One-off jobs and regular visits
A single clean-up and an ongoing schedule are priced differently. Say which you want when you call, and if it is ongoing, say how often you picture a visit.
A set fee per visit is easier to budget for, but only if the list of tasks behind it is clear. Ask for that list.
For homes you live away from
Agree a limit on what the business can spend on a repair without asking you first, and write it on the sheet.
Where to check
- ABN Lookup, Australian Business Register
Shows whether a business's ABN is active or cancelled, its business type and its GST status, and the Register says the public can use it to check a business before buying.
Read 15 October 2026 - Consumer Affairs Victoria
It is Victoria's consumer regulator, with help to resolve a problem and public registers to search.
Read 15 October 2026