Cleaning services: say what exactly you’re looking for

Cleaning services in New Zealand: prices and how to get offers

Updated 4 November 2026

Cleaning services in New Zealand usually cost NZ$30 to NZ$55 an hour for one cleaner, NZ$80 to NZ$110 an hour for a team of three or more, and NZ$35 to NZ$60 an hour for commercial work, according to cleaning companies' price lists, November 2026. The quickest way to see current prices for your home or office is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules and what to check

You do not need a specific licence or qualification to work as a cleaner in New Zealand, according to a business guide, so ask cleaners about their experience directly. Registering a cleaning company costs about NZ$150 and takes one to three business days. Registered companies must charge 15% GST on top of the hourly rate, and one Auckland provider states its prices exclude GST, so check each quote for the total.

Season and dry weather

Summer, from December to February, and winter, from June to August, differ in New Zealand. Exterior jobs such as house washing and window cleaning need dry days, so ask for a dry day when you book. November is late spring, so a booking now lets exterior jobs be done before the summer months.

How it is bought here

Cleaning is priced by the hour, by the visit, by the number of bedrooms, or by the job. Home cleans are often quoted per hour, while end of tenancy work is quoted for the property: a one-bedroom apartment costs NZ$180 to NZ$300 and a two-bedroom apartment NZ$250 to NZ$400. Small retail stores often pay NZ$50 to NZ$100 per visit. Tell the seller the city, the size and how often you need the service.

What to write in your request

Say whether you need a regular home clean, a one-off deep clean, a post-renovation clean, window and facade work, or an office clean. Add the number of rooms or square metres, how often you need it, the city and suburb, and the date. Companies that reply send a price per hour or per visit and the terms, so you can compare them directly.

Getting offers through BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Write what you need in the chat, and registered cleaners and companies reply with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden, and you choose whom to contact. You can also send the request link to a cleaner you already use. See home & house cleaning or office & commercial cleaning.