Good question. I usually just do local pricing research for clients Iwork with that are starting a business. You can do the same depending on your available time. But you should decide either to a) provide a competitive and discounted service or b) provide a higher costing service that has premium benefits over the other compettitors. If you are just average, chances are you will be ignored. The best way to reach them , I think based on my previous experience,is direct contact..in person -on site visits or over the phone appointment scheduling.

>I am trying to start my own cleaning business. I would like
>to clean the new construction homes, you know go in after the
>crew is done and clean up the houses. My question is how much
>should you charge for this type service. Do you charge so much
>per square foot. And also would you send letters to different
>Construction companies letting them know your looking for
>work, or would you run an ad in the paper or both. And I also
>need a good name for this business. It would be myself and my
>sister working this business together. My last name is Bullock
>so I was thinking of using my last name in there. Anyway, any
>suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your
>help .
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Lanell