Cleaning Estimate Template

Example quote

What to include

• • Property size — number of bedrooms and bathrooms, or square footage — since that drives the price.
• • Exactly which rooms and surfaces are covered, and what a "standard clean" means to you.
• • Whether cleaning supplies and equipment are included or the client provides them.
• • One-time vs. recurring: weekly, biweekly, or monthly, and any recurring discount.
• • Add-ons priced separately — inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, baseboards.
• • Access details: keys, lockbox code, alarm, parking, and pets on site.
• • Your cancellation and rescheduling policy, and how long the estimate is valid.

How it’s usually priced

Cleaners usually price one of three ways: a flat rate per visit based on the home’s size, an hourly rate (common for first-time deep cleans where the condition is unknown), or a per-square-foot rate for larger or commercial spaces. A flat per-visit price is easiest for clients to say yes to once you know the home.

Recurring clients cost less to serve — the home stays maintained, so each visit is faster. Passing part of that back as a recurring discount (often 10–20% off the one-time rate) is what turns a single job into steady weekly income.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge per hour or per job for cleaning?

Most established cleaners quote a flat price per visit once they’ve seen the home. Hourly is common for a first deep clean, when the amount of work is hard to predict up front.

Are cleaning supplies included in the estimate?

That’s your call — just state it clearly. Many pros bring their own supplies and build the cost into the price; others use the client’s products. Put it on the estimate so it never becomes a surprise.

Why is a recurring clean cheaper than a one-time clean?

A maintained home takes less time each visit, so recurring clients get a lower per-visit rate. A one-time or first clean is priced higher because it does the heavy initial work.