What a cleaner can help with
- Regular home cleans
- End of tenancy cleans
- One off deep cleans
- Ovens, windows and bathrooms
- Cleans before a sale
Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.
What we check
Before we book a cleaner, we check they hold insurance for the work.
What cleaning costs in NZ
Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your cleaner quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One cleaner, hourlyper hour, GST not stated | $30 to $40Life Maid Easy, 2026 |
| Typical house cleaner, hourlyper hour, the source calls these indicative NZ market rates, GST not stated | $35 to $50Find a Professional, 2026 |
| Two cleaners, hourlyper hour, GST not stated | $45 to $70Life Maid Easy, 2026 |
Before you say yes
Good questions to ask your cleaner, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Questions to ask
- Is the price per hour or a fixed price for the whole clean?
- Does the price include GST, and does it include cleaning products?
- How many cleaners will come, and how long will it take?
- What is included, and what costs extra, like ovens, windows or inside cupboards?
- What happens if something is missed or damaged?
Red flags
- They won't say what is included before the clean.
- The price is much lower than every other quote, with no clear reason.
- They won't say if they have insurance for damage or breakage.
- They want the full payment up front for a big clean.
- No written quote, or no clear answer on what happens if you're not happy.
How it works
- Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
- We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
- One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
- A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.
Cleaning questions
Is it free to find a cleaner with GoodTradie?
Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.
What do you check before booking a cleaner?
We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.
Will I get several cleaning quotes?
No. We book one checked local cleaner. They look at the job and give you their own quote.
How do I know the price is fair?
We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does cleaning cost in NZ?
One cleaner, hourly: $30 to $40 (Life Maid Easy, 2026). Typical house cleaner, hourly: $35 to $50 (Find a Professional, 2026). Two cleaners, hourly: $45 to $70 (Life Maid Easy, 2026). Your cleaner quotes after looking at the job.
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Sample photo Plumbing Leaks, taps, hot water PGDB licence checked -
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