Job specifications for Construction Clean up

[prolineonline]

Need help with a job specification list to attach to a contract for a custom home construction clean up. New to the business and this is our first job and have not handled a job like this before.

[Silver City Cleaning]

I've done many construction clean-up projects over the years. Here's a basic list I start with. I like to discuss the specs before the project starts so that I and the customer both have a clear understanding of the scope of work.

Floors:

Pickup debris
Sweep/dust mop
Remove spots/stains
Scrub
Apply finish/sealer
Wash with hose/power washer
Clean baseboards

Carpets:

Vacuum
Spot clean
Clean via extraction, bonnet, etc.
Apply ant-soiling treatment

Dust:

Dust horizontal surfaces
Dust fixtures
Dust high areas

Furniture:

Dust
Clean & polish
Remove stickers

Fixtures:

Clean & polish finished metal surfaces, ie, chrome, brass, etc
Remove labels
Clean sinks, showers, tubs, sinks, lavs
Clean counters & cabinets

Walls & Doors:

Dust
Spot clean
Remove labels

Ceilings:

Clean lights
Spot clean

Glass:

Clean interior & exterior windows and doors
Clean window frames
Remove labels

Grounds:

Pickup trash
Sweep and/or hose/power wash/scrub walks, drives, poatios, porches, patios, etc

It's a good idea to include a rework agreement in your proposal. Other contractors onsite have a tendency to go back through areas because they are behind schedule or are completing their punch lists.

Keep detailed records of dates and times you and your team work onsite, work performed, damage notes and photos, and crews that enter previously cleaned areas. On jobs that require several days, weeks, or months, get the superintendent to sign off on work. Daily is ideal.

Chances are that the superintendent or architect will give you a punch list. If it's only a few items and I'm to blame, I'll usually just take care of the as a favor. It there are a lot of items and I'm clearly not to blame, refer to your Job log and politely and tactfully refer to your rework agreement.


Good luck,

Michael

[prolineonline]

Michael,

Thanks so much for your help. It is a really big help.