Grow Your North Charleston Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Park Circle to the Boeing campus, Summerville corridor to Dorchester Road — MaidProfit helps North Charleston cleaning companies serve SC’s third-largest city and its booming industrial growth.
Why North Charleston’s Industrial Growth Creates Cleaning Opportunity
North Charleston is South Carolina’s third-largest city and the industrial backbone of the Charleston metro. Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner assembly plant, the Charleston International Airport, Joint Base Charleston, and the expanding Port of Charleston all drive significant employment and economic activity. This industrial base creates both commercial cleaning demand and a large workforce that needs residential services.
Park Circle, North Charleston’s revitalized neighborhood, has become one of the hottest real estate markets in the Lowcountry. Young professionals, artists, and families are drawn by affordable homes, walkability, and proximity to downtown Charleston. This gentrification is lifting cleaning demand and pricing in formerly underserved areas.
North Charleston’s affordability relative to Charleston proper is its strategic advantage. Operating costs — commercial rent, insurance, labor — are significantly lower, while the premium Charleston market is minutes away. Smart operators base in North Charleston and serve the entire metro at blended rates.
Affordable Base, Metro-Wide Reach
North Charleston’s low operating costs let you maintain higher margins while serving the entire Charleston metro. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling makes cross-metro operations seamless from your affordable North Charleston base.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What North Charleston Cleaners Charge
North Charleston rates are accessible, with opportunities to serve premium nearby Charleston markets.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $215 | $140 |
| Deep Cleaning | $175 – $395 | $270 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $215 – $470 | $330 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.16 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $180 | $120 |
Park Circle commands the highest residential rates in North Charleston, approaching Charleston proper pricing. The Boeing/airport corridor drives commercial cleaning demand. Summerville-adjacent areas offer growing suburban family demand. Many operators blend North Charleston and Charleston routes for premium average pricing.
North Charleston Cleaning Business Requirements
City of North Charleston Business License
North Charleston requires a municipal business license based on gross revenue. Apply through the city’s Business License Office.
South Carolina Business Registration
Register your LLC with the SC Secretary of State ($110). Register with the SC Department of Revenue.
South Carolina Sales Tax
Cleaning services are generally not subject to SC sales tax. Verify with the SC Department of Revenue.
Workers’ Compensation
SC requires workers’ comp for businesses with 4+ employees. Cleaning businesses pay $1.80–$3.20 per $100 of payroll.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Commercial and military clients may require proof of insurance. Expect $350–$700/year for $500K–$1M coverage.
Joint Base Charleston Contracting
Cleaning businesses seeking military contracts at Joint Base Charleston need SAM registration. This opens access to military housing and facility cleaning 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.
“Park Circle’s revitalization has been incredible for our business. New homeowners moving into renovated bungalows all want recurring cleaning. MaidProfit’s online booking captures them from Instagram ads. We’ve grown 70% this year.”
“We clean offices and facilities near the Boeing campus and airport corridor. MaidProfit’s commercial scheduling and quality verification meet the standards these corporate clients require. 12 contracts and counting.”
“I based my business in North Charleston to keep overhead low but serve the entire metro. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling sends teams to Mount Pleasant, downtown Charleston, and North Charleston from one base. Margins are 38%.”