Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc

House Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Blind Cleaning

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

We are a family owned company which offers house cleaning, maid services, and move-in and move-out cleaning in Howard County and surrounding areas. We offer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time, and occasional cleanings. We've been in business since 1989. We've won the Angie's List Super Service Award in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012!

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

House Cleaning - Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One-Time, & Occasional Cleanings. Maid Service. Move In & Out Services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.7193 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
7%
3
2%
2
6%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 101-125 of 193 reviews

BARBARA W.
09/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
The crew did an excellent job. There were five women, including Teresa, who worked forf 5-6 hours. They cleaned walls,kitchen cabinets, windows (inside), light fixtures, floors. They moved everything off of bookshelves, cleaned the shelves and replaced everything.
Description of Work: Whole house cleaning - four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Kitchen, 2 family rooms, dining room and living room. I have hired them to clean my house every other week.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$315

John M.
08/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
They arrived on time, brought all their own equipment and products, and worked hard for 5 hours.
Description of Work: For the first cleaning, 5 ladies worked 5 hours to deep clean 3 floors. They moved furniture and cleaned behind it, washed all wood floors on their hands and knees, vacuumed all drapes, cleaned the top.of fridge and bookcases, washed the inside of all windows, cleaned all woodwork, washed down all the 6-panel doors and woodwork, vacuumed all the dining room chairs and FR and LR chairs, and plenty more. Everything was perfectly cleaned. I was amazed that they got rid of the toilet ring that comes from our hard water and how they got the plastic shower floor perfectly white. I wasn't able to do that myself even with an SOS pad and bleach. We have a wood-burning fireplace and they even cleaned out the ashes. I never knew that my house would also stay cleaner because of their deep cleaning. I used to dust my bedroom evey other day and now there's no dust. I think it's because they actually remove the dust and I used to just move it around. I was also impressed that they didn't spray the house with air freshner They didn't need to because the house was actually clean. I love the way they clean my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Adam K.
08/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
They showed up on time, cleaned well, and left quickly. We were pleased.
Description of Work: We moved into a house and before we unpacked they cleaned non-stop for a few hours. The big deal coupon was perfect.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Nitalu S.
07/2012
5.0
house cleaning, window cleaning
  + 0 more
I have used other housecleaning services, and so I had an idea of what would happen. I really underestimated their thoroughness, their dedication and the quality of their work. I am astounded at the quality of this service.
Description of Work: The cleaning team showed up punctually. They cleaned so completely and thoroughly that I thought I should wash my feet before I walked on the floors. They cleaned things that I did not know could or would be cleaned in a housecleaning service. I have not stopped raving about their thoroughness, quality and value. I have raved to people who might use their service and to people who do not live within their service area. I cannot recommend this business highly enough. They are the best housecleaning service I have ever encountered. I wholeheartedly recommend them to one and to all!! The washed walls and floors and windows and appliances. They took things out of cabinets, closets and drawers. They cleaned those cabinets, closets and drawers, and the contents, where warranted. There was nothing in this house that was not thoroughly cleaned and organized. It was amazing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$205

Raymond H.
06/2012
4.0
house cleaning, window cleaning
  + 0 more
I hired Teresa for an initial cleaning and hoped to use her team in the future on a regular basis. The initial cleaning was $280 for a three level townhouse. I thought it was a bit much, but she assured me that her team was very skilled and she was bringing a total of 3 people so they could be done by 5pm. We agreed via phone on a date and time: 6/26 at 3pm. She showed up on time with 5 people including herself. I asked how long would they take and she said 2 hours. I stayed in the basement most of time, but was a tad disturbed by the loud music and singing on the main level. Teresa was on the top level and a couple of the younger girls were on the middle level. Almost 3 hours into the cleaning, one of the girls came through the front door with bags of McDonalds. The 3 younger girls proceeded to eat on the couch and on the diningroom table and were carrying on loud enough to wake up my son who was asleep in the basement! About 15 minutes later, I heard Teresa come down and the music was turned off. Then she and the other woman sat down to eat also. I have never paid for a cleaning service where people --ALL 5--stop to eat when they are already running 1 hour behind a quoted timeframe. I walked upstairs and asked Teresa how much longer would they be...that it was 6:00. She replied "we are taking a 10 minute break." 15 minutes later, they all began working again. I don't even eat on my own couch, so for strangers I dont know to sit in my livingroom and at my table to break bread when they were paid for a service was unprofessional. I enlisted the opinion of several friends and family and NO ONE I know has ever had a cleaning service stop to eat in the middle of a cleaning, especially when running late. We aren't talking about a snack here...15 to 30 minutes to stop and eat what appeared to be dinner. They should have eaten before they came OR finished and then go eat. The cleaning was impeccable. They did a great job. However, between the music, singing, horseplay between the younger girls, and the eating McDonalds on my couch and at the diningroom table, I will not enlist their services again. It's a shame because they do good work, but when you pay $300 you expect a certain level of professionalism. Moreover, after witnessing this type of behavior, I would trust letting them come and go in my house and KNOW that they were actually working, not eating, and horsing around.
Description of Work: 3 level townhouse. 2 full baths, 2 half baths. hard wood on middle level, carpet throughout.Hired for residential cleaning of all surfaces including windows, fixtures, floors, bathrooms, kitchens.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

$300

Kelly Z.
06/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
She has always been very professional and her crew that she sends is wonderful. Same one every time and I appreciate that.
Description of Work: I wouldn't use anyone else.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

margo P.
05/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I have used this service for a couple of years. I got their name from Angie's List. I think they do an excellent job. I don't have any complaints. I have been very happy with them. They show up when they are supposed to. I will continue to use this provider.
Description of Work: They provide cleaning services every other week.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Regina R.
05/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
We were referred to Teresa's Cleaning Service by a friend, and contacted her to set up an initial cleaning. Teresa came by to give us an estimate and we then set a date for the cleaning. Overall, it took them around 7 hours to fully clean our house, and we were very pleased with the results. The previous owners left our home "broom-swept" clean as required, but Teresa's staff truly made our home shine, and they were so detail-oriented and hardworking; nothing was overlooked. After this cleaning, we hired Teresa's company to clean our home regularly, and we are consistently happy with the results.
Description of Work: Teresa and her staff are wonderful. They cleaned our home initially after we moved in and did such a great job that we hired them to continue cleaning for us on a regular basis (every 2 weeks). I have never seen a service as thorough as Teresa and her staff -- they even do things like cleaning the light fixtures and small kitchen appliances like the toaster. The house sparkles when they are done -- I only wish my family could keep it looking nice for more than five minutes afterward! Teresa and her employees are all extremely nice, responsive and efficient. Not all of them speak English fluently, but we've never had a problem with communication. They truly go the extra mile, and I also appreciate that Teresa will come check on things occasionally, cleaning along with her employees to make sure everything is done up to her high standards. They have also pointed out items to me (without me asking) because they wanted to make sure I was satisfied with how the cleaning was being performed. I feel their price is reasonable and the fact that it is a family-run company, and with all the employees being so kind and hardworking, I am especially happy to give them my business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Roni H.
03/2012
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
Well they were really really nice. They had four or five girls she brought in to help. The house really needed a lot of cleaning. They even cleaned out the laundry tub in the basement. They wiped the doors down, and the windows. They did forget to clean inside the oven, but are coming back. They were very professional, courteous, and they did a really good job. They did a lot that I didn't even know they would do.
Description of Work: She cleaned the whole house including the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Kathleen L.
12/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
i emailed several, got a call back from theresa first. confirmed estimate and job description over the phone. emailed directions to my house. they arrived on time, took only an hour and a half and very good cleaning, charged less but didn't remember to pull out appliances. i called back and theresa sent out 3 people to do that task the next day, then i paid the rest of the 300 agreed upon. overall i would use them again. very honest and they make it right when there's a misunderstanding.
Description of Work: they are courteous, efficient, detail oriented, and fast. kitchen is clean as a whistle, and extra cleaning was done in bathrooms. although i had put in writing i wanted the appliances pulled out and cleaned under, they did not do this, but they also charged less. when i called about the other work, they responded immediately the next morning, did the work quickly, and i paid them the rest of the original agreed amount for kitchen and 2 baths.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Edmond M.
11/2011
4.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
They were pricey. They broke few things. They were very detail oriented. I would not use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Teresa's Cleaning Service LLC for housecleaning probably four months ago. They did a deep cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$700

Sussan R.
10/2011
4.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
Teresa called me that they had done what was included in the big deal but my house was so dirty that they couldn't get it all done. She was asking for more money, I can't remember how much right now, to finish the bathroom and bedroom downstairs. I live in a townhouse with hardwood floors. I used to have cleaners in the past but have been cleaning the house myself weekly for the last couple of years. The cleaner I used previously, charged $65 to get the whole house done. I found her statement that my house was really dirty therefore she needed more money, offensive and just an excuse (a bad one at that) to try and get more money. I told her to just leave it as is and that I wasn't paying more.
Description of Work: General but through house cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$85

margo P.
10/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
They are fantastic and really good. They are very thorough. They charge me about $145 for their services. I use them regularly. They come every other week.
Description of Work: I use the services of Teresa's Cleaning Service LLC for housecleaning. Their last visit to my house was less than two weeks ago for cleaning the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Christian H.
09/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
They are great. They bring 4 people and stay for an hour and a half. They are completely honest.
Description of Work: They come and do cleaning once a month.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

David D.
07/2011
4.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
TERESA'S CLEANING SERVICE LLC - Housecleaning 4 people come in and clean our house for an hour. We had a coupon through Angie's List. Showed up when they said they would. Did a fine job.
Description of Work: TERESA'S CLEANING SERVICE LLC - Housecleaning They came in right before Thanksgiving in November, to clean our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Ursula M.
07/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I emailed them several times to schedule the service, but they never responded. It is possible that the emails did not get forwarded from Angie's list.
Description of Work: I had to give a C in order to go through the refund process. Refund was given without any problems. The deal had expired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
responsiveness
3.0

$85

Response from Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc
We did not receive any emails. It seems you were emailing to an Angie's List email address that sends out "The Big Deal" offers and that that email is not set up to forward any incoming emails. To get in touch with us directly you can call 443-324-1279 or email Teresa@teresascleaning.com and we will respond promptly. Hopefully we can clean for you at some time in the future.

ISABELLE A.
07/2011
5.0
house cleaning, window cleaning
  + 0 more
A group of about 4 ladies come and do a thorough clean. I used to have weekly but now as there are fewer people in the house, I do monthly. They are excellent. They c lean everything in sight! They do baseboards, every cupboard surface.. everything. Teresa has been great. She is very accommodating for schedule. I like her a lot. Sometimes they do clean the windows from inside. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I have been using Teresa’s Cleaning Service for housecleaning for many years and Teresa Riggin is the lady I deal with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Christine B.
06/2011
2.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I've used 6 cleaning services over the past 15 or so years for my 2.5 BR house that was built the early 1990s, and Teresa's was by far the most expensive. My previous company charged $120, but based on good recommendations from a friend, I decided to give Teresa's a try. We had a rough start with Teresa and her crew. On the initial clean, they did extra things that we had not agreed upon and did not clean things that we did agree upon, and then Teresa wanted more money for the initial clean than she originally quoted. I wanted things to work, so I paid her the extra money that she requested, and she agreed to complete the remaining work over the next several cleanings. After that things went pretty well and her crew seemed to do a pretty good job for a while, but in honesty I don't feel that they were much better than other cleaning services I have used - not enough so to justify the additional cost. But I stuck with them since they were doing a pretty good job and fit into my specific schedule requirements, and frankly it's a pain to switch cleaning services. But, over time they began missing more and more things during the cleanings (such as forgetting to clean the refrigerator and dishwasher doors, missing pink mildew in the kids bathtub, leaving food stuck on the grout on kitchen floor, cobwebs, etc). Eventually this bugged me enough that I started looking for another service. I called Teresa to cancel and she offered me a free deep clean and asked that I give her crew a second chance. I agreed to this, and the deep clean went well and I was hopeful that her crew would be more mindful of the details were missing so that could continue the service. But then Teresa called the day before they were scheduled to come back to clean my house and said that her crew was no longer comfortable cleaning my house and that they were cancelling me! She said she would return my key the next morning at 9 am. I made her aware that I had plans for an outing with my kids later that morning but that we would be there at 9 am to meet her. It turned out that she was 1 hour and 50 minutes late dropping off the key, which screwed up my plans with kids (and really annoyed me). What an unprofessional way to end a business relationship.
Description of Work: I used this cleaning service for one year for biweekly cleanings at a rate of $145.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$145

LOLA P.
06/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I’ve been using her for over a year now and I am very happy with her service. Whenever I call and cancel, she is willing to reschedule. They are reliable and they come on time every Monday. They do a good job.
Description of Work: I use Theresa’s Cleaning Service and the last time they were out was on Monday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Kenneth S.
06/2011
1.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I spoke to her in early May. I set a date for today, I confirmed it with her this morning. She said they would be here at 3:30, and they never showed up. I got no phone call, it was just a no-show.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from them for housecleaning.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Hillary B.
05/2011
5.0
house cleaning, window cleaning
  + 0 more
Theresa returned my call promptly. We arranged to meet and discuss the work I needed to have done. She gave me an estimate at the time she and I met. Theresa arrived with five women who work for her. She and I walked through the house with her manager. Her manager explained what needed to be done to the other employees. Theresa left. They used my cleaning products because of my request that they do so. They worked for four hours non-stop. The windows were the most difficult part of the job. They are not professional window-cleaners, but they did a good job. They were very pleasant to have in the house.
Description of Work: Cleaned house after almost whole-house painting. A great deal of fine dust had to be removed, including from floors. All windows, bathrooms and kitchen were cleaned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$560

Johnathan L.
04/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
We have used Teresa's service since October 2010. She is great. On the first contact Teresa came out and did a thorough evaluation of our home. She pointed out several areas that we did not even notice. She was able to put together a comprehensive plan for our cleaning. And we were able to negotiate very reasonable rates for the initial cleaning and subsequent bi-weekly cleanings. On the initial cleaning visit Teresa showed up with four of her people and they cleaned the entire house from top to bottom it took them about 4 hours. They even wiped down all of the walls. Teresa even brought along plastic boxes and helped my wife organize the items that she keeps on the dresser top in the bedroom. On the subsequent visits (every other week) Teresa sometimes comes out but it is always the same four people who come, which is great for us as we don?t like the idea of having strange people come to the house when we are not there. They stay for about an hour and a half cleaning everything. They even wash the dog bowl! If we leave fresh sheets on the bed they will put the old sheets in the washing machine and start it for us and put the new sheets on the bed. They are always friendly and professional and do small things for us when we ask (for example my wife has an old radio that she wanted cleaned up and placed in the nursery which they did without any hesitation). We recently had a new addition to our family and my wife noted that they are very careful when they clean the nursery to the point of making sure they use new cloths when they clean the room. And they wipe down all of the surfaces including the rails on the Changing Table. I look forward to coming home on the days that they clean everything is very clean and organized. I cannot say enough great things about Teresa?s Cleaning Service!
Description of Work: Weekly house cleaning in a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

BARBARA C.
04/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
Our house has never been so clean. Teresa and three other crew members showed up right on time and worked without a break for over 7 hours. They cleaned every nook and cranny, washed all the floors by hand, cleaned the inside of all the cabinets and closets. They lived up to the description of a deep clean. Everything was sparkling and looking brand new when they finished. The price sounds steep, but we feel we got every penny's worth.
Description of Work: We hired Teresa to do a "deep clean" our our whole house after a recent renovation that left dust and dirt everywhere. We have a 6 bedroom/ 4bathroom house so it was a very big job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$875

JIM K.
03/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
They do a good job. We have been using this service since July 2010 and have no plans to switch. 3/14/13: We continue to use Teresa's Cleaning Service at the same price and service we agreed on in July 2010. They are accommodating and are willing to change the cleaning date if we have a party scheduled prior to their normal cleaning date. We continue to be very happy with their service.
Description of Work: Cleaned 2.5 bathrooms, bedroom, dining room, living room, kitchen, and family room. The first time the cleaning crew of three women came, they did a deep clean, which took them about 4 hours to do. Since then, they come every two weeks and spend slightly less than 2 hours with a crew of three; it is usually the same crew every time. They are willing to change the cleaning day upon request.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Victoria G.
03/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
It was a little pricier than I expected but they did a great job.
Description of Work: cleaned first floor and basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Contact information

10886 Harmel Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

http://www.teresascleaning.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

House Cleaning,
Window Cleaning,
Blind Cleaning

FAQ

Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc offers warranties.
Teresa's Cleaning Service Inc offers the following services: House Cleaning - Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One-Time, & Occasional Cleanings. Maid Service. Move In & Out Services.

Contact information

10886 Harmel Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

http://www.teresascleaning.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM