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Ultimate Cleaning

Strata managers, building managers and owners' committees

A clear approach to shared-space care

In residential buildings, cleaning is visible to every resident and reviewed by a committee. Scope boundaries, communication and records matter as much as the cleaning itself.

Apartment-building entrance, lift lobby and shared corridor

Operational context

What shapes the scope

Boundaries between common and private property

Common property is defined by the scheme's plan and by-laws. Scope lists each common area and the tasks in it, and states plainly what is excluded, such as private lots, balconies and gardens.

Residents notice patterns

Lobbies and lifts are seen many times a day; upper corridors less so. A rotation that puts effort where it is seen, with a consistent attendance day, is usually better received than an even spread.

Waste and bin rooms

Bin rooms and bin presentation are frequent sources of complaints. Where they are included, cleaning is timed around collection so the room is clean after pickup.

Committee cycles and communication

Committees meet periodically and want simple evidence that work is being done. Attendance records and a single contact for the building manager keep communication manageable.

Before a proposal

What we discuss with you

Each of these is confirmed during a site assessment and reflected in the written scope.

  • By-laws on working hours, noise and contractor access
  • Fob, key-safe or manager-controlled access, recorded and controlled
  • Move-in and move-out periods
  • Pressure cleaning, high-level glass and graffiti removal scoped separately
  • Feedback route for residents through the building or strata manager

Relevant services

Services commonly scoped for strata & residential common areas

  • Common-area & strata cleaning

    Common-area care for strata and residential buildings with defined boundaries and clear reporting.

  • Hard-floor care

    Routine and periodic care for vinyl, concrete, tile, timber and stone floors.

  • Carpet cleaning

    Interim and restorative carpet cleaning for offices and common areas, matched to fibre and traffic.

Frequently asked questions

Can the scope change if the committee's priorities change?
Yes. Scope is reviewed at agreed intervals or when the committee requests it. Changes are documented so everyone is working from the same list.
How is access managed for a residential building?
Access is arranged with the building or strata manager, using fobs, a key safe or supervised entry as the building prefers. Who holds access, and how it is returned, is recorded.

Discuss a strata & residential common areas requirement

Tell us about your premises and the outcomes that matter to your team. We will talk through a scope that reflects how your site operates.