A cleaning service quote template helps you price residential, commercial, one-time, and recurring cleaning jobs without leaving room for confusion. Use this template to separate base cleaning, add-ons, access notes, and payment terms so clients approve faster and you protect your margin.
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Sample Cleaning Quote Line Items
| Service | Frequency | Price |
|---|---|---|
| First-time deep clean | One-time | $185 |
| Standard clean | Biweekly | $120/visit |
| Inside oven cleaning | Add-on | $35 |
| Interior windows | Add-on | $60 |
How to Price a Cleaning Job
Professional cleaners price one of three ways, and the right quote makes the method invisible to the client while protecting your hourly return:
- Per square foot — the fastest way to quote residential work. Standard cleaning runs roughly $0.10–$0.17 per sq ft; deep cleans and move-outs run $0.15–$0.30 per sq ft. A 2,000 sq ft home at $0.12 is about $240 for a standard clean.
- Per hour — best for first-time or unpredictable jobs. Most solo cleaners target $40–$60 per hour; a two-person crew bills $60–$90 combined. Quote a range, then convert to a flat price once you know the property.
- Flat rate per visit — what you show recurring clients. Calculate your hourly target × expected hours, then lock it as a per-visit price so the client sees one clean number.
Worked example. A 1,800 sq ft home, first visit unknown condition: quote the first-time deep clean at 5 hours × $50 = $250, then set the biweekly standard clean at 2.5 hours × $50 = $125/visit. Add-ons (oven, interior windows, fridge) stay itemized so the recurring price never quietly absorbs extra scope.
What to Include
- Property address, property type, and square footage
- Room-by-room cleaning scope
- Recurring schedule and access instructions
- Add-ons such as oven, fridge, windows, and carpet cleaning
- Supplies and equipment responsibility
- Exclusions such as biohazard cleanup or exterior windows
- Payment due date and rescheduling policy
Common Cleaning Quote Mistakes
- Quoting a recurring price before the first clean. Property condition is unknown until you’ve done it once — price the first visit separately.
- Burying add-ons inside the base price. Ovens, fridges, and interior windows are extra labor; keep them as visible line items so scope creep gets paid.
- No access or condition assumptions. If a home is far dirtier than shown, or you can’t get keys/codes, your fixed price should be re-quotable.
- Forgetting supplies. State whether products and equipment are included or client-provided — it changes your cost every visit.
Recommended Terms
Charge separately for the first clean when the property condition is unknown, and make recurring pricing conditional on regular access, normal condition, and the agreed cleaning frequency. Note a rescheduling window (typically 24–48 hours) and a lockout/turn-away fee, since a missed visit is lost labor you can’t recover. State that heavy soil, hoarding, post-construction dust, or biohazard conditions are re-priced before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I charge for a house cleaning?
Most residential cleans price out at $0.10–$0.17 per square foot for standard service, or $40–$60 per cleaner per hour. A typical 2,000 sq ft home lands around $150–$250 for a standard clean and more for a first-time deep clean.
What is the difference between a cleaning quote and an estimate?
A quote is a fixed price the client can accept as-is; an estimate is an approximate figure that can change once you see the property. For recurring residential work a fixed quote wins more jobs — see the cleaning estimate template when you need the estimate format instead.
Should cleaning supplies be included in the quote?
Include them by default and say so on the quote — clients expect a professional service to arrive fully equipped. If the client insists on specific products, list those as client-supplied so your costs stay predictable.
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