Evening office cleaning contracts

Small offices, dental and physio clinics, real estate offices, gyms, studios and other small businesses that want a reliable cleaner.

A fixed monthly fee per site, based on size and visits per week. Extras such as window cleaning or floor care can be quoted separately.

• Reliable and thorough
• Good time management
• Trustworthy with keys and alarm codes
• Basic quoting and invoicing

• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether clients want proof of coverage
• Check whether your municipality requires a business licence, especially if you run it from home
• Key and alarm code responsibility, so consider bonding or a clear written agreement
• Registering for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Keep a written contract with scope, price and notice period so you can walk away from a bad deal
• Safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals, and WHMIS training requirements in your province

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on your equipment, cleaning supplies and insurance. These are estimates, so price your own kit and cover before you take on your first contract.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many contracts you hold, their size and your pricing. Starting solo with one or two contracts is a common way in.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether clients want proof of cover. Also check municipal business licence rules, key and alarm code responsibility, GST/HST registration, WHMIS training and safe chemical storage, and use a written contract covering scope, price and notice.