Grow Your Watertown Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Lake Kampeska cabins to downtown Watertown — MaidProfit gives Watertown cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and serve the Lake Country community efficiently.
Why Watertown Is a Solid Market for Cleaning Businesses
Watertown is a regional economic center in northeast South Dakota, anchored by major employers like Terex (heavy equipment manufacturing), Benchmark Foam, and the Watertown Regional Hospital. The city’s stable employment base and low cost of living create a steady demand for residential cleaning services from working families.
Lake Kampeska and the surrounding lakes region drive a seasonal tourism and cabin rental market that complements residential cleaning. Summer lake properties need regular cleaning, and vacation rental turnovers create additional revenue during the busy months from May through September.
Watertown’s position on Interstate 29 makes it a natural hub for serving surrounding communities. Smart cleaning businesses can build a route that covers Watertown, nearby towns, and lake properties, maximizing revenue per day. The limited competition in the area means there’s room for growth without aggressive price wars.
Lake Country = Seasonal Bonus Revenue
Lake Kampeska and surrounding properties create seasonal cleaning demand that supplements your year-round residential business. MaidProfit’s scheduling tools help you seamlessly integrate lake property cleaning into your regular routes.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Watertown Cleaners Charge
Watertown cleaning rates reflect the area’s affordable cost of living and smaller market. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $70 – $140 | $98 |
| Deep Cleaning | $120 – $260 | $180 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $150 – $300 | $215 |
| Lake Cabin Cleaning | $90 – $200 | $135 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $60 – $120 | $85 |
Lake Kampeska properties and newer developments on Watertown’s north side command higher rates. Downtown and east-side residential areas are more price-sensitive but offer good route density.
Watertown Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Watertown Business License
Watertown requires a business license for commercial operations. Apply through City Hall. Annual fees are approximately $20–$25.
South Dakota Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the South Dakota Secretary of State ($150 filing fee). South Dakota’s lack of state income tax benefits small business owners.
Sales Tax Collection
Collect sales tax on cleaning services at 4.5% state rate plus 2% Watertown municipal tax. Register with the SD Department of Revenue.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for Watertown cleaning businesses, especially those servicing lake properties. Standard coverage of $300K–$500K is typical. Expect $300–$500/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in South Dakota if you hire employees. Rates for cleaning businesses run approximately $1.20–$2.50 per $100 of payroll.
Codington County DBA Filing
File a DBA with the Codington County Register of Deeds if using a trade name. Filing fee is approximately $10.
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 split my time between residential clients in Watertown and lake properties on Kampeska. MaidProfit’s scheduling helps me group jobs by area so I’m not driving back and forth. My summer revenue doubled once I got organized with MaidProfit.”
“We handle janitorial contracts for several businesses along Highway 212 and downtown Watertown. MaidProfit’s invoicing and client management tools keep everything organized. Our commercial clients love the professional estimates and auto-billing.”
“Starting a cleaning business in Watertown was the best decision I made. There’s less competition than in Sioux Falls, and MaidProfit helped me look professional from day one. The online booking feature brings in new clients every week.”