Grow Your Richmond Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Fan District to Short Pump, the Museum District to Midlothian — MaidProfit gives Richmond cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and scale in Virginia’s capital.
Why Richmond Is a Dynamic Cleaning Market
Richmond is Virginia’s state capital and one of the most historically significant cities on the East Coast. The city’s economy is driven by state government, finance (Capital One, Markel, CarMax headquarters), healthcare (VCU Health, Bon Secours), and a booming craft beer and culinary scene that drives tourism and short-term rental demand.
Richmond’s neighborhoods offer incredible diversity for cleaning businesses. The Fan District and Museum District are dense, walkable neighborhoods with professionals who use cleaning services. The affluent West End and Short Pump suburbs feature large homes and high incomes. Manchester and Scott’s Addition are revitalizing rapidly with young professionals.
The suburban corridor along Midlothian Turnpike and Broad Street West creates a deep residential market with families in newer subdivisions. Richmond’s growing tech and startup scene, centered in the Innovation District and Scott’s Addition, attracts the kind of tech-savvy clients who expect digital-first service experiences.
Capital City + Corporate HQs = Diverse Demand
Richmond’s mix of state government offices, Fortune 500 headquarters, and revitalizing neighborhoods creates multiple revenue streams. MaidProfit helps you serve residential, commercial, and tourism clients from one platform.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Richmond Cleaners Charge
Richmond cleaning rates reflect the city’s moderate cost of living with strong suburban premiums. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $250 | $165 |
| Deep Cleaning | $200 – $450 | $310 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $240 – $500 | $355 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $205 | $140 |
The West End, Short Pump, and Glen Allen command the highest rates. The Fan and Museum Districts are solid mid-to-premium markets. Manchester and Church Hill are emerging neighborhoods with growing demand.
Richmond Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Richmond Business License
Richmond requires a business license from the Commissioner of the Revenue. Fees are based on gross receipts. Contact the city for specific rates.
Virginia Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Virginia State Corporation Commission ($100 filing fee for LLCs).
Sales Tax Requirements
Virginia’s sales tax in the Richmond area is 5.3%. Cleaning services are generally not subject to sales tax in Virginia.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Richmond’s market. Corporate and property management clients require $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $400–$800/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Virginia with three or more employees. Cleaning business rates run approximately $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Henrico/Chesterfield County Licenses
If serving the West End (Henrico County) or Midlothian (Chesterfield County), you may need separate county business licenses in addition to your Richmond city license.
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.
“Richmond’s neighborhoods each have their own personality, and MaidProfit helps me serve them all. From the Fan’s row houses to Short Pump’s McMansions, the scheduling and pricing tools adapt to every market. Revenue is up 55% since I started using the platform.”
“We handle commercial cleaning for offices in the downtown financial district and Scott’s Addition. MaidProfit’s contract management keeps 18 accounts running smoothly. Our corporate clients appreciate the professional invoicing and reporting.”
“The West End market is incredibly competitive, but MaidProfit’s client portal and automated review requests helped me build a stellar online reputation. I went from 20 to 90 recurring clients in two years. The platform is essential for growth.”