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- Residential cleaning agreement with scope table, pricing options, access rules, and cancellation policy
- Flat-rate and hourly pricing language plus key hold and lockout terms
- ServiceHub hook for signed agreements, recurring billing, and Proof Pack
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This template is provided for general informational purposes only. Legal, tax, and regulatory requirements vary by business and jurisdiction, so you are responsible for reviewing and adapting it before use. LeadDuo makes no warranties and is not liable for outcomes resulting from use of this template.
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Why a residential cleaning agreement matters
Most residential clients do not ask for a formal agreement until something goes wrong. That is exactly why you want the agreement in place before the first recurring visit. It defines what is included, what is not, what happens if access fails, and how cancellations are handled.
A short, plain-English service agreement also makes the relationship feel more stable. It protects you from avoidable disputes without making the customer feel like they are signing a complex legal package.
What to customize before sending
Included vs excluded tasks
Appliance interiors, laundry, dishes, garages, and heavy furniture moves cause the most confusion. If they are not included, say so clearly.
Pricing format
Choose whether you quote per visit, by the hour, or add a one-time deep-clean fee. Avoid mixing pricing logic inside the same client relationship.
Cancellation and lockout policy
48 hours notice is common. State the short-notice fee and what happens if the cleaner arrives but cannot access the property.
Key hold and access language
Clients care about how you store keys and what happens if one is lost. Write that into the agreement before the first unattended visit.
How to use this agreement
Send it after the quote is accepted
The agreement is the handoff from selling to operating. It is not the first document in the conversation.
Adjust the scope to the service level
Recurring maintenance, deep clean, and move-out work should not all use the same scope language.
Confirm access and cancellation rules
Before the first visit, the customer should know exactly how entry, reschedules, and lockouts are handled.
Store the signed version with the client record
A signed agreement should be easy to reference later when billing, rescheduling, or handling complaints.
Which agreement language fits which job
| Job type | Best pricing model | Main risk to address | Agreement emphasis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurring maintenance clean | Flat rate per visit | Short-notice cancellations | Schedule, access, cancellation policy |
| Initial deep clean | Flat rate + first-clean fee | Scope mismatch | Included tasks, exclusions, time expectations |
| Move-in / move-out clean | Flat rate | Outcome expectations | Condition limits, add-ons, payment timing |
| Hourly custom clean | Hourly with minimum | Billing disputes | Time minimum, overtime handling, task priority |
Pick one pricing model per service type so expectations stay simple.
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Turn the signed agreement into a repeatable client workflow
LeadDuo ServiceHub can store the agreement with the client, run recurring billing, and generate a client-facing Proof Pack after each completed visit.
- Signed agreement attached to the client record
- Recurring schedule and billing kept in one place
- Proof Pack after each completed visit
- Cleaner identity, visit history, and notes visible when support questions come in
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