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The 3 Best House cleaning companies in Columbia

2027 Edition

Three house cleaning companies in Columbia worth calling first, chosen from 3 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

SafeX Safe Exterior Cleaning

5.0 from 98 reviews

Based in
Elgin
Coverage
Based in Columbia

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 3 house cleaning companies we reviewed in Columbia: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Reader Favorite

Merry Maids

4.6 from 381 reviews

Based in
West Columbia
Coverage
Based in Columbia

Why we picked them

More client reviews than any other selection: 381 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected house cleaning companies in Columbia
01SafeX Safe Exterior Cleaning02Trey Mathias Pressure Washing03Merry Maids
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating5.0 · 98 reviews4.4 · 14 reviews4.6 · 381 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inElginColumbiaWest Columbia

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.3 house cleaning companies in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Richland

Columbia, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
139.4 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base)
+7.5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring house cleaning companies in Columbia: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Columbia cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about house cleaning companies in Columbia

How did the editors choose these house cleaning companies in Columbia?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 3 house cleaning companies for Columbia.
Which of these house cleaning companies in Columbia has the best reviews?
SafeX Safe Exterior Cleaning has a 5.0 rating from 98 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these house cleaning companies has the most reviews?
Merry Maids, with 381 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these house cleaning companies licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for house cleaning companies in Columbia?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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