How much should I charge for these services?

Question

To make a little extra money I have decided to start a little business. I live in Southern IL and was wondering what do these services go for now days? I would like to charge by the hour.

House cleaning

Organizing

Laundry

House/Pet Sitting

Babysitting

Errand Running

Yard Work

Thanks, any help would be appericated!

Answer 1

House cleaning - 20/hr. with a $40 minimum

Laundry -  8/hr just washing 10/hr to fold it/hang it

House Sitting - I wouldn't pay for this one, so I don't know

Babysitting - 10/hr plus a 2/hr extra for each additional kid

Errand Running - 7/hr

Yard Work - 15/hr with a $30 minimum

People WILL pay 20/hr for house cleaning. I worked for a maid service for a very short while, and they charged 35/hr. People hate cleaning and will do almost anything to get out of it. Make sure you have minimum prices!

Answer 2

At least 12@hour, on house cleaning charge a up front fee say 150 to 200 the first time. Then a rate for say weekly like 100.