WHAT SORT OF FACTORS AFFECT THE COST?
There are many factors that will determine the charges made by a commercial cleaning company in the UK for their services.
The main key factors that will determine what a commercial cleaning company will charge are as follows:
LEVEL OF SERVICE OFFERED
A company offering:
- 24-hour client support line
- GPS tracked staff to ensure a clean is never missed
- Directly employed cleaners (not agency staff)
Will charge more than a company that doesn't.
Whilst companies that don't invest in such customer support levels often charge less than those that do, the disparity is not great, and as the old adage says, if you pay cheap you pay twice.
SIZE AND FREQUENCY OF JOB
A large office having a team of cleaners every night will almost certainly pay less than a smaller office wanting a single visit for a couple of hours once per week.
SCOPE OF JOB
A more complicated premises will probably require a wider range of cleaning products and machinery, and will therefore have higher associated costs.
LOCATION
Rural locations are likely to command higher charges due to the extra travel needed to reach them. Some parts of the country have higher associated living costs and will therefore be paying their staff a higher hourly rate.
SKILL OF CLEANERS
Good cleaning companies train their cleaning operatives to nationally recognised standards. This ensures they can deliver the best possible clean each and every time.
WINNS Cleaners are trained to British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards. The purpose of this training is to raise the standards of education and to build awareness of the cleaning industry through professional standards and accredited training, thereby:
- Protecting the cleaning operative and keeping them safe
- Providing a clean and safe environment to the client
- Preserving assets, and prolonging the life of equipment through proper care and understanding
- Promoting sustainability
- Producing best practice - cleaning efficiently is a skill in itself
OVERLOOKED CONSIDERATIONS
INSURANCE
Always check that your commercial cleaning company has sufficient up to date insurance to ensure that if the cleaner damages or breaks anything, accidents will always happen despite intentions, then the Company can make it right.
HEALTH & SAFTEY
Always make sure that the Company you choose checks on the standards of their employees at least once a month to ensure service delivery remains at an optimum.
FAIR PAY
Always check that with the company you select that they are paying their staff at least the minimum wage.
SO WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO PAY PER HOUR?
As a very rough guide, commercial cleaning services will typically range anywhere between £13 - £22 per hour plus VAT dependent on the above factors. Basic cleaning equipment and materials may be included within the hourly rate but you may incur an extra charge if specialised equipment is needed.
To get a free and no obligation quote for your cleaning needs, please contact Ryan Stillwell on 01702 713100 or alternatively email: ryan.stillwell@winnsservices.co.uk. Ryan will make sure that you feel better informed to make the best decision for your business.
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