# Goncalves Cleaning Services

**Trade:** House Cleaning · **Phone:** (978) 227-7524 · **Website:** https://goncalvescleaning.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Josie shows up before the job. A customer writing in July 2026 said she came by the house ahead of the clean to see the place and understand what they needed, then her team deep-cleaned it the next day. Goncalves Cleaning Services carries a 5★ Google average across 85 ratings, and the eight written reviews on file, all from 2026, are all 5★.

Thorough is the word that keeps coming back — five of those eight reviewers use it. One in May 2026 said the team made the floors in their newly bought home look new; another in July 2026 said Josie cleaned the whole house top to bottom and organized as she went. Short notice comes up too: a May 2026 reviewer said she had stepped in several times on very short notice, and a July 2026 customer wrote that she helped while they were sick.

The company works the North Shore, listing Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton, Georgetown, Rowley, Ipswich, Newburyport, Hamilton, Essex, Wenham, Marblehead and Swampscott as its service area, and says it has been in business 25 years. The work spans routine residential cleaning, deep cleans, move-in and move-out, and post-construction cleanup, plus offices, clinics and hotels, with organizing offered alongside the cleaning and free estimates.

This is the call for a homeowner who wants a hands-on cleaner who will walk the house first and take the clutter on at the same time. Agree up front on what your deep clean covers and whether organizing is part of the price, and lock in the date when you book.

**Strengths:**
- Deep cleaning — a July 2026 walkthrough before the job, clean next day
- Thoroughness — five of eight reviewers use that word
- Short notice — reviewers describe help arranged within days
- Organizing too — a July 2026 whole-house clean included organizing
- Google standing — 5★ across 85 ratings

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- 5★ Google average across 85 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goncalves%20Cleaning%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJsVDKbD9YFkERkY4Be246Gog) — “Google: 5★ from 85 ratings”
- A July 2026 reviewer described Josie visiting the house before the clean to understand what was needed, followed by a deep clean the next day _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Rd1NtNVVjbkZwZURKb1RsbFVWV0ZOV2xodGFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQwSm5UcnFpeDJoTllUVWFNWlhtaWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Excellent experience with Josie and her team yesterday. Josie came by before the clean to see our house and get a better understanding of…”
- Five of the eight written reviews describe the cleaning as thorough _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsaFJ6Tm1jbk10UlZrMFoyTktSVVUyTTBWWU5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllhRzNmcnMtRVk0Z2NKRUU2M0VYNkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is simply spectacular. She is responsive, professional, accommodating, and kind. And she runs the most excellent and thorough clean…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wVExYUkxaVXRCUVV4NlRWQjBjVVpXT0dSU09XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpTLXRLZUtBQUx6TVB0cUZWOGRSOWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is so nice and helped me out in a total pinch! She did an excellent job cleaning the place and was so helpful, as I was sick. She d…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xcVUwOVFUMUF4Y1U1U2RUaEJaRlpCT1doQlJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1qU09QT1AxcU5SdThBZFZBOWhBRlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is a pleasure to work with. Her team did an amazing job helping us clean our new home. Her team was so thorough and she was able to…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSWVuRjVPRTAyYUc1R2MyeEpTaTA1VEZGYVMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFIenF5OE02aG5Gc2xJSi05TFFaS0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely incredible service! Josie cleaned my whole house from top to bottom and organized everything beautifully. She was professional…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCMU0zWnhWa1Y0ZHpGNU0xVkJjR3MyT0VsRGFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlB1M3ZxVkV4dzF5M1VBcGs2OElDaEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is fantastic!! She is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and she made our apartment sparkle. She is also a very warm and frien…”
- A May 2026 customer said the team made the floors in their new home look like new _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xcVUwOVFUMUF4Y1U1U2RUaEJaRlpCT1doQlJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1qU09QT1AxcU5SdThBZFZBOWhBRlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is a pleasure to work with. Her team did an amazing job helping us clean our new home. Her team was so thorough and she was able to…”
- A July 2026 customer described a whole-house clean with everything organized as well _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSWVuRjVPRTAyYUc1R2MyeEpTaTA1VEZGYVMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFIenF5OE02aG5Gc2xJSi05TFFaS0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely incredible service! Josie cleaned my whole house from top to bottom and organized everything beautifully. She was professional…”
- Reviewers in May and July 2026 described help arranged on very short notice, including while a customer was sick _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsaFJ6Tm1jbk10UlZrMFoyTktSVVUyTTBWWU5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllhRzNmcnMtRVk0Z2NKRUU2M0VYNkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is simply spectacular. She is responsive, professional, accommodating, and kind. And she runs the most excellent and thorough clean…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wVExYUkxaVXRCUVV4NlRWQjBjVVpXT0dSU09XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpTLXRLZUtBQUx6TVB0cUZWOGRSOWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josie is so nice and helped me out in a total pinch! She did an excellent job cleaning the place and was so helpful, as I was sick. She d…”
- Self-reported 25 years in business _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://goncalvescleaning.com) — “Self-reported 25 years in business”
- Service area listed as Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton, Georgetown, Rowley, Ipswich, Newburyport, Hamilton, Essex, Wenham, Marblehead and Swampscott _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://goncalvescleaning.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton, Georgetown, Rowley, Ipswich, Newburyport, Hamilton, Essex, Wenham, Marbl…”
- Residential, deep, move-in/move-out and post-construction cleaning, plus offices, clinics and hotels, with organizing alongside the cleaning and free estimates _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://goncalvescleaning.com) — “A North Shore Massachusetts cleaning company offering residential, deep, move-in/move-out and post-construction cleaning plus offices, clini…”
- Eight 5★ Google reviews from 2026, most describing thorough whole-house and deep cleans by Josie and her team _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goncalves%20Cleaning%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJsVDKbD9YFkERkY4Be246Gog) — “Google: 5★ from 85 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Rd1NtNVVjbkZwZURKb1RsbFVWV0ZOV2xodGFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQwSm5UcnFpeDJoTllUVWFNWlhtaWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Excellent experience with Josie and her team yesterday. Josie came by before the clean to see our house and get a better understanding of…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSWVuRjVPRTAyYUc1R2MyeEpTaTA1VEZGYVMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFIenF5OE02aG5Gc2xJSi05TFFaS0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely incredible service! Josie cleaned my whole house from top to bottom and organized everything beautifully. She was professional…”
- Specializes in House Cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://goncalvescleaning.com) — “A North Shore Massachusetts cleaning company offering residential, deep, move-in/move-out and post-construction cleaning plus offices, clini…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Rd1NtNVVjbkZwZURKb1RsbFVWV0ZOV2xodGFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x881a3a6e7b018e91!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQwSm5UcnFpeDJoTllUVWFNWlhtaWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Excellent experience with Josie and her team yesterday. Josie came by before the clean to see our house and get a better understanding of…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goncalves%20Cleaning%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJsVDKbD9YFkERkY4Be246Gog): 5.0★ from 85 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goncalves%20Cleaning%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJsVDKbD9YFkERkY4Be246Gog): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://goncalvescleaning.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Claire Kurtz · 2026-07-23**: Excellent experience with Josie and her team yesterday. Josie came by before the clean to see our house and get a better understanding of our needs which was greatly appreciated.  Our house was deep cleaned yesterday and it looks and feels incredible. They did an amazing job and I’m looking forward …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarah McCarthy · 2026-07-10**: Josie is so nice and helped me out in a total pinch! She did an excellent job cleaning the place and was so helpful, as I was sick. She did a very thorough job cleaning and left everything beautiful! I highly recommend her!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katelyn O' Brien · 2026-07-09**: Josie and her team did an amazing job! They were professional, friendly, and paid incredible attention to detail. My home looks spotless and feels so fresh. I would highly recommend Josie and her team to anyone looking for exceptional cleaning services!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edwin Cowart · 2026-07-01**: Absolutely incredible service! Josie cleaned my whole house from top to bottom and organized everything beautifully. She was professional, thorough, and left my home looking better than it ever has. Will definitely be using them again!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maria Mesgar · 2026-06-06**: Josie and her team did an Amazing job, My house was sparkling. I Highly recommend her if you want your house truly cleaned.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lucy Caplan · 2026-06-02**: Josie is fantastic!! She is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and she made our apartment sparkle. She is also a very warm and friendly person. Thank you, Josie!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Abigail Hoffman · 2026-05-31**: Josie is a pleasure to work with. Her team did an amazing job helping us clean our new home. Her team was so thorough and she was able to make our floors look like new! Highly recommend working with her.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Emily Green Caplan · 2026-05-30**: Josie is simply spectacular. She is responsive, professional, accommodating, and kind. And she runs the most excellent and thorough cleaning service you will ever find! She has helped me out several times on very short notice, and she has done a fantastic job. I just cannot say enough about Goncalve…

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