[lkt0830]

I am starting my own cleaning biz. And I was wanting to know if you know how to charge for this or any suggestions?

[Stringer]

It is not that easy to answer this question without additional information lkt0830.

What type; residential or commercial?

Do you know how to run a company?

You will need liability insurance, supplies, equipment, etc.

What experience do you have in the cleaning business?

These are just a few questions please advise,

Stringer

[lkt0830]

1. Commercial cleaning
2. I have been running a construction company for over 10 years.
3. We have everything but G/L Ins.
4. 3 months experience.

[Stringer]

Thank you for your response.

Commercial cleaning is a bit different than residential so I wanted a starting point, thanks.

Your experience in owning and running a construction will go a long way in your success in this business.


Some more questions and points:

Commercial is billed monthly.

Usually performed after hours, security is a concern.

Are you planning on being a full service, turn key company; carpet cleaning, hard floor care, windows, etc?

Pricing is predicated on several things; volume (overall sq ft and traffic), number of days per week service is provided, whether it is a Class A, B or C type building ('A' being top of the line), etc.

Client's specifications.

Competition.

Market.

Geographical location (Different areas across the country have different going rates, in a city or in the suburbs, etc)

Frequencies for service and periodical projects (hard floors, carpets, etc.)

I usually figure pricing several ways and then look at each to determine where I want to be competitively; by square foot for 'cleanable' areas, loaded hourly rate/s, knowing your local competition and where they usually come in with their pricing, etc.

Do you already have your equipment; scrubber/s, swing machine/s, vac/s, backpacs, brute barrels, carpet cleaning machine (walk behind), etc?

Do you know and understand the use of each chemical required to do the job properly and to ensure that a wrong chemical will not ruin a surface? Are you familiar with MSDS?

Do you presently have any contracts?

Will you be the 'rain maker" (Sales person)?

Stringer