Your Rates. Your Clients. Your Business Operating System
The SaaS business operating system built for UK cleaning professionals. Start solo with 0% launch fees (then flat 10%), link 1-to-1 Standby Partners for holiday cover, or scale into a Self-Managed Peer Co-Op (SELF_MANAGED) duo or Organised Crew (ORGANISED) with instant 24h Stripe payouts and full client ownership.
Projected Cleaner Income
1-2-3 Month 0% Commission Launch Program
Keep 100% of your earnings during your launch promotional runway. Afterward, enjoy our transparent flat 10% software fee (vs 20%–50% agency cuts).
1 Month 0% Fee
Organic Signups
Sign up and complete your profile verification organically to unlock 30 days of 0% platform commission.
- Keep 100% of booking earnings
- Keep 100% of client tips
- Instant 24h Stripe payouts
2 Months 0% Fee
Cleaner Referrals
Refer a fellow independent cleaner or sign up with an active cleaner's referral link for 60 days of 0% commission.
- 60 days zero platform cut
- Earn rewards on referred bookings
- Priority customer support
3 Months 0% Fee
Launch Invitations
Join through our direct outreach team, city launch invitations, or partner code for 90 days of 0% commission.
- 90 days zero platform fees
- Featured placement in search results
- Dedicated account onboarding
Calculate Your Cleaning Income
Agora operates on a transparent flat 10% platform fee (and 0% launch promos), compared to traditional agencies taking 20%–50% of your hard work.
Under 0% Launch Promo: £2,165/mo (100% kept)
You save approx £1,949 in commissions during your 0% launch period vs a 30% agency cut!
Earnings & Marketplace Disclosure (ASA CAP Code Compliance): All calculated earnings represent gross client booking revenue before individual income tax, National Insurance contributions, and independent business operating expenses (including local travel, cleaning equipment, and professional supplies). Cleaners on Agora operate with complete rate and schedule autonomy as independent business owners. Comparisons reflect standard UK cleaning agency commission cuts of 20%–50% against Agora's transparent flat 10% software platform fee (and 0% launch promotional fee programs).
Agora vs Traditional Agencies
See how Agora's transparent 10% SaaS model empowers independent cleaners to retain significantly more earnings compared to typical 20%–50% legacy agency commission structures.*
| Feature | Agora10% Flat Fee | Traditional Agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Fee / Commission | Flat 10% (0% launch promo for 1–3 months) | 20% – 50% taken indefinitely |
| Client Ownership & In-App Chat | 100% direct client ownership & in-app chat | Agency owns client; direct contact prohibited |
| Public Liability Insurance | Upload verified certificate or get partner cover | Hidden insurance markup or no verified badges |
| Payment Schedule & Escrow | Instant 24h Stripe Payouts with escrow protection | Bi-weekly or monthly paper cheques; unpaid invoice risks |
| Pricing & Hourly Rates | You set your own rates (£18–£35+/hr) | Fixed minimum wage rates set by agency |
| Schedule & Location Control | 100% autonomy over radius & calendar | Mandatory assigned jobs with penalties |
*Comparison based on standard UK cleaning agency commission rates (typically 20%–50% deducted from gross customer fees) versus Agora's flat 10% software utility platform fee. Independent cleaners operate as autonomous contractors setting their own rates.
Verified Insurance Badge & Partner Cover
Earn trust instantly. Cleaners who upload an active Public Liability Insurance certificate receive a prominent Verified Insurance Badge on their profile, boosting search ranking visibility (+4 pts) with residential and commercial clients.
Get Verified on Agora
Upload your policy certificate in your dashboard after profile setup.
Your Rates. Your Clients. Your Business Operating System.
Agora is built to empower independent cleaners. Start solo, scale to a multi-cleaner team, and operate with complete autonomy.
Flat 10% Software Fee
Keep 90%–100% of your earnings. Enjoy 0% launch promos for 1–3 months, then a flat transparent 10% software fee with no hidden deductions (vs 20%–50% agency cuts).
Direct Client Ownership & Chat
Zero agency middlemen. Own your client relationships directly with in-app real-time messaging, photo updates, and zero lock-in contracts.
Flexible Schedule & Autonomy
Set your own hourly rates (£18–£35+/hr), operating hours, and custom travel radius with full calendar independence.
Solo to Team Scaling Tools
Grow from an independent solo cleaner to a multi-cleaner team or business with team management, automated dispatch, and consolidated VAT invoicing.
Our Transparent 113-Point Unclamped Search Ranking Engine & Two-Gear Architecture
No pay-to-win sponsorships or opaque algorithms. Agora combines an actionable 0–100% mobile profile strength checklist with an open 3-layer continuous backend search engine (0–113+ pts) where professionalism, reliability, and client delight drive top discovery visibility.
0–100% Mobile Profile Strength Checklist
Inside the Agora Flutter mobile app, cleaners get a deterministic 7-dimension progression checklist in the Cleaner Profile Studio. Toggle any credential below to simulate your profile strength and search rank in real time.
3-Layer Continuous Search Ranking Engine
When clients search in their area, Neo4j Cypher calculates an open, unclamped ranking score across 3 continuous layers (0–113+ pts). Without an artificial 100-pt ceiling, high punctuality, repeat clients, and verified insurance give top performers continuous breathing space to stand out.
Layer 1: Trust & Foundational Credentials
Core identity, verification, and preparation signals (up to 48 pts)
Layer 2: Reputation & Reviews
Customer delight, repeat satisfaction, and volume tier progression (up to 45 pts)
Layer 3: Operational & Conversion
Real-time client responsiveness, punctuality, and verified coverage (up to 20 pts)
Built-In Protections That Guard Your Rate & Ranking
Agora-Funded Routine Discounts
Weekly (10% off) and Fortnightly (5% off) client discounts are funded directly out of Agora's platform fee — you still take home your full 90% base rate on every recurring clean.
+25% Express Slot Overrides
Mark peak weekend, evening, or last-minute calendar slots as Express in the Cleaner Profile Studio to automatically earn a +25% surge rate on urgent turnovers.
Weather Postponement Penalty Exemption
Exterior window, pressure washing, and gutter specialists can postpone unsafe weather jobs (weather_unsafe) with zero cancellation penalty or Neo4j search rank impact.
Property Guardian Pre-Clean Damage Log
Log timestamped photos of pre-existing scratches, stains, or appliance faults before starting a room — creating a clear pre-existing condition record for both cleaner and client.
Go Live Immediately — Build Your Credibility at Your Own Pace
Unlike traditional platforms with weeks of bureaucratic friction, Agora embraces a relaxed activation policy. Complete just 7 core onboarding steps (NAME, ADDRESS, TRAVEL_DISTANCE, SERVICES, AVAILABILITY, STRIPE payout & identity verification, and AGE_CONFIRMATION 18+) to go live and start receiving bookings immediately. Non-blocking enhancements like Phone Verification, Cleaner Kit checklists, Portfolio photos, and Public Liability Insurance certificates boost your search ranking score and earn trust badges at your own pace.
Empowering Cleaner Autonomy with Smart Well-Being Guardrails
Agora provides complete SaaS business autonomy: you set your own rates, travel radius, and working schedule with zero penalty for declining or rescheduling bookings. To support healthy working standards, our platform software incorporates intelligent well-being safety presets that help providers prevent scheduling fatigue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about growing your cleaning business with Agora as an independent professional.
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