Grow Your Indianapolis Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Broad Ripple to Fountain Square, Carmel to Greenwood — MaidProfit gives Indianapolis cleaning companies the tools to manage the metro’s sprawling market, automate operations, and scale with confidence.
Why Indianapolis Is Indiana’s Cleaning Business Capital
Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana and the 15th-largest in the United States, with a consolidated city-county population of 887,000 and a metro area exceeding 2.1 million. The city’s unique Unigov structure means that Indianapolis proper is enormous geographically, giving cleaning businesses a massive service territory within a single city.
The city’s economy is diversified across healthcare (Eli Lilly, IU Health), motorsports (Indianapolis Motor Speedway), technology, logistics, and professional services. This creates a broad base of dual-income households and professionals who rely on cleaning services. Neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, and Irvington are filled with homeowners who value recurring cleaning.
Indianapolis’ affordability compared to coastal cities attracts a steady stream of new residents. The north-side suburbs of Carmel, Fishers, and Westfield offer premium cleaning rates, while emerging areas on the east and south sides provide entry-level market opportunities.
Unigov = One Huge Market
Indianapolis’ consolidated city-county government means the city limits cover 368 square miles. That’s a massive, unified market. MaidProfit’s zone-based scheduling helps you work this geography efficiently.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Indianapolis Cleaners Charge
Indianapolis cleaning rates are affordable and competitive. Here’s the market overview.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $210 | $140 |
| Deep Cleaning | $180 – $400 | $270 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $200 – $450 | $310 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $170 | $120 |
North-side neighborhoods like Meridian-Kessler and Broad Ripple command higher rates. Carmel and Fishers offer premium pricing. South-side and east-side neighborhoods are more price-competitive but offer strong volume.
Indianapolis Cleaning Business Requirements
Marion County Business License
Indianapolis (Marion County) does not require a specific cleaning business license. Register your business with the Marion County Clerk if using a DBA name.
Indiana Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Indiana Secretary of State. LLC filing costs $95 online.
Indiana Sales Tax
Indiana has a flat 7% sales tax. Residential cleaning services are generally exempt. Commercial cleaning may be subject to sales tax.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for the Indianapolis market. Most property management companies require at least $500K coverage. Expect $350–$700/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in Indiana for employers with one or more employees. Coverage costs approximately $1.50–$3.50 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if you hire employees. Obtain a free EIN from the IRS. Also needed for business banking.
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.
“Indianapolis is a huge city, and managing teams across Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, and the south side was chaotic. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling changed everything. We’ve grown to 100+ recurring clients without adding office staff.”
“We specialize in move-out cleaning for Indianapolis apartments. The turnover rate in this city is high, and MaidProfit’s scheduling handles 20+ move-outs per week without a single missed appointment.”
“I started cleaning houses in Meridian-Kessler with just me. MaidProfit’s online booking and professional invoicing helped me scale to an 8-person team serving the entire north side.”