Grow Your New Haven Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From East Rock to Westville, the Yale campus to Hamden border — MaidProfit gives New Haven cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and grow in Connecticut’s cultural capital.
Why New Haven’s Yale-Driven Economy Creates Cleaning Opportunity
New Haven is home to Yale University, one of the wealthiest and most prestigious universities in the world. Yale’s 13,000+ students, 15,000+ employees, and the professors, researchers, and professionals it attracts create a concentrated base of high-income clients who value professional cleaning services.
The neighborhoods surrounding Yale — East Rock, Westville, and Wooster Square — are home to Yale faculty, medical professionals from Yale-New Haven Hospital, and young professionals in the city’s growing biotech sector. These areas offer premium pricing and loyal recurring clients.
New Haven’s food scene (it’s famous for its pizza), arts culture, and walkable downtown make it attractive to young professionals who trade larger suburban homes for urban living. These residents rely heavily on cleaning services. The city’s rental market, driven by Yale students and young professionals, creates high turnover cleaning demand.
Yale = Premium Client Base
Yale’s faculty, medical professionals, and researchers are ideal cleaning clients — high income, busy schedules, and a willingness to pay for quality. MaidProfit helps you capture and retain this premium client base.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What New Haven Cleaners Charge
New Haven cleaning rates reflect the city’s Yale-influenced economy. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $115 – $270 | $175 |
| Deep Cleaning | $220 – $490 | $335 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $260 – $530 | $380 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.09 – $0.17 | $0.12 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $100 – $225 | $150 |
East Rock and Westville command the highest residential rates. Wooster Square and downtown offer strong mid-range demand. Student rental turnovers are high-volume near campus. Hamden and North Haven suburbs expand the market.
New Haven Cleaning Business Requirements
Connecticut Business Registration
Register your LLC ($120) or corporation with the Connecticut Secretary of State. File a trade name certificate with the New Haven Town Clerk if using a DBA.
Connecticut Sales Tax
Connecticut charges 6.35% sales tax on cleaning services. Register with the CT Department of Revenue Services to collect and remit.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for serving Yale-affiliated properties and New Haven’s historic homes. Carry $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $450–$900/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory in Connecticut for all employers. Costs run $2.50–$4.50 per $100 of payroll.
Historic Property Care
New Haven has many historic properties, especially near campus. Cleaning historic homes may require special care with delicate surfaces and older materials. This expertise is a marketable skill.
Yale Property Contracts
Yale University contracts often have specific insurance, bonding, and background check requirements. These are competitive but lucrative long-term contracts.
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.
“Our clients in East Rock are mostly Yale professors and doctors. MaidProfit’s professional booking and automated reminders match their expectations perfectly. We have 55 recurring households and a growing waitlist.”
“We handle student move-out cleaning near Yale every May. MaidProfit manages 60+ turnovers in three weeks. Property managers book us months in advance now because they know we deliver. The rest of the year, recurring clients keep us busy.”
“We serve families in Westville and Hamden. MaidProfit’s online booking brought in clients from neighborhoods I hadn’t targeted. The automated follow-ups convert first-time clients to recurring at a 45% rate. Revenue is up 50% year-over-year.”