Okay so today I gotta figure out how much Horizon Cleaning Company actually charges. Been seeing their ads everywhere lately, figured my place could use a deep clean. Their website looks all professional and shiny, talks a big game about "sparkling results" and "eco-friendly" whatever. Sounds good, right? But you know how it is – they NEVER just put the damn prices right there on the site. Gotta jump through hoops.

Step 1: The Website Maze

Went straight to their site. Clicked 'Services', clicked 'Pricing'. Big mistake. No numbers. Just a bunch of fluff about "customized quotes" and "free estimates". Annoying. They want your name, phone, email, address, square footage – the whole nine yards – just to maybe get a number. Feels like they're fishing.

Looked for any tiny mention of starting prices, maybe in the FAQ section. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Just kept pushing that "Get Your Free Quote" button. Classic. Seems like 2024 and these guys still play the "hide the price" game.

Step 2: The "Free Estimate" Trap

Fine. Decided to bite the bullet. Filled out their online form. Gave them:

• Address: Obviously needed.
• Place Size: My 2-bed apartment.
• What I wanted: Just a standard deep clean, nothing crazy.
• How often: One-time.

Clicked submit. Got the auto-email: "Thanks! A rep will contact you soon!" Felt like waiting for paint to dry.

Step 3: The Sales Call (Ugh)

Got a call next day. Nice enough guy, very... energetic. Like, suspiciously eager. Went through everything I put online again. Then started asking MORE questions:

• "How many bathrooms exactly?" (One!)
• "Pets?" (No!)
• "Any high-touch surfaces needing special attention?" (Huh? Just clean the place!)
• "Do you require inside cabinets or appliance cleaning?" (Maybe later, just basics now!)

He kept emphasizing how "every home is unique" and how they "tailor the service perfectly." Translation: "We gotta justify the eventual high price tag." Started feeling impatient. "Look, just ballpark it for a standard 2-bed deep clean," I said.

Step 4: Finally, The "Quote"

He hemmed and hawed. "Well, based on similar homes in your area... for that scope... usually... you're looking at... somewhere in the neighborhood of... $350 to $450."

My jaw nearly hit the floor. "For a one-time clean?!" That felt crazy high for an apartment. Asked about discounts – first-time customer? Bundles? He mumbled something about "maybe checking for current promotions" but sounded vague. Basically, no real break. Offered to send a "formal" email quote.

Step 5: Comparing & Disappointment

Got the email quote later. Sure enough: $398 for that one-time deep clean. List of stuff included was standard: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, kitchen surfaces.

Called around. Got quotes from two smaller local companies. Similar service descriptions? Both quoted between $250 and $280. Ouch. Horizon's price was WAY steeper. Maybe their "eco-products" are gold-plated? Or their vacuums suck extra hard (the good kind)? No clue.

Also remembered reading some online rants (you know how forums are) – folks complaining Horizon adds pressure for expensive recurring plans the second they get your foot in the door. Didn't experience that push on the call, but it lined up with the feeling I got – very sales-y, not very transparent.

My Takeaway (aka What I Actually Learned)

So, for a 2024 deep clean on a standard 2-bed apartment from Horizon Cleaning Company? Brace yourself for around $400 for one visit. Maybe more if you add any extras.

• Pricey AF: Way, way higher than local options I checked. Felt like paying a big "brand name" premium.
• Zero Transparency: Huge waste of time digging for basic cost info. Shouldn't take a sales call just to know you're probably out of budget.
• Sales Vibe: The whole process felt geared towards upselling, not giving straight answers.

Honestly? Unless you've got money to burn or just MUST have that specific branded experience, save yourself the hassle and the cash. Call a smaller local crew first. Horizon's 2024 pricing ain't exactly a bargain bin find. More like paying for a fancy label on the bottle of cleaner. Ended up booking with Joe's Cleaning down the street for $270. Place looks fine to me. Lesson learned: Sometimes shiny websites cost shiny dollars.