How Much Per Room Should I Charge - Pricing a Job

How Much Per Room Should I Charge - Pricing a Job

Author: Angela Brown February 23, 2023 Duration: 9:14

How much per room should I charge? Are you starting a house cleaning business and wondering how to price the job? In this episode of Ask a House Cleaner, Angela Brown answers a viewer's question about pricing for house cleaning services. But beware, there's no easy answer! Angela explains that the price varies depending on many factors: what kind of room, how it's used, etc. Tune in to learn more about how to determine your pricing and avoid lowballing or overpricing your services.

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***HOW MUCH PER ROOM CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
0:42 - Is there a list anywhere that tells me what to charge?
1:09 - What items need to be factored into the pricing?
2:03 - Analogy comparing cleaning pricing to going to the doctor
2:29 - Are there a lot of variables in cleaning?
2:39 - Are there different types of bathrooms?
3:26 - Is how the bathroom used considered in the pricing?
3:58 - Do you charge the same price for a room that's never used?
4:21 - Is it a different price for an entryway where people track in mud?
4:49 - Should I start with a flat rate?
5:07 - Once I know my cleaning skills can I change my pricing?
5:43 - Do I need to figure out my operating costs?
6:05 - Is there software that will help with pricing?
6:43 - Is pricing based on the number of people and their lifestyles?
7:01 - Could the same houses be priced differently?
7:39 - Is there a set price for cleaning?
8:07 - Is there a formula for figuring out the pricing?

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*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
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Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
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