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Strong OpinionSeptember 8, 2026 · 5 min read
The Cheapest Cleaning Quote Is Usually the Most Expensive One
A low hourly rate looks great until the crew leaves early, the dust comes back and you're paying someone else to redo it. Here's how to compare quotes honestly.
We understand the temptation. After a renovation, every invoice stings, and cleaning feels like the easiest place to save. But in post-construction work, the cheapest quote is almost always the one you pay for twice.
Where cheap quotes cut corners
- No supervision — nobody checks the work before the crew leaves
- Household equipment instead of HEPA filtration
- No insurance, which puts the liability for any damage or injury on you
- Vague scope — inside cabinets, vents and windows ‘weren't included’
- Untrained cleaners using razor blades and harsh chemicals on new finishes
One scratched countertop or etched tile costs more than the difference between two cleaning quotes.
How to compare quotes like a pro
Ask every company for a written scope, room by room. Ask whether a supervisor is on site and does a final walkthrough, and who oversees the project. Ask for proof of insurance. Ask what equipment they bring. Then compare — not the price per hour, but the price per finished, inspected, move-in-ready square foot.
That's the number we're proud to compete on.
