how do you bid a cleaning job,and prices?

[weeziewatters]

how do you bid a cleaning job,and prices?

[eshamn]

It really depend on who your customers are... I would first check on the prices of some of your competitors. I work in a restaurant, we just accept bids, these people just bring them in themselves if they see that we have a need for it (like lawn mowing) we have about 100 people per season bring us bids. Just be out and about and offer your business to others. Check you competitors prices by calling and asking, pretend that you are a potential client (like the ones you wish to service) get their prices and make yours match accordingly.

[crackerboy]

It is extremely important that you do a walk-thru of the facility you are to clean. Ask the client exactly what they would like done. These little details are important to ensure your customer gets exactly what they want and it will avoid disputes later. Don't commit to something your not willing to do and you may want to put limitations on your duties ("I don't do windows"). Going over these details also makes you look professional. Get an idea of the cost of your supplies per visit (not the initial purchase price of your supplies and equipment you never pass down whole equipment prices) During the walk-thru, get an idea of the time it takes to do each task. With this time, you can calculate your "hourly wage", hours X wage = labor. You may want to include the cost of gas to and from your next job. Add up your labor and supplies and multiply by the number of visits you'll make monthly. It is also important to discuss time and access. When do they expect you to come? What happens if they cancel? Do you rearrange your schedule? Can you? Do you charge for it anyway?As you do more jobs, you'll get an idea of the supplies required and the amount of time it takes. Also, with time you will improve your skills and can become faster at jobs. Keep in mind that often the first cleaning will take you longer. You may want to charge a higher fee on the first visit. This is also a good idea because they may only want you to do an initial cleaning and this will make it worth your time.