Elevate Your Ketchikan Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
Whether you clean in Downtown Ketchikan, North Tongass, Ward Cove or Saxman / South Tongass, MaidProfit automates your Ketchikan cleaning business so you can focus on growth.
Ketchikan Cleaning Market at a Glance
Sources: US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld, MaidProfit Market Data, Zillow ZHVI
Why Ketchikan Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Ketchikan is the #6 largest city in Alaska with a population of 8,200+. As the first port of call for Alaska cruise ships, Ketchikan sees 1 million+ cruise visitors annually. This tourism economy drives massive demand for vacation rental, B&B, and hospitality cleaning services. The local economy, anchored by employers like Ketchikan Medical Center, Vigor Alaska (shipyard), Southeast Alaska tourism, creates sustained demand for both residential and commercial cleaning services.
At $62,400 median household income and $275,000 median home value, Ketchikan offers a profitable market for cleaning businesses. Service-oriented neighborhoods like Downtown Ketchikan, North Tongass, Ward Cove anchor recurring residential demand.
Ketchikan receives over 140 inches of rain annually — one of the wettest cities in the US. This constant moisture drives heavy demand for mold prevention, deep cleaning, and indoor air quality maintenance. As Ketchikan continues to grow, both new residents and established homeowners are driving consistent demand for professional cleaning services.
Ketchikan's Growing Demand
As Ketchikan grows, so does the need for reliable cleaning services. MaidProfit helps you capture that demand with professional scheduling, automated invoicing, and client management tools.
Top Ketchikan Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
The top areas where cleaning businesses are growing fastest.
Made for cleaning businesses in Ketchikan
From scheduling to invoicing — everything you need to run your Ketchikan cleaning business.
What Ketchikan Cleaners Charge
Ketchikan cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $120 – $250 | $165 |
| Deep Cleaning | $220 – $450 | $320 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $250 – $480 | $350 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.10 – $0.20 | $0.14 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $100 – $210 | $145 |
Ketchikan's island location and limited competition support premium pricing. Tourism season (May–September) drives peak demand for vacation rental turnovers.
Ketchikan Cleaning Business Requirements
Ketchikan Business License
Obtain a Ketchikan Gateway Borough business license and an Alaska state business license ($50/year).
Alaska Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Alaska Division of Corporations ($250). Ketchikan Gateway Borough requires a business license.
Sales Tax Requirements
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has a 3.5% sales tax plus 2% city sales tax. Alaska has no state sales tax or income tax.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Ketchikan cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $450–$800/year.
Workers' Compensation
Alaska requires workers' compensation for all employers.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
Get your Ketchikan cleaning company up and running fast
Simple setup, powerful results — have your Ketchikan cleaning business automated in minutes.
Choose the right plan for your Ketchikan cleaning business
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Find the plan that fits your Ketchikan operation.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- Single user account
- Professional booking portal
- Contact management
- Basic invoicing
- Business analytics
- Integrations
- Unlimited appointments
- Up to 10 user accounts
- Online scheduling + client portal
- Full CRM
- Auto-invoicing & online payments
- Revenue & growth analytics
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Growth plan features plus more
- Unlimited team accounts
- Multiple location management
- Tailored reporting tools
- Priority support + onboarding
- REST API integration
- Custom branding options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
What Makes MaidProfit Right for Ketchikan
Real results from real cleaning businesses
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“MaidProfit transformed how I run my cleaning business in Ketchikan. Scheduling and invoicing are completely automated now, and my clients in Downtown Ketchikan, North Tongass, Ward Cove love the professional experience.”
“We serve clients across Downtown Ketchikan, North Tongass, Ward Cove and Saxman / South Tongass. MaidProfit's team management tools let us handle 40+ weekly appointments without missing a beat.”
“Started as a solo cleaner in Ketchikan and grew to an 8-person team with MaidProfit. The online booking and client portal make all the difference in this market.”