Hi — we have a 3BR/2BA condo near Siesta with two dogs. I want a predictable bill each visit, not a surprise hourly total. For Sarasota homes like ours (sand + humidity), when does flat fee make more sense than hourly?
Flat fee works when the home’s scope is stable (same beds/baths, routine mess). Hourly fits when condition swings week to week or access is unpredictable. In Sarasota humidity and sand tracked indoors often make “looks fine from the doorway” underestimate bathrooms and floors.
If you’re weighing models, compare written scopes, not slogans.
Helpful checks before you book:
- beds/baths + pets/stairs called out in the quote
- what’s in vs out of a “standard” visit
- first-visit vs recurring pricing