Everything you need to start a residential cleaning business — licenses, insurance, bonding, pricing, supplies, software, and finding your first clients — with a realistic startup budget.
Jobber gets expensive fast once you add users or need QuickBooks sync. Here are seven alternatives — from a free plan to unlimited-user software — with prices verified October 12, 2026.
Enter your team size and billing preference to see what Jobber, Housecall Pro, Kickserv, and GorillaDesk would cost your business each month and year. Prices verified October 12, 2026.
Housecall Pro costs $59 to $329 per month depending on your plan and billing. Here’s every plan, what’s included, how users are counted, and the fees to plan for. Verified October 12, 2026.
Jobber costs $29 to $699 per month depending on your plan, team size, and billing option. Here’s every price, what each plan includes, and the fees that aren’t on the sticker. Verified October 12, 2026.
We compared the official pricing and features of six field service apps to find the best fit for trade businesses with 1–20 people. Prices verified October 12, 2026.
A practical checklist of the supplies and equipment you need to start a residential cleaning business — what to buy first, what to look for, and what can wait.