Grow Your Reading Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Wyomissing to Muhlenberg, Exeter to Kenhorst — MaidProfit helps Reading-area cleaning companies thrive in Berks County’s value-driven market.
Why Reading’s Revitalization Creates Cleaning Opportunity
Reading sits at the heart of Berks County, a community of 425,000 people experiencing steady revitalization. While the city of Reading itself has a modest median income, surrounding communities like Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, and Exeter Township are affluent bedroom communities with strong demand for professional cleaning services.
Reading’s economy is anchored by healthcare (Tower Health, Penn State Health St. Joseph), manufacturing, and logistics. The city’s strategic location between Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley positions it as an affordable alternative for families and businesses. New development projects downtown and in the surrounding suburbs signal continued growth.
Berks County’s diversity is a market advantage. Reading has a large, growing Hispanic community, creating demand for bilingual cleaning services. The surrounding townships offer traditional suburban families. This diversity means cleaning businesses can specialize or serve multiple market segments from one central location.
Low Startup Costs, Growing Demand
Reading’s affordable cost of living means you can launch a professional cleaning business for under $2,500. With surrounding affluent suburbs providing premium clients, the revenue-to-expense ratio in Berks County is excellent.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Reading Cleaners Charge
Reading rates are moderate, with premium pricing available in surrounding affluent communities.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $210 | $140 |
| Deep Cleaning | $175 – $390 | $270 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $215 – $470 | $330 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.16 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $180 | $120 |
Wyomissing and Sinking Spring command the highest rates, often 20–30% above city averages. Exeter Township and Muhlenberg offer growing suburban demand. Downtown Reading is a value market with growth potential. Bilingual services command a 10–15% premium.
Reading Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Reading Business Privilege Tax
Reading levies a business privilege tax on gross receipts. Contact the city’s Revenue Bureau for current rates and filing.
Pennsylvania Business Registration
Register your LLC with the PA Department of State ($125). File a fictitious name registration for DBAs.
Pennsylvania Sales Tax
PA’s 6% sales tax applies to cleaning services. No local surtax in Berks County.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in PA for all employers. Cleaning businesses pay $2.00–$3.50 per $100 of payroll.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Expect $350–$700/year for $500K–$1M coverage.
Berks County Local Taxes
Reading residents pay a local earned income tax. Factor this into your pricing and compensation structure.
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 bilingual team serves both Reading’s Hispanic community and Wyomissing’s affluent families. MaidProfit’s client profiles let us track language preferences and service customizations. Our client base has doubled in a year.”
“We started in Wyomissing and expanded to serve all of Berks County. MaidProfit’s scheduling and invoicing automation let us grow from 2 to 7 cleaners without adding office staff. Margins are over 35%.”
“Reading’s low startup costs let me launch with just $1,800. MaidProfit was my first software investment and it paid for itself in the first month. Now managing 45 recurring clients across the county.”