Commercial cleaning contracts — offices, retail, medical, industrial — provide higher revenue per account and more predictable scheduling than residential. Here's how to land them.
Who to Target
- Small professional offices (5–30 person offices) — high density, consistent needs, manageable for a small team
- Retail locations — nightly or weekly depending on traffic
- Medical offices — higher standard, higher price
- Property management companies — one contact, multiple locations
How to Get In the Door
Cold outreach works in commercial cleaning more than most trades. Walk in or call property managers, office managers, and facility managers. Offer a free walk-through and quote. Come prepared with a reference list and proof of insurance.
Proof of Service
Commercial cleaning managers get billed for service and want proof. Require your staff to submit before-and-after check-in photos at every commercial visit via TimeFotos — so you have timestamped proof of service per location per visit. This protects you and impresses clients.
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Bottom Line
Land commercial cleaning contracts through direct outreach, come prepared with insurance and references, and use photo check-in documentation to retain accounts by proving service completion.