scope of work
What do you need done?
the guide
Agree on the checklist
Cleaners work from a scope: which rooms, which surfaces, and what is extra, such as inside the oven and refrigerator, interior windows, baseboards or laundry. A written checklist for each visit avoids disappointment on both sides.
What affects the price
The size of the home and number of bathrooms, how often the cleaning happens, the condition at the first visit, pets, add-on tasks, and whether the cleaner brings supplies and equipment.
Insurance and who does the work
Ask whether the business carries liability insurance and, if it has employees, workers’ compensation, and whether the same person or team will come each time. Find out how keys, alarm codes and breakage are handled before the first visit.
Rules and paperwork in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania does not issue a statewide license for this trade. Some municipalities register or license it locally, which is one reason to confirm requirements with your own municipality.
Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Rules change — confirm current requirements with the agency and with your municipality.
Questions to ask before you hire
- What is included in a standard visit, and what costs extra?
- Are you insured, and are your cleaners employees or subcontractors?
- Will the same cleaner or team come each time?
- What is your Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration number?
Frequently asked questions
Do house cleaners need a license in my town?
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for house cleaning. Some municipalities require a local business or mercantile registration, so check with the municipal office if that matters to you.
Should the first visit be a deep clean?
Usually. Most services start with a longer first clean to bring the house to a level that regular visits can maintain.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No, as long as you have agreed how the cleaner will get in, what to do about pets and alarms, and how they will lock up.
the crew
Verified house cleaning contractors
We are still onboarding verified house cleaning contractors. You can submit a request and we will tell you honestly if we cannot match it — your details are never shared unless a verified contractor is available.