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GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK

House Cleaning, Home and Garage Organization

About us

CHARGES BY THE JOB/VARIES CUSTOMER TO CUSTOMER.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

SOLE PROPRIETOR- RESIDENTIAL ONLY. GENERAL CLEANING- WINDOWS ONLY FOR CUSTOMERS. WILL HELP WITH SPRING CLEANING & SOME ORGANIZING- CHARGES BY THE HOUR. DIVIDE UP JOBS BETWEEN ONE OF THREE CLEANERS SAME PERSON FOR EACH JOB.

Services we don't offer

LAUNDRY, DISHES, OFFICES.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.338 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
3%
3
11%
2
0%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

LYDIA W.
02/2011
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
We have used several cleaning companies when we lived in a house, and we have never found anything anywhere near as good as this. We are in a two-story house, and two people from the company come over and run through a check list. I cannot tell how long they are here; whether it is an hour, an hour and a half or even more than that. They do a thorough job of all things that are on the check list. I think it is a kind of an intangible thing about the goodness of a company if there is stability in the staff - this company has had the same two people coming over to our house for about six years now. They are women in their 30s or 40s, and they know our house, as I am sure they know every house that they do, and they know us. We know these two ladies by their names. They are reliable; if they say they will be here, they will be here. They do a good job when they get here. We are very pleased with them. The price is reasonable - they are not cheap. At one time, they were $75 a visit. I think it is $90 now, although I am not absolutely sure. They are not a bargain, but I think there is a relationship between price and quality. They are due to come tomorrow. We would be broken-hearted if they were to stop coming.
Description of Work: We have been using Give Yourself a Break since 2001. They come out here every two weeks for housecleaning.

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
$90

LYDIA W.
03/2010
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
Gail Price and her staff have cleaned our house every other week for the past nine years. They generally arrive at the time expected unless they have taken on a new house that may require more time initially. We have been satisfied with their level of service and especially the consistency of staff during recent years. We enjoy having the same cleaners for each visit. We have appreciated Gail's creativity in keeping prices down by rearranging days of some customers so that gas consumption is kept to a minimum. This change in our schedule was done only after consulting us. She also calls us in advance any time cleaning falls on a major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas) in order to find another day and time that will work for us. Her charges are more than fair for the work done and are based on using her services every other week. We look forward to many more years of cleaning
Description of Work: Furniture dusted, wood floors swept and mopped, kitchen sink, counters, etc scrubbed, carpet and area rugs vacuumed, bathrooms cleaned (3), blinds and kitchen floor mopped. They do all this in one hour (two floors). There are usually two cleaners unless they are training a new person, then there may be three.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

RAY & SUE S.
09/2002
3.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
A LOT OF CHANGE IN STAFF, SO QUALITY OF WORK SUFFERS BECAUSE OF TURNOVER. NOT MUCH QUALITY. THEY ARE NOT GREAT TO WORK WITH. WE ARE NOT VERY PICKY, BUT THEY ARE NOT VERY GOOD.
Description of Work: BI-WEEKLY CLEANING

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$80

PATY W.
11/2001
3.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I THINK THERE HIGH BASED ON THE TIME THEY ARE HERE CLEANING. TWO WOMEN FOR ONE HOUR FOR 80.00 I THINK THATS HIGH. ONE CLEANS UPSTAIRS AND ONE CLEANS DOWN STAIRS.
Description of Work: WEEKLY CLEANING OF HOME

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

$80

ROSEMARY H.
10/2001
4.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
INCONSISTENT CLEANING, HAD TO CALL THEM BACK A LOT AND IT WAS A HASSLE, THEY DID ALWAYS COME BACK TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM
Description of Work: REGULAR HOUSECLEANING FROM JANUARY TO JUNE

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

RAY & SUE S.
09/2001
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT WORK! CREW WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL!! WILL USE AGAIN!
Description of Work: HOUSE CLEANING

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

MARY B.
07/2001
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY ARE FABULOUS IN DEALING WITH MY MULTIPLE INDOOR PETS AND THE CHALLENGES THEY PRESENT.
Description of Work: BI-WEEKLY HOUSECLEANING.

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
$85

KAREN S.
12/2000
3.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE OWNER OF THE COMPANY WHEN SHE VISITED MY HOME AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE. SHE WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE AND POINTED OUT ALL OF THE AREAS THAT HER STAFF WOULD DEFINITELY CLEAN--THAT WERE NOT TOUCHED BY MY CURRENT CLEANER. THESE INCLUDED STAIRCASES,BASEBOARDS,CARPET EDGES AGAINST WALL,TOPS OF PICTURES,HANGINGS ON WALLS,HARDWOOD FLOOR AREAS,
Description of Work: HOUSECLEANING

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

$90

10/2000
3.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
THE OWNER, GAIL SKIPPER IS VERY POLITE & PROFESSIONAL, HOWEVER, THE EMPLOYEES SHE HIRES ( & WHO DO THE CLEANING) DO A FAIR TO POOR JOB CONSISTENTLY, EVEN WHEN IT IS POINTED OUT TO THEM REPEATEDLY! THE QUALITY OF WORK DOES NOT MATCH THE PRICE.
Description of Work: HOUSECLEANING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$85

10/2000
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I HAVE BEEN USING GAILS SERVICE FOR A YEAR OR SO NOW. THEY HAVE DONE A GOOD JOB FOR ME AT A GREAT PRICE. IF I HAVE EVER HAD QUESTIONS OR NEEDED TO RESCHEDULE, ETC. THEY HAVE BEEN VERY RESPONSIVE.
Description of Work: HOUSECLEANING --VACUUMING, DUSTING, DISINFECTING, CLEANED KITCHEN, MOPPED FLOORS, BATHROOMS, ETC.

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
$60

THERESA & CHRIS P.
02/2000
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
GAIL RUNS AN INCREDIBLY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION. HER CREW DID A FABULOUS JOB ALLOWING ME TO RELAX AND ENJOY MY WEEKEND.
Description of Work: HOUSECLEANING

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

MARGO R.
12/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
ALTHOUGH MEMBER DID NOT HIRE HER, SHE THOUGHT GAYLE WAS GOOD TO CALL HER BACK WITH AN ESTIMATE.
Description of Work: GAVE AN ESTIMATE FOR GENERAL HOUSECLEANING.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Bruce and Erika N.
11/1999
1.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
FIRST TIME WAS GREAT, SECOND TIME MEMBER REPORTS AREAS WERE MISSED.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

CAROLINE R.
11/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY'RE VERY GOOD, THE PEOPLE WHO CLEANED WERE FRIENDLY, AND PRICES ARE REASONABLE. THEY DO CLEANING ONCE A MONTH.
Description of Work: GENERAL HOUSECLEANING.

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

Bill B.
11/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY RETURNED MY CALLED, SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN ESTIMATE. WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: CAME OUT FOR AN ESTIMATE ON HOUSECLEANING. HAVENT HIRED YET, AS IM GETTING ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

SHELLEY S.
11/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
REGINA & CONNIE COMPLETEY OUT-DID THEMSELVES. IT TOOK THEM 4 HRS TO CLEAN THESE ROOMS & THEY DID A VERY GOOD JOB. DID NOT CHARGE EXTRA EVEN THOUGH THEY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE JOB & LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD TAKE. COMING BACK NEXT MO. FOR ANOTHER JOB.
Description of Work: CLEANED 3 BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN.

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

TINA & CHUCK Z.
10/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
DID FIRST-TIME OVERALL CLEANING, WERE RIGHT ON TIME , DID WONDERFUL JOB. WILL COME EVERY 2 WEEKS. THEY GOT PLACES THAT OTHER'S NEVER DID-- UNDER FURNITURE, ETC.

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

ANN & JAMES G.
09/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
COMES EVERY OTHER WEEK. DON'T CHANGE LINENS OR DO LAUNDRY, BUT THEY WILL MAKES BEDS. CLEANING IS VERY THOROUGH -- DO MINI BLINDS, BASEBOARDS ETC.

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

TOM M.
08/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
HAVE USED FOR A WHILE FOR GENERAL HOUSECLEANING SERVICE. DOES A FINE 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

LAURA B.
07/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
MEMBER SAYS GAYLE DEDUCTED THE PRICE OF A RUINED TOWEL FROM THE BILL WHICH SHE APPRECIATED.

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

ALEX MCNAMARA & C.
07/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
I EMPLOYED GAYLE SKIPPER AT YOUR RECOMMENDATION, AND HER COMPANY IS DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB FOR US. THEY ARE FAST, THOROUGH AND RELIABLE. WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY?

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

07/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
SHE COME REGULARLY. HER BEST TRAIT IS HER RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY. HER CLEANING IS FINE, SHE COMES ALONE AND USUALLY BRINGS ONE OTHER PERSON. I HAVE A LARGE HOME AND CHILDREN AND SO SHES ONE OF THE BEST IVE HIRED.

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

SHARON D.
06/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
CAME BY FOR AN ESTIMATE, WAS VERY THOROUGH IN CHECKING OUR HOME, EVEN LOOKED UNDER RUGS, WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL & PROMPT. SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT SHE WAS DOING. WE DIDN'T HIRE HER BECAUSE SHE WAS A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN WHAT WE'RE USED TO PAYING.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

HARRY M.
06/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
SHE IS FANTASTIC! SHE AND ANOTHER WORKER CLEANED MY ENTIRE HOUSE IN 1 HOUR. THEY WIPED DOWN COUNTERS, DID MY FLOORS, BATHROOMS & ALWAYS DOES A GREAT JOB ON MY BLINDS.

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

KEVIN R.
05/1999
5.0
house cleaning
  + -1 more
SHE'S COME TWICE, WE ARE GOING TO INCREASED TO WEEKLY. SHE SPENDS A LOT OF TIME, WILL DO WHATEVER YOU ASK AND A LITTLE BIT MORE. NOT LIKE THE TYPICAL SERVICE THAT SAYS, "I WON'T DO THIS AND I WON'T DO THAT."

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
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Contact information

3511 Fola Drive, Monroe, NC 28110


Licensing

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Service Categories

House Cleaning,
Home and Garage Organization

FAQ

GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK offers free project estimates.
No, GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK does not offer a senior discount.
No, GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK does not offer emergency services.
No, GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK does not offer warranties.
GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK offers the following services: SOLE PROPRIETOR- RESIDENTIAL ONLY. GENERAL CLEANING- WINDOWS ONLY FOR CUSTOMERS. WILL HELP WITH SPRING CLEANING & SOME ORGANIZING- CHARGES BY THE HOUR. DIVIDE UP JOBS BETWEEN ONE OF THREE CLEANERS SAME PERSON FOR EACH JOB.
LAUNDRY, DISHES, OFFICES.

Contact information

3511 Fola Drive, Monroe, NC 28110