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Post by High Quality Janitorial Servs on Feb 9, 2006 19:50:08 GMT -5
Ok i think i got a new apartment complex with 321 units
i was told that the last company was making a lot of business there with the apartment cleaning and the carpet cleaning. I need some help please.
How much should i make my estimate?
1 bed 1 bath (700 sq ft)
2 bed 1 bath(894 sq ft)
3 bed 2 bath(1108 sq ft)
The Proposal i need to give this lady is for the apartment cleaning and for the carpet cleaning seperated. Thank you all for your help.
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Post by russo on Feb 10, 2006 3:32:29 GMT -5
when i bid on apartment complexes i only bid an exact price for the common areas and i charge by the hourly rate for each apartment clean. i have a service agreement stating the quote for the common areas and write a stipulation in the agreement that turns will be billed after the work is completed. in case you are wondering about my billing... i bill for apartment move outs or turns and or commercial properties on the first for prior months services and the invoice is due in 14 days..... if it is late......i WACK EM with late fees!
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Post by russo on Feb 10, 2006 3:35:19 GMT -5
oh... by the way. 321 units..... that's about 3-5 turns per month right? did you get any numbers?
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Post by chevygirl57 on Feb 10, 2006 9:01:43 GMT -5
Just beware of how nasty rentals can get.
In my experience, and from talking to realtors and others, rentals are probably the worst kind of properties because occupants do not care how dirty or filthy their unit gets since they do not own it.
I did an apartment as my first clean and it was a 1 bed, 1 bath and I only had to do the kitchen, living room, & bath and it didn't get finished. I spent almost 4 hours of my time in the tiny kitchen. It was smelly beyond belief (I almost threw up from the smell) and just plain nasty everywhere. I also underbid myself by at least $100. I charged the girl $50 for the whole deal and am now switched to $20 per hour on any cleaning.
I would go in to more detail of how horrible that place was, but it might make readers sick.
All rentals won't be like that, but I am sure many will be.
Good luck and I hope you get the bid!
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Post by High Quality Janitorial Servs on Feb 10, 2006 11:10:36 GMT -5
Thank you all  |
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Post by Crowz on Feb 10, 2006 13:00:00 GMT -5
Just beware of how nasty rentals can get. In my experience, and from talking to Realtors and others, rentals are probably the worst kind of properties because occupants do not care how dirty or filthy their unit gets since they do not own it. I did an apartment as my first clean and it was a 1 bed, 1 bath and I only had to do the kitchen, living room, & bath and it didn't get finished. I spent almost 4 hours of my time in the tiny kitchen. It was smelly beyond belief (I almost threw up from the smell) and just plain nasty everywhere. I also underbid myself by at least $100. I charged the girl $50 for the whole deal and am now switched to $20 per hour on any cleaning. I would go in to more detail of how horrible that place was, but it might make readers sick. All rentals won't be like that, but I am sure many will be. Good luck and I hope you get the bid! Ahhh yes.... the early lessons we learn the hard way! Been there, done that!!! These are our set rules for property management/turn-overs: 1. No matter the size or location all start at $200.00 2. Ovens are $25 to $50 added 3. $25 added for inside fridge if really bad 4. Carpet cleaning is added charge by room or sq. ft. 5. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, do a walk-through before you give an estimate!!!! Natalie |
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Post by chevygirl57 on Feb 10, 2006 16:24:07 GMT -5
Just beware of how nasty rentals can get. In my experience, and from talking to Realtors and others, rentals are probably the worst kind of properties because occupants do not care how dirty or filthy their unit gets since they do not own it. I did an apartment as my first clean and it was a 1 bed, 1 bath and I only had to do the kitchen, living room, & bath and it didn't get finished. I spent almost 4 hours of my time in the tiny kitchen. It was smelly beyond belief (I almost threw up from the smell) and just plain nasty everywhere. I also underbid myself by at least $100. I charged the girl $50 for the whole deal and am now switched to $20 per hour on any cleaning. I would go in to more detail of how horrible that place was, but it might make readers sick. All rentals won't be like that, but I am sure many will be. Good luck and I hope you get the bid! Ahhh yes.... the early lessons we learn the hard way! Been there, done that!!! These are our set rules for property management/turn-overs: 1. No matter the size or location all start at $200.00 2. Ovens are $25 to $50 added 3. $25 added for inside fridge if really bad 4. Carpet cleaning is added charge by room or sq. ft. 5. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, do a walk-through before you give an estimate!!!! Natalie Your prices for that seem really reasonable, especially when dealing with rentals. |
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Post by High Quality Janitorial Servs on Feb 10, 2006 19:42:56 GMT -5
Umm that sounds very good.  |
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