Before You Send a Cleaning Quote: Five Costs to Check
A cleaning quote needs more than a visit duration. Before sending it, write down the work included and the time and costs you expect it to use. These five checks can help make the assumptions visible. About this guide: CedarSignal Studio publishes practical resources for independent cleaners and sells the optional $19 Cleaning Profit Kit. This article was prepared with AI assistance. The checklist linked below is free. 1. Count labor-hours across the crew Two cleaners working three hours each use six labor-hours. Keep crew size and hours per person separate so you can see how the estimate was built. Include your own working time in the plan rather than treating it as free. 2. Record paid travel and preparation Think through the parts of the visit that happen outside the actual cleaning: paid travel, loading supplies and any agreed preparation. Record each time allowance once. A clear record helps you avoid both forgetting time and counting it twice. 3. Allow for supplies and other job...