Show the room, then the detail
A clear photo of the room shows the layout and access. A close-up shows the grease, deposits or marks that need attention. Together, they tell us more than either picture on its own.
Illustrations of two views of the same cabinet, not photographs of a customer’s home.
Use the normal camera setting, enough light to see the surface and the original, unfiltered image. If glare hides a mark, move slightly to one side. Avoid digital zoom that makes the detail blurry.
The deep cleaning quote photo checklist
Use the boxes to keep track of what you have photographed. Choose the items that apply to the work you want assessed. You do not need a separate picture for every box if one clear photo covers several details.
1. Show each room as a whole
These views help explain the layout, furniture and floor space. Include the areas around furniture as they are. If a room will be empty by the cleaning date, tell us; a photo of a furnished room does not show that future access.
2. Show the kitchen details
A wide kitchen view can hide a greasy film. Add a close-up taken at an angle so the surface is visible. Tell us whether cupboards and appliances will be emptied before cleaning. Do not pull appliances out just to take pictures; describe the area behind them if it is part of your request.
3. Show bathrooms and deposits
Send a wider view and a detail photo of the same area. A close-up alone may show a mark without telling us how much surface is affected. If you know the material or have care instructions for a special finish, mention them. A photograph cannot reliably distinguish every removable deposit from wear, staining or damage.
4. Show walls, floors and windows
For window tracks, photograph the channel from above or at a slight angle with the window safely open. Also show the whole window so we can understand its arrangement. Do not remove screens, dismantle windows or lean outside for a picture. Describe inaccessible areas instead.
5. Add renovation or move-related details
For post-renovation cleaning, explain what work was done and whether sanding, cutting, painting or installation is finished. Fine dust may not show clearly in a photo. Describe it even when the room looks almost clean on camera. Photos of residue help start the conversation; they are not a promise that a mark can be removed without affecting the finish.
How many photos should you send?
Start with one clear view of each room and a close-up of each different problem area. Add another angle when the first image leaves something out. A few useful pictures are better than many nearly identical ones.
For a kitchen, a room view plus detail photos of greasy cabinet fronts, the stovetop and any requested appliance interiors may be enough to start the discussion. Use the same approach in bathrooms and other rooms. We may ask for another view if something needs clarification.
What information is needed for a deep cleaning quote?
Send these details with your photos. They help us understand the scope of work—the tasks you want included—and plan the next step.
- Approximate square footage
- Include the approximate size and say whether the basement or another area is counted. Check a floor plan, listing or property record if you need a starting figure.
- Rooms and occupancy
- Give the bedroom and bathroom count, and whether the property will be empty, furnished or partly occupied when we clean.
- Type of cleaning
- Tell us whether this is a move-in, move-out, post-renovation clean, detailed reset or preparation for listing.
- Specific tasks
- Name the work you want assessed: “degrease cabinet fronts,” “wash marked walls” or “clean inside the oven.” Say whether wall washing means selected areas or whole rooms.
- Preferred date and access
- Include any handover deadline, parking or elevator arrangements, and when the property will be available.
- Materials and condition
- Mention known delicate finishes, existing damage, available care instructions and products previously used on difficult marks. Describe odours or sticky surfaces that a photo cannot show.
- Your priorities
- Identify the tasks that matter most and the areas you do not want included. Tell us what will be removed or finished before the appointment.
If you do not know a surface material or cannot judge how extensive the buildup is, say so. For square footage, give your best available approximate figure and explain which areas it covers.
What photos cannot tell us
A photo cannot show how firmly grease is attached, whether a finish will tolerate a particular treatment, or whether a mark is dirt, worn coating or permanent damage. Fine renovation dust can also be difficult to see on camera.
Photos help us prepare for a discussion or walkthrough. They do not confirm a final price, guarantee removal of a mark or automatically add a task to the agreed work. We review the condition, materials and access before agreeing the scope.
Our guide to how deep cleaning quotes are built explains how those details affect the team and workload.
Check what else is visible in the pictures
Before sending, look for people, documents, computer screens, family photos, access codes and personal items you do not want to share. Move them out of view or crop them out while keeping the cleaning area visible.
Keep address labels and alarm panels out of the frame. Share entry codes or other access instructions separately when arrangements are being made.
A message you can copy
Replace the bracketed details with your own information. Include the photos you have, and explain any areas you cannot access yet.
Hello, I need [type of cleaning] for an approximately [size] sq ft [property type] in [city]. The property has [bedrooms] bedrooms and [bathrooms] bathrooms. It will be [empty/furnished/partly occupied] when you clean. The main tasks are [tasks]. My priorities are [priorities]. My preferred date or deadline is [date]. Access or parking details: [details]. I have attached room views and close-ups of [areas]. [If I do not have photos yet: explain when access will be available.] Please let me know what else you need to assess the work.
Where to send your project photos
Email your photos and property details to igor@letsgetitclean.ca. A useful subject line is Deep cleaning quote — [city] — [property type].
The button below opens your email app. Attach the pictures there and include your approximate square footage, requested tasks and preferred date. If an attachment will not send, contact us to arrange another way to share it.
The website enquiry form takes property details. To include pictures, attach them to an email.
Can I get started without photos?
Yes. Send the approximate square footage, city, type of cleaning and main tasks through our contact page, or email them to us. We can discuss what is known and what needs checking.
If you are waiting for keys, tell us when access is expected and when the property needs to be ready. Our move-in cleaning checklist helps you plan the cleaning before furniture and boxes arrive. Describe areas you cannot photograph safely. There is no need to move heavy appliances, dismantle windows or climb to high surfaces for a quote photo.
After reviewing the information, we can clarify the requested work and whether a walkthrough is needed before agreeing the project. See how our cleaning assessment works and what happens next.
Let’s Get It Clean · Email photos and property details to igor@letsgetitclean.ca. Photos are optional. This checklist helps describe requested work; it does not confirm a booking or agreed scope.