FOR YOUR PREMISES
A clear brief for the premises handover
Base the premises clean on the handover checklist. Share the rooms, fixtures that remain and inspection date so the work can be agreed after your business has moved out.
THE RIGHT BRIEF
Leaving business premises calls for the actual landlord or agent checklist. Distinguish cleaning from reinstatement, repairs and decoration, even if they appear on the same schedule. A cleaning visit cannot determine whether lease obligations have been met. Confirm which fixtures and furniture remain after removals, and arrange the clean around that final layout rather than an earlier photograph.
PLAN THE WORK
Begin with the actual handover checklist, then identify kitchens, washrooms, vacated rooms and building access. Keep cleaning distinct from repairs and reinstatement.
Obtain the landlord or agent’s cleaning requirements in writing. Separate cleaning from repairs, reinstatement and decoration. The agreed cleaning scope should reflect the checklist, without assuming the visit settles lease obligations.
Empty staff cupboards and remove food or personal items. List fittings, surfaces and requested appliance interiors. Mark shared facilities carefully so the quote covers your unit and does not assume access to other occupiers’ rooms.
Confirm the final furniture layout after removals. Identify accessible floors, ledges, doors and skirting. Request carpet, glass or upholstery work separately where the handover checklist requires it.
Explain loading bays, lift bookings, parking and security. Keep water and power available and nominate a keyholder. Leave time before inspection for drying and your own checks of the agreed work.
HOW IT WORKS
Supply the landlord checklist and explain which fixtures remain.
Separate cleaning tasks from repairs and reinstatement.
Arrange the final clean after removals and before the inspection.
BEFORE THE VISIT
Finish removals before the appointment and keep water and electricity connected. Explain loading restrictions, lift bookings and security rules. Kitchens and washrooms may be shared with other occupiers; identify the areas included in your unit. Leave time before the formal handover for drying and your own checks. Cleaning does not guarantee a landlord inspection result or settle a condition dispute.
PRICES & QUOTATIONS
Send the premises layout and landlord checklist after removals are planned. Fixtures, floor coverings and specialist cleaning affect the quote. Reinstatement and lease-related repairs are separate from cleaning, even where they share a handover deadline. Include the glazing required by the handover list, with both sides and access described. See commercial window cleaning.
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YOUR ADDRESS
For commercial end of tenancy cleaning at an Oxford address, give the full postcode and the handover checklist details described above. For a property elsewhere in Oxfordshire, check coverage before arranging access.
Explain access to building access, including any site restrictions.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Questions about handover checklist, kitchens and washrooms.
No. The inspection may cover repairs, reinstatement and other obligations beyond cleaning. Use the actual checklist and review your responsibilities separately.
Where possible, yes. The final layout determines access to floors and fixtures. Tell the team if desks, stock or contractors will still be present.
Send the list when requesting the quote. Ask which tasks can be included and identify any specialist work or access requirements before booking.
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Share your postcode, priorities and preferred date.
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