Guides
Guides for strata councils & property managers
Plain-language answers on cleaning schedules, contracts, costs and BC rules — written for the people responsible for buildings in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
For strata councils
Strata
Strata Cleaning Contracts in BC: What to Include
What a strata cleaning contract in BC should include: scope by area, standards, inspections, WorkSafeBC clearance, pricing, notice terms and a full checklist.
8 min read
Strata
How Often Should Strata Common Areas Be Cleaned?
How often should strata common areas be cleaned? Area-by-area frequencies for townhouses, walk-ups and towers, plus wet-season and winter adjustments.
7 min read
Maintenance planning
Maintenance
Strata Maintenance Schedule: A Seasonal Plan for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley Buildings
A strata maintenance schedule for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley buildings: monthly, quarterly and annual tasks, a seasonal plan and records to keep.
8 min read
Maintenance
Parkade Cleaning Guide for Stratas and Commercial Buildings
Parkade cleaning for stratas and commercial buildings: methods, how often to clean, wash-water and water-restriction rules, resident notices and quotes.
8 min read
Hiring contractors
Contractors
WorkSafeBC Clearance Letters: Why Your Building Contractor Needs One
A WorkSafeBC clearance letter shows a contractor is registered and paying premiums. Learn when to get one, how to read it and what BC stratas should collect.
8 min read
Contractors
Janitorial vs. Commercial Cleaning: What's the Difference?
Janitorial vs commercial cleaning explained: how the terms differ, what's included in office cleaning, and a checklist by area and frequency you can adapt.
7 min read
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