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7. We never give an estimate or bid over the phone. We only provide an estimate for the actual place to be cleaned. I did an apartment turn once, and the manager showed me an apartment, but not the one I was supposed to clean. He said it was similar. I trusted him...big mistake, he pulled a bait and switch on us. We walked out, invoiced him for $175, which he paid, and I almost called the health department...................
..................Well, I also own a cleaning business. I clean commercially as well as residentially. Here's a few tips that I have learned over the years. In my area Bonding is very important. I guess it makes people feel much more secure. I would never hire anyone to come into my house that was not bonded. I also have insurance. Keep in mind though that most insurance policies have a $500 deductible. I have broken a couple windows (two different times in the same ladies house. It's cursed I tell you. LOL) I pay for the replacement out of my own pocket. There are some companies that do windows as well as the cleaning. I charge a separate fee for this.
I prefer to use my own cleaning products. I know what works. If my client has a preference, they are required to make sure that it is on hand. I use my own vacuum. It never dawned on me that this would be offensive to anyone. I guess I will start asking my clients.
If the house is vacant, I go in and put a bid in for it. If the house is occupied, I charge a flat $10 per hour. This is the average for my area. I do pretty much anything for that fee except cleaning blinds ( I will dust them) and windows. I will clean the oven, dust, vac. scrub the bath and kitchen. I do the baseboards as needed as well as the window and door frames. I would go with a smaller company if I were you. The customer service is much better. I know there is a big company here in town that hires out of the pre release center. I personally wouldn't want criminals in my house..............
This is a tough decision. I'm still considering it, but I'm not sure if I want this on a weekly or bi-weekly basis or on a "as required" basis.
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