Home Cleaning Services in Washington DC: A Neighborhood Guide from Friendship Heights to Fort Totten
By Ade, Owner, FECH Moving & Cleaning Company · Last updated October 8, 2026
FECH Moving & Cleaning Company provides home cleaning services in Washington DC starting at $150 for a basic visit and $250 for a deep clean. Our crews work out of our office at 1629 K St NW and our Silver Spring location on Columbia Pike. This guide explains what each service covers, what drives the price, and what we watch for in six upper Northwest and northern DC neighborhoods: Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase DC, Woodley Park, Takoma, Shepherd Park and Fort Totten.
Quick answer: A basic home cleaning with FECH starts at $150 per appointment and a deep cleaning starts at $250. The final quote depends on home size, condition and extras such as inside-appliance cleaning. FECH cleans homes across Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Call 301-900-6637 for a quote.
What Home Cleaning Services in Washington DC Include
Most DC households need one of two visits: a basic clean to keep a home in shape, or a deep clean to reset it. Here is how the two compare at FECH.
Task | Basic cleaning (from $150) | Deep cleaning (from $250) |
Dusting all reachable surfaces | Yes | Yes |
Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming | Yes | Yes |
Bathrooms: toilets, sinks, mirrors | Yes | Yes |
Kitchen counters and surfaces | Yes | Yes |
Inside oven, refrigerator and microwave | No | Yes |
Baseboards, doors and trim | No | Yes |
Tile and grout scrubbing, buildup removal | No | Yes |
Inside cabinets | No | Yes |
Hard-to-reach and neglected areas | No | Yes |
Book a deep cleaning service in Washington DC when:
It's the first professional clean in months, or ever
You're moving in or out
You want a seasonal reset before the holidays or after winter
Book a basic clean when the home was deep cleaned recently and you want it kept that way on a weekly, biweekly or monthly schedule.
For the complete scope, see the full list of FECH cleaning services.
How Much Do House Cleaning Services in Washington DC Cost?
Our published prices are starting points, not flat fees. Five things move a quote up or down:
Size. Square footage, bedrooms and especially bathrooms set the base time.
Condition. A home that hasn't been professionally cleaned in a year takes longer than one on a biweekly plan.
Occupied or empty. Empty units clean faster because nothing has to be moved or worked around.
Extras. Inside appliances and cabinets are part of the deep tier, not the basic one.
Pets. Shedding breeds add vacuuming time on rugs and upholstery.
Tell us the size and condition when you call, and we'll give you a firm quote before anyone arrives. You won't find out the price at the door.
Home Cleaning Services Washington DC
FECH cleans homes in every ward of Washington DC. In the upper Northwest and northern neighborhoods below, housing ranges from early-1900s houses to new apartment buildings by the Metro. That mix changes what a good clean looks like, so here is what we plan for in each one.
Neighborhood | Main ZIP | Typical housing | Service that usually fits |
Friendship Heights | 20015 | High-rise condos and apartments, plus single-family side streets | Recurring apartment cleaning |
Chevy Chase, DC | 20015 | Detached houses built mostly before WWII | Deep and seasonal cleaning |
Woodley Park | 20008 | Rowhouses and large prewar apartment buildings, many renters | Move-out cleaning |
Takoma | 20012 | Victorian and Craftsman-era houses with porches | Deep cleaning for older homes |
Shepherd Park | 20012 | Larger single-family homes with basements | Recurring whole-home cleaning |
Fort Totten | 20011 | Newer mid-rise apartments by the Metro | Move-in cleaning |
Home Cleaning Services Friendship Heights
Friendship Heights sits on Wisconsin Avenue right at the DC–Maryland line, built around its Red Line station. Much of the housing is in condo and apartment towers, and any apartment cleaning service in Washington DC buildings like these starts with logistics. Many managed buildings ask outside vendors for proof of insurance before they're let in, and some want a loading dock or service elevator reserved. Ask your front desk what they need a few days ahead; FECH is insured and bonded and can send proof. Compact units do well on a biweekly basic plan focused on the kitchen and bathroom.
Home Cleaning Services Chevy Chase, DC
Chevy Chase DC runs along Connecticut Avenue up to Chevy Chase Circle and the Maryland border. People often mix it up with Chevy Chase, Maryland, and we serve both. Most houses here are older and detached, and the EPA notes that homes built before 1978 are more likely to contain lead-based paint. Its EPA guidance on lead dust in older homes recommends cleaning dust with a wet cloth or mop, especially on window sills and frames. Our crews clean; they don't remove or repair paint. If you see peeling or chipping paint, the EPA advises hiring a lead-safe certified contractor before any cleaning or repair work.
Home Cleaning Services Woodley Park
Woodley Park sits on Connecticut Avenue next to the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park, with a Red Line stop at its center. Its rowhouses and large apartment buildings have a lot of renters, so move-out cleaning is the most common reason people call. Under DC's security deposit rules, a landlord has 45 days after the tenancy ends to return the deposit with any interest due, or to tell the tenant in writing what will be withheld. A documented professional clean makes cleaning-related deductions harder to justify. Take dated photos of every room after the crew finishes and before you hand over keys. For a dispute, the DC Office of the Tenant Advocate offers free help to renters.
Home Cleaning Services Takoma
Takoma, DC borders Takoma Park, Maryland, and is served by the Red Line's Takoma station. Its houses are some of the oldest in this part of the city: front porches, original wood floors, deep window wells and radiators. These details collect dust that a quick visit skips. We use damp, not wet, mopping on older wood floors so water doesn't sit in the seams. Takoma is a short drive from our Silver Spring office, which makes it easier to fit in last-minute bookings.
Home Cleaning Services Shepherd Park
Shepherd Park sits at DC's northern tip, between 16th Street and Georgia Avenue, near the former Walter Reed campus. The homes are larger, and many have finished basements, so a whole-home visit needs more time than the square footage alone suggests. Families here often keep a recurring schedule for the main floors and add a basement deep clean a few times a year. If the basement is full of stored items, book junk removal first so the crew can reach the floors and walls.
Home Cleaning Services Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a transfer point between the Red and Green lines, and the blocks around the station have filled with newer apartment buildings. New units come with their own cleaning problems: fine dust settled after construction, sticker residue on fixtures and appliances, and film on windows. Schedule a move-in clean before your furniture arrives, when every floor and cabinet is easy to reach. It is much harder to do well once boxes are stacked against the walls.
Moving and Cleaning on the Same Schedule
FECH runs both moving and cleaning crews, so you can book both in one call. The order that works best for a DC move:
Movers load and leave the old home.
Unwanted items go out with a junk haul.
The cleaning crew does the move-out deep clean in the empty unit.
You take photos for the landlord walk-through.
At the new home, a move-in clean runs before unloading.
For the moving side, see FECH's local moving team.
For Landlords and Property Managers
Turnover cleans between tenants follow the same deep cleaning checklist, timed for after the old tenant's belongings are gone. When a unit is left full, our eviction cleanouts clear the space before cleaning starts. For offices, retail space and building common areas, we offer office and commercial cleaning in DC, including after-hours and weekend times.
How to Prepare for Your Cleaning Appointment
A little preparation lets the crew spend the full visit cleaning instead of moving things around.
Clear counters and floors of clothes, mail and toys
Empty the refrigerator if you booked inside-fridge cleaning
Secure pets in one room or take them out for the visit
Point out fragile items, antiques and surfaces that need special products
Share building rules, parking options and entry instructions
Tell us your top two priority rooms in case time runs short
Questions to Ask Before Choosing the Best House Cleaning Service in Washington DC
Ratings alone don't tell you much. Ask these five questions of any company, including us:
Are you insured and bonded? FECH is both.
What exactly is included? Get the basic vs deep list in writing, like the table above.
Is the price a starting price or final? Ask what changes it before you book.
What happens if something is missed? Ask how quickly they come back to fix it.
Do you also handle the move or cleanout? One company for all three means fewer schedules to coordinate.
If a company can't answer these in a short phone call, keep looking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Cleaning in Washington DC
How much does a home cleaning cost in Washington DC with FECH?
A basic cleaning starts at $150 per appointment and a deep cleaning starts at $250. Size, condition, number of bathrooms, pets and whether the home is empty all affect the final quote. You get a firm price before the crew is scheduled.
What is the difference between basic and deep cleaning?
Basic cleaning covers dusting, floors, bathrooms and kitchen surfaces. Deep cleaning adds the inside of the oven, refrigerator and microwave, plus baseboards, doors, trim, cabinet interiors, tile and grout, and buildup in neglected areas. Book deep cleaning for a first visit or a move.
Do you clean in Chevy Chase DC and Chevy Chase MD?
Yes. FECH cleans homes on both sides of the line, along with the rest of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Tell us your ZIP code when you call so we schedule the right crew.
When should I book a move-out cleaning in DC?
Book it for after your last belongings are out and before the landlord's walk-through. An empty unit cleans faster and more completely. Take dated photos once the crew finishes, since DC landlords have 45 days after a tenancy ends to return a deposit or explain deductions in writing.
Can FECH handle my move and my cleaning together?
Yes. FECH runs moving, cleaning and junk removal crews, so one call can cover loading, hauling unwanted items, the move-out clean and a move-in clean at your new home.
Is FECH insured?
Yes. FECH is insured and bonded for moving, cleaning and eviction work. If your condo or apartment building requires proof of insurance from vendors, ask us and we'll send it before your appointment.
Book Home Cleaning Services in Washington DC
FECH's residential cleaning services in Washington DC cover every neighborhood in this guide, plus the rest of the District, Maryland and Virginia. Call 301-900-6637, email info@fechco.com, or book your cleaning online. Tell us your home's size and condition, and we'll confirm a price and a time that fits your week. For ongoing care after the first visit, ask our residential cleaning crew about a weekly or biweekly Washington DC home cleaning service plan.
About FECH Moving & Cleaning Company
FECH Moving & Cleaning Company is an insured and bonded moving, cleaning, eviction and junk removal company. It has served Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and New York for more than 15 years.
Washington DC office: 1629 K St NW #300, Washington, DC 20006
Maryland office: 10770 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Virginia office: 5510 Cherokee Ave, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22312
Phone: 301-900-6637
Email: info@fechco.com
Hours: 24/7 service available
DC neighborhoods covered in this guide: Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase DC, Woodley Park, Takoma, Shepherd Park and Fort Totten
About the author: Ade is the owner of FECH Moving & Cleaning Company and oversees its moving, cleaning, eviction and junk removal crews across Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.
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