From the majlis to the roof
Villa, palace and annex cleaning
Cleaning a villa differs from cleaning a flat in scale and in detail. A villa has several floors and stairs, separate majlis rooms for men and women, many rooms and bathrooms, a main kitchen and sometimes an outdoor one, a guest annex, a yard, a roof and parking, and large glass areas that collect dust. So the job needs a bigger team and tighter organisation.
Many owners book villa cleaning before occasions and Eid, after long travel, or as regular visits that keep the home in shape all year. With SaudiCleaning you describe your villa once — floors and rooms, annex and yard, and what to focus on — and your request reaches cleaning companies in your city who contact you with offers.
What villa cleaning usually includes
Majlis and reception rooms
Dusting furniture, lights and low chandeliers, cleaning marble floors and vacuuming carpets, doors and handles.
Rooms and bathrooms
Cleaning bedrooms and wardrobes outside, bathrooms in detail, and removing limescale from taps, tiles and glass.
Kitchens
The main kitchen and the outdoor kitchen if there is one: worktops, cupboards, appliance exteriors and the hood.
Stairs and corridors
Banisters, steps, corridors and walls — among the places dust collects most.
Annex, yard and roof
Cleaning the annex, sweeping and washing the yard, and the roof and parking if you ask.
Glass from inside
Windows and glass doors from the inside, and low exterior glass that can be reached safely.
What’s requested separately
Some villa jobs need special teams and equipment, so they’re requested separately or added to the offer: cleaning sofas, floor seating, carpets and curtains; marble polishing; ground and roof water tanks; high glass facades that need work-at-height equipment; and the pool.
Cleaning large, high chandeliers needs scaffolding and care, so ask about it explicitly. Cleaning air conditioners inside is a separate service provided by AC technicians, not usually by cleaning companies.
If the villa is new or has just been renovated, it needs post-construction cleaning rather than regular cleaning, because cement and plaster dust and paint residue need a different method. Read about post-construction and renovation cleaning.
How the work is organised
The supervisor usually splits the team by floor or area — one group for kitchens and bathrooms, another for majlis rooms and bedrooms, a third for the yard and roof — so the job finishes in one day. Each group works top to bottom, leaving floors until last.
How long it takes depends on floors, rooms, condition and the number of workers. A large villa may need a team of several workers for a full day, and may be split over two days if extras such as sofas and tanks are included. Ask for an estimate of time and team size in the offer.
For villas that need ongoing care, many companies offer weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits with a regular team that knows the home. This is usually easier and better value than one big clean after long gaps.
In Arabic majlis rooms especially, floor seating, back cushions and carpets need ongoing care, because they host guests and collect dust quickly. So many owners combine regular visits with washing the seating once or twice a year.
How to prepare
- Decide which areas are included: floors, annex, yard, roof, outdoor kitchen.
- Gather valuables and important papers in a locked room.
- Name any majlis or private rooms the team shouldn’t enter, or should clean with a family member present.
- Provide parking for the team’s vehicle and space for their equipment.
- If you want a female team for the indoor areas, say so in your request.
Materials, equipment and team size
Companies usually bring their own products and equipment, including safe ladders for high places, powerful vacuums and pressure washers for yards. Confirm this in the offer, especially if the villa has delicate surfaces such as natural marble and polished wood, which need suitable products.
Teams range from a few workers for small villas to a larger team with a supervisor for big ones. You can ask for a female, male or mixed team as suits your household. Remember never to mix cleaning products, and keep areas ventilated during the work.
Questions to ask the company
- How many workers, is there a supervisor, and how long will it take?
- Does the offer include the annex, yard, roof and outdoor kitchen?
- Do you bring ladders and equipment for high places?
- Are the workers your employees with valid documents?
- Do you offer regular visits with the same team?
- What happens if something is damaged, or an area needs re-cleaning?
What drives the price of villa cleaning?
- The number of floors, rooms, bathrooms and majlis rooms.
- An annex, yard, roof and outdoor kitchen.
- The villa’s condition and time since the last clean.
- The number of workers and hours, and whether a supervisor is included.
- Extras: sofas, carpets, tanks and facades.
- One-time or regular visits.
Read the cleaning cost guide before comparing offers.
Villa cleaning: FAQ
Can a villa be cleaned in one day?
Usually yes, with a team sized to it — unless it’s very large or includes extras such as sofas and tanks.
Does villa cleaning include the water tanks?
Usually not; it’s a specialist service. Add it in the form, or read about water tank cleaning.
Can I book regular visits?
Yes — choose the frequency in the form: weekly, fortnightly, monthly or a contract.
Do you clean exterior facades?
Low ones usually yes; high ones need a team and work-at-height equipment. Read about glass and facade cleaning.
Can I ask for a female team?
Yes — many companies provide female teams for indoor areas.
When should I book before Eid?
Weeks ahead if possible, because demand rises sharply in the last days of Ramadan.
Request offers for your villa
Describe your villa once and let cleaning companies in your city contact you with offers.