Define the line between tenant and building cleaning
In a multi-tenant property, a corridor may be the landlord’s responsibility while the suite beyond the door belongs to the tenant. Shared kitchens, restrooms and entrance glass can be less obvious. A marked floor plan or room list is a useful way to remove that ambiguity before quoting.
For more than one building, keep each address and its work list distinct. Similar-looking properties can have different access rules, waste enclosures and tenant hours. A single broad description makes it harder to see where time and cost are actually going.
Common-area tasks to price clearly
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| Work category | Useful details |
|---|---|
| Routine common areas | Lobbies, corridors, accessible touchpoints, bins and floors. |
| Shared restrooms | Fixture count, usage, dispensers and supply responsibility. |
| Glass and entries | Interior or exterior sides, accessible frames and door details. |
| Periodic floor work | Material, cleanable area, movable furniture and reopening time. |
| Vacant-suite clean | Current condition, leftover items, landlord checklist and showing date. |
Prepare a vacant suite for the next step
A suite being shown to prospects may need a different clean from one being handed over after a tenant improvement. Tell us whether the unit is empty, furnished, recently renovated or still holding abandoned items. Send the lease-turnover checklist if there is one.
Ordinary cleaning does not include removing a former tenant’s contents, hauling bulk debris or repairing walls and floors. Name those needs separately. If construction has just finished, use the post-construction service so the dust and installation residue are assessed as part of that work.
Make access and reporting manageable
Choose a management contact who can answer a question about keys, access or additional work. Identify any tenant who must be notified before a shared area is cleaned. Include elevator reservations, loading entrances and alarm instructions where they apply.
When reporting a problem, name the building, floor and specific surface. Photographs can help explain a recurring mark or missed area. Additional work should be agreed before it is added so the invoice does not become the first place a property manager sees an unexpected task.
Request a building or portfolio quote
Send the addresses, cleanable areas, desired visit frequency and current priority at each property. Explain whether you are replacing a regular service, preparing a vacancy or pricing periodic work. David can discuss the buildings directly at (323) 491-8008 and help identify the details needed for the next step.
