Build a Thriving Greensboro Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Friendly Avenue to Starmount, Irving Park to Summerfield — MaidProfit helps Greensboro cleaning companies grow in the heart of the Piedmont Triad.
Why Greensboro Offers Affordable Entry with Strong Growth
Greensboro is the anchor of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, with 300,000 city residents and a combined metro area of 780,000 when including High Point and Burlington. The city offers a large market with significantly less competition than Charlotte or Raleigh, making it ideal for new cleaning business operators.
The city’s economy is diversified across logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. FedEx’s mid-Atlantic hub, Cone Health system, and multiple universities (UNCG, NC A&T, Guilford College) provide stable employment and a broad range of potential clients from students to healthcare professionals.
Greensboro’s cost of living is roughly 10% below the national average, keeping startup costs low while the city’s growth trajectory pushes demand steadily upward. The Irving Park and Starmount neighborhoods offer premium residential cleaning opportunities, while the broader market provides excellent volume at moderate pricing.
Lower Competition, Steady Growth
Greensboro has roughly half the cleaning businesses per capita compared to Charlotte or Raleigh. For organized operators with professional tools, the opportunity to establish market dominance is wide open.
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What Greensboro Cleaners Charge
Greensboro rates are moderate, offering strong margins thanks to the area’s lower operating costs.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $220 | $145 |
| Deep Cleaning | $180 – $400 | $275 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $220 – $470 | $330 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.16 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $180 | $125 |
Irving Park, Starmount, and Summerfield command premium rates. Friendly Avenue and Hamilton Lakes are strong mid-range markets. High Point and Burlington extend your addressable market significantly.
Greensboro Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Greensboro Business License
Greensboro requires a privilege license through the city’s Tax Collection Division. Fees are based on estimated gross receipts.
NC Business Registration
Register your LLC with the NC Secretary of State ($125). File an Assumed Name Certificate if using a DBA.
Sales Tax Exemption
Cleaning services for real property are generally exempt from NC sales tax. No collection required.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in NC for businesses with three or more employees. Rates average $2.50–$4.50 per $100 of payroll.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Most commercial clients require $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $350–$700/year in the Greensboro market.
Guilford County Requirements
Businesses operating across Guilford County should verify any additional municipal requirements in High Point and surrounding communities.
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.
“Greensboro’s market has less competition than Charlotte, which let me grow fast. MaidProfit’s automated booking and professional invoicing helped me reach 75 recurring clients in my first year.”
“We clean student housing near UNCG and NC A&T. MaidProfit’s move-out scheduling handles our May and August surges perfectly. We processed 80 apartments last semester without missing one.”
“From Irving Park to Summerfield, our clients expect consistent quality. MaidProfit’s checklists and quality tracking ensure every team delivers the same excellent service. Zero callbacks this quarter.”