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What does cleaning cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical one clean

$350

Most jobs land between $120 and $900.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Cleaning

House clean

Estimated installed price

$180

Most jobs like this land between $140 and $230, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$45–$75 per room

Regular clean, 3 room$45–$75 per room$135–$225
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Kitchen, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms, with the bedroom count setting the house size.

Not included: Outside windows, garages and rubbish removal.

People use Connect for end-of-tenancy, bach turnovers, builders' cleans and regular house cleaning.

What drives the price

Size of the place, how deep the clean is, and whether it is a regular clean, an end-of-tenancy clean or a builder's clean.

Example jobs

Regular 3-bedroom clean$120–$200 a visit
End-of-tenancy clean$400–$700
Builder's clean after a reno$500–$1,200

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does cleaning cost in NZ?

A typical one clean is around $350 incl. GST, with most jobs between $120 and $900. Size of the place, how deep the clean is, and whether it is a regular clean, an end-of-tenancy clean or a builder's clean.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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