Run a Smarter Cleaning Business in Richmond with MaidProfit
Serving Southern Hills / Duncannon, Bellevue / College Hill, Boggs Lane Area and beyond — MaidProfit helps Richmond cleaning businesses streamline scheduling, win more clients, and grow revenue.
Richmond Cleaning Market at a Glance
Based on data from BLS, US Census, IBISWorld Industry Reports, MaidProfit Analytics, Zillow Home Values
Why Richmond Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Richmond is the #6 largest city in Kentucky with a population of 38,000+. As home to Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond offers a stable college-town economy with consistent student turnover cleaning demand plus a growing residential market along the I-75 corridor. The local economy, anchored by employers like Eastern Kentucky University, Baptist Health Richmond, Richmond Public Schools, creates sustained demand for both residential and commercial cleaning services.
The median household income in Richmond is $38,500, and the median home value sits at $195,000. Neighborhoods like Southern Hills / Duncannon, Bellevue / College Hill, Boggs Lane Area represent the core of the residential cleaning market, with homeowners who value recurring service and reliability.
Central Kentucky's humid subtropical climate brings hot, muggy summers and mild winters — creating year-round demand for deep cleaning, mold prevention, and humidity-related maintenance. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Richmond provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
College Town With Growing Residential Market
Richmond's EKU campus and expanding residential areas create dual cleaning revenue streams. MaidProfit helps you manage semester turnovers and recurring household clients from a single platform.
Top Richmond Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
The top areas where cleaning businesses are growing fastest.
Built for Richmond cleaning businesses
Every feature designed to help you win more clients and scale faster in Richmond.
What Richmond Cleaners Charge
Richmond cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $85 – $180 | $120 |
| Deep Cleaning | $155 – $320 | $230 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $180 – $370 | $265 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $75 – $150 | $105 |
Southern Hills and Duncannon homes command the highest rates. EKU's campus drives steady move-in/move-out demand each semester at moderate pricing with high volume.
Richmond Cleaning Business Requirements
Richmond Business License
Richmond requires a business license from the City Clerk. Kentucky also requires an occupational license tax registration. No cleaning-specific license needed.
Kentucky Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Kentucky Secretary of State ($40 filing fee). File online at sos.ky.gov. Richmond requires a city business license.
Sales Tax Requirements
Kentucky charges 6% state sales tax. Cleaning services for residential properties are generally exempt, but commercial cleaning is taxable.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Richmond cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $350–$650/year.
Workers' Compensation
Kentucky requires workers' comp for employers with 1+ employees. Budget $1.50–$2.80 per $100 of payroll for cleaning businesses.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
How Richmond cleaning businesses get started with MaidProfit
From signup to your first booking — here's how Richmond cleaners get started.
Plans for Richmond cleaning businesses
Transparent pricing for Richmond cleaning businesses — no contracts, cancel anytime.
- 50 jobs per month
- 1 team member included
- Custom booking page
- Client database
- Invoice generation
- Revenue analytics
- App integrations
- No job limits
- Up to 10 team members
- Booking page & client portal
- Complete CRM system
- Auto-invoicing & online payments
- Performance dashboard
- Accounting & payment integrations
- Growth plan features plus more
- Unlimited team accounts
- Multiple location management
- Tailored reporting tools
- Dedicated support & onboarding
- REST API integration
- White-label branding
Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial — no credit card needed.
Why MaidProfit Works for Richmond Cleaners
What cleaning business owners are saying
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“EKU move-outs in May keep us slammed, and MaidProfit's scheduling handles the surge perfectly. Between semesters, our 35 recurring residential clients in Southern Hills keep revenue steady.”
“Richmond's growing population along I-75 means more homes every month. MaidProfit's online booking captures new residents the moment they search for cleaning services. We've doubled our client base.”
“We cover Richmond and Berea. MaidProfit's route optimization saves us 25 minutes a day on the US-25 corridor. The automated invoicing alone is worth the investment — we've eliminated billing headaches.”