Post-Construction Cleaning Pricing Guide (New Zealand)

This guide provides essential insights for New Zealand cleaning businesses on how to effectively price post-construction cleaning jobs. It covers various cleaning stages including rough construction cleans, final builders cleans, and sparkle cleans, emphasizing the need to understand the specific requirements of each type. Key factors to consider when pricing include: • GST registration and whether quotes are GST-inclusive or exclusive. • Comprehensive cost factors such as labor, ACC levies, safety equipment, and consumables. • The importance of building a true hourly cost and avoiding competitor-based pricing.

The guide also outlines effective pricing methods tailored for post-construction cleaning, including hourly rates, fixed project prices, and stage-based packages. It encourages thorough site walkthroughs to assess conditions and highlights the necessity of clear communication regarding potential add-ons and exclusions. By following the structured pricing checklist and improvement plan, cleaning business owners can enhance their quoting accuracy and profitability in the competitive post-construction cleaning market.