Strata Cleaning Services in Sydney for Common Areas
VSS Group provides strata cleaning services in Sydney for apartment buildings, townhouse complexes, mixed-use buildings and managed properties.
We clean the common areas owners and residents share every day: foyers, lifts, corridors, stairwells, bin rooms, car parks and resident facilities. Dirty lobbies, overflowing bin rooms and missed visits lead to complaints to the strata manager and questions at committee meetings. Every service runs from a written scope that lists each area, the tasks and how often they are done, so the owners corporation knows what it is paying for.
We work with strata managers, building managers and owners corporation committees across Sydney, from small walk-up blocks to high-rise and mixed-use buildings.
- Written scope for every common area
- Visits set to suit residents and building rules
- Issues reported to the strata or building manager
- Periodic work priced separately
Common Areas We Clean in Strata Buildings
Common area cleaning in Sydney buildings covers every shared space owners and residents use. Your scope lists the tasks and frequency for each area, so there is no question about what each visit includes. Areas the building does not have are left out, and areas that need more attention, such as a busy lobby or a shared bin room, can be cleaned more often.
Entrances and Foyers
- Entry glass, doors and handles
- Foyer floors vacuumed or mopped
- Mail areas, intercoms and signage wiped
- Entry mats cleaned
Lifts, Stairs and Corridors
- Lift walls, doors, tracks and buttons
- Stair treads, landings and handrails
- Corridor carpets vacuumed
- Skirting and ledges dusted
Bin Rooms and Waste Areas
- Bin room floors swept and mopped
- Spills and odours cleaned
- Chute rooms tidied, where agreed
- Bin setup and collection through our waste management service
Car Parks and Driveways
- Litter and leaves removed
- Car park floors swept
- Oil and spill spots treated, where agreed
- High pressure cleaning quoted separately
Resident Facilities
- Pool surrounds and gyms
- BBQ areas and rooftop terraces
- Shared toilets and change rooms
- Function and meeting rooms
Outdoor Common Areas
- Paths and courtyards swept
- Outdoor seating wiped
- Letterbox areas tidied
- Rubbish removed from garden beds
Common Strata Cleaning Problems We Fix
Most owners corporations change cleaners because of the same few problems. These are the issues strata managers raise most often, and how our service is set up to prevent them.
Visits that are hard to verify
Nobody on the committee can see whether the cleaner turned up or what was done.
Visit records are provided in the format agreed with your strata or building manager, and the scope lists what each visit covers.
Bin rooms that smell and overflow
Bin rooms are the most common source of resident complaints, especially in summer.
Bin room floors and spills are cleaned on a set schedule, with visits lined up with collection days where possible.
Scopes that say "all common areas"
A one-line scope leaves room for areas to be skipped and makes quotes impossible to compare.
Your scope lists each area, the tasks and the frequency, with periodic and by-agreement work priced separately.
Problems nobody reports
Leaks, graffiti and damage go unnoticed until an owner complains.
Cleaners report issues they notice in common areas to your nominated contact, with photos where possible.
A Clear Scope for Your Owners Corporation
Vague scopes such as "clean all common areas" make quotes hard to compare and lead to disputes about what was meant to be done. We split your scope into routine, periodic and by-agreement work, so the committee can see what is included, what costs extra and what is excluded.
Routine Cleaning
Included in every scheduled visit, as listed in your scope.
- Foyers, lifts and corridors
- Stairs, landings and handrails
- Bin room floors and spills
- Car park litter and sweeping
- Resident facility cleaning
Periodic Cleaning
Quoted separately and scheduled every few weeks or months.
- Carpet cleaning of corridors
- Window cleaning and glass
- Hard floor strip and sealing
- Pressure cleaning of car parks and paths
- Deep cleaning of bin rooms
By Agreement
Only included where the owners corporation agrees.
- Bin presentation for collection
- Removal of dumped rubbish
- Graffiti and stain treatment
- Consumables for shared toilets
- Hygiene and pest control
How Often Should Strata Common Areas Be Cleaned?
Frequency depends on the number of lots, how busy the building is and which facilities it has. These are common starting points. Your proposal sets the frequency for each area, so busy lobbies and bin rooms can be cleaned more often than quiet stairwells.
Frequency can also change through the year. Extra visits can be added for summer, school holidays, move-in periods in new buildings or after building works, and reduced when the building is quieter. Any change in price is confirmed before the scope is updated.
Built for Strata and Building Managers
Strata managers look after many buildings and can't check every visit in person. We give you the information you need to answer owners, report to the committee and act on problems quickly. Building managers on site get a clear list of what each visit covers, so they can check the work and raise anything that needs attention.
Visit Records
Records of completed visits in the format agreed with your strata or building manager.
Issue Reporting
Damage, graffiti, dumped rubbish, leaks and safety hazards reported with photos where possible.
One Point of Contact
Missed tasks, access issues and new work requests go to one agreed contact.
Committee-Ready Scope
A scope and price the committee can review, compare and approve at its next meeting.
Why Owners Corporations Choose VSS Group
We keep strata cleaning simple to manage for strata managers, building managers and committees, with clear inclusions, agreed timing and one point of contact. Our strata facility services are set up so the building looks cared for and the people responsible for it hear about problems early.
Clear inclusions
Every area, task and frequency is listed, with periodic and by-agreement work priced separately.
Resident-friendly timing
Visits avoid peak times and noisy work outside reasonable hours, following your building rules.
Building rules followed
Sign-in, key and fob handling, lift protection and parking rules are recorded in the site instructions.
Safe common areas
Wet floor signs go out when floors are mopped, and fire exits and walkways stay clear.
One contact for every building
Strata managers with several buildings get one contact, with a scope and schedule for each site.
More than cleaning
Add waste management, hygiene and pest control or window cleaning to the same arrangement.
How Our Strata Cleaning Service Works
Four steps from your first enquiry to a running service. You don't need a detailed specification to start, and a site visit can be arranged at a time that suits the building manager.
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Request a Quote
Send the building address, number of lots, common areas and current issues. Photos help. We confirm if a site visit is needed.
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Site Visit
We walk the common areas with the strata or building manager and note access, bin days and building rules.
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Receive Your Proposal
You get a written scope with routine, periodic and by-agreement work, frequency and price for committee review.
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Start and Report
Keys and fobs are arranged, visits start on the agreed date and issues are reported to your nominated contact.
What Affects the Cost of Strata Cleaning?
Every building is quoted on its own requirements. These are the main factors that set the price, and each one is shown in your proposal, so the committee can compare it with the current contract and approve it with confidence. Resident facilities and car parks can be listed as separate lines, so the committee can see what each area costs.
Get Your Building QuoteBuilding size
Number of lots, levels, lifts and the total common area.
Common areas included
Car parks, pools, gyms, gardens and function rooms add time to each visit.
Cleaning frequency
Daily cleaning costs more each week than weekly or fortnightly visits.
Resident traffic
Busy buildings need more lobby, lift and bin room attention.
Waste arrangements
Bin room cleaning, bin presentation and dumped rubbish removal.
Periodic work
Carpet, window, pressure and deep cleaning are priced separately.
Strata Cleaning FAQs
Answers to common questions from strata managers, building managers and owners corporation committees. Can't find your answer? Send us your question.
How much does strata cleaning cost in Sydney?
Cost depends on building size, the common areas included, cleaning frequency, resident traffic, waste arrangements and periodic work. We prepare a written quote after reviewing your building and confirm if a site visit is needed first.
What is included in strata cleaning?
Routine strata cleaning usually covers foyers, lifts, corridors, stairwells, bin rooms, car parks and resident facilities. Your scope lists the exact tasks and how often each is done.
How often should common areas be cleaned?
It depends on the number of lots and how busy the building is. Small blocks often need weekly or fortnightly visits, while larger buildings may need cleaning several times a week or daily.
Do you clean bin rooms and present bins for collection?
Bin room cleaning is part of routine strata cleaning. Moving bins to the kerb for collection and returning them can be added where the owners corporation agrees.
Can you remove dumped rubbish?
Small amounts of rubbish left in common areas can be removed where agreed. Larger items are quoted separately or arranged through our waste management service.
Do you pressure clean car parks and driveways?
Car park sweeping is part of routine cleaning. High pressure cleaning of car parks, driveways and paths is quoted as periodic work.
How do you report issues in the building?
Damage, graffiti, leaks, dumped rubbish and safety hazards are reported to your strata or building manager, with photos where possible.
Will cleaning disturb residents?
Visits are scheduled for times that suit the building, avoiding peak lift use and noisy work early in the morning or late at night.
How do you handle keys and fobs?
Keys, fobs and access codes are agreed in writing and only used to access the common areas in your scope.
Can you clean several buildings for one strata manager?
Yes. Each building gets its own scope and schedule, with one contact for the strata manager across all buildings.
What happens if a task is missed?
Report it to your service contact with the area and date. Photos help. The process for reviewing and fixing missed tasks is agreed before cleaning begins.
Can the committee review the scope before approving?
Yes. We provide a written scope and price the committee can review, compare with other quotes and approve at its next meeting.
Get a Strata Cleaning Quote
Tell us about your building and the cleaning it needs. We will review your requirements, arrange a site visit if needed and send a written proposal the committee can review. Include as much detail as you can, and we will follow up on anything we need to confirm.
Useful Details to Include
- Building address and number of lots
- Common areas and facilities to include
- Current issues or complaints
- Bin collection days and access details
- Preferred start date
