Scale Your Portsmouth Cleaning Company with MaidProfit
From Olde Towne, Churchland, Western Branch to Cradock — MaidProfit gives Portsmouth cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale faster.
Portsmouth Cleaning Market at a Glance
Sources: US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld, MaidProfit Market Data, Zillow ZHVI
Why Portsmouth Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Home to 97,000+ residents, Portsmouth is Virginia's #10 most populous city. Portsmouth is a naval heritage city with the oldest naval hospital in the country and an active Coast Guard sector. Its waterfront revitalization in Olde Towne is attracting new investment and residents. The city's economy — powered by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, US Coast Guard, BAE Systems — supports thousands of dual-income households that need professional cleaning.
At $46,300 median household income and $190,000 median home value, Portsmouth offers a profitable market for cleaning businesses. Service-oriented neighborhoods like Olde Towne, Churchland, Western Branch anchor recurring residential demand.
Portsmouth's coastal Hampton Roads location means humid summers, mild winters, and constant moisture from the Elizabeth River — driving steady year-round cleaning demand. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Portsmouth provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
Naval City's Revitalization = Growing Demand
Portsmouth's Olde Towne revitalization is bringing new residents and investment. Combined with steady military demand from the naval shipyard, this city offers reliable cleaning business growth. MaidProfit helps you capture both markets.
Top Portsmouth Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Where the demand is highest and your business can thrive.
Made for cleaning businesses in Portsmouth
From scheduling to invoicing — everything you need to run your Portsmouth cleaning business.
What Portsmouth Cleaners Charge
Portsmouth cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $80 – $185 | $125 |
| Deep Cleaning | $165 – $350 | $240 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $190 – $400 | $280 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.13 | $0.09 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $70 – $155 | $105 |
Olde Towne and Churchland homes command the highest rates. Military family relocations from the naval shipyard and Coast Guard base provide steady move-in/move-out demand.
Portsmouth Cleaning Business Requirements
Portsmouth Business License
Portsmouth requires a city business license through the Commissioner of the Revenue. BPOL tax applies to cleaning businesses based on gross receipts.
Virginia Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Virginia State Corporation Commission ($100). Portsmouth requires a local business license from the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Sales Tax Requirements
Virginia charges 5.3% state sales tax plus 0.7% Hampton Roads regional tax. Cleaning services are generally exempt from Virginia sales tax.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Portsmouth cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $300–$580/year.
Workers' Compensation
Virginia requires workers' comp for businesses with 3+ employees. Budget $1.40–$2.60 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
How Portsmouth cleaning businesses get started with MaidProfit
No technical setup required — get MaidProfit running for your Portsmouth operation today.
Simple pricing for Portsmouth cleaners
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Find the plan that fits your Portsmouth operation.
- Handle up to 50 monthly jobs
- Single user account
- Client scheduling page
- Contact management
- Simple invoicing
- Performance dashboard
- Third-party integrations
- No booking caps
- Up to 10 user accounts
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated billing & payment collection
- Revenue & growth analytics
- Built-in QuickBooks & Stripe
- Includes all Growth features
- No team size limits
- Multi-site operations
- Advanced custom reports
- VIP support & guided setup
- Full API access
- White-label options
Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial — no credit card needed.
Why Portsmouth Cleaning Businesses Choose MaidProfit
What cleaning business owners are saying
See why cleaning professionals choose MaidProfit.
“Olde Towne's historic homes are our specialty. MaidProfit lets us store detailed cleaning instructions for each client's unique property. We serve 60 recurring households and growing.”
“We handle residential cleaning across Churchland and Western Branch. MaidProfit's route planning between these neighborhoods saves us real time every day. Our online reviews have tripled since we started using it.”
“Navy families need cleaning fast when they PCS to Portsmouth. MaidProfit's instant online booking and automated confirmations make us the go-to cleaner for two property management companies near the shipyard.”