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Introduction

Getting a quote to clean your office building can seem overwhelming and cumbersome. But, it’s really a simple process if you know what information to provide and what questions to ask. 

  • Building an office cleaning quote correctly is important in finding a trusted commercial cleaning partner. 
  • These steps are simple for any office manager to follow and can be applied to any industry or building type. Examples of industries that have cleaning quotes can include medical, government, financial institutions, professional office spaces, industrial, and educational. 
  • In this post, we’ll cover the steps to getting a commercial cleaning quote as well as 3 tips to save you time and money. 
What is a Cleaning Quote, and Why Does It Matter?

A cleaning quote is a customized list of services and pricing to complete the services. It is important to get a quote for your commercial cleaning so that your specific cleaning needs are being met at a price that provides great value. The ultimate goal is that your business finds a long-term cleaning partner. 

How to Get a Quote to Clean Your Office Building

1. Gather the details about your office building. These details will make your conversation more productive and run more smoothly.

  1. Square footage of your facility/office
  2. Desired frequency of cleaning (i.e. daily, weekly, biweekly, etc.)
  3. Desired schedule of cleaning (i.e. after hours, during the day time, etc.)
  4. Number of restrooms and break areas
  5. Type of cleaning needed (i.e. medical grade cleaning, standard office cleaning, etc.)
  6. Special requests & unique services (Ex: carpet cleaning, fridge clean out, disinfectant fogging, window cleaning, supply stocking, etc.)

2. Research the commercial cleaning companies in your area.

  1. Check their websites. What type of services do they offer? What types of industries do they serve? Do they post client testimonials?
  2. Ensure they are a reputable & trustworthy company. Ask for references and an existing client list.
  3. Ratings are important – this lets you know how a company has been serving its clients. Check Google, Facebook, and Yelp. Beware of a company that has no ratings!
  4. Determine if they are a local business or a franchises. Sometimes franchises can be difficult to reach when you have an issue or emergency. Think about your desired level of communication and expectations

3. Select which companies you would like to receive quotes from and then schedule site visits. Be sure to provide each company with a printed summary of what services and schedules are needed so that your quotes are priced for the same services.

4. Ask questions.

  1. Are they insured?
  2. Do they do background checks?
  3. How quickly can they start?
  4. What is their cancellation policy?
  5. What is their quality check process?

5. Compare your quotes.

6. Choose your cleaning partner.

Tips

Tip #1: Do a walkthrough. Don’t trust a cleaning company that will quote your office building site unseen or by a price per square foot. It’s so important to see the space in order to get a customized cleaning plan unique to your needs. 

Tip #2: Compare apples to apples. Make sure your quotes include the same services and frequency of cleanings. If you weren’t specific about the services you need, the quotes may vary in the types of services they provide. 

Tip #3: Don’t automatically pick the lowest price. You get what you pay for. If you want a trusted cleaning partner who consistently provides quality service, they probably aren’t the cheapest.

Closing

Getting a quote to clean your office building can be pretty simple if you follow these steps: 

  1. Gather the details about your office building.
  2. Research the commercial cleaning companies in your area.
  3. Select which companies you would like to receive quotes from and then schedule site visits.
  4. Ask questions.
  5. Compare your quotes. 
  6. Choose your cleaning partner.
Contact Us for A Free Quote

Unsure about what services you need? Check out our list of services here to find out what might be needed for your office building. 

Are you in East Tennessee and would like a quote for your office building? Schedule your free quote with Kustom Kleaning Services.