Let’s face it…factories and industrial spaces can be some pretty dirty places. Ick! A lot of attention is usually spent on the condition of the floors. But does anyone ever take a good look at the walls and ceiling? These are often forgotten about spaces that contribute to an unhealthy and potentially unsafe environment. Contaminant build up is a health, safety and quality problem for your business. No one wants debris falling into equipment or on employees and products. Build up can increase the risk of a fire hazard, put undue strain on your HVAC system or damage the building infrastructure. All of these factors can lead to problems that costs time and money in the long run.
High-level commercial and industrial ceiling and wall cleaning are important services to help you protect your facility investments. There is no one size fits all pricing structure to determine how much it is going to cost you to clean these areas because there are several factors that go into determining the total cost of these restorative maintenance procedures. In general, the average cost of ceiling and wall cleaning ranges from $.50 per square foot to $3.00 per square foot.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Ceiling and Wall Cleaning
- Size, Height and Frequency
- Empty or Occupied Facility
- Active Production / Movement
- Prep and Clean-Up
- Method of Cleaning
- Desired Level of Results
- SIZE: How many square feet are we cleaning? The coverage area will have a large influence on how much it costs to complete the project. Does it make more sense for your budget or schedule to complete cleanings in sections? Or is there a need for the whole facility to be completed at one time to meet a deadline, avoid a fine, and/or possibly secure high-volume square footage pricing?
- HEIGHT: Are the ceilings/walls in your facility 10 feet from the ground, 35 feet, or more? Your job may only need basic equipment such as ladders and/or long poles and brushes that will allow the cleaning to be done close to, or from, the ground. If that is not possible, the use of one or more aerial lifts may be required (standard scissor lifts or more specialized boom lifts that provide maximum height and angled accessibility). A combination of all three options may be needed depending on the circumstances.
- FREQUENCY: A first-time or one-off heavy-duty high-level wall and ceiling cleaning will allow surfaces to be more easily maintained on follow-up visits. One-off or first-time ceiling and wall cleanings will naturally take longer than scheduled maintenance cleanings. Routine ceiling and wall cleanings may be an economical option for your company to consider and can help you stay ahead of problematic unsightly, falling, and/or combustible build-up.
- EMPTY or OCCUPIED FACILITY: Are the work areas empty or does your project contain racking, furniture, product, machinery, and/or office area structures that jut out into plant or warehouse areas that must be worked around or overhead?
- ACTIVE PRODUCTION / MOVEMENT: Will our staff be the only ones in the work area or will they need to map out, maneuver, and maintain ongoing logistical coordination with your personnel on the ground? Does the work area have active production, foot traffic, and/or forklift loading/unloading action that must be worked around?
- PREP: Are there any sensitive areas or items that need to be covered with extra plastic sheeting first before the cleaning work begins? CLEAN-UP: Extra residual ground cleanup of debris dislodged during the cleaning process may be required depending on the cleaning method(s) used. If moisture-based cleaning methods are used, possible containment and disposal of wastewater may be required.
- METHOD OF CLEANING: Blowdown of dirt, dust, and debris can be performed using air compressors, dry manual removal with brushes/rags, manual vacuuming with industrial-grade HEPA-filter vacuums, spray and wipe wet hand cleaning with degreasing solvents, OR a combination of different techniques. The method(s) of cleaning used will be based on your desired level of results and existing level of soiling. Walls in open areas with no or minimal electrical exposure may be able to be power-washed, but excess water cleanup and containment are considerations.
- DESIRED LEVEL OF RESULTS: Are you looking for general removal of excess dry dirt, dust, and debris off surfaces or a more visually dramatic “before and after” cleaning difference? Depending on the existing condition of the surface and what is on it can affect the achievable outcome. If the surface is visibly rusted or has embedded staining from longtime soiling, a limited visual transformation may be the end result. If this is the case, painting the surface may need to be considered for more dramatic contrast. A sample or “test clean” to demonstrate the probably outcome. One thing to know is that the surface may not be uniform and the same result may not be achievable across the entire area cleaned.
Why Choose A Klein Company for your Industrial Cleaning Needs?
We are a family run business with over 35 years of industrial cleaning experience. We are committed to providing a thorough and cost-efficient solution to meet your needs. We take the necessary steps to minimize the costs of product, supplies, equipment and labor to meet your budget. Our personalized service goes above and beyond.
A Klein Company is fully insured. You can trust us will all of your industrial cleaning needs. Call us at 1-248-886-7110 or fill out our contact form for a FREE estimate.
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