How to Price Your Service for House Cleaning
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- "How do you price your service for house cleaning? I mean I want to build my cleaning business but don't even know how to bid a house cleaning job. Is there a secret to price your service?"
We Ask a House Cleaner common questions and Angela Brown answers. How do you price your service and set your rates? How much should I charge for house cleaning on a walk through? How do I grow my cleaning company when I give a job estimate? Is there a bidding calculator to help me when bidding on a house? What cleaning advice or tips do you have when a customer asks "Can you clean my space on a budget?"
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Do you own a cleaning business? Then you need to learn how much to charge for house cleaning so you don't leave money on the table and get outbid by your competitors. Check out this playlist of similar videos we made on price, pricing & bidding. More expert info.
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I’m about ready to launch my cleaning business! Any advice or tips would be so helpful ❤️
Hi Angela
Can I get your email address please
I’m just getting started and I’m struggling with the pricing. I’ve watched your video but still struggle on the pricing. I was trying to set prices for a general cleans and a deep clean.
@@mahalahehmeyer6865 same here
I charge an additional $50 to clean a oven. And refrigerators can range anywhere from $50-$100 per cleaning. Depending on how dirty they are. My cleaning company does do windows but only first floor windows. but they get two prices one with windows and one without windows on a maintenance clean. I learned a very hard lesson cleaning windows when I first started my business. I went out and did a job on a property that was an hour and a half from my house. It was a new build so I was cleaning up the leftover remnants of drywall etc. I was brand new to the business and I went to go clean the outside windows. There was no landscaping in so lots of dirt and rocks around the house. And I was kind of in a hurry and I put my step ladder next to the window and I knew it wasn’t completely solid but because I was in a hurry I went ahead and stood on the ladder. Next thing I knew I was falling and my right forearm was sliding down the stucco and all of a sudden I was on the ground. I did a quick survey of my self to see if I was hurt and I went to go stand up and I could not stand up. I had broke my ankle. I was all by myself and I knew the guy that I was working for would not pay unless the job was done. So I hopped around on 1 foot for the last hour of the job and finish the job😂 And then drove myself home and I learned…..
That I don’t mess around with new home builds and windows. And I do lots of extra safety training for my staff. And I have a really good insurance. But if you’re starting out in the cleaning industry. You might wanna not do windows right away until you grow your business because your insurance will be astronomical once you add those windows to your policy. I’m doing talk to text so I hope I’m not confusing people too much😂
I’m so sorry about your ankle. That could have been an even scarier outcome. I appreciate you sharing this story. New house cleaners can learn lessons from reading these stories and hopefully not make the same mistakes. Sending hugs. 🤗
Thank you so much! I’m starting a cleaning business of my own and this information definitely helped me a lot🤗
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.
I just found your channel and you are a life saver 💭💋💫 Thank you!
How’s your business going?
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Good morning!
I charge by sq foot.
One price per sq ft for initials (includes inside windows and inside microwave) , one rate by sq footage for every two week maintenance and another for once a month after the initial.
*Interior appliances additional.
I need to break everything down for the times clients Omit a bathroom or windows.
Snow day here in MD so I guess I will do it today.
Thanks Angela
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Angela h stay safe and warm today. Those March blizzards can be a mess. (Former Maryland resident.)
Miss Jenny's Cleaning thank you!
Angela Brown Thanks Ang, I love that you share so much QUALITY information. You have motivated me more than you know.
Keep up the great work!
I'm going to leave a question one of these days.
Thanks so much for sharing 😊
Okay Angela, officially time for me to sign up with your classes! You rock lol I'm so confident in you at this point I am willing to pay for your help so I have piece of mind starting off. Emails been sent already, can't wait to hear from your team, you're such a kind person. Don't ever stop being you 💙
Thank you so much!
it's so complicated... here in Germany there are only hour prices for private houses. If they want cleaning, they pay between 12 and 18 € per hour, and tell you what should be done and what not as you meet first time.
There are some fixed prices for let's say apartment houses when the stairs have to be cleaned, but even those are measured in hours.
Thank you for sharing this helpful information. 👍
Ángela will you do a video on best vacuums for house cleaning?
Vacuums are kind of like shoes. Everybody has their own style. The best vacuum for anyone will depend on the type of vacuuming they do - hardwoods, carpet, pets, etc, and then the ergonomics of how tall they are, how strong they are, how much suction they need, do they prefer cordless or corded, etc. I have several vacuums and like them for different reasons. One I absolutely hate. 😱
Hi there! So I just got hired by a family to come 2x a week to do light cleaning, maybe laundry (she said she hopes to have it done but for me to put it away) and she already has a deep cleaner that comes in 2x a month.
She said we can do an hourly rate or a flat rate. I have been a Nanny before & have cleaned while doing that but never a "cleaning" houses job.
What should I charge her? I was thinking $150 a week flat rate. Is that too much or too low? Help!! Thanks!
It depend on what you’re doing a standard cleaning can vary on price depending on how big the house is and what u are doing don’t be afraid to charge what u believe you are worth! The average is 150-250 I believe. For a standard clean. But it can be up in price but if you’re doing laundry as well you are a little low in price if they have a standard size house. Per hour it’s 50 per person that also Varys but that is the average amount. U can charge hourly the first time and then change to a flat rate after you see what needs to be done the first cleaning is always the longest!
And also first cleanings can sometimes be higher in price because it is the first cleaning and you have to do more especially if the person has not had a Cleaning before you can recommend a deep cleaning first that’s always a great step but you can look up averages where you are I am from New York state so my averages may be different than yours but I hope your business as well and do not be afraid to charge what you are worth and you’ll have a lot of people that will turn you down have a lot of people that will respect what you were doing for them and that will pay what is deserved good luck
This video on pricing might help you determine the best way to charge for this cleaning job: czcams.com/video/O7zvojkBr1M/video.html
How much would you charge for extras like oven, fridge, windows, etc?
If you are charging each item individually you can use a software like Compass Wave svy.tips/compasswave-home to figure out extras and add them to the existing price of the job. Or, you can put together a package and sell the package for a flat rate (i.e. 5 large kitchen appliances $250. or 5 small kitchen appliances $100) We have an entire course on upsell packages with pricing, supplies needed, the best time of year to sell them, etc. Check it out savvycleaner.com/upsells-and-special-projects
Hi Angela, can you pls name a good pricing softwear for domestic and comaercial cleaning,thanks
Yea I can’t find it
Good morning everyone,
Angela, how do you feel about giving estimates over the phone based on square footage and additional Services requested?
Guuuurl don't do it!
I own a cleaning company, and I have gotten myself into such bad spots because I gave a quote over the phone, showed up and it was way more grimey + dirty than was described.
From my experience - custom quotes after seeing a job in person are the way to go!
I agree, I suggest you do a walkthrough and see the house in person.
They also got the Clean Biz Network A J Simmons he’s got an app too the calculated clean bid calculator he’s even got a Channel here on you tube pretty good information videos about cleaning business and starting a cleaning business
Thanks for the tips and for your kind words of encouragement and support.
Thank you
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video.
Hi Angela!
Thank you for all the useful info about cleaning biz. I am learning about that biz then I can start slow and small. How frequent can we houseclean for customers?
It all depends on what they want, on your schedule and how many customers you have. You can clean weekly, bi-weekly, monthly.
Your videos are going to make me a millionaire. Thank you!
I’m routing for you! 👏 👏
Hi, I would like you to help me set up a website I want to start a cleaning business but I don’t have the tools and I would like to know how to go about it
Hi. I offer a great training course on how to build your own website. Check it out here: savvycleaner.com/how-to-build-a-website/ Thanks so much and good luck, you can do this! 🤗🙌
It's my first time coming across your video, it's very helpful.
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey have our first interview tomorrow cleaning windows and blinds would like to get advice on what to look for and how to price thanks
Hi Leon, Window washing is a separate business from house cleaning. The reasons we don't encourage house cleaners to wash windows is that for the most part, we don't have telescoping wands, 2 story ladders, pressure washers, or truck mounts. Sure, there are some cleaning companies that offer those services - but it's not my specialty and I'm probably not the best resource for you. I do however wish you luck on your interview. Go with confidence and show up on time. Bring a clipboard with you and take notes. Listen more than you talk, and have fun. The customer WANTS you to be the right cleaner for the job - that is why you have the interview. Please keep me posted. I'm here rooting for you.
@@AskAngelaBrown Ok thanks for the valuable information and I understand what you saying why you don’t cause you right that a different business than cleaning but we going to go with confidence anyway and have fun and learn from this
is that software only for the usa for dollars cause i live in europe we used euros courrencie
Thank you for reaching out! While I've primarily used the software for U.S. currency, I recommend contacting our customer service for specific information regarding compatibility with euros. They'll be able to provide you with accurate details and assistance tailored to your location and currency
Hi Angela, do you have any suggestions for bidding commercial cleaning jobs? Apartment and condos, can we charge hourly or by square footage? It's usually hallways, windows, trash vacuuming and mopping!
We are really more residential than commercial cleaning. We do recommend these resources for commercial cleaning through savvycleaner.com/docs/commercial-cleaning-get-help/
Hi Angela
I’m in New Jersey, I’m confusing about the price for home cleaning.
I know that first time cleaning is the more expensive, but how about when the customer says want to know if they contract the services -every week or - every two weeks or -once a months? How can I give them the price.
Any discounts are depending how frequency they clean the home? Thank you in advance.
You'll have a price for weekly or bi-weekly cleaning. That price covers a specific set of tasks that doesn't change. It's not discounted it is just the price. The deep clean will cost about twice as much as the maintenance cleaning and will include about twice as much as your maintenance clean. Does that make sense?
I would really appreciate your help beside all the help I had have already with your videos. I love them
Hi Monica, you may benefit from the Savvy Cleaner Network. It has all the certification courses for a new house cleaner and all the business training courses for a business owner. It's a go at your own pace program with group coaching and network support. We did a group coaching session yesterday on the walkthrough - selling on value vs. selling on price. It's quite different from our CZcams videos because you get to ask your specific questions and we work through them together. Come join us at savvycleaner.com/join
Hello ma’am I just start my cleaning business and I had a job to clean 1year abandoned 2 bedrooms house. It a deep clean with mould all over bathroom sink kitchen and toilet. It’s also a move out home. It very dirty and smelly as well. It requires window cleaning and more. It 2 days job. I do not know how much I can charge. Please advise me on this.
You had me until you said mold and smell. If the house is moldy and smells, you may need to call a mold mitigator. The family will need to pay them to come remove the mold before you can come in to clean. Cleaning around mold without removing it is just a band-aid. The mold toxins will make you as a cleaner sick, and the person who moves in next sick.
Hello, I'm bidding for a contract im doing a property it has 21 bedrooms 12 bathrooms and it is 7,114 sq ft how would i price this contract?
There are a lot of variables I don't know to just give you a price. Are all the bedrooms active? Is it an institution (daycare, hospital, orphanage, etc.) Is it a BNB? Private residence? Is it mostly vacant or does a large family live there? Are all 12 of the bathrooms in use daily? How the space is being used and how often it needs to be cleaned, will change the quote.
How do you get over the fear of telling the client the price of the cleaning? I'm always afraid they'll think it's too much. 😕
It is true they will always act shocked about the price. But if you are also shocked about the price - you'll never be able to ask for the money with confidence. Stand in front of a mirror and practice quoting price until it becomes so comfortable to you that it rolls off the top of your tongue like "Ah, it's only $____________."
me too lol
Yes me too
@@AskAngelaBrown yes this is great I have done this I’m always feeling confident about the price during the cleaning but after the cleaning or before the cleaning I’m always like oh my gosh it’s too much or no it’s too low and afraid to go higher but when I’m cleaning I’m like yes this price fits for sure! Lol
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Hi miss angela, watching from philippines. New sub. Here :)
Your channel really fits my interest, I am actually planning to start a house cleaning business. Gonna watch all your videos, so that I can start my business soon. :) God bless you. :)
Hi Lanie Rose, thanks for watching and welcome to the wonderful world of house cleaning. Keep me posted, I'm here rooting for you. :-)
My cleaning business is new no client as yet. I want to know how best to market and promote my business.
If you are feeling a bit lost on where to start when it comes to marketing your house cleaning business? Well, look no further as in these marketing videos.
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Like always Angela! Great advice
Thanks so much!
Good day angel pls what are the names of the chemicals u used for cleaning?
When it comes to cleaning chemicals the goal is to match the pH level of the cleaner to the surface type and also the type of soil you are removing. Different surfaces will require different chemicals. And for a deep clean you may end up using a stronger chemical than you would for a maintenance clean. We do have a paid course that goes over the safety data sheets and a breakdown for deep cleans vs. maintenance cleans and the chemicals used for each. savvycleaner.com/eco-cleaning-supplies
NOTE: you can buy the course a-la carte or it's included in the Savvy Cleaner Memberships as part of the training and certification program for house cleaners.
savvycleaner.com/join
Thank you Angela !
This what I'm looking for . I just start this business and I would like have contact with you for some information here in Morocco.
Come join us at savvycleaner.com/join we have a membership site with courses, group mastermind/coaching and 24/7 network support. We'd love to help.
Brava Angela. Thanks for sharing.
Awww, thanks! I appreciate you. 🤗
I’ve been cleaning houses on and off for many years since I was a little girl I would go with my mom but I charge by the hour $25-$40 an hour there’s a gentleman I met today he is an accountant and he was paying $75 to a lady to put to clean his three bedroom home and his office and he was very upset with the services but he was only paying for minor services that’s why his house is really dirty full of spiderwebs windows and blinds are really dusty and I’m thinking of charging him 35 an hour what do you think about that
Yes, raise your prices. Pricing for cleaning services went up at least $10 per hour during and since the pandemic. The cost of personal protective equipment went up, the cost of supplies, cleaning equipment went up. Fuel for the vehicle you drive went up, labor costs...it is more expensive for everything now.
@@AskAngelaBrown yes it is Thankyou so much for your feed back I’m so glad your still doing Utube I thought maybe you wouldn’t answer cuAse the videos I have seen are from 4 years ago
Check out Keith Kalfas window cleaning/landscaping he has great business advice you channel reminds me of his im kinda hooked on your channel with no interest on starting house cleaning lol ...my mother is a house cleaner
Thanks so much for the tip!
How much to charge for baseboard
Hi Kristin! How big is the house (and how many baseboards are there)? Also, how dirty are the baseboards? If the baseboards have been neglected and need more than a Swiffer duster here is a video to help out: czcams.com/video/vHSvGzJVwOM/video.html
Keep me posted on the baseboard situation : )
Is there an App. for that feature?
Hello Mrs. Angela this is Monica I just started my own business I would like to know how can I make a price sheet and if you have the training company name
Hi Monica, We have a learning hub for cleaning business owners and there are two courses I recommend that are included in our Savvy Cleaner Network membership. The first one I recommend is called "Getting Started Basics" it helps you set up your business with a business name, URL, Logo, LLC or sole proprietor etc. And the second course I recommend is called "Pricing Basics" which walk you through setting up your business on introductory pricing as you get started in your business. Your pricing structure will change as you define the services your business offers and in the How to Ace a Walkthrough course we help you define that as well.
Check it out savvycleaner.com/join
Hi Angela, thank you for your great help here. I'm going to price a job tomorrow and this customer needs me to help her pack her home since she's moving out and to clean her home after everything is cleared. She told me she will need me for few days. Not sure how many hours but it sounded like she would need me for the day each day. How I charge $30 per hour. How would I charge her for few days?
Thanks Martin. I appreciate you dropping by. :-)
What is this website I would just love to see how it would be set up ??
There are lots of booking software companies that will take you on a demo of how they operate and answer questions for you. Google the term "Best Booking Software for Cleaning Industry" and you will find several like this www.softwareadvice.com/field-service/maid-service-comparison/ (NOTE: Most software companies will come up with their own list - so look for the consistencies in the various "top ten" lists before making a decision.)
Where can we find the software that you talked about?
Here are two that I like: get.zenmaid.com and www.launch27.com/#
Wishing you the best of luck with your cleaning business.
You are amazing!
I am confused as to what to charge my customers? I live in a retirement community 55 and older , use my golf cart to get to and from jobs, the going rate in our town is 25.00 per hour but they really run from that price when mentioned. Also I do clean out when sold , deep cleans for move outs and move ins. Haul off junk from previous owners but no one is willing to pay more then 15.00 per hour and 20.00 the first clean. So I'm finding some will give me one or 2 windows each visit,or throw in something like putting away their Xmas stuff etc etc. I feel taken for granted but so many are elderly and cannot do for themselves either. So I guess my heart has also gotten in the way. Help !! How do I handle this. And how do I charge and get them to understand it this price and more if other services are needed.
+Tammy Crabtree Tricky situation. The secret is to have a very clear expectations, and worksheet that you work from offering exactly what you do. Your extras could be listed at the bottom with a price attached. Should a customer decide they want additional services they can add it to their bill for the additional price. If you don’t have a price sheet it’s hard to charge the client extra because they don’t know what they’re buying. Does that make sense?
Well done video!
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Thanks for watching!
I do Car Wash and I do residential and I charge 140
Is the carwash for your personal vehicle? Or do you do auto detailing for clients at their homes?
amazing video
Glad you think so, thanks for watching!
Thank you for the info!!!
+Zuleyka Gonzalez Thanks for spending a few minutes of your day here with me. 😍
What about office buildings
How do you bid on those's
An office building for the most part falls under the commercial cleaning side of cleaning and may or may not be covered under your general liability insurance policy for residential cleaning.
I can't give you a fair price without knowing more information about the scope of the job. Here is a link to some commercial cleaning help: savvycleaner.com/docs-tag/commercial-cleaning/
Great advice 👍 very helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@AskAngelaBrown my wife and I have ran a cleaning business part time for several years and went full time a few months ago, your videos have helped us out alot😀 again thank you 😊
Up sell everything. People will always pay 💰
People pay when they perceive value. The key is to set realistic expectations and then over deliver.
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Thank you for watching the video.🙂
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