Cost guide · Updated July 2026

House cleaning cost in NZ

Regular house cleaning in New Zealand is usually charged by the hour. Published 2026 guides put professional, insured cleaners at roughly $45 to $70 per hour, averaging around $47. End-of-tenancy cleans are often a fixed price by house size, commonly $250 to $400 for a two-bedroom and $350 to $600 for a three-bedroom.

Written by The Contractor Hub.

Indicative ranges

Regular clean, per hour (insured)	$45 to $70 / hr
End of tenancy, 2-bedroom (fixed)	$250 to $400
End of tenancy, 3-bedroom (fixed)	$350 to $600
End of tenancy, 4-bedroom+ (fixed)	$500 to $1,000+

Indicative only, compiled July 2026 from the published New Zealand guides listed below. Treat these as a sanity check, then get written quotes.

What moves the price

A regular weekly or fortnightly clean costs less per visit than a one-off deep or move-out clean, which does more work.
Insured, GST-registered cleaners sit above cash-in-hand rates. The difference is cover if something's damaged, and a real invoice.
For a bond clean, agree the checklist up front so there's no dispute at the final inspection.

Common questions

Regular or one-off clean, which is better value?

A recurring schedule keeps a home consistently maintained and usually costs less per visit; one-off deep and end-of-tenancy cleans do far more work and are priced accordingly.

Should my cleaner be insured?

Yes. Public liability insurance covers accidental damage, and a registered business gives you a real invoice. TCH shows reviews from the clients a cleaner already keeps.

Sources

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