How to win apartment building cleaning contracts
How to win apartment building cleaning contracts — who buys, what to price and how to get started.
Why apartment buildings are worth it
Shared areas need cleaning every week, contracts are recurring, and one property manager often looks after many buildings.
Who decides
Property managers, building managers and owners' associations or residents' management companies.
Scope to price
Lobbies, hallways, stairwells, lifts, bin rooms, gyms and laundry rooms, plus move-out cleans as an extra.
What buyers care about
Reliable visits, photo proof of work, quick fixes after complaints and staff who respect residents.
How to break in
Win one building, do it well, then ask the property manager for the rest of their portfolio.
FAQs
How are apartment cleaning contracts priced?+
Usually a monthly fee based on the number of floors, shared areas and visits per week.
Who hires cleaners for apartment buildings?+
Property managers or the building's owners' association.
Can I offer move-out cleaning too?+
Yes — it's a common add-on that raises the value of each building.