JMS

What JMS does

JMS Building Maintenance Solutions, operating as JMS Cleaning, is a woman-owned commercial cleaning and building maintenance services company founded in 1998 by Elvira Salic-Ahmetaj in New York City. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services across six core categories: commercial office cleaning, janitorial services, luxury residential housekeeping, doorman and concierge, plumbing and electrical, and handyman and painting. These are complemented by specialized add-on modules including carpet and upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, post-construction cleanup, move-in/move-out cleaning, and sanitization and disinfection services. The underlying technology is entirely labor-based — no proprietary software platform, mobile application, API, or automation tooling is disclosed — with service delivery dependent on a deployed workforce of 100+ skilled employees across Manhattan, Greater NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

JMS operates a sales-led, quote-based business model targeting Class A office buildings, boutique firms, luxury residential properties, healthcare facilities, and commercial spaces in the NY metro region. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring cleaning contracts supplemented by one-time deep cleaning, post-construction, move-in/move-out, and white-glove luxury services. Pricing is custom-quoted based on property size, scope, and frequency, billed monthly, and not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is driven by website lead capture with "Get a Quote" CTAs, phone outreach, a 10-minute free quote promise, and direct sales consultations.

The company is privately held with no external institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company. Ownership is concentrated in the founding couple (Elvira Salic-Ahmetaj as Owner and Lou Ahmetaj as Co-Owner, who joined in 2002). JMS holds OSHA certification, is a member of BOMA NY, and is WBENC-certified as a woman-owned business — credentials that function as procurement-process differentiators for institutional commercial real estate clients and supplier diversity programs.

Name

JMS

Legal name

JMS Building Maintenance Solutions

Website

https://jmscleaning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JMS Building Maintenance Solutions is a woman-owned commercial cleaning and facility services company founded in 1998, serving Class A offices, luxury residences, and commercial properties across Manhattan, Greater NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with 100+ skilled employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cleaning and Maintenance Services: JMS generates revenue through a combination of recurring cleaning contracts (daily/weekly maintenance), one-time deep cleaning services, and specialized offerings such as post-construction cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, and white-glove luxury residential services. Services are priced via custom quotes based on property size and scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JMS is a woman-owned commercial cleaning and building maintenance company that delivers recurring and one-time cleaning, janitorial, luxury residential housekeeping, doorman/concierge, plumbing/electrical, and handyman/painting services. The company serves Class A office buildings, boutique firms, luxury residences, and healthcare facilities across Manhattan, Greater NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with a team of 100+ skilled employees.

Product overview

JMS Building Maintenance Solutions is a woman-owned cleaning and maintenance services company established in 1998, operating as a single unified service platform offering comprehensive commercial and residential cleaning solutions. The core product portfolio consists of six primary service categories: Commercial Spaces/Offices Cleaning, Janitorial Services, Luxury Residential Housekeeping, Doorman & Concierge Services, Plumbing & Electrical Services, and Handyman & Painting Services. These core offerings are complemented by specialized add-on modules including Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, Window and Glass Cleaning, Post-Construction Cleaning, Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning, and Sanitization/Disinfection Services. The company serves Manhattan, Greater NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania regions with over 100 skilled employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Spaces/Offices Cleaning Comprehensive office cleaning services for businesses including daily maintenance, deep sanitizing protocols, and disinfection of all surfaces and touchpoints for Class A offices, boutique firms, and commercial spaces.
• Janitorial Services Professional janitorial services designed for Class A office buildings, boutique firms, and commercial spaces that demand excellence, including regular inspections and white-glove approach.
• Luxury Residential Housekeeping Premium white-glove cleaning services for upscale luxury residences and boutique buildings, including customized cleaning schedules and meticulous linen care with discreet service for high-net-worth clients.
• Doorman & Concierge Services Professional hospitality services including guest welcoming, delivery management, and resident request coordination, serving as an extension of clients' brands for luxury residences and commercial properties.
• Plumbing & Electrical Services Skilled technicians providing essential repairs, installations, and maintenance for plumbing systems and electrical work, including preventative maintenance and urgent repairs for homes and offices.
• Handyman & Painting Services Versatile handyman and professional painting services for home and office improvements, handling repairs, installations, and renovations with aesthetic precision for high-end residences, offices, and common areas.
• Specialized Cleaning Services Additional specialized services including carpet and upholstery cleaning, window and glass cleaning, post-construction cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, and sanitization/disinfection services including COVID-19 protocols.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6+ year client relationship with consistent daily service

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BOMA NYminorOthersMember of Building Owners and Managers Association of New York, providing networking and industry recognition within the commercial real estate and building management sector.
• WBENCminorOthersWomen's Business Enterprise National Council certification, supporting woman-owned business recognition and potential supplier diversity opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Maid Brigade: Maid Brigade is a residential cleaning franchise offering recurring housekeeping services for upscale homes — directly comparable to JMS's luxury residential housekeeping line, with a similar premium positioning and recurring service model.
• Molly Maid: Molly Maid is a national residential cleaning franchise offering recurring housekeeping services. It competes with JMS's luxury residential and move-in/move-out cleaning services, with broader geographic reach and brand recognition but typically less premium positioning.
• Vanguard Cleaning Systems: Vanguard Cleaning Systems is a commercial cleaning franchise serving small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S. with janitorial services. It directly competes with JMS for commercial office cleaning contracts in the NYC metro area through independently owned regional franchisees.
• Jani-King: Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company, providing janitorial services to office buildings, healthcare facilities, and commercial spaces. It directly competes with JMS for commercial cleaning contracts through a franchise model with regional owner-operators.
• Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System: Coverall is a commercial cleaning franchise focused on health-based cleaning protocols for offices, medical facilities, and retail. It competes directly with JMS in the commercial cleaning segment with a similar franchise-driven regional service model.

Broad incumbents

• ABM Industries: ABM Industries is one of the largest facility services companies in the U.S., offering janitorial, parking, and integrated building maintenance services to commercial clients including Class A office buildings — directly competing with JMS in the commercial cleaning segment, but at a national scale with a much broader service portfolio.
• ISS A/S: ISS is a global facility services provider offering cleaning, workplace, and property services to corporate clients across multiple geographies. It competes directly with JMS for commercial cleaning contracts in the tri-state area but operates at significantly larger scale with multinational clients.
• Sodexo: Sodexo is a global food services and facilities management company that includes integrated cleaning and maintenance services for corporate, healthcare, and educational clients. It competes with JMS for premium commercial cleaning contracts but bundles services across a much wider portfolio.
• ServiceMaster ( Terminix Global Holdings ): ServiceMaster provides commercial and residential cleaning, restoration, and disinfection services through national brands. Its Terminix and ServiceMaster Clean brands compete with JMS across both commercial and residential cleaning, with broader geographic reach and national brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Handy (Angie's): Handy is a tech-enabled marketplace connecting customers with cleaning and home services professionals. While it doesn't directly compete head-to-head with JMS's white-glove commercial segment, it represents a disruptive platform that targets similar residential and small commercial cleaning demand with on-demand digital ordering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jms-cleaning-services-uk-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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