By Kathy Clean Houston Team ·
How Much Does House Cleaning Cost in Houston?
House cleaning in Houston starts at $109 per weekly visit for homes under 1,000 sq ft and goes up to $325/week for homes over 6,000 sq ft. One-time and deep cleans run higher. All prices below are flat-rate and do not include Texas sales tax (8.25%).
Full Pricing Table: All Service Types by Home Size
Kathy Clean Houston uses flat-rate pricing based on your home's square footage. You know the exact cost before the team arrives — no hourly surprises.
| Home Sq Ft | Move Out | Move In | Deep Clean | Single Clean | Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–999 | $345 | $345 | $345 | $225 | $149 | $119 | $109 |
| 1,000–1,500 | $369 | $369 | $369 | $259 | $159 | $129 | $119 |
| 1,500–2,000 | $415 | $415 | $415 | $285 | $179 | $145 | $129 |
| 2,000–2,500 | $459 | $459 | $459 | $299 | $199 | $165 | $145 |
| 2,500–3,000 | $525 | $525 | $525 | $329 | $229 | $185 | $169 |
| 3,000–3,500 | $579 | $579 | $545 | $359 | $249 | $205 | $185 |
| 3,500–4,000 | $625 | $625 | $625 | $415 | $269 | $229 | $205 |
| 4,000–4,500 | $665 | $665 | $665 | $449 | $289 | $249 | $225 |
| 4,500–5,000 | $715 | $715 | $715 | $495 | $309 | $279 | $245 |
| 5,000–5,500 | $789 | $789 | $742 | $539 | $339 | $309 | $269 |
| 5,500–6,000 | $835 | $835 | $786 | $585 | $359 | $339 | $295 |
| 6,000+ | $945 | $885 | $945 | $629 | $379 | $375 | $325 |
Prices do not include Texas sales tax (8.25%). Bi-weekly highlighted as most popular option.
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Recurring Cleaning (Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly)
Recurring cleaning is priced lower per visit because the home maintains better condition between visits — less buildup means less time and effort each visit. Bi-weekly (every two weeks) is the most popular choice among Houston homeowners, balancing cost efficiency with consistent cleanliness.
- Weekly: Best for families with young children, pet owners, or homes with high foot traffic. Lowest per-visit cost.
- Bi-weekly: Right for most Houston households. Prevents visible buildup while managing costs.
- Monthly: Works for single occupants or smaller homes with careful daily maintenance. Visits run longer due to more accumulated cleaning.
Single Clean (One-Time)
A one-time clean at the standard recurring scope — without committing to a recurring plan. Priced between recurring and deep cleaning rates.
Deep Cleaning
A deep clean extends the standard scope to include inside the oven, inside the fridge, inside cabinets, baseboards, window sills, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and grout scrubbing. Recommended for first-time clients before starting a recurring plan, after a long gap in professional cleaning, or as a seasonal reset. Learn more about deep cleaning →
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning
Both involve cleaning an empty home top-to-bottom — every surface, inside every cabinet and appliance, all fixtures. Move-out focuses on returning a property to original condition for inspection. Move-in ensures the home is genuinely clean before your belongings arrive. See full move-in/out guide →
What Affects Your Final Price?
- Square footage — The primary pricing driver. Measure your livable space, not lot size.
- Number of bathrooms — Additional bathrooms beyond what's standard for your sq ft may affect the quote.
- Current condition — Homes not recently cleaned professionally take longer on the first visit.
- Pets — Pet hair on upholstery, vents, and baseboards adds cleaning time.
- Add-ons — Inside oven, inside fridge, interior windows, or laundry are quoted separately from the standard scope.
- Sales tax — Texas sales tax of 8.25% applies to all cleaning services and is not included in the prices above.
Does Recurring Service Save Money?
Yes — significantly. For a 2,000–2,500 sq ft Houston home:
- Single clean: $299 per visit
- Monthly recurring: $199 per visit (33% less)
- Bi-weekly recurring: $165 per visit (45% less)
- Weekly recurring: $145 per visit (52% less)
Switching from periodic one-time cleans to a bi-weekly plan typically cuts cost per visit nearly in half while keeping the home in consistently better condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pricing flat-rate or hourly?
Flat-rate. You receive a fixed price before the team arrives based on your home's square footage. The price doesn't change based on how long the clean takes.
How much does it cost to clean an apartment in Houston?
Apartments are priced the same way as houses — by square footage. A 900 sq ft apartment bi-weekly runs $119; a 1,200 sq ft apartment runs $129 bi-weekly. Prices exclude 8.25% sales tax.
Do prices vary by neighborhood in Houston?
No — pricing is based on square footage regardless of neighborhood. Whether you're in the Heights, Memorial, Sugar Land, or The Woodlands, the same flat-rate applies to the same home size.
What's included in the standard price?
Kitchen cleaning (counters, stovetop, appliance exteriors, sink), full bathroom cleaning, vacuuming and mopping all floors, dusting surfaces and fixtures, and cleaning mirrors and high-touch areas. See full room-by-room breakdown →
Do you require a contract for recurring service?
No long-term contract is required. Recurring plans can be paused or adjusted. If you cancel after only one cleaning from a recurring plan, the one-time rate applies to that visit.
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