If you’re searching for house cleaning in San Diego, the first thing you want to know is what it actually costs. And you already know the frustrating answer: nobody wants to tell you. Most cleaning company websites make you fill out a form, wait for a callback, and then quote a number that changes when the cleaner shows up.
We’re going to do the opposite. This is honest, current pricing from an established San Diego cleaning company, with real per-home cost ranges so you can budget accurately before you ever call us. If you want an even faster answer, use our instant online estimate calculator and get a personalized quote in under a minute.
Quick Answer
Mexi Maids uses hourly pricing rather than flat rates. Every cleaning has a $165 minimum service charge. A typical 2-bedroom home in San Diego on a recurring schedule usually runs $165 to $200. A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home runs $185 to $225. Deep cleanings and move-out cleanings take more time and cost more because they include areas that recurring cleaning skips. Get your instant estimate on our website or call 619-777-2063 for a personalized quote based on your specific home.
Recurring House Cleaning Pricing in San Diego
Recurring cleaning is our most popular service. The same trained crew comes to your home every visit at a scheduled time you pick. Weekly, biweekly, and monthly options available. Every recurring cleaning has a $165 minimum service charge — which covers most studios and one-bedroom homes.
| Home Size | Recurring Cleaning Range |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bedroom | Fits our $165 minimum service |
| 2 Bedroom (1 or 2 bath) | $165 to $200 |
| 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | $185 to $225 |
| 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath | $200 to $275 |
| 4+ Bedroom | Quote required — get an instant estimate |
Ranges depend on your frequency (weekly is more efficient than monthly because there’s less buildup between visits), your home’s specific condition, and any add-ons. The upper end of the range usually applies to the first cleaning; subsequent recurring visits typically fall toward the lower end as our team learns your home.
For a personalized recurring quote, use the instant estimator on our website or call 619-777-2063. If you have more detail about your home, calling gets you an even more accurate estimate.
Our Estimate Accuracy Promise
Hourly pricing only works if the estimate is accurate. We’ve refined ours over years of cleaning San Diego homes, and more than 9 out of 10 Mexi Maids cleanings finish within the labor-hour range we quote upfront.
There’s another reason accurate estimating matters to us: our crews need to arrive on time for the next appointment. When a cleaning runs significantly over its estimate, the next client starts late, and the one after them starts even later. To respect every client’s scheduled day, we take estimating seriously — and we communicate before extending any visit rather than silently overrunning.
Every cleaning also starts with a walkthrough. Before the crew begins work, they inspect the property against the details you provided when booking. If they see something that will meaningfully change the estimate (a condition worse than described, an add-on that will take longer than expected), they call us and we call you before starting. You approve the adjusted estimate or ask us to stop at the original quote. No surprise bills at the door.
One-Time Deep Cleaning Pricing
Our one-time deep cleaning service goes beyond the surface. We tackle baseboards, vents, light fixtures, ceiling fans, blinds, cabinet exteriors, inside the oven, inside the fridge, sliding door tracks, and everything a recurring clean skips. Deep cleans take longer than recurring cleaning because we’re doing more.
| Home Size | Typical Deep Cleaning Range |
|---|---|
| Studio | 3 to 4 hours of labor |
| 1 Bedroom | 3 to 5 hours of labor |
| 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 4 to 6 hours of labor |
| 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 3 to 5 hours of labor |
| 3+ Bedroom | Quote required — get an instant estimate |
Deep clean cost varies a lot based on two things: current condition of the home (a home that hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a year takes more time than one that has), and which add-ons you include (inside oven, inside fridge, interior windows all add time). We won’t post a fixed price here because the honest answer is “it depends.” Get an instant estimate on our website with your home’s specific details, or call 619-777-2063 for a personalized quote.
Move-Out Cleaning Pricing
Our move-out cleaning service is the most involved cleaning we offer. Every surface, inside every cabinet and appliance, every baseboard, every vent, every light fixture. We leave the property inspection-ready and back the work with a walkthrough guarantee.
| Home Size | Typical Move-Out Labor Time |
|---|---|
| Studio | 4 to 6 hours |
| 1 Bedroom | 5 to 8 hours |
| 2 Bedroom | 6 to 9 hours |
| 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 8 to 11 hours |
| 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath | 9 to 12 hours |
| 4+ Bedroom | 12+ hours |
Move-out cost varies based on the home’s condition at turnover. A home that was maintained well throughout the tenancy takes less time than one that’s been through heavy use. For an accurate move-out quote, describe the home’s condition when you request your instant estimate or call 619-777-2063.
What’s Included in Every Mexi Maids Visit
Every cleaning includes:
- All cleaning supplies and equipment. You don’t provide anything except access.
- Family-safe and pet-safe products by default. Fragrance-free and eco-friendly options available on request at no extra charge.
- Travel time to your home. No zone surcharges, no downtown fees, no coastal surcharges.
- Full liability insurance. We’re licensed, bonded, and fully insured.
- Background-checked, professionally trained cleaners.
- Same crew every visit. For recurring clients, the same trained team returns to your home each time.
- Pre-cleaning walkthrough. Our crew inspects the property before starting and calls if anything looks different than what was described.
- 24-hour satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not happy with any part of the cleaning, tell us within 24 hours and we’ll come back and re-clean at no charge.
- Dedicated customer support during your cleaning. Real person on the phone if you need anything.
What Affects Your Total Cost
Four things determine where you land in the ranges above.
Home size. More square footage and more bathrooms means more time. Bathrooms and kitchens take the longest per room.
Current condition. A home that’s already on a regular cleaning schedule takes less time than one that hasn’t had a professional clean in six months. This is why first-time deep cleans typically run higher than the recurring visits that follow.
Frequency. The more often we come, the less buildup between visits. Weekly cleanings take less time per visit than monthly cleanings.
Add-ons. Optional services like inside oven, inside refrigerator, laundry, or interior windows add labor time. We don’t use fixed prices for add-ons because the actual time varies so much based on condition. See below for ranges.
Pets. Homes with pets typically take a bit longer due to additional hair and dander removal, which means pet homes usually land toward the higher end of the range for their size. This isn’t a separate fee — it’s just reflected in the total labor time.
Add-On Services (Priced by Actual Time)
Because we bill by the hour, our add-ons are ranges rather than fixed prices. A lightly-used oven is much faster than one that hasn’t been cleaned in years. Honest hourly pricing lets us charge you for what your specific home actually needs.
| Add-On | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Inside oven deep clean | $25 to $250 (depends on condition) |
| Inside refrigerator cleaning (empty) | $25 to $50 |
| Inside refrigerator cleaning (with food, decor) | $25 to $65 |
| Interior windows | Quoted by the pane (labor-hour based) |
| Laundry (one load, wash and dry) | Approximately $15 to $25 per load |
| Bed making with fresh linens (you provide) | Approximately $5 to $10 per bed |
| Balcony or patio surface wipe | Approximately $20 to $40 |
We tell you the add-on range when you book. Final add-on cost is confirmed at the completion of that portion of the cleaning.
Why We Charge Hourly Instead of Flat Rates
Several San Diego cleaning companies use flat rates and tell you it’s “more transparent.” They’ll show you a chart that says a 2-bedroom apartment costs $250 regardless of condition, size, or specific layout. Sounds simple. It’s not actually better for you.
You only pay for actual time worked. Flat rates assume every home in a size category takes the same amount of time. That’s not true. A well-maintained 2-bedroom that’s cleaned every two weeks takes less time than a 2-bedroom that hasn’t been professionally cleaned in six months. Under a flat rate, both customers pay the same. Under hourly, each pays for their actual home.
No incentive to rush your job. Flat-rate cleaners have every incentive to finish as fast as possible so they can hit their margin. They get paid the same whether it takes 2 hours or 4, so they’ll aim for 2. Guess what gets skipped. Under hourly pricing, we take the time your home actually needs.
Small homes don’t subsidize big ones. Flat-rate pricing spreads risk across all customers. If a company charges the same for a studio recurring clean and a lightly-used 2-bedroom, they’re pricing the studio high enough to cover their margin on the harder jobs. You pay more for your studio to cover somebody else’s dirty townhouse.
You get a real estimate up front. Every Mexi Maids quote includes a time range based on your home’s size and condition. We tell you the range when you book. If we’re going to go outside the range once we arrive, we call before adding time. You’re never surprised.
Recurring service naturally gets cheaper. As we learn your home, it takes less time. Your first cleaning might take 4 hours. Your fourth might take 3. Under hourly, your bill goes down over time. Flat-rate cleaners just pocket the difference.
What to Watch for with Flat-Rate Cleaners
Flat-rate marketing sounds appealing until you read the fine print. Common patterns:
Terms that let them switch to hourly on the spot. Many flat-rate cleaning contracts include language that says something like “if the property was not accurately described at booking, standard hourly rates apply.” Which means the tech arrives, finds any excuse to declare the home “worse than described,” and suddenly the bill triples. This is the true bait-and-switch of the flat-rate world.
Rushed jobs to protect margin. Flat-rate cleaners are financially incentivized to finish as fast as possible. Whatever gets skipped at the end of a job (baseboards, vents, behind the toilet) is where their margin comes from.
Add-on surcharges hidden until arrival. A “flat rate” that doesn’t include inside oven, inside fridge, interior windows, or high-pet-hair cleanup can end up costing significantly more than a straightforward hourly quote.
Card-on-file authorization for “adjustments.” Some flat-rate services require a card on file with authorization to charge for adjustments discovered on arrival. Which means you don’t see the final price until the charge posts.
Hourly pricing with an accurate upfront range and a pre-approval requirement for any overage protects you from every one of these patterns.
How Mexi Maids Compares to Other San Diego Cleaners
We’re an established local cleaning company competing on service quality and transparent pricing, not on being the lowest quote in the market. Here’s what actually separates us:
- Competitive hourly rates from an established local team with years of experience in San Diego homes
- Same crew every visit for recurring clients — you build a relationship with the specific people cleaning your home, not a rotating gig-economy team
- No zone or downtown fees — some competitors add $25+ for Downtown, La Jolla, or coastal ZIPs. We don’t.
- 24-hour satisfaction guarantee — if anything is missed, we come back at no charge and re-clean the area
- Dedicated customer support during your cleaning — real person on the phone if you need to reach us
- Pre-cleaning walkthrough — our crew always inspects the property before starting and communicates in advance if the estimate needs to be adjusted
- Instant online estimate calculator — get a personalized quote in under a minute right on our website, or call for an even more accurate estimate with more details about your home
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question we didn’t answer below? See our full cleaning FAQ page or call 619-777-2063.
How much does house cleaning cost in San Diego?
Mexi Maids uses hourly pricing rather than flat rates. Every cleaning has a $165 minimum service charge, which covers most studios and one-bedroom homes. A typical 2-bedroom home on a recurring schedule runs $165 to $200. A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom recurring cleaning runs $185 to $225. Deep cleanings and move-out cleanings take more time and cost more because they include areas standard cleaning skips. Get your instant online estimate at our website or call 619-777-2063.
What is the minimum charge for house cleaning at Mexi Maids?
Every Mexi Maids cleaning has a $165 minimum service charge. Studios and one-bedroom homes typically fit within the minimum. This covers approximately 3 labor hours plus supplies, equipment, and travel to your home.
Is hourly cleaning or flat-rate cleaning better?
For most San Diego households, hourly pricing is better because you only pay for the actual time your home needs. Flat rates spread pricing across all customers in a size category, which means smaller or cleaner homes subsidize larger or dirtier ones. Hourly also means no incentive for the cleaner to rush your job to hit a fixed margin. Many flat-rate contracts also include fine print that allows the company to switch to hourly if they declare your home “worse than described,” which becomes a bait-and-switch.
How much does a one-time deep cleaning cost in San Diego?
Our one-time deep cleaning covers baseboards, vents, light fixtures, ceiling fans, blinds, cabinet exteriors, inside oven, inside refrigerator, and sliding door tracks — everything a recurring clean skips. Deep cleanings typically take 3 to 5 hours for a studio or one-bedroom home and 3 to 6 hours for a two-bedroom, though the exact time depends on the home’s condition and which add-ons you include. Get your instant estimate on our website with your specific details.
How much does a move-out cleaning cost in San Diego?
Move-out cleanings are our most involved service. Labor time typically runs 4 to 6 hours for a studio, 5 to 8 for a 1-bedroom, 6 to 9 for a 2-bedroom, 8 to 11 for a 3-bedroom/2-bath, 9 to 12 for a 3-bedroom/3-bath, and 12+ hours for larger homes. Cost depends on the home’s condition at turnover. Move-out cleanings include a walkthrough guarantee — if any cleaning issue is flagged within 24 hours, we return at no charge.
Do you charge extra for pets?
We don’t have a separate pet surcharge fee. However, homes with pets typically take a bit more time due to additional hair and dander removal, which means pet homes usually fall toward the higher end of the range for their size. Because we bill by actual time, you’re only paying for the additional work — not a flat fee that may or may not reflect real time added.
Are cleaning supplies included?
Yes. All Mexi Maids cleanings include supplies, equipment, and travel to your home. You don’t need to provide anything except access. If you prefer specific eco-friendly, fragrance-free, or allergy-safe products, mention it when you book and we’ll accommodate at no extra charge.
What if my cleaning takes longer than the estimate?
Most of the time, it won’t. We’ve refined our estimating process over years of cleaning San Diego homes, and more than 9 out of 10 Mexi Maids cleanings finish within the labor-hour range we quote upfront. Accurate estimating is also an operational requirement for us — our crews need to arrive on time for the next appointment, so cleanings that run significantly over disrupt every client on the schedule that day. When a home does need more time than estimated (usually because of condition), our crew calls before continuing so you can approve the additional time or ask us to stop at the original estimate. You control your total cost every step of the way. No surprise bills at the door.
How do I get an accurate quote for my home?
Two options. First, use the instant online estimate calculator on our website. Answer a few quick questions about your home and get a personalized quote in under a minute. Second, call 619-777-2063 and describe your home in more detail — additional context (last professional cleaning, specific concerns, add-ons) gives us an even more accurate estimate. Either way, our crew always inspects the property before starting and confirms the estimate is still accurate. No surprise bills at the door.
What areas of San Diego County do you serve?
Mexi Maids serves all of San Diego County including La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Coronado, Downtown, Hillcrest, North Park, Mission Valley, Point Loma, El Cajon, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, and every neighborhood in between. Same pricing everywhere — no coastal, downtown, or zone surcharges.
Ready to Book?
Get your personalized quote in under a minute with our instant online estimate calculator. Want a more accurate estimate with additional details about your home? Call 619-777-2063 and describe your home to our team. We’re open Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 9 PM.
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Mexi Maids Cleaning San Diego
Licensed, Bonded, Insured · Serving all of San Diego County
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
info@meximaids.net · 619-777-2063