How to Quote Cleaning Jobs Confidently (Even If You’re New)

Quoting is one of the most intimidating parts of starting a cleaning business — especially when you’re new.

But quoting doesn’t require confidence first.
Confidence comes from clarity.

What a Good Quote Is (and Isn’t)

A quote is:

• A clear scope of work

• A fair price for your time and effort

• A boundary for expectations

It’s not:

• A guess

• A discount to “win” the job

• A reflection of your worth as a person

What to Consider When Quoting

Always factor in:

• Size of the space

• Level of dirt

• Time required

• Travel

• Frequency (one-off vs regular)

If you don’t include these, you’ll underquote — every time.

How to Speak With Confidence

Use clear language:

“Based on the information you’ve provided, this job would be $___.”

No apologies. No over-explaining.

Professionalism builds trust faster than cheap pricing ever will.