Research · Cleaning Services
Among 18,184 cleaning services on Google with 10 or more reviews, the median rating is 4.8 stars. At least a quarter hold a perfect 5.0, and below 4.6 is the bottom quarter.
The short answer
- Top 10%
- 5.0
- Top quarter
- 5.0
- Median
- 4.8
- Bottom quarter
- under 4.6
- The median rating for cleaning services is 4.8, higher than the 4.7 median across all local businesses in our directory; it ranks 18 of 53 trades.
- Half of cleaning services with reviews have 17 or fewer Google reviews; the top quarter have 57 or more.
- 41% of cleaning services with a perfect 5.0 have fewer than 5 reviews.
Page One Partner Research · 18,184 cleaning services with 10+ Google reviews · Updated September 2026 · Methodology
Cleaning Services compared with other trades
Bar: 25th to 75th percentile of Google ratings. Dot: median. Businesses with 10 or more reviews. Scale starts at 3.8 stars.
- Home Inspectors4.9–5.0
- Junk Removal & Hauling4.8–5.0
- Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning4.9–5.0
- Appraiser4.4–5.0
- Charters & Recreation4.6–5.0
- Chiropractors4.8–5.0
- Insurance Agencies4.6–5.0
- Interior Design & Architecture4.6–5.0
- Limo Service4.5–5.0
- Med Spas4.7–5.0
- Painters4.7–5.0
- Real Estate4.4–5.0
- Remodeling Contractors4.6–5.0
- Roofing Contractors4.7–5.0
- Siding & Gutters4.7–5.0
- Tree Services4.6–5.0
- Carpentry & Cabinets4.5–5.0
- ▶ Cleaning Services4.6–5.0
- Damage Restoration4.6–5.0
- Deck & Outdoor Living4.6–5.0
- Drywall & Insulation4.5–5.0
- Electricians4.5–5.0
- Excavation & Site Work4.3–5.0
- Fence Contractors4.4–5.0
- General Contractors4.4–5.0
- Handyman Services4.5–5.0
- HVAC Contractors4.6–5.0
- Solar Installation4.5–5.0
- Welding & Metal Fabrication4.4–5.0
- Windows, Doors & Garage Doors4.5–5.0
- Attorneys4.4–4.9
- Flooring & Tile4.5–4.9
- Locksmiths4.6–4.9
- Moving Companies4.5–4.9
- Pest Control4.6–4.9
- Plumbers4.5–4.9
- Concrete, Masonry & Paving4.3–5.0
- Property Maintenance4.2–5.0
- Accountants & Tax4.4–4.9
- Landscaping & Lawn Care4.4–4.9
- Podiatrists4.4–4.9
- Salons & Beauty4.4–4.9
- Pet Services4.5–4.8
- Auto Repair & Detailing4.3–4.8
- Equipment Rental4.3–4.8
- Self Storage4.3–4.8
- Trailer Rental4.4–4.8
- Towing Services4.0–4.9
- Doctors & Clinics3.9–4.8
- Home Builders4.1–4.8
- Pool Contractors4.2–4.8
- Waste Management3.8–4.8
- Restaurants4.1–4.5
Answers
Questions about cleaning services ratings
What is a good Google rating for cleaning services?
Among 18,184 cleaning services on Google with 10 or more reviews, the median rating is 4.8 stars. At least a quarter hold a perfect 5.0, and below 4.6 is the bottom quarter. (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).
Is a 4.5-star rating good for cleaning services?
It is below average for this trade: a quarter of cleaning services with 10+ reviews rate 4.6 or lower and the median is 4.8, so a 4.5 sits in the bottom quarter.
How many Google reviews do cleaning services usually have?
Among cleaning services with at least one Google review, half have 17 or fewer; the top quarter have 57 or more, and the top 10% have 172 or more (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).
Should I trust a 5-star rating for cleaning services?
Check the review count first. 41% of cleaning services with a perfect 5.0 have fewer than 5 reviews. A near-perfect rating from dozens of reviews is stronger evidence than a perfect one from a few.
Cite: Page One Partner Research. "What is a good Google rating for cleaning services?." September 2026. https://pageonepartner.com/research/good-rating/cleaning/ Data free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. All trades and the full dataset.