Match the service to the need
Recurring cleans are priced on the assumption the home is already in maintenance condition. First visits, move-outs and post-renovation cleans are separate, longer jobs and should be quoted that way.
Insurance and keys
Ask whether the business carries liability insurance and bonding, and how key or door-code access is handled between visits. Established local cleaners answer both questions in a sentence.
Pricing models
Flat-rate per visit is easier to budget than hourly, but only when the checklist is written down. Confirm whether interior windows, inside the fridge and baseboards are in or out of scope.
Most St. Thomas homeowners get the best results by shortlisting two or three local businesses, comparing written quotes, and confirming licensing and insurance before any work starts.