Cleaning Services Contract — Word & PDF Template

This cleaning services contract sets out the terms on which a cleaning contractor provides regular or one-off cleaning to a client’s premises. It records the scope, schedule and fees and addresses insurance, quality and liability for a professional working relationship.

Who is this template for?

It suits cleaning companies, sole-trader cleaners and their commercial or domestic clients in England and Wales. Use it for office cleaning, communal areas, end-of-tenancy and other recurring cleaning arrangements.

What does the template include?

The contract is organised into clearly numbered clauses covering the engagement:

• Parties — identifies the contractor and the client.
• Premises — where the work is carried out.
• Scope of cleaning services — what is cleaned.
• Frequency and schedule — when cleaning takes place.
• Term — duration of the contract.
• Contractor obligations — duties of the cleaner.
• Client obligations — duties of the client.
• Fees and payment — charges and payment terms.
• Quality and inspection — standards and checks.
• Insurance — required cover.
• Confidentiality — handling of confidential information.
• Damage and liability — responsibility for damage.
• Limitation of liability — caps and exclusions on liability.
• Termination for cause — ending the contract on breach.
• Governing law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set out the scope and schedule and remove anything that does not apply.

Format and scope

Supplied as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England & Wales law.