Example: pricing 12,000 sq ft, 7× per week
At a production rate of 2,800 sq ft per hour with 4 restrooms, one visit takes about 5.3 labor hours. With a $17/hr wage, 20% payroll burden, 5% supplies, 15% overhead and a 20% margin, that is about $163 per visit or $4,933 per month. These are starting assumptions. Change any number above to match your market.
Bidding tips for hotel common area cleaning
- Overnight shifts are standard. Price in any night differential you pay.
- Guest rooms are a different contract. Keep them out of the bid unless asked.
- Brand standards documents tell you exactly what is inspected; ask for them.
Typical hotel common area cleaning scope of work
- Clean lobby floors, furniture and glass
- Vacuum guest corridors and elevator landings
- Clean and sanitize public restrooms
- Clean fitness center and pool deck furniture
- Clean breakfast area after service
- Empty public trash receptacles
- Polish elevator interiors and handrails
This checklist is preloaded into the proposal above. Edit it to match the walk-through.