Launch & Grow Your Cleaning Business in Oak Ridge with MaidProfit
Serving Downtown, Woodland, Highland View and beyond — MaidProfit helps Oak Ridge cleaning businesses streamline scheduling, win more clients, and grow revenue.
Oak Ridge Cleaning Market Overview
Sources: US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld, MaidProfit Market Data, Zillow ZHVI
Why Start a Cleaning Business in Oak Ridge
Home to 30,000+ residents, Oak Ridge is Tennessee's #25 most populous city. Secret City of the Manhattan Project now home to Oak Ridge National Laboratory with highly educated scientists and engineers. The city's economy — powered by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge Schools — supports thousands of dual-income households that need professional cleaning.
The median household income in Oak Ridge is $55,000, and the median home value sits at $200,000. Neighborhoods like Downtown, Woodland, Highland View represent the core of the residential cleaning market, with homeowners who value recurring service and reliability.
Oak Ridge's Appalachian mountain climate brings four distinct seasons with moderate summers and snowy winters. Spring pollen from the surrounding forests drives seasonal deep cleaning surges. Cleaning businesses in Oak Ridge benefit from a stable economy, growing neighborhoods, and year-round demand that supports both new customer acquisition and high retention rates.
Oak Ridge's Growing Cleaning Market
With a median household income of $55,000 and steady population growth, Oak Ridge homeowners are investing in professional cleaning services. MaidProfit helps you capture that demand.
Top Oak Ridge Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Key neighborhoods with strong demand for professional cleaning.
Everything Oak Ridge cleaning companies need
The complete toolkit for managing and scaling your cleaning business in Oak Ridge.
What Oak Ridge Cleaners Charge
Oak Ridge cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Basic House Cleaning | $66 – $159 | $102 |
| Thorough Deep Clean | $128 – $297 | $198 |
| Move-Out/Move-In Cleaning | $159 – $329 | $227 |
| Office/Commercial (per sq ft) | $0.05 – $0.11 | $0.07 |
| Weekly Maintenance Cleaning | $61 – $132 | $88 |
Rates vary across Oak Ridge neighborhoods. Premium areas like Downtown command 15-25% above average.
Oak Ridge Cleaning Business Requirements
Local Business Permit
Oak Ridge requires a municipal business license. Apply through Oak Ridge City Hall or the Anderson County clerk's office.
Tennessee Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Tennessee Secretary of State ($300 filing fee). Obtain a Oak Ridge business license from Oak Ridge City Hall or the Anderson County clerk's office.
Tax Obligations
Tennessee charges 7% state sales tax plus local rates in Oak Ridge. Cleaning services are taxable in Tennessee. Check Anderson County for the combined local rate.
Business Liability Insurance
A must-have for cleaning businesses in Oak Ridge. Commercial clients typically require $500K minimum coverage. Plan for $350–$600/year per year.
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee requires workers' comp for employers with 5+ employees. Budget $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll for cleaning.
Federal Tax ID (EIN)
Necessary when you hire staff. Apply for free at IRS.gov — approval is immediate.
Three steps to automate your Oak Ridge cleaning business
Get started in minutes and let MaidProfit handle the backend for your Oak Ridge business.
Plans for Oak Ridge cleaning businesses
Choose a plan that fits where your Oak Ridge cleaning business is today — and where it's going.
- Handle up to 50 monthly jobs
- Solo operator access
- Custom booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Revenue analytics
- Third-party integrations
- No booking caps
- Up to 10 team members
- Custom booking & client access
- Full client relationship tools
- Auto-invoicing & online payments
- Analytics dashboard
- Accounting & payment integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Manage multiple locations
- Advanced custom reports
- Priority support + onboarding
- Full API access
- White-label branding
Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial — no credit card needed.
Why Oak Ridge Cleaning Businesses Choose MaidProfit
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Discover how MaidProfit helps cleaning businesses grow.
“We launched in Downtown and quickly expanded to Woodland thanks to MaidProfit's booking system. Clients love the online scheduling and we've doubled our recurring accounts.”
“Client management used to be our weakest point in Oak Ridge. Since adopting MaidProfit, we track every preference, every property detail, and our rebooking rate has jumped to 85%.”
“The jump from solo cleaner to business owner happened fast with MaidProfit. Started in Highland View, now we serve clients across Oak Ridge with automated scheduling and professional invoicing.”