How much should I charge to do general housekeeping for homes?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at
3:39 am
I would like to start my own business doing general housekeeping for homes and possibly running errands along with it but I’m not sure how much I should charge. Any ideas on what the standard is?
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All you need to do is pretend to be shopping and call around to the local cleaning services. You will find that they are very expensive – like $100/hour. You could make a nice profit at $35/hour.
Rates will vary depending on the area you are in and how professional your business is. You do need to find out what the price range is there and adjust your prices according to that. You want to make a profit, so don’t foget to figure all costs: supplies, gas and car expenses, your time, etc. It is better to get paid by the job instead of by the hour. You will get better as you become more experienced and it won’t take as much time to do the same job.
You can also check with local colleges or small buisness groups for guidance in getting started. Good Luck!