What is the going rate for Plant & Warehouse Wall and Ceiling Cleaning Services in Metro Detroit?

High-level commercial and industrial ceiling and wall cleaning prices are based on your facility’s unique structure, layout, working budget, desired cleaning results, and the existing soiling on your walls, rafters, piping, exterior ductwork, trusses, beams, etc.

The average cost in 2022-2023 for warehouse and plant wall and ceiling cleaning services near Detroit, Michigan can range from $.50 per square foot to $2.50 per square foot.*

Upper-end pricing factors in challenging logistical circumstances, urgent deadlines, very heavy soiling, etc.

Special rates may be available for certain facilities with high-volume square footage or other applicable circumstances. 

There is a minimum call-out charge to clean ceilings and walls in small spaces or for test cleans.

The following considerations are factored into the scope of work detailed within every A Klein Company plant and warehouse ceiling and wall cleaning quote:

• HEIGHT: Are the ceilings/walls in your facility 10 feet from the ground, 35 feet, or more?
• AERIAL or GROUND EQUIPMENT: 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. If you have an operable in-house lift (or lifts) that can be utilized, that can also be factored in.
• 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?
• COVERAGE PREP, BREAKDOWN & CLEAN-UP: Are there any sensitive areas or items that need to be covered with extra plastic sheeting first before the cleaning work begins?
• METHOD OF CLEANING / OPTIONS: Blowdown of dirt, dust, and debris with 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 detailed hybrid process that includes a dry removal method and a detailed wet cleaning. 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 will be 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 pricing, method(s) of cleaning, and achievable outcomes. 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, but it will come at a higher cost (~$1.00 to ~$3.00 per sq. ft. on average for the painting service). A sample or ‘test clean’ on a small area may be arranged if the client’s budget and foot traffic circumstances allow for it.
• DAY / TIME / HOLIDAY / DEADLINE WORK SCHEDULING: Do you have a government inspection, client, or C-suite executive walk-through coming up soon? Will the cleaning need to be done over an end-of-year, peak holiday period or during a more flexible company shutdown? Urgent timing can factor into the price (such as holiday pay for our staff or possible overtime) to be able to meet any “hard and fast” work timelines.
• CLEANING OF PARTIAL SECTION(S) OR THE WHOLE FACILITY: Does it make more sense for your budget or current in-house production/personnel activity to schedule 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?
• 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.
• PREP / CLEAN-UP / WASTEWATER: Extra residual ground cleanup may be required depending on the cleaning method(s) used. Covering sensitive areas with extra plastic sheeting to protect product, machinery, or other items may also be necessary. If moisture-based cleaning methods are used, possible containerizing and disposing of wastewater may be factors. Generally, basic clean-up is always provided and works best with standard, dry debris. At times, greasy manufacturing processes may mix in with dry debris and cause it to stick or smear on surfaces. If a detailed post-job cleaning of fallen debris is required, this is only done on request and will entail additional labor hours.
• YOUR LOCATION: Our standard service area encompasses Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, and Livingston County in Michigan. We also provide professional high-level ceiling and wall cleaning services to select areas throughout the state of Michigan. Travel factors and distance may affect pricing.

As you can see, there are several things to consider when it comes to estimating an overhead, high-level cleaning project, and hiring the best wall and ceiling cleaning contractor for your needs. Every situation, facility, and client desire for results is different.

Your circumstances may be simple and straight-forward or challenging and highly critical, but A Klein Company will provide you with the best solutions and options that make the most sense. 

Obtaining the exact going rate for professional ceiling and wall cleaning services in your facility starts with booking a free site survey with our professional estimator to determine job costing.

Our estimator will meet with you to discuss all the factors above, answer your questions, and address any concerns you may have about your project. This includes providing the best, customized options for your building, your company’s budgetary parameters, and maximizing our staff’s cleaning production with minimal disruption to your facility’s operations.

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A Klein Company makes every effort to accommodate your scheduling for a plant and warehouse wall and ceiling cleaning service. Bear in mind that our company books ceiling and wall cleaning jobs on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties must submit a signed proposal back to the office along with the necessary / agreed-upon deposit so that we may put your ceiling and wall cleaning project on our work schedule. 

We always recommend comparing and clarifying the scope of work specifications and project timelines within all of the bids you have in hand on an apples-to-apples basis.

Call us now at 800-750-5650 or fill out our web form to either provide the finer details about your ceiling and wall cleaning project and/or to request a complimentary site survey.

*Rates are subject to update at any time. Final pricing will be on the client’s quote.

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