Example: pricing 5,000 sq ft, 3× per week
At a production rate of 3,500 sq ft per hour with 1 restroom, one visit takes about 1.7 labor hours. With a $17/hr wage, 20% payroll burden, 5% supplies, 15% overhead and a 20% margin, that is about $52 per visit or $671 per month. These are starting assumptions. Change any number above to match your market.
Bidding tips for retail store cleaning
- Storefront glass is the client's top visible metric; consider pricing exterior glass separately.
- Ask about floor type. Polished concrete and VCT need different care and periodic work.
- Multi-location chains are worth a lower rate if you win several stores.
Typical retail store cleaning scope of work
- Clean entry doors and storefront glass
- Sweep and mop sales floor, vacuum mats
- Dust displays and shelving edges
- Clean fitting rooms and mirrors
- Clean and sanitize restrooms
- Empty trash and recycling
- Clean checkout counters
This checklist is preloaded into the proposal above. Edit it to match the walk-through.