Overview
Deep cleans are one-off intensives, and the scope has to be sold in writing
A deep clean isn't a regular clean done harder. It's a different scope: every kitchen cupboard emptied and wiped, behind every appliance, inside the oven and the extractor hood, descaling the showers, washing the skirting and the door frames, washing the windows inside, and the bits a weekly cleaner never has time to touch. Customers book deep cleans when they're moving in, moving out, sterilising after illness, prepping a house for sale, or recovering after a Christmas they regret. The quote is the contract: a flat 'deep clean, $380' price gives the customer no inventory of what's included, and the customer ends the day complaining the cleaner didn't pull out the fridge.
QuoteGenio gives deep cleaning contractors a quoting shape that defines the scope. Property survey or photos as the first input, room-by-room task list with every inclusion ticked, time band for the visit, team size, supplies and chemicals (because some deep cleans need oven-grade caustics the customer's cupboard can't supply), and any add-ons (windows, carpets, oven) as their own lines. Send via WhatsApp from the property with the scope confirmed by the customer, take a 50 percent deposit on booking because deep cleans take a full team for half a day, and the final invoice closes with a photo log of the before and after.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of deep cleaning business, from end-of-tenancy specialists to pre-sale property prep.
The problem
The quoting headaches every deep cleaner knows
Deep cleans are scope-heavy and easy to underprice. One missed oven, one undisclosed pet, and your day rate evaporates.
Phone quotes always go wrong
Quoting a deep clean over the phone without seeing the kitchen leads to a half-day overrun and an awkward invoice conversation.
Scope creep on the day
Without a written room-by-room scope, the client expects the inside of the fridge, the oven, and the windows for the same price.
Cheap competitors win on vagueness
When your quote is one number, you compete on price. When it's itemised by room and task, you compete on professionalism.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow built around how deep cleans actually price: room by room, with appliance detail as separate lines.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for deep cleaning
Line items for rooms, appliance detail, window interiors, balconies, and high-level cleaning. The structure deep cleans actually need.
Quote during the walk-through
Walk the property, build the quote on your phone, and send it before you leave. No going home to type it up.
Quote in under 5 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from site walk to sent proposal before the next enquiry comes in.
Invoice on completion day
Convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the deep clean signs off. Send via WhatsApp before the team packs up.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how deep cleaning services actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Deep Cleaning Services choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Deep Cleaning Services build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Deep Cleaning Services job pricing
A rough guide to what deep cleaning specialists charge for common scopes. Pricing varies by region, soiling level, property size, and what's included or excluded. Use these ranges as a sanity check when you build your own per-property and per-task rates.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment deep clean | R4,628 - R8,594 |
| 2-bedroom apartment deep clean | R6,280 - R11,899 |
| 3-bedroom house deep clean | R9,090 - R19,832 |
| Oven detail (full strip and clean) | R1,570 - R3,636 |
| Fridge and freezer detail | R1,240 - R2,975 |
| Window interior clean (per pane) | R132 - R297 |
| End-of-tenancy add-on (carpet shampoo) | R3,636 - R9,586 |
Pricing converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Most deep cleans are priced as a base rate per property size, with appliance detail (oven, fridge, freezer) and window interiors quoted as optional add-ons. Build a clear room-by-room scope into the quote so the client knows exactly what's included and what costs extra. Vague scope is the number one source of deep clean disputes.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing per property for end-of-tenancy and pre-sale cleans where scope is clear. Use hourly (R578 to R1,074 per cleaner-hour) for hoarding recovery, post-renovation cleans, and undisclosed-condition jobs where time is unpredictable. Always carry a 'severe soiling surcharge' clause for the worst surprises.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean, itemised end-of-tenancy quote looks like. The base scope covers the property top to bottom, then appliances, windows, and carpet are clear add-ons. Itemised quotes win because the tenant and the landlord can both see exactly what's covered before the inspection.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
End-of-tenancy deep clean, 2-bed apartment
2-bedroom apartment full deep clean (base scope)
Oven detail (full strip and clean)
Fridge and freezer detail (empty and defrost)
Window interiors (12 panes)
Carpet shampoo (lounge and 2 bedrooms)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartment full deep clean (base scope) | 1 | R7,933 | R7,933 |
| Oven detail (full strip and clean) | 1 | R2,396 | R2,396 |
| Fridge and freezer detail (empty and defrost) | 1 | R1,818 | R1,818 |
| Window interiors (12 panes) | 12 | R198 | R2,380 |
| Carpet shampoo (lounge and 2 bedrooms) | 1 | R5,289 | R5,289 |
| Subtotal | R19,816 | ||
| Tax (10%) | R1,982 | ||
| Total incl. tax | R21,797 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Oven detail, fridge defrost, window interiors, balcony sweep and wash, the inside of cupboards, the wall scuffs above the bed, the trip back if the landlord disputes a corner, and the carpet shampoo for the inspection. Add them as standard lines on your end-of-tenancy template.
Peer snapshot
How Deep Cleaning Services actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Deep Cleaning Services on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
19
Quotes sent per month
43%
Average quote acceptance
3 min
Median time to send quote
R21,797
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of deep cleaning specialists. The same scoping and pricing mistakes come up again and again. Fix these and you'll protect your margin, especially on end-of-tenancy and pre-sale jobs where the deposit is at stake.
Mistake: Quoting a deep clean by phone without a site visit
Better: Insist on a 10-minute walk-through or photos of the kitchen and bathroom before quoting. Phone quotes for deep cleans are guesses and almost always undersell the job.
Mistake: No written scope per room
Better: List each room with the tasks included (e.g. 'kitchen: cupboards inside and out, splashback, taps descaled, floor mopped'). Vague scope is the number one cause of post-job disputes.
Mistake: Bundling oven and fridge into the base rate
Better: Quote ovens, fridges, and freezers as separate appliance detail lines. They take real time and not every client wants them. Itemising lets the client choose.
Mistake: No severe soiling surcharge clause
Better: Add a clause that severe soiling (smoker households, hoarding, mould) is quoted at hourly above the base rate. Get it in writing so the surcharge isn't a surprise.
Mistake: Forgetting the inspection re-clean
Better: End-of-tenancy jobs often need a 30-minute re-clean after the landlord inspection. Quote it as an optional line so it's covered without an awkward invoice.
Mistake: No clear payment terms upfront
Better: Deep cleans are often paid for by the outgoing tenant. State payment terms (50 percent deposit, balance on completion) clearly on the quote and accept the deposit before the team arrives.
Mistake: No before-and-after photos
Better: Photograph each room before and after. Send the album via WhatsApp with the invoice. It kills disputes, justifies your price, and earns referrals at the same time.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote deep cleaning jobs
Insist on a 10 minute walk-through or at minimum photos of the kitchen and bathroom before pricing. Deep cleans live or die on scope, and a phone quote almost always undersells the job. Walk room by room, open oven doors and fridges, check under the sink for mould, look behind appliances, count window interiors, and note smoker households, pet odours, or hoarding evidence that will add hours. Measure rooms that might need carpet shampoo on an end-of-tenancy, photograph the check-in inventory if you have it, and ask who is paying (outgoing tenant, landlord, estate agent) because that drives your payment terms. These observations are what separate a profitable deep clean from a half-day overrun.
Itemise a clear base scope per property size, then price appliances, windows and extras as separate add-ons. Show the 1-bed, 2-bed or 3-bed base rate with a written room-by-room scope (for example 'kitchen: cupboards inside and out, splashback, taps descaled, floor mopped') so the client sees exactly what is included. Quote oven detail at $ 95 to $ 220 per oven, fridge and freezer detail at $ 75 to $ 180 including defrost, window interiors per pane, balcony sweep and wash, and end-of-tenancy carpet shampoo as its own line. Include a severe soiling surcharge clause priced hourly above the base rate so smoker households, mould or hoarding do not silently absorb your margin.
Require a 50 percent deposit on acceptance, balance on completion, and state this clearly on the quote. End-of-tenancy cleans are often paid by the outgoing tenant from their deposit release which can take a week, so take the deposit before the team is dispatched and accept EFT or card payment. Set a 14 or 30 day validity because labour rates and your cleaner availability change, and add an optional 'inspection re-clean' line (30 minutes) for landlord walk-through touch-ups so it is covered without an awkward invoice discussion. Include cleaning products and equipment by default (clients expect you to bring everything) but quote specialist products like mould treatment or biohazard cleanup separately with an explanation.
Send the quote before you leave the walk-through. Clients collecting deep clean quotes compare three proposals and the first branded document with a room-by-room scope usually wins, even at a higher price, because it kills the 'what does this actually include' question. Build the quote on your phone during the walk-through, share the link via WhatsApp before you leave, and photograph each room before and after on the day: send the album via WhatsApp with the invoice because it kills disputes, justifies your price, and earns referrals. Any scope change on the day (undisclosed pet damage, extra oven, additional carpet) goes on a written variation accepted before the team starts that room.
FAQ
Common questions from deep cleaning specialists
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Each line item has its own description, quantity, and rate. Quote the base property scope, then add ovens, fridges, and window interiors as optional lines the client can confirm or skip.
Yes. Once the quote is ready, share it as a link via WhatsApp. The client opens a professional branded PDF on their phone instantly, with full scope per room visible.
Add a 'deposit (50 percent on acceptance)' line item or note the deposit terms in the quote description. Once the client accepts online, you have written agreement to the deposit before the team is dispatched.
Yes. Every quote has a unique public link. The client opens it on their phone and accepts it online with one click. No signup required.
Yes. Convert any accepted quote to an invoice with one click. All line items carry over, so you can send the invoice the moment the team finishes.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card required. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes, invoices, statements, and reports.
Regular cleaning maintains a clean property: surfaces, floors, bathrooms, and kitchen tops. Deep cleaning resets a property: inside cupboards, behind appliances, descaling, oven and fridge detail, window interiors, and skirting boards. Quote them at very different rates and don't let a client book a 'deep clean' at regular cleaning prices because the wording is fuzzy.
Per property for end-of-tenancy, pre-sale, and standard spring cleans where scope is clear from a walk-through. Per hour for hoarding recovery, post-renovation, and undisclosed-condition jobs where soiling is unpredictable. Always state which you're quoting and include a severe soiling surcharge clause to protect your margin on the worst surprises.
Quote against the property's check-in inventory if you have it, list each room's scope clearly, and include an optional 'inspection re-clean' line for any minor touch-ups after the landlord walks through. State payment terms (50 percent deposit, balance on completion) clearly because the outgoing tenant often pays from their deposit, which can take a week to release.
Yes, included by default. Deep clean clients expect you to bring everything: vacuum, mop, microfibres, degreaser, descaler, oven cleaner, glass cleaner. Don't surprise them with a 'consumables' line. If a job needs specialist products (mould treatment, biohazard cleanup), quote those separately and explain why on the proposal.
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