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Keep Your
Cleaning Business
Spotless with the Right Insurance

Protect your business from client property damage, employee injuries, and equipment theft. Cleaning business insurance covers the unique risks of working in other people’s homes and offices with expensive cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Same-Day COI

Ready when your client needs it

License-Compliant

Meets all state bonding requirements

Trade Experts

Agents who know construction

4.9

Google Rating

500

Maintenance Insured

Why It Matters

The Hidden Risks in Every Cleaning Job

Cleaning seems low-risk, but you’re working around expensive furniture, fragile items, and client valuables every single day. One knocked-over vase, one spilled chemical on a carpet, or one employee slip-and-fall can cost you thousands. Without proper coverage, a single accident can wipe out your entire business.

Cleaning seems low-risk, but you’re working around expensive furniture, fragile items, and client valuables every single day. One knocked-over vase, one spilled chemical on a carpet, or one employee slip-and-fall can cost you thousands. Without proper coverage, a single accident can wipe out your entire business.

Damaged Client PropertyDamaged Client Property

An employee knocks over a $3,000 antique vase while dusting a shelf. Your general liability insurance for cleaning business covers the full replacement cost.

Chemical Damage to Flooring

A worker uses the wrong cleaning solution on a client's marble floors, causing permanent etching. Cleaning liability insurance covers the floor restoration cost.

Employee Slip and Fall

A cleaner slips on a wet floor they just mopped and breaks their wrist. House cleaning insurance covers all medical bills and lost wages through workers' comp.

Stolen Equipment from Vehicle

Thieves break into your work van and steal $4,000 worth of vacuums, carpet wands, and cleaning supplies. Your cleaning business insurance policy covers the full replacement cost.

Coverage Packages

What Every Cleaner Needs in Their Cleaning Business Insurance Program

A complete commercial cleaning company insurance program typically includes several policies working together. We bundle them to save you money and eliminate dangerous coverage gaps that could leave you exposed in a client’s home.

Jobsite Liability
Crew Coverage
Tools & Gear
Work Vehicles
Extra Liability
Professional Design
Specialty Trades Covered

We Insure Every Type of Cleaning Work

Whether you’re doing residential house cleaning, commercial janitorial, or specialty carpet and window cleaning, we have a cleaning business insurance coverage program designed for your specific scope of work and risk profile, because a residential maid service and a window cleaning company need completely different coverage.

Residential House Cleaning

Weekly and bi-weekly home cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, post-construction cleanup

Commercial Janitorial

Office building cleaning, retail store maintenance, warehouse sweeping, school and church cleaning

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Steam cleaning, dry cleaning, stain removal, rug washing, furniture and mattress cleaning

Window Cleaning

Residential window washing, high-rise window cleaning, storefront glass, solar panel cleaning

Pressure Washing

House washing, driveway and sidewalk cleaning, deck and fence restoration, graffiti removal

Post-Construction Cleaning

New home final cleanup, renovation dust removal, construction site debris, builder turnover clean

Licensing & Compliance

Licensing & Compliance Requirements for
Cleaning Businesses

Every state has different requirements for cleaning business licensing and insurance minimums. We help you stay compliant with state laws and help you win contracts that require cleaning business insurance requirements like additional insured endorsements and certificates of insurance.

Common Contract Requirements

State-Specific Requirements (South East)

Pricing Guide

What Cleaning Businesses Pay for Insurance

Cleaning business insurance cost depends on your annual revenue, number of employees, type of cleaning work, and claims history. Residential house cleaners pay less than commercial janitorial or window cleaning companies.

Coverage Type

Typical Annual Cost

Commercial General Liability

$1,200 – $4,000/yr

Workers' Compensation

$2,000 – $10,000+/yr

Builder's Risk (per project)

1%–4% of project value

Tools & Equipment

$400 – $1,200/yr

Commercial Auto (per vehicle)

$1,500 – $3,000/yr

Commercial Umbrella ($1M)

$600 – $1,500/yr

Full Package Estimate

$5,000 – $20,000+/yr

Starting From

$100/mo

for basic CGL coverage

We compare rates across 20+ carriers to get you the best price for your trade.

Commercial General Liability

Coverage Type

Commercial General Liability

Typical Annual Cost

$1,200 – $4,000/yr

Coverage Type

Workers' Compensation

Typical Annual Cost

$2,000 – $10,000+/yr

Coverage Type

Builder's Risk (per project)

Typical Annual Cost

1%–4% of project value

Coverage Type

Tools & Equipment

Typical Annual Cost

$400 – $1,200/yr

Coverage Type

Commercial General Liability

Typical Annual Cost

$1,500 – $3,000/yr

Coverage Type

Commercial Umbrella ($1M)

Typical Annual Cost

$600 – $1,500/yr

Coverage Type

Full Package Estimate

Typical Annual Cost

$5,000 – $20,000+/yr

Coverage at a Glance

Key Coverage Numbers for Cleaning Businesses

$1M

Standard CGL limit required by most cleaning contracts

Same Day

COI issuance, Certificate of Insurance when you need it

20+

Carrier partners, we shop for the best rate for your trade

500+

Cleaning businesses insured across the Southeast region

Getting Started

How to Get Your Cleaning Business Policy in 4 Steps

Our streamlined process gets you covered fast, so you never miss a bid deadline or fail a job site insurance inspection.

1

Share Your Trade Details

Business license type, annual revenue, payroll, number of employees, and typical project scope, residential, commercial, or specialty cleaning

2

We Build Your Bundle

We create a custom package across CGL, Workers' Comp, Commercial Auto, Inland Marine, and Bond based on your specific cleaning operations

3

Compare & Choose

Receive clear quotes from multiple A-rated cleaning business insurance carriers, compare coverage limits, deductibles, and premium side by side

4

Get Your COI Today

Bind coverage immediately and receive your Certificate of Insurance same day, ready for property managers, HOAs, and commercial contracts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need cleaning business insurance if I'm a solo cleaner with no employees?

Yes, most homeowners and property managers will not hire an uninsured cleaner. Additionally, your personal health insurance may exclude workplace injuries. Maid service insurance is essential even for sole proprietors working alone.

Yes, that’s exactly what general liability is for. Using the wrong cleaning solution that damages carpet, upholstery, or flooring is covered under general liability insurance for cleaning business. Always report chemical damage claims immediately.

General liability covers accidental damage, knocking over a vase or spilling chemicals. Bond coverage protects the client if your employee steals something. Cleaning business insurance policy should include both to fully protect your reputation.

Yes, we offer cleaning business insurance quote tools online in under 10 minutes. Just tell us your revenue, payroll, cleaning type, and claims history. Same-day binding and instant COI available. A quick call often saves you money.

We issue same-day Certificates of Insurance, often within an hour of binding your policy. Property managers and HOAs require COIs before your crew steps on the property. Commercial cleaning company insurance is worthless if you can’t prove it before the job starts.

Client Reviews

What Cleaning Business Owners Say About Us

Related Coverages

Other Trades We Insure for Cleaning Professionals

Janitorial Service Insurance

Specialized coverage for office building cleaners, school custodians, and medical facility cleaning staff

Carpet Cleaning Insurance

Targeted coverage for steam cleaning, dry cleaning, stain removal, and rug washing professionals

Window Cleaning Insurance

Specialized coverage for residential and high-rise window washers — including ladder and scaffold liability

Pressure Washing Insurance

Coverage for house washing, driveway cleaning, deck restoration, and graffiti removal professionals

Post-Construction Cleaning Insurance

Liability and tools coverage for new home cleanup and renovation dust removal specialists

Maid Service Insurance

Flexible coverage for residential house cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-in/move-out professionals

Protect Your Contracting Business Today

Get a custom insurance package quote in minutes — designed for general contractors in the Southeast.