Quoting for contract cleaning for Apartment Complexes
I’m currently looking to expand into contract cleaning for apartment complexes and would love to hear how others in the industry approach pricing and structuring these types of agreements.
I understand that apartment contracts can vary a lot depending on factors like unit size, condition, frequency of service, and whether it’s turnover cleans, common areas, or full-property maintenance. I want to make sure I’m pricing competitively while still protecting my time, labor, and overall business profitability.
For those of you with experience in this area:
- How do you typically structure your pricing for apartment complexes (per unit, hourly, or flat contract rate)?
- Do you offer different pricing for standard turns vs. deep cleans or heavily soiled units?
- How do you account for things like pet hair, excessive buildup, or damages when quoting?
- Do you build long-term contracts with set pricing, or adjust pricing based on each unit’s condition?
- What’s your approach to quoting common areas like hallways, offices, or laundry rooms?
- Do you require walkthroughs before giving a final quote, or provide estimates upfront?
- How do you ensure you’re not underbidding larger contracts?
I’m especially interested in learning how to balance competitive pricing with maintaining high-quality, detailed work—since we focus more on deep, time-intensive cleaning rather than quick surface-level jobs.
Any advice, examples, or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated!
