Grow Your Houston Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Heights to Katy, Sugar Land to The Woodlands — MaidProfit gives Houston cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale faster.
Why Houston Is Booming for Cleaning Businesses
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and the economic engine of Texas. With a metro population exceeding 7.1 million and consistent year-over-year growth, the Houston market offers massive, sustained demand for cleaning services across residential, commercial, and specialty segments.
The city’s diverse economy — spanning energy, healthcare, aerospace, and technology — drives a large professional workforce that increasingly relies on cleaning services. Houston’s sprawling geography and suburban expansion into areas like Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, and The Woodlands create dense pockets of affluent homeowners who value recurring cleaning services.
Houston’s hot, humid climate also drives demand year-round. Mold prevention, dust management, and regular deep cleaning are necessities rather than luxuries in the Gulf Coast environment. Combined with the city’s rapid new construction — Houston is consistently among the top metros for new housing permits — there’s a constant pipeline of new clients entering the market.
Houston’s Sprawl = Recurring Revenue
Houston’s massive geographic footprint means clients value reliability and consistency. Once you win a recurring client in a Houston suburb, they rarely switch. MaidProfit’s automated scheduling and reminders keep your retention rates high.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Houston Cleaners Charge
Houston cleaning rates reflect the metro’s size and diversity. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $240 | $155 |
| Deep Cleaning | $200 – $450 | $300 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $250 – $500 | $360 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $195 | $135 |
Inner Loop neighborhoods (River Oaks, West University, Montrose) command premium rates 20–30% above these averages. Suburban areas like Katy and Pearland are more competitive on price but offer higher volume.
Houston Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Houston Business Permit
Houston does not require a general business license, but you must register with the Harris County Clerk’s Office if using a DBA (Doing Business As) name. This costs approximately $15–$25.
Texas Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Texas Secretary of State ($300 filing fee). Sole proprietors operating under their legal name can skip this step.
Sales Tax Permit
If you offer commercial cleaning services in Houston, you’ll need a Texas Sales Tax Permit from the Comptroller’s office. Residential cleaning is generally exempt. Harris County local sales tax is 2% on top of the 6.25% state rate.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Houston’s market. Most property management companies and commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $400–$800/year for a small cleaning business.
Workers’ Compensation
Optional in Texas but strongly recommended. Houston’s competitive job market makes it a valuable benefit for attracting quality cleaners. Coverage runs roughly $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Vehicle Insurance
If you or your team use vehicles for cleaning operations in Houston (and you will — the city is massive), make sure you have commercial auto insurance in addition to personal coverage.
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.
“Houston is a huge city. Managing teams across Katy, Sugar Land, and the Inner Loop was chaos until MaidProfit. Now I assign jobs by zone, track everyone in real time, and my clients get automatic confirmations. Revenue is up 40% this year.”
“We specialize in move-out cleaning for Houston apartments. MaidProfit’s invoicing and scheduling automation means we can handle 15+ move-outs per week without missing a beat. The property managers love working with us now.”
“I started my cleaning business in The Woodlands with just me and my sister. MaidProfit helped us grow to a 10-person team serving the entire north Houston area. The client portal and online booking were game changers for us.”