Commercial Cleaning
What happens during a commercial cleaning site survey?
Space Cleaners team · 28 October 2025 · 6 min read
What a cleaning provider should inspect and clarify before preparing a business cleaning proposal.
Understanding the premises
The survey should cover floor types, washrooms, kitchens, work areas, entrances, waste points and restricted spaces. Occupancy and operating hours matter as much as square footage.
Point out delicate finishes, specialist equipment and areas governed by your own procedures.
Access and practical details
Discuss keys, alarms, parking, lifts, storage, water, power and where supplies can be kept. Confirm who is present during cleaning and how incidents are reported.
Identify tasks requiring specialist equipment or separate risk assessment before they are added to the scope.
Turning the visit into a specification
The proposal should list tasks, frequencies, exclusions and periodic work clearly enough for both sides to check delivery.
Ask how changes, holiday cover and quality concerns will be managed after the service begins.