Quotes for move-out and deep cleaning jobs
Move-out cleans and deep cleans are the best-paid jobs in the trade — and the easiest to underquote. A house left empty after two years of tenants isn't a standard clean, and charging for it like one is giving away hours of work.
MaidQuote is built for that difference: pick “deep clean” as the service type, rate the real condition of bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen, and the AI adds the extra hours that oven, that shower, and those baseboards are going to demand.
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Why deep cleans command 30–50% more
A deep clean touches what a regular clean doesn't: inside appliances, baseboards, door frames, blinds, under the furniture. Those are real extra hours of work, and the market knows it — in almost every US city a deep clean or move-out clean is priced 30% to 50% above a standard visit.
The hard part is holding that price in front of the client. With a calculated quote — size, condition by area, service type — the number stops being a hunch and becomes a figure you can explain in one sentence.
Move-out cleans: deadlines and deposits on the line
On a move-out clean the client isn't buying cleaning: they're buying back their deposit or handing the home over on time. That means a fixed date, an inspection at the end, and zero margin for error — which is why it pays like premium work.
Quote these jobs as a flat rate, not by the hour: the client wants certainty and you want your efficiency working in your favor. With the condition rated honestly in the app, the flat rate comes out realistic.
How to rate condition without shortchanging yourself
Rule of thumb: if nobody has deep-cleaned in more than six months, no area drops below 6 out of 10. Kitchen with visible grease: 8 or higher. Bathroom with built-up soap scum: 8 or higher. Better to go one point over than three points under — the client sees the result, not the slider number.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for a deep clean?
The general US benchmark is 30% to 50% above your standard visit for the same house. MaidQuote calculates it automatically when you pick “deep clean” and rate the real condition of each area.
What's the difference between a standard and a deep clean?
A standard clean maintains: surfaces, floors, routine bathrooms and kitchen. A deep clean recovers: inside appliances, baseboards, blinds, frames, built-up lime and grease. More surface touched, more hours, more money.
Can I quote a move-out clean without visiting the house?
Yes — with the address, square footage, and an honest description of the condition, the AI generates a solid estimate. For rough houses it's worth confirming with photos or a visit before you commit to a flat rate.
Does the quote include the basement?
If the house has a finished basement, you flag it in the quote and decide whether it’s included in the cleaning — the AI adds the corresponding hours.