How Much Do House Cleaners Charge Per Hour in BC? Vancouver Rates 2026

Written by MaidEX Cleaning Services Editorial Team · Reviewed by Milad Hoseini, Founder & CEO · Published September 23, 2026 · 7 min read

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The short answer: Across BC, professional house cleaners generally charge somewhere between the mid-$30s and about $60 per hour, depending on the company, the crew size and what's included. At MaidEX, your first clean is $37.50/hour — a 25% new-customer discount (code FIRST25) — and the regular ongoing rate is $50/hour, both with a 3-hour minimum. Supplies and equipment are always included, and only 5% GST applies (residential cleaning in BC has no PST). Prefer one fixed number instead of an hourly meter? Most homes book a flat-rate package, where you see the whole price up front at /book.

So to be clear about the two MaidEX rates: $37.50/hour is the promotional first-clean rate for new customers, and $50/hour is the standard hourly rate for every clean after that. This guide explains what drives hourly pricing in Metro Vancouver, how hourly compares to flat-rate, and shows worked 3-, 4- and 5-hour examples using MaidEX's live rates.

What affects house-cleaning hourly rates in BC

Hourly rates vary across the province for a few honest reasons. Knowing them helps you compare quotes fairly rather than chasing the lowest sticker number:

• Company vs independent — an insured, background-checked company carries real overhead (insurance, screening, replacement cover, admin) that a solo cleaner working cash usually doesn't.
• What's included — a rate that includes all supplies and equipment isn't comparable to one where you provide them.
• Experience and reliability — vetted, trained cleaners who show up consistently cost more than an unknown one-off.
• Crew size — one cleaner for four hours is priced differently than a two-person team for two hours (same labour, different clock time).
• Location and travel — dense Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods, parking and building access all factor in.
• Taxes — a legitimate business charges GST; a rate quoted with no tax at all is a flag worth asking about.

Hourly vs flat-rate cleaning — which should you pick?

There are two honest ways to price a clean, and MaidEX offers both. Hourly means you book a block of time and the team works your priority list until the time is up — you control what gets done. Flat-rate means you pick your home size and package and see one fixed total up front, no matter how long it takes.

Flat-rate is what most households choose, because there are no surprises — you know the number before you book. Hourly is better when the job is open-ended or you only want specific tasks handled. You can see live flat-rate prices for your home on the prices page or estimate with the cleaning cost calculator.

Why there's a 3-hour minimum

MaidEX hourly bookings have a 3-hour minimum. It isn't an upsell — it's simply how long it takes to do a genuine, worthwhile clean of a typical home once you factor in travel, setup and a proper job. A one- or two-hour visit rarely leaves a home meaningfully cleaner, so we don't offer one. If your list is short, an hourly block is often overkill — a flat-rate package is usually better value. Curious how long a real clean takes? See how long does house cleaning take.

Are supplies and equipment included?

Yes. Every MaidEX cleaner arrives with professional cleaning products and all the equipment needed — vacuum, mop, cloths, the lot. You don't supply anything. Eco-friendly, pet-safe and low-fragrance options are available on request at no extra charge, and if you'd prefer we use your own products (for allergies or a sensitivity), just say so in your booking notes. When you compare an hourly rate elsewhere, always check whether supplies are included — a lower rate where you provide everything isn't really lower.

One cleaner or a team?

Hourly pricing is per cleaner-hour, so the labour cost is the same whether one cleaner works four hours or two cleaners work two — you're paying for the same total work. The difference is the clock: a team finishes in less real time, which is handy for move-outs or when you need the place ready fast. For a standard home, a single cleaner is usually the simplest and most economical choice.

Standard, deep or move-out — the type changes the price

Hourly rate aside, the *kind* of clean matters. A standard clean maintains an already-tidy home. A deep clean resets a home that's gone a while — baseboards, buildup, inside appliances. A move-out clean is the most thorough, built for an empty unit and a landlord inspection. Deeper cleans take longer (so more hours if booked hourly) or carry a higher flat rate. If you're booking your first-ever clean, a deep clean is usually the right starting point.

Worked examples: 3, 4 and 5 hours

Here's what an hourly booking actually costs at MaidEX's live rates — one cleaner, before GST. The first-clean column reflects the 25% new-customer offer; the regular column is the standard ongoing rate.

You always see the exact figure — with GST — before you confirm, so there's never a meter running past what you agreed to.

How GST works on your bill

Residential cleaning in British Columbia is PST-exempt, so MaidEX charges only 5% GST — never PST. GST is added to your pre-tax total at checkout. For example, a 3-hour booking at the regular rate is $150.00 before tax and $157.50 with 5% GST; the same booking on the first-clean rate is $112.50 before tax and $118.13 with GST. No hidden line items — the tax you see is the only tax.

When hourly cleaning makes sense

• You have a specific, open-ended list — tackle the kitchen and two bathrooms, or focus on one floor.
• You want to direct the priorities and have the team spend the time where it matters most to you.
• You're doing a one-off catch-up and aren't sure a package matches the job.
• You want a set number of cleaner-hours for an event, a decluttering push, or extra help.

When a flat-rate package is the better deal

• You want to know the total before you book — no watching the clock.
• It's a standard whole-home clean — packages are priced for exactly this and usually work out cheaper than the equivalent hours.
• You're booking recurring — flat-rate plans carry the recurring discount (${copy.recurringMax} off, from your 2nd visit).
• It's a move-out or deep clean with a known scope — a fixed price protects you if it runs long.

Not sure which fits? See what a standard clean covers on the home cleaning page, compare live numbers on the prices page, or just get an instant price — it takes about 60 seconds and shows both options for your home.

The bottom line

Typical BC house-cleaning rates run from the mid-$30s to about $60 an hour. MaidEX keeps it simple and transparent: $37.50/hour for your first clean and $50/hour regular, 3-hour minimum, supplies included, 5% GST only — or a flat-rate package with the whole price shown up front. Either way, you see your exact number before you commit.

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About the author

Milad Hoseini

Founder & CEO, MaidEX Cleaning Services

Written by the MaidEX Cleaning Services Editorial Team and reviewed by Milad Hoseini, who founded MaidEX in Vancouver. MaidEX provides insured, background-checked cleaning across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. More about MaidEX →

How this guide was made

This guide draws on MaidEX's hands-on cleaning experience across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, along with publicly available sources. It was drafted with the help of AI tools, then reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team and approved by Milad Hoseini, Founder & CEO, before publishing.