Pricing a foreclosure cleanup involves knowing what is expected of the job. Some homes may require a small amount of cleaning and others may need major purging. Foreclosures can range from simple tidying up to removing debris, fixing repairs and painting. Once you discover the particulars for a certain job, you can use these factors to determine the correct pricing for each project.
Negotiate prices if repair work is expected as part of the cleanup job. Small repairs such as fixing a loose door knob or large paint jobs all add to the labor, materials and time spent on the project. Check to see if light fixtures or to be taken down or other elements removed.
Decide if you want to price the foreclosure cleaning by the job or by the hour. Pricing by the hour may help in case of unforeseen issues, but most property owners prefer a set price.
Write a price list for all the cleaning materials and tools, and figure the amount of time for each job. Determine the amount of labor cost. After figuring the material and labor cost, add approximately 30 to 50 percent to the total for profit. You may figure less or more for profit, depending on the competitiveness of foreclosure cleaning jobs in your area.
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Pricing A Foreclosure Cleanup
Figure the square footage of the home. The larger the home, the more time and materials to clean it. Factor in trash removal from inside and outside the house and any yardwork. Figure all the cleaning involved for each job. The cleaning materials and labor costs factor into items such as steam cleaning carpets, window washing and cleaning appliances.
Negotiate prices if repair work is expected as part of the cleanup job. Small repairs such as fixing a loose door knob or large paint jobs all add to the labor, materials and time spent on the project. Check to see if light fixtures or to be taken down or other elements removed.
