Cleaning of residential buildings and business premises
An agreed cleaning standard, vetted contractors and clear quality control.
On behalf of the owners, Practic organises the cleaning of common areas and works with external cleaning companies. We set the scope, frequency and standard according to the building, the number of occupants and the owners' agreement.
What does cleaning of common areas include?
The agreed programme can include:
- mopping and sweeping corridors, stairs and landings,
- cleaning lifts, entrances, letterboxes and notice boards,
- cleaning stair railings, glass surfaces and entrance doors,
- removing cobwebs and advertising leaflets,
- cleaning other agreed common areas and surfaces.
We agree the standard and frequency in advance
Before the service starts, we define the areas, tasks, frequency of visits and any seasonal work. This means quotes are compared on the same scope, and owners know what is included in the agreed price.
What is usually not part of regular cleaning?
Deep cleaning, cleaning windows at height, cleaning after building work or cleaning garages is usually agreed separately. That keeps the regular price comparable, and extra work is ordered and charged transparently.
How do we monitor quality?
We agree how shortcomings are reported and how the contractor and the building's representatives communicate. If problems keep recurring, we check that the agreed programme is being carried out, demand that shortcomings are put right and, if necessary, obtain comparable quotes from other contractors.
How do I report that cleaning has not been done?
Report the shortcoming through the portal (opens in a new window). Give the address, the entrance and the day you noticed it; a photo helps us check with the contractor. The report gets a number and you can follow its progress yourself.
Cleaning costs
The cost of cleaning common areas is a running cost of the building and is shown on the monthly cost statement. It is usually split by the number of occupants, so it is important that the number of people is up to date. Report any change through the portal or with the form on the Forms page.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the staircase cleaned?
The frequency is part of the programme agreed for your building. If you think it is not right, the owners can decide to change it, and we will prepare quotes for different frequencies.
Can owners do the cleaning themselves?
Yes, if they agree to. The agreement should set out a rota and the scope of the work, so it is clear who is responsible for each task.
Want to arrange or change your cleaning company?
If you want a clearer cleaning programme, better supervision or a comparison of quotes, send us an enquiry. Together we will define what your building actually needs.