Communal Area Cleaning Guide for Block Managers
What managing agents and RMCs should specify when tendering communal cleaning in Sussex.
Scope of works
Define corridors, stairwells, landings, entrance lobbies, lift interiors, bin stores and any shared outdoor areas. Specify frequency (daily, weekly, fortnightly) separately for high-traffic vs low-traffic zones.
Compliance
Require enhanced DBS checks, £2M+ public liability insurance, risk assessments and COSHH records. For housing association blocks, ask for evidence of working in similar estates.
Clinical-grade advantage
Contractors with infection-control training (such as Sparrow's ambulance and clinical background) bring higher standards to touchpoints — handrails, lift buttons and entrance doors — without paying specialist biohazard rates for daily communal work.
Local delivery
Choose contractors with teams local to Crawley or Horsham to avoid unreliable travel windows and improve emergency cover.