Typical costs for housecleaning in the neighborhood?

[supersojo.livejournal.com]

What are going rates for house cleaning in the Somerville area?  I suppose the real question may be more like, what is common practice in pay per hour, or by square footage... I'm new at this, have mercy on me.

My place is the upstairs condo of a two floor house: LR, DR, K, 1BA, 2BR, approximately 1100 sq feet. The first quote I received was assuming 1.5 to 2 hours per session.

Thanks.

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[teko.livejournal.com]

We have a team of three from Tremendous Maid come once a month and do the whole house -- the first, second, and third floors, as well as all stairways -- for $170. Not sure of the square footage.

[enveri.livejournal.com]

What all are you getting cleaned for that rate? Standard dusting, vacuum, baseboards, or is anything extra included in that? Bathrooms? *hopeful*

We live on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a 2 family with mostly hardwood; we have two cats and a bird, and there are 4 adults living here. I am going nuts with trying to keep the place clean, and this rate seems like it could be extremely reasonable. >.>

[teko.livejournal.com]

They dust, vacuum floors and furniture, clean the bathrooms fully, clean the stovetop in the kitchen, do any dishes in the sink, and mop kitchen/bathroom floors. They can also do windows but we opted not to do that.

Before they came out for any cleaning, a rep came out to walk the house and take notes on our preferences.

Having used a different service before this, I've been impressed by Tremendous Maid -- they're very flexible and responsive.

I think I get some kind of discount for referrals, so let me know :)

[enveri.livejournal.com]

I most certainly will!