How Much Does a Maid Service Cost?
We all don’t have time to clean. If you have an office, or a home that needs to be clean, a maid service may be needed. Maid service pricing is going to vary on a few factors such as the size of the location (square footage), the frequency needed and more.
How much is it?
- On average, most maids are going to charge anywhere from $15 to $25 an hour. This is going to be per maid. If more than one maid is going to do the job, then you would take the hourly rate mentioned above and multiply it by the amount of maids showing up. For example, 2 maids at $25 an hour would result in a $50 per hour service charge.
- A 1,000 square foot home can cost an owner anywhere from $70 to $175 a job.
- A 2,000 square foot home can range anywhere from $140 to as much as $300+
- For additional services such as laundry and more will more than likely be $15+ an hour.
- Major services such as Molly Maid charge as much as $80 per hour.
What is going to be included?
- With most services, Maids will vacuum, dust, make the beds, clean bathrooms, sanitize areas, clean mirrors as well as do other things such as ceiling fans and more. MaidBrigade.com has a list of what they generally do on a house call.
- Many services will have premium services such as cleaning walls, washing all the windows in the home, as well as cleaning kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and more.
What are the extra costs?
- Window cleaning and wall cleaning are usually considered premium services. These usually aren’t included in the typical weekly / bi-weekly plan.
- Other tasks such as laundry, miscellaneous errands as well as items outside of the company’s guidelines will cost extra.
- Other premium services such as oven and refrigerator cleaning can result in additional fees that generally start at $20 per job.
- Most maid services are going to have a minimum cleaning fee that can start at 2 hours and go up from there. Travel expenses can be additional depending on how far the maid has to drive.
- While optional, it doesn’t hurt to tip your maid if you continue to use them on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
Tips to know:
- When hiring a cleaning service, be sure to ask if they are certified and insured. While franchise companies can be a good way to go, many individuals are going to be a lot cheaper since they can bypass the advertising and franchise fees.
- Always ask for references. It’s best to know what this maid has done in the past. Most good cleaning services are going to either have a waiting list or won’t accept new clients at all.
How can I save money?
- The longer you book service, the more you’re going to be able to save. Some will give heavy discounts when you pay in advance.
- Compare a few companies in your area. Services such as Service Magic will allow you to get quotes from contractors in your area.
- Find college kids that are in your subdivision. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what they can offer you when they are going to school. It’s easy to save up to 50% if choosing this route.
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