Is the waxing and buffing of floors typically included in the cost of janitorial services?

Answer: Not Sure
Explanation: not sure

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: It is an additional charge to handle that.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: If a client requests the floorcare to be included we can customize any scope of work: for example they want the floors waxed monthly, we incorporate that into the bid. Floorcare is always an additional cost, you can incorporate it into your quote or pay separately as you go.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: These are normally done twice a year and are a speedster bid

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In some cases it is built into the price. In some cases when this happens the customer does not get as much quality of service for this type of service though.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: In some cases it depends on the package you get we have three packages on call seasonal and the best year-round package of full-time 5 days a week 9:00 to 5:00

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on how the contract is written, floor buffing is not typically included. Floor buffing is usually contracted separately from commercial janitorial work.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: Due to the time it takes to wax and buff this charge is extra.

Answer: Yes, it is typically included in the cost
Explanation: At the customer's request waxing and buffing of floors can be included in the cost of janitorial services.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: This is usually an additional charge

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: It is a Special service like Carpet and tile or marble cleaning. However I have included the maintaining of vinyl flooring in the monthly rate I charge. A good standard is (2) strip & waxings per year as well as a buffing once a month and I sometimes calculate a scrub and recoat during peak months. All that can be calculated for the year and broken down to be included in the cost of the facility cleaning monthly.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It depends on sq ft. or how often you would like the services preformed.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is always better to split the waxing and buffing of floors into a per occurrence price in your cleaning proposal. You can ask for the price to be included (just as you can ask for the price of bathroom consumables to be included) but it will generally cost you more. The reason is that extras are padded in case the floor needs more work than anticipated. Also when done right, VCT tile can be waxed every 14 to 16 months and restored and buffed in between. This can be a saving of thousands of dollars.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It can be request by the costumer

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Generally it's included in what some companies offer. A good company will build a custom package for you cleaning needs. Assuming you will want everything, (and charge you for everything) is a downfall for most companies. We make sure we build a custom package for you to stay within your budget.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: That is a separate job and set of skills

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the request is made prior to providing a price quote the answer is yes. Otherwise it is a premium service and billed seperately.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: Is always more for this Sevices.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: This is considered a special requested item.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: That is something we would charge additional for.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: This is discussed in the beginning and done on an as needed basis.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Yes, we are floor specialists.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: That's another element of work and you would receive a different bid for that work

Answer: Yes, it is typically included in the cost
Explanation: Usually it is included for 1 per year.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: It is calculated based on square footage.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: This depends on clients needs. It can be a regular service that makes sense to include the price in original quote

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: Unless cost is included as a separate line item / service in the initial contract.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the customer. We normally include this service in the agreement.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: We try to separate waxing and buffing jobs in the overall charge because those are none regular service. We usually ask clients for intervals (e.g. every 3 month, every 6 month)for which they would like the floor be waxed and buffed for extra service charge.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: cost to much

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Sometimes this can be written into a contract if the client wants, but mostly this is an added service.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It depends on the job and wether that is done on a regular basis. Otherwise it is bid in addition to the normal duties.

Answer: Never, it is an additional charge
Explanation: No it is not and you don't want it included in the price it can really Skyrocket prices of a contract always ask for a separate quote for carpet cleaning and or strip and wax and buffing the floors

Answer: Yes, it is typically included in the cost
Explanation: I include this in my prices