Elevate Your Lakewood Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Downtown Lakewood / Oak Street, Lakewood Estates / Country Walk, Pine Park / Route 9 Corridor to Leisure Village — MaidProfit gives Lakewood cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale faster.
Key Market Stats for Lakewood Cleaners
Data compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, IBISWorld, MaidProfit internal data, Zillow
Why Lakewood Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Home to 135,000+ residents, Lakewood is New Jersey's #7 most populous city. One of New Jersey's fastest-growing municipalities, Lakewood's booming population creates surging demand for cleaning services. Large families, senior communities, and constant new construction make this an expanding market with room to grow. The city's economy — powered by Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Georgian Court University, Lakewood Board of Education — supports thousands of dual-income households that need professional cleaning.
At $42,500 median household income and $340,000 median home value, Lakewood offers a profitable market for cleaning businesses. Service-oriented neighborhoods like Downtown Lakewood / Oak Street, Lakewood Estates / Country Walk, Pine Park / Route 9 Corridor anchor recurring residential demand.
Lakewood's coastal New Jersey climate brings hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. Proximity to the Shore means salt air and sand track into homes. Spring pollen and fall leaves add seasonal deep cleaning surges. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Lakewood provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
NJ's Fastest-Growing City Needs Cleaners
Lakewood's population has surged past 135,000 and is still growing. New families, new homes, and new businesses all need cleaning services. MaidProfit helps you capture this booming market with professional scheduling and online booking.
Top Lakewood Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Key neighborhoods with strong demand for professional cleaning.
Lakewood cleaning software features
Every feature designed to help you win more clients and scale faster in Lakewood.
What Lakewood Cleaners Charge
Lakewood cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $220 | $155 |
| Deep Cleaning | $200 – $430 | $305 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $230 – $470 | $340 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.09 – $0.16 | $0.12 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $185 | $130 |
Lakewood's fast-growing population keeps demand high despite moderate income levels. Leisure Village retirees pay for convenience, while large families in the township center value thorough, affordable cleaning.
Lakewood Cleaning Business Requirements
Lakewood Business License
Lakewood Township requires a local business license. Apply through the Township Clerk. No specific cleaning license required in NJ.
New Jersey Business Registration
File your LLC with the New Jersey Division of Revenue ($125 filing fee). Register for NJ taxes and obtain a Business Registration Certificate.
Sales Tax Requirements
New Jersey charges 6.625% sales tax. Residential cleaning is generally exempt, but commercial cleaning is taxable.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Lakewood cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $420–$750/year.
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey requires workers' comp for all employers. Budget $2.50–$4.50 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
How Lakewood cleaning businesses get started with MaidProfit
MaidProfit makes it easy for Lakewood cleaning businesses to hit the ground running.
Simple pricing for Lakewood cleaners
Start small or go all-in — every plan is designed for Lakewood cleaning companies.
- Supports 50 appointments/month
- Single user account
- Online booking page
- Client database
- Essential billing tools
- Revenue analytics
- Third-party integrations
- No job limits
- Up to 10 team members
- Booking page & client portal
- Full client relationship tools
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Business analytics
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Growth plan features plus more
- Unlimited user seats
- Multiple location management
- Tailored reporting tools
- Priority support + onboarding
- Developer API access
- White-label options
Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial — no credit card needed.
Built for Cleaning Businesses in Lakewood
Real results from real cleaning businesses
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Lakewood's growth has been incredible for our business. MaidProfit's online booking captures the steady stream of new residents moving in. We've gone from 10 to 50 recurring clients in 18 months.”
“I serve Leisure Village and the senior communities. MaidProfit's automated reminders keep my elderly clients on schedule without confusion. The professional invoicing builds trust with their families too.”
“We cover all of Lakewood's 25 square miles. MaidProfit's team scheduling lets me coordinate four crews across the township. The route optimization alone saves us $200 a week in gas.”