighborhoods — busy professionals who readily outsource housekeeping.
Durham’s revitalized downtown, vibrant food scene, and cultural amenities attract a demographic that values quality of life and is willing to pay for services that free up their time. The city’s median household income of $68,300 supports strong demand for professional cleaning across both residential and commercial segments.
Innovation Meets Opportunity
Durham’s research-driven economy creates a unique client base: highly educated professionals who research their service providers online and value data-driven quality. MaidProfit’s digital tools are exactly what these clients expect.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Durham Cleaners Charge
Durham rates reflect the city’s growing affluence and proximity to Research Triangle Park.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $115 – $250 | $165 |
| Deep Cleaning | $200 – $450 | $310 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $245 – $520 | $365 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.17 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $205 | $140 |
Hope Valley, Forest Hills, and Duke Park command premium residential rates. Southpoint and the American Tobacco area attract upscale professionals. Chapel Hill (adjacent market) offers some of the highest rates in the Triangle.
Durham Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Durham Business License
Durham requires a business privilege license through the city’s Tax Administration office. Fees are based on gross receipts.
NC Business Registration
Register your LLC with the NC Secretary of State ($125). Obtain a federal EIN if hiring employees.
Sales Tax Exemption
Cleaning services for real property are generally exempt from NC sales tax.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required for NC businesses with three or more employees. Rates average $2.50–$4.50 per $100 of payroll.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Durham’s growing property values make $500K–$1M coverage important. Expect $400–$750/year.
Durham County Requirements
Businesses serving Chapel Hill and other Orange/Durham County communities should verify any additional municipal licensing 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.
“Durham’s tech and biotech professionals want everything digital. MaidProfit’s online booking and instant confirmations are exactly what they expect. We went from 20 to 90 recurring clients in 10 months.”
“We clean offices in Research Triangle Park and nearby business parks. MaidProfit’s commercial contract management and quality checklists helped us secure 15 office accounts in our first year.”
“We serve Durham and Chapel Hill from one base. MaidProfit’s multi-zone scheduling and client CRM make it seamless to manage both markets. Our average ticket in Chapel Hill is $210 — premium territory.”