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Cleaning Quote Template: How to Price & Quote Cleaning Jobs
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Cleaning quotes look simple but hide a lot of variables — size, condition, frequency and access all change the price. Quote them consistently and you protect your margin; quote them off the cuff and you'll undercharge the hard jobs. Here's how to quote cleaning work the right way.
Choose your pricing model
- Per room or per property — predictable for standard domestic cleans.
- Per hour — best for one-off or unpredictable jobs where condition is unknown.
- Per visit (recurring) — for weekly or fortnightly contracts, often at a slight discount for regularity.
- Per square metre — common for commercial spaces.
What a cleaning quote should include
- Your business header and the client's details.
- The type of clean — standard, deep, end-of-tenancy, commercial.
- Itemised tasks or rooms, with the rate for each.
- Frequency for recurring work, and any discount.
- Supplies and materials, if not included.
- Subtotal, tax and total, plus an expiry date.
Price for condition, not just size
A neglected end-of-tenancy clean can take three times longer than a regular maintenance clean of the same size. Always factor condition into the quote — or build in a clause to revise if the property is worse than described.
Example: cleaning quote line items
- Deep clean — kitchen & appliances — $95
- Deep clean — bathrooms (×2) — $110
- Bedrooms & living areas (×4) — $140
- Internal windows & skirting — $55
- Subtotal $400 · plus tax
Win recurring contracts
Recurring cleaning is the gold of the trade — predictable income. Make it easy to say yes: quote a clear per-visit price, show the small saving for regularity, and send it as a professional, branded document, not a text. Need help with pricing first? See how to price a job.
Quote cleaning jobs in seconds
Jotquote is built for cleaning businesses: it knows the typical line items and builds an itemised quote from a quick description, with your rates applied. Grab a ready-made layout from the template gallery or generate the quote outright.
Send cleaning quotes that win contracts
Professional, itemised cleaning quotes in seconds — one-off or recurring. Free to start.
Start freeFrequently asked questions
How do I price a cleaning job?
Pick a model that suits the work — per room, per hour, per visit or per square metre — and always factor in the property's condition, not just its size. Recurring contracts can carry a small discount in exchange for regular, predictable income.
What should a cleaning quote include?
Your business and client details, the type of clean, itemised tasks or rooms with rates, the frequency and any discount for recurring work, supplies if charged, and the subtotal, tax, total and an expiry date.
How can I send cleaning quotes faster?
Use quoting software built for cleaners that already includes the common line items. Jotquote turns a short description into an itemised cleaning quote with your rates applied, ready to send as a PDF or trackable link.
