Annapolis area · Maryland
Historic District, MD
The Annapolis Historic District holds some of the oldest homes in the area on some of its lowest ground. A cleaning plan here deals with fragile finishes, tide grit and careful access.
How It Works
Select your home size and service type. Priced by the home, with no walkthroughs and no surprises.
Add your home to the opening list and TotalCare Cleaning will reach out when your area opens.
Your background-checked TotalCare Cleaning professional will arrive within your arrival window, fully equipped with all supplies and tools.
Every job follows the TotalCare Cleaning standard. Not right? Tell us with clear photos or video by the end of the day after the service was completed and we return, free.
Our Services
Recurring Cleaning · Biweekly or Weekly
A vetted professional every visit. The TotalCare Cleaning standard on every clean. The Hotel Finish detail every time.
From $160per visit · biweekly · 1-bed home
Join the Opening ListOne-Time · Full Restoration
Every baseboard. Every cabinet front. Every blind and vent. The TotalCare Cleaning One-Time Deep Clean is the full restoration clean that sets your home's baseline.
From $3111-bed home · supplies included
Learn About Deep CleaningOne-Time · Inspection-Ready
Inspection-ready. Built for buyers, sellers, landlords, and property managers who need the property clean to an objective, documentable standard.
From $3911-bed home · supplies included
Learn About Move-Out CleaningTrust & Safety
Every TotalCare Cleaning professional will be background-checked and screened before their first job in Historic District.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Historic District will be covered by $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. From hardwood floors to granite countertops and custom cabinetry, if anything is damaged during the clean, you are fully protected.
✓ Fully InsuredTotalCare Cleaning does not retain, copy, or transport house keys. Entry and access instructions are handled securely through our booking system. You control access to your Historic District property at every step.
✓ Keys Stay HomeIf an area on your checklist was missed, report it in your customer portal or by email by the end of the day after your clean, with a photo, and a professional returns to re-clean that area at no charge. No forms, no friction, no arguments.
✓ Re-Clean GuaranteeWe will follow the same standard operating procedure on every single job in Historic District. The TotalCare Cleaning standard is not a marketing claim. It is a documented, auditable procedure that governs every hour of work in your home.
Transparent Pricing
Priced by the home, not by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown, from the current Annapolis rate card, with supplies included.
| Home Size | Recurring (Bi-Weekly) | One-Time Deep Clean | One-Time Moving Clean (Move-Out) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed / 1 Bathabout 800 sq ft | starting at$160per visit | starting at$311 | starting at$391 |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bathabout 1,600 sq ft | starting at$227per visit | starting at$403 | starting at$493 |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bathabout 2,000 sq ft | starting at$256per visit | starting at$443 | starting at$538 |
| 4 Bed / 3 Bathabout 2,800 sq ft | starting at$345per visit | starting at$534 | starting at$640 |
| 5 Bed / 4 Bathabout 4,500 sq ft | starting at$497per visit | starting at$690 | starting at$817 |
Priced by the home, never by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown; your exact price is set by your home. Home sizes assume the square footage shown, and a larger home, extra half baths or add-ons change the price.
Join the Opening List →The Colonial Annapolis Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places, with boundaries that approximate the city limits surveyed in 1695. Homes here come with history, and with issues that a newer house does not face, from original finishes to high tide on nearby streets. TotalCare Cleaning will service the Historic District as part of Annapolis, and this page explains what the work will look like.
The boundaries of the district date back to a 1695 survey, and the city's Historic Preservation Division oversees exterior changes to properties here, including exterior work on building permits. Routine house cleaning is an interior job and is not part of that process, but it means owners tend to think carefully about what they change.
The district also sits close to the water. The City of Annapolis identifies downtown and the City Dock area as the lowest-lying land in the city, with Compromise Street also named. Its analysis of Naval Academy tide gauge data counted 194 hours of flooding downtown in 2020, with an increasing trend from 2016 to 2019. The U.S. Naval Academy itself, founded in 1845, occupies 338 acres in Annapolis.
Old houses reward patience. Wood floors, plaster walls, original glass and old hardware were not made with modern products in mind. Mild cleaners and soft cloths suit nearly all of them, and anything stronger should be tested on a hidden spot first. Avoid soaking old floors, since standing water finds the gaps between boards, and avoid acidic products on marble or stone.
Paint is the other concern. About 15 percent of city homes were built in 1939 or earlier, and about 60 percent before 1980. Homes of that age may contain lead paint, so painted trim should be wiped with a damp cloth and never sanded or scraped. If something is flaking, leave it for a qualified contractor. Tell a cleaner up front about anything fragile or irreplaceable, so it gets the right care or gets left alone. The deep cleaning guide explains how a first visit works.
High-tide nuisance flooding is most common from March to September. Even when water stays outside, walking through it can bring fine grit to entry floors, and old wood does not like it. Leave shoes at the door, use a washable mat, and sweep before mopping. Damp is better than wet on old boards. If water reaches the inside of the home, that is a job for a restoration company and not for a house cleaner. The storm and flood guide explains the difference.
A rental in the city needs an operating license, and the city inspects those rentals once each year. Homes built before 1978 need a state lead certificate for a standard license. An owner preparing a unit for a tenant will usually want a One-Time Moving Clean, which adds inside the oven, refrigerator and cabinets. Owners living here year round more often pair a first deep clean with a bi-weekly plan, and the recurring guide can help with the choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Historic District and surrounding areas with background-checked cleaners and is insured up to $1 million. Re-clean guarantee: if we missed something, tell us by the end of the next day and we come back to fix it. Beyond Clean. TotalCare.
