House cleaners send estimates for first-time clients, deep cleans, move-in or move-out cleans, and recurring service proposals. Clients often compare several quotes, so they are looking at price, what is included, whether you bring supplies, and whether you are insured. Many estimates are based on a walkthrough or on photos and answers about home size, bathrooms, pets, and condition.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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These are the main price drivers, and a quote based on the wrong size leads to a dispute on the day.
Spell out what a standard clean covers, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen, and bathrooms, so the client knows what to expect.
Items like interior windows, inside appliances, wall washing, and laundry are often extra. Listing them avoids surprise requests.
Heavy buildup, hoarding, or long gaps between cleanings can raise the price. State that the quote assumes normal condition.
Pet hair takes time, and natural stone, hardwood, and delicate finishes may need specific products.
Clients may expect you to bring everything, or they may ask you to use their products. Make clear which applies.
The recurring rate depends on the schedule, and the quote should state the notice needed to skip or cancel.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard recurring clean (hourly, per cleaner) | per hour | $30-60 |
| Standard clean, 1,500 sq ft home | flat fee per visit | $120-200 |
| Deep clean | flat fee per visit | $200-400 |
| Move-in / move-out clean | per sq ft | $0.15-0.40 |
| Inside oven or refrigerator | per appliance | $25-50 |
| Interior windows | per window | $4-10 |
| Laundry and bed changing | per load | $10-25 |
| Post-construction clean | per sq ft | $0.30-0.80 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Give one price for the initial clean and a lower per-visit price for the ongoing schedule. This explains why the first visit costs more and makes the recurring rate look like the benefit of staying on.
Square footage alone misses clutter, heavy buildup, and layout. A short visit or photos of the kitchen and bathrooms gives you a much better time estimate.
Fuel, supplies, and equipment wear are real costs. Set a minimum visit price so a small apartment does not come in below what it costs you to show up.
A basic, standard, and deep clean option lets the client choose their budget while you control the scope of each.
For standard cleanings of a home you have seen, a flat quote works. For deep cleans or homes in unknown condition, a range with a stated cap is safer, and you can confirm the final price after you see the work.
Most house cleaners do not charge for a walkthrough for regular cleaning. Some charge for large post-construction or hoarding jobs and credit the fee to the final bill if the client books.
Thirty days is common. Prices for labor and supplies change, and the home may change as well, so put an expiration date on the estimate.
Include a line in your estimate that the price assumes normal condition and that extra time will be billed or the scope adjusted. If you find the problem, talk to the client before continuing and note any agreed change in writing.
Use the House Cleaning invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
House Cleaning invoice template