2006-08-15 08:10:08 · 10 answers · asked by Samantha P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It really depends on the type of clientel you are working for. Rich people with big houses pay more.
Look in your local newspaper and see what the going rate is, once you have a solid clientel you can up your rates. It also depends on whether you are using your own supplies or not, and how far you have to travel to get to the houses that you will be cleaning.
2006-08-15 08:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by synnimyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people charge by the job but I had a homecleaning business and I charged $20-25 per hour. It depends on the area that you live in. If you live in a city and you make a good name for yourself you can actually charge more. I would start a little lower while you are just starting out.
After awhile you can hire someone and pay them 10-15 per hour and still make the difference. I called around when I first started and every place charged by the job.
One thing to consider is you still have to hustle and people will be surprised at what you can get done in a short amount of time.
2006-08-15 08:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by Deanna C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you starting home residental or a home based business cleaning? I say get liability insurance and promote the fact you have it. People will trust you more. Call other like businesses and get their prices, make sure you will do the same work as them though. I own a commerical cleaning and clean apts an buildong and offices, great money. People think I am just a maid and have no idea I am making very good money.
2006-08-15 09:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by Lori N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to handle this is to offer free estimates. This way you can go look at the house, figure out the length of time it will require, and get a "feel" for the person you will be working for. Sometimes just this courtesy visit will let you know if you want to continue working for them.
I usually charge by the job. Whenever anyone tries to pin me down to a set amount per hour, I tell them $15.00... but this depends a lot on where you reside.
Really you have to use your better judgement. How far away is the house.... how long will it take to clean it...do they have indoor pets....are they hard to please, etc.
Persons who live alone make the least mess. Persons without indoor pets are also easier to clean up after. If there is a man living there....honey please!
I do offer discounts to elderly customers and to churches. This is good business sense.
Your best reference is word of mouth....ask everyone you clean for to tell their friends!
2006-08-15 08:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may i offer a suggestion? ..Instead of going for the exsisting homeowner market ..consider new construction cleaning , you will clean each house twice ..first is a rough clean so interior trades can work in a clean house ..then the second or final clean is the official cleaning ..before the new owners move in.this is a very thourough clean. The money is much better .approx 400 to 500 per clean and you dont have to work around furniture and/or homeowners as no one lives in the home yet.Get yourself some liability insurance and pitch homebuilders in your area. I am in new construction and know about this.
2006-08-15 08:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I clean a 5 bedroom house in a very nice neighborhood but it is only deep cleaning (ie. dusting, floors, bathrooms,kitchen) It takes me about 3-4 hours to clean the whole house and get paid $100. Depends on how detailed I get!!
2006-08-15 15:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by jdeamom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The place I used about two years ago charged $20 an hour.
Good luck!!!
2006-08-15 08:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by TakeMe2YourLeader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the yellow pages for similar business and call them for current rates. You may also consider charging mileage if you have to drive say more than 10 miles.
2006-08-15 08:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on where you live. if you live in a small town i would charge $10 an hour at least and if you live in a big city i would charge $20. an hour
2006-08-15 08:19:16 · answer #9 · answered by jenks1545 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by the difficulty of the job
2006-08-15 08:15:18 · answer #10 · answered by Ice Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋