Strata Cleaning Melbourne
- Lobbies, corridors, stairwells, lifts and bin rooms cleaned to an agreed scope
- Regular schedules planned around resident access and quiet hours
- Scope and frequency agreed in writing for your owners corporation
Common Area Cleaning Planned Around Your Residents
WDC Facility Services provides strata cleaning in Melbourne, including regular common area cleaning for apartment buildings, townhouse complexes and mixed-use developments. We work with owners corporations, committees and strata managers to agree a written scope, frequency and schedule that suits the building and its residents.
Common area cleaning covers shared spaces such as lobbies, corridors, stairwells, lifts, bin rooms and car parks. It does not include the inside of private lots, building maintenance or repairs.
- Defined tasks and frequency for each common area
- Floor care suited to tile, stone, vinyl and concrete
- Minimal disruption to residents and visitors
- Checks and reporting against the agreed scope
Our Strata and Common Area Cleaning Services
Every building has different shared spaces and budgets. Choose the area you want covered and we will confirm surfaces, frequency, access and restricted areas with your owners corporation or strata manager before quoting. For floor care in shared areas, see our commercial floor cleaning service, or read our commercial cleaning checklist.
Entrances and Lobbies
Entrance doors, glass, door handles, intercom panels, mailbox areas, reception counters and lobby floors are cleaned on the agreed schedule, so residents and visitors arrive to a clean building. We vacuum mats and carpet, mop hard floors and use wet-floor signs while floors dry.
Furniture and decorations are wiped but not moved, repaired or replaced unless agreed.
Corridors, Stairwells and Lifts
Corridor floors, stair treads, handrails, landings and light switches are cleaned from the top down. Lift interiors, buttons, doors, tracks and mirrors are wiped and the floors cleaned. Where a building has more than one lift, we plan the work so residents keep access.
Fire exits, fire equipment and building services rooms are left as found and never blocked.
Bin Rooms and Waste Areas
Bin rooms, chute areas, bin enclosures and nearby floors are swept, degreased and washed as agreed, with attention to spills and odours. Bins can be cleaned inside and out if included in the scope.
Bulk waste removal, hard rubbish and hazardous waste are not included, and bin collection stays with your waste contractor.
Car Parks, Driveways and Paths
Car parks, driveways, entry paths and loading areas can be swept and pressure washed as agreed. Oil and rust stains may not lift completely, so we assess surfaces first and explain what is realistic.
Your owners corporation should notify residents before work so vehicles can be moved. We confirm water access and drainage before starting.
Shared Amenities and Facilities
Shared bathrooms, gyms, lounges, barbecue areas, mail rooms and pool-deck surfaces are cleaned as agreed. Tasks can include surfaces, floors, sinks, toilets and bin emptying.
Pool water treatment and equipment maintenance are outside cleaning and stay with your pool contractor.
Glass, Windows and Periodic Cleans
Accessible common area glass, entrance screens, frames and sills, cobweb removal and light fittings can be scheduled quarterly or annually as your committee decides, with periodic deep cleans of floors and carpet as needed. High-rise or elevated glass needs separate assessment and suitable access equipment.
Windows and balconies inside individual lots are generally the owner’s responsibility, so we confirm boundaries with your owners corporation.
Strata Cleaning Environments
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A Clear Cleaning Scope for Your Owners Corporation
A reliable strata clean starts with knowing what is included, what is excluded and who is responsible for each task. We coordinate access, schedules and resident notices with your owners corporation or strata manager, then check completed work against the agreed scope.
Tell us about common area floor finishes, lift and key access, quiet hours and any building rules or committee requirements so these can be considered before quoting. If your manager needs particular documents, such as a written scope or schedule, let us know and we will confirm what we can provide.
Building-Specific Task List
We define each common area, task and frequency in writing, so your owners corporation knows what is included and what is not.
Suitable Equipment and Products
We match equipment and products to tile, stone, vinyl, carpet and concrete, and use products as labelled with wet-floor signs in place.
Resident-Friendly Scheduling
Cleaning times, lift and key access and quiet hours are agreed so work causes minimal disruption to residents and visitors.
Checks and Reporting
Completed work is checked against the agreed tasks. Damage, leaks, dumped rubbish and maintenance issues are reported to your manager or committee contact.
Our Strata Cleaning Process
Our process keeps cleaning predictable for residents and easy for your committee to oversee. We agree the task list and schedule, complete the work and report issues that need the owners corporation’s attention, such as damage, leaks or maintenance faults.
Building Walkthrough
We review the common areas, floor finishes, lifts, bin rooms and access with your strata manager or committee, then agree the task list, exclusions and cleaning frequency.
Scheduled Cleaning
We clean the agreed areas from the top down on your schedule, using wet-floor signs, keeping fire exits and access routes clear and following building rules.
Check and Report
We check completed tasks, report anything needing the owners corporation’s attention and leave common areas ready for residents.
Get Your Free Strata Cleaning Quote
Tell us your building address, number of levels and lifts, shared areas, car park size and preferred cleaning frequency. We will review your requirements and provide an obligation-free quote for the agreed strata cleaning scope, prepared for your committee to review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about scope, scheduling and responsibilities for strata and common area cleaning in Melbourne.
What does strata cleaning include?
Strata cleaning usually means regular cleaning of a building’s common areas, such as lobbies, corridors, stairwells, lifts, bin rooms, car parks and shared amenities. Your quote should list each area, task, frequency and exclusion so the owners corporation knows exactly what is covered.
What is the difference between strata cleaning and apartment cleaning?
Strata or common area cleaning covers the shared spaces managed by the owners corporation. Cleaning inside a private apartment is arranged separately by the lot owner or occupant and is not part of the common area scope.
How often should common areas be cleaned?
It depends on the size of the building, the number of residents, foot traffic, the type of finishes and the budget. Many buildings choose a regular weekly or fortnightly schedule with periodic deep cleans. We help you set a frequency when scoping the service.
Who arranges and approves strata cleaning?
The owners corporation usually commissions common area cleaning, often through its committee or strata manager, so we prepare quotes for their review. Your manager can contact us about scope, schedules and any documents they need.
Can you clean while residents are home?
Yes. Common area cleaning normally takes place while residents are present, so we plan times, wet-floor signs and lift access to keep disruption low. Any quiet hours or building rules you give us are built into the schedule.
How much does strata cleaning in Melbourne cost?
Price depends on the number of levels, lifts, size of shared areas, floor finishes, car park size, cleaning frequency and any periodic work. Share your building details so we can assess the scope and provide an itemised quote rather than an unsupported flat rate.
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Strata Cleaning Across Melbourne
Ask us about strata and common area cleaning for your building in Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs listed below. Scheduling and service availability are confirmed for your location when we review the scope.
- Docklands
- Southbank
- Carlton
- Fitzroy
- Richmond
- St Kilda
- South Yarra
- Port Melbourne
- Footscray
- Brunswick
- Hawthorn
- Preston
- Essendon
- Dandenong
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