Example: pricing 3,000 sq ft, a one-time job
At a production rate of 600 sq ft per hour with 2 restrooms, one visit takes about 5.5 labor hours. With a $17/hr wage, 20% payroll burden, 5% supplies, 15% overhead and a 20% margin, that is about $169 per visit. These are starting assumptions. Change any number above to match your market.
Bidding tips for post-construction cleaning
- Price it as rough, final and touch-up phases; builders often hire all three.
- Production rates are very low because fine dust settles twice.
- Confirm debris haul-away is not included unless you have a dumpster plan.
Typical post-construction cleaning scope of work
- Remove construction debris and stickers
- Vacuum and wipe all surfaces top to bottom (dust removal)
- Clean windows, frames and tracks
- Clean cabinets inside and out
- Clean and polish fixtures and appliances
- Clean floors (vacuum, mop, detail edges)
- Final touch-up walk-through
This checklist is preloaded into the proposal above. Edit it to match the walk-through.