How to estimate a house cleaning job
Decide how you price — by the hour, by the visit for recurring clients, or by square footage — then build the estimate from the example lines. Add deep-clean extras like inside the oven, fridge, or interior windows as their own lines so the client sees exactly what they are paying for. Include supplies, set any travel or rush fee, and export the PDF.
What to include in a cleaning estimate
- Scope — rooms, square footage, and every add-on, listed separately.
- Frequency — one-time, or recurring weekly/bi-weekly/monthly at the per-visit rate.
- First clean vs. maintenance — the first visit and deep cleans take longer; price them higher.
- Supplies and any eco / specialty-product upcharge.
- Terms — access, cancellation notice, and what is not included.
One-time vs. recurring
Recurring clients are the foundation of a cleaning business, so it is worth quoting a clear per-visit rate that makes weekly or bi-weekly service easy to say yes to — while pricing the heavier first clean on its own. When the job is done, bill it with the house cleaning invoice template.