Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• vacuum and mop communal areas and kitchenettes

• empty and line bins and remove recycling to agreed store point

• wipe and disinfect desks, touchpoints, door handles and shared equipment

• clean and sanitise toilets and replenish soap and paper goods

• spot‑clean carpets and arrange full carpet deep clean as an extra

• use PPE and COSHH‑aware products for hygiene and contamination control

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical duration 1–4 hours for a small office with one cleaner, half a day to a full day for larger premises or team cleans; factors that extend it include office size, number of desks, level of soiling, carpet or window work, out‑of‑hours access and number of cleaners allocated

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured for public liability and employer liability and can you provide certificates?

• Do staff have DBS checks and training for working in occupied office environments?

• What is included in a standard visit and what counts as an extra?

• Can you provide references from similar office contracts and sample schedules?

• How do you manage keys, fobs and out‑of‑hours access to maintain security?

• How do you handle contamination incidents, biological spills or suspected Covid cases and what PPE is used?

How to Avoid Surprises

• provide clear access instructions and supply keys, fobs or a contact on arrival

• reserve parking or loading for the cleaner's van if bulky equipment is needed

• confirm building rules for hours, security check‑in and noise restrictions

• flag sensitive areas and data storage to protect confidentiality

• agree disposal arrangements for large waste and any hazardous materials

• confirm availability of power, water and lift access for equipment