Cleaning Ballard’s old frame houses since 2013
Ballard was the old Scandinavian corner of Seattle, a fishing and mill town before it was a Seattle neighborhood, and you can still see it in the houses. Most of what we clean up here is older wood frame ‐ the 1910 Craftsman bungalows and foursquares around Sunset Hill and Loyal Heights, a lot of them still on their original single-pane windows ‐ and then right next to one of those there’s a skinny new townhome that went up last year with stairs between every floor, and a condo down by Shilshole catching salt air off the Sound on every window. An old bungalow near the water is a totally different job than a new build, soft old glass and painted trim and fir floors and salt that gets on everything, so that’s the thing we actually plan around up here. NW Maids has cleaned Ballard and northwest Seattle since 2013 and we’ve done more than 40,000 homes around Portland and Puget Sound, and most of our Ballard cleaners live right here so the permit parking and the alley entrances aren’t a surprise to them. You get a flat rate you see before you book, and if we miss something we come back and clean it again for free.
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Home Cleaning
A regular one-time clean with a checklist you set room by room. Same flat price, nothing tacked on after.
Apartment and Condo Cleaning
For the newer buildings around Market and Ballard Avenue and the condos down by Shilshole. Give us the gate code or the elevator situation when you book or the first fifteen minutes get spent standing outside your building. Airbnb turnover near the Locks is the same deal, linens reset and the place left photo-ready for the next check-in.
Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
Ballard turns over a lot so we do these all the time, for renters chasing a deposit and owners prepping to list. A move-out is a different job than a normal clean because you’re not really cleaning for a person, you’re cleaning for whoever walks through with the checklist. So we clean it for what actually gets looked at.
Recurring Cleaning
This is what most of our Ballard clients end up on. Weekly, biweekly, or monthly. You can pick your favorite Pros and we’ll do our best to send them every time, and after two or three visits they already know your bungalow’s fir floors don’t want anything soaking wet on them and which door off the alley actually works. The discount is real and it comes off every single clean and not just the first one ‐ 10% monthly, 15% biweekly, 20% weekly.
Deep Cleaning
Usually the right first visit if the house hasn’t had a full reset in a while, or after a long wet Ballard winter. We get in the oven, inside the cabinets, along the baseboards and trim, into the window tracks and the vents, and up to the light fixtures. In the older places near the water this is where we turn up the salt grit and the stuff nobody’s touched in years.
Why Choose Us
When you pick NW Maids, you get fair and transparent pricing for quality maid services in Ballard and the surrounding areas. You’ll get a budget-friendly solution as well as save precious time and energy.
Your favorite Pros, back again.
Choose the cleaners you like and we’ll do our best to send them every time, so somebody who already knows your house shows up instead of a stranger relearning it.
A real price before you book.
You put in beds, baths, and the type of clean and you see the number. No in-home estimate, no waiting two days for a callback, and we actually pick up the phone.
Vetted, insured, background-checked.
Every cleaner is background-checked, bonded, and insured, and we carry liability and workers’ comp.
100% Happiness Guarantee.
If something’s off we come back and reclean it free. Still not happy after that and we refund the visit.
Real recurring discounts.
10% monthly, 15% biweekly, 20% weekly, on every clean.
Eco-friendly and pet-safe.
We bring all of it, no extra charge.
Areas We Service
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The Hip Neighborhood of Ballard
Ballard has a lot to offer. This neighborhood is bustling with bars, shops, and restaurants. If you’re a beer-lover, you’ll enjoy stumbling upon many breweries all around. From the famous Ballard Locks to the stunning Golden Gardens Park, you’ll revel in the sea view and the mountain view.
As it was founded by Scandinavian immigrants, you can feel the Nordic vibe across the neighborhood in the buildings, landmarks, and restaurants. Ballard is home to many festivals celebrating Scandinavian heritage, such as Syttende Mai, Yulefest, and Viking Days.
If you enjoy outdoor activities, you can go kayaking and tour the area this way while getting your workout in.
Book on the run
We’re mobile friendly. Book just as easily from your mobile phone as you can on your computer.
ABOUT
NW Maids was founded because we wanted to upgrade the house cleaning experience. We take the stress out of the experience and simply offer peace of mind and happiness through a modern, technology-driven cleaning service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I book a maid service?
Perhaps you’re short on time and don’t have the energy to handle everything from top to bottom. Maybe you’re expecting guests and want to make sure your home is looking its best. Or you simply don’t enjoy scrubbing and would rather spend your time doing something else.
No matter what your reason, booking house cleaning services in Ballard or the area can be a great investment. Professional cleaners will take care of all your needs, leaving your home looking and smelling fresh and new. And because they have plenty of experience, they’ll be able to do a thorough job in a fraction of the time it would take you to do it yourself.
How do I choose the best house cleaning service?
When it comes to choosing a house cleaning service in Ballard or the nearby areas, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. First, make sure the company is licensed and insured. This will protect you in the event of an accident or injury. Second, ask for references or testimonials from past customers. This will give you a good idea of what to expect. Third, be sure to get a quote before booking the service. This will help protect you from unexpected charges down the road.
How often should I be cleaning my apartment?
How often you should clean your apartment depends on a few factors, such as how much time you spend there and how much dust and dirt accumulates. A good rule of thumb is to clean your apartment at least once a week, but you may need to do it more or less often depending on your individual circumstances.
Is move-in cleaning necessary?
Move-in cleaning may not be necessary if the previous tenant has left your new Ballard home tidy, but it’s definitely recommended. If moving is taking up a lot of your time as is, you should consider hiring a professional cleaner. Move-in cleaning typically includes:
• Wiping down all surfaces
• Vacuuming and/or mopping the floors
• Cleaning the windows and mirrors
• Polishing the furniture
• Scrubbing the bathroom and kitchen
Where can I find house cleaners near me in Ballard & the area?
Choose NW Maids for a reliable home cleaning service in Ballard and beyond. You can trust that the professionals we match you with will take good care of your furniture and belongings, tidy up every nook and cranny, and leave you 100% happy with your place.
Feel free to book an appointment on our website or via phone, and you’ll get an efficient and customized approach to tidying up. You can expect the following and so much more from NW Maids:
• Professional housekeepers for your property in Redmond
• A streamlined move-out cleaning in Sammamish
• Top-tier home cleaning services in Bellingham
• Detailed apartment and house cleaning across the Seattle area
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