Set clear expectations.
Leave a clean impression.
Give customers a clear picture of the service they’re booking. Distinguish a routine clean from a deep clean, and make one-off extras easy to understand.
What to include in your cleaning estimate
| Section | Details to confirm |
|---|---|
| Service and property | Identify the property, rooms and whether this is a standard, deep or move-out clean. |
| Included tasks | Describe the surfaces, fixtures and appliances covered. “Kitchen cleaning” alone may leave expectations unclear. |
| Extras and exclusions | List interior windows, inside ovens or other additional tasks only when included in the agreed scope. |
| Time and supplies | Estimate labor for the actual property and note who provides supplies. State the service date or agreed scheduling terms. |
A practical starting point
For a move-out clean, separate the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas and agreed appliance interiors. Note any inaccessible areas and use quantities that match the property.
Build it in BidBuddy
- Start with a relevant work pack or add your own line items.
- Enter your customer, quantities, prices, markup and applicable tax.
- Review your scope and terms, then preview and share the PDF.
- Track the estimate, follow up, and create an invoice when it’s accepted.
Need help checking your numbers? Use our job profit calculator with your own costs.
Can I reuse the same estimate for every property?
A work pack can save typing, but each property needs its own review. Adjust the room count, condition, access requirements and extra tasks before sharing the final estimate.
Does BidBuddy choose prices for me?
You are responsible for reviewing quantities, rates and scope. Starter work packs let you enter your own prices. Always review any AI-assisted content before sending an estimate.
Good work deserves
a great first impression.
Create a clear estimate, send a professional PDF, and keep the next step in sight.
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