How to Hire a House Cleaner in Houston or Dallas: A Practical Checklist
By the Home Pros Local team · Updated 2026-10-22
Quick answer: Texas does not license house cleaners, so check other things: ask whether the company is insured or bonded, what a standard clean includes versus a deep clean, who supplies products, how pricing works, and the cancellation policy. Get it in writing before the first visit.
No state license, so check these instead
There is no Texas state license for house cleaning. That makes your own questions more important.
- Insurance or bond. Ask whether the company carries liability insurance and whether it is bonded.
- Workers' compensation. In Texas, most private employers can choose whether to carry workers' compensation insurance (see the Texas Department of Insurance). Ask the company if it does.
- Screening. Ask how cleaners are hired and whether the same cleaner or team comes each time.
Regular clean vs deep clean
A regular clean covers the basics on a schedule. A deep clean goes further, such as inside appliances, baseboards and grout. Ask for a written list of what each includes.
Questions to ask
- Is the price flat per visit or hourly?
- Do you bring supplies and equipment? Can you use products I provide?
- What is your cancellation or reschedule policy?
- What happens if something is damaged?
- Do you offer move-in/move-out or Airbnb turnover cleaning?
Before the first visit
- Put away valuables and anything fragile.
- Point out problem areas and rooms to skip.
- Agree on how the cleaners will get in.
Find a cleaner near you
Browse house cleaning in Houston and house cleaning in Dallas, or look at local pages like Frisco, Plano and Katy.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules can change — check the official source linked above before you rely on it.
FAQs
Do house cleaners need a license in Texas?
No. Texas does not license house cleaning services, so ask about insurance, bonding and how cleaners are screened.
What is the difference between a regular and a deep clean?
A regular clean covers the basics on a schedule. A deep clean goes further, such as inside appliances, baseboards and grout.
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