On November 6, 2026 we searched Google Maps for "house cleaning in Chicago, IL", looked at the
20 businesses it listed, kept the house cleaning services with an address in Chicago, and graded the first 10
with the free Fieldmox Business Grader.
The grade is about 25 checks, each worth fixed points. Reviews, review pace and photos are measured against the top 3 in Chicago,
not a national average. A check that couldn't run is left out of the score instead of counting against anyone. The score comes
from fixed rules, not AI, so the same facts always give the same grade.
What it doesn't grade: the quality of the work, prices, licensing or insurance. It tells you who is
easiest to find and choose online. Check a license, get more than one quote, and read the newest reviews before you hire.
Independence: no business paid to be listed or ranked, and none can. Fieldmox makes software for
service businesses; whether a company uses it has no effect on its grade.
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Google profile 25 pts
Claimed, photos against the local leaders, description, a Book online link, hours, phone and website, extra categories.
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Reviews 30 pts
Star rating, review count and new reviews in the last 90 days against the top 3 here, plus how many reviews they reply to and how fast.
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Found on Google & ChatGPT 30 pts
Google Maps position for three house cleaning searches in Chicago, their website's place in Google's web results, and whether ChatGPT names them.
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Website & booking 15 pts
Secure and mobile-friendly, online booking, prices or a quote form, tap-to-call, reviews shown, text or chat, mobile speed.