A janitorial scope of work is a written list of what gets cleaned, how often, and what is not included. Writing one before you ask for quotes means every company prices the same job, and you avoid surprises on the invoice.
Start with the rooms
List every area: entrances, offices, open workspace, conference rooms, restrooms, breakroom, kitchen, storage, hallways and stairs. Note the approximate square footage and the number of restrooms, because these drive the price more than almost anything else.
List the tasks per room
Use plain verbs. For example: empty trash and recycling, vacuum carpet, sweep and mop hard floors, wipe desks and tables, clean and restock restrooms, clean breakroom counters and sinks, clean interior glass. Different rooms get different tasks and different frequencies.
Set the frequency
Write how often each task happens. Restrooms and kitchens usually need more frequent attention than private offices. Deeper tasks such as carpet cleaning or floor polishing are often scheduled separately, monthly or quarterly.
Choose the visit days and hours
Say whether cleaning happens after hours or during the day, and on which days. Include building access details such as keys, alarm codes and security rules.
State what is excluded
Ask each company what is not included, such as exterior windows, biohazard cleanup or moving furniture. Put it in writing.
Decide who supplies what
Decide who supplies paper goods and hand soap, and ask the company to state this in the quote.
Questions
What is a janitorial scope of work?
It is a written list of the areas, tasks, frequency and schedule for cleaning a commercial building, plus anything that is excluded.
Does the scope of work change the price?
Yes. Building size, number of restrooms, floor types, visit frequency and extra tasks all affect the monthly price. Janitor Pros Cleaning Service contracts start at $500 per month.
How do I get a quote for my building?
Call 310-906-9097 or send the quote form with your building type, size and schedule. We reply within 30 minutes in the daytime.
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