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What to include in a cleaning quote
Our cleaning estimate template covers the basics every estimate needs (your details, the customer, job site, line items, totals, validity date and signature) plus the details customers in cleaning look for:
- Property size (bedrooms, bathrooms, square feet)
- Task checklist by room
- One-time or recurring frequency
- Supplies and equipment: yours or the client's
- Access, parking and pets
Sample cleaning quote
Job: Move-out deep clean, 3 bed / 2 bath. Move-out deep clean of an empty 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home: kitchen inside and out, bathrooms descaled, all rooms dusted top to bottom, floors vacuumed and mopped, baseboards and doors wiped.
| Line item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep clean: kitchen incl. inside cabinets | 1 ea | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Deep clean: bathrooms | 2 ea | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Bedrooms and living areas | 5 room | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| Baseboards and doors, hand wiped | 1 lot | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Inside oven and fridge | 1 ea | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Interior windows and tracks (optional) | 14 ea | $8.00 | $112.00 |
| Quote total (optional items not included) | $740.00 | ||
Example prices are for illustration only and are not price guidance; costs vary widely by region, materials and job. Exclusions in this sample: Carpet shampoo, exterior windows, biohazard or pest cleanup, wall washing.
Cleaning estimating tips
Quote by room or flat rate rather than by the hour for one-off jobs; customers prefer a known price.
Attach your checklist. Most complaints in cleaning come from different ideas of what 'deep clean' means.
Once the customer accepts, bill the job with a matching invoice from Excel Invoice Maker, or convert the estimate in one click with Estimate Pro.
This template is a general business document, not legal advice. Licensing, contract and deposit rules vary by state; check what applies to your trade.
