Grow Your Pawtucket Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Arts District to Darlington, Fairlawn to Woodlawn — MaidProfit helps Pawtucket cleaning companies capitalize on this revitalizing city’s affordable opportunity.
Why Pawtucket’s Revitalization Creates Cleaning Opportunity
Pawtucket is experiencing a renaissance. Once known primarily as an industrial mill city, Pawtucket is attracting artists, young professionals, and families priced out of Providence with affordable housing and a growing arts scene. The Arts District and downtown revitalization projects are transforming the city into one of Rhode Island’s most interesting emerging markets.
Pawtucket borders Providence directly, and the two cities share a metro area. This proximity means Pawtucket-based cleaning businesses can serve both markets easily. Darlington, the city’s most affluent neighborhood, offers established families with strong cleaning demand. Fairlawn and Woodlawn provide working-class families increasingly seeking affordable cleaning options.
Pawtucket’s affordability is a business advantage. Lower commercial rents, affordable labor, and proximity to Providence’s premium market create an arbitrage opportunity — base your operations in affordable Pawtucket while serving higher-paying Providence clients just minutes away.
Affordable Base, Premium Access
Operating from Pawtucket keeps your overhead low while Providence’s premium market is literally next door. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling makes it easy to serve both cities from one affordable base.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Pawtucket Cleaners Charge
Pawtucket rates are among the most affordable in the Providence metro, with opportunities to serve premium nearby markets.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $245 | $160 |
| Deep Cleaning | $205 – $450 | $310 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $250 – $540 | $380 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.18 | $0.12 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $210 | $140 |
Darlington commands the highest rates in Pawtucket, comparable to Providence neighborhoods. The Arts District attracts creative professionals willing to pay for quality. Fairlawn and Woodlawn offer volume at moderate rates. Many operators serve both Pawtucket and Providence’s East Side for a blended premium.
Pawtucket Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Pawtucket Business License
Pawtucket requires a city business license. Apply through the Tax Assessor’s Office.
Rhode Island Business Registration
Register your LLC with the RI Secretary of State ($150). Obtain a sales tax permit.
Rhode Island Sales Tax
RI’s 7% sales tax applies to cleaning services. No additional local surtax.
Workers’ Compensation
Required for all RI employers. Cleaning businesses pay $2.50–$3.80 per $100 of payroll.
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
RI requires TDI, funded through employee payroll deductions of 1.1%.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Expect $400–$750/year for $500K–$1M coverage.
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.
“I based my business in Pawtucket to keep costs low, but 60% of my clients are in Providence’s East Side. MaidProfit’s scheduling routes my team seamlessly between both cities. Best of both worlds — low overhead, premium revenue.”
“Darlington families are loyal recurring clients. MaidProfit’s automated billing and reminders keep our 45 bi-weekly appointments running with zero missed payments. Retention is 94% year over year.”
“Pawtucket’s Arts District is attracting a new wave of professionals. MaidProfit’s online booking captures these digital-first clients who find us on Google and want to book instantly. Our new client acquisition tripled.”