Anyone who has ever sat in an SVJ meeting, where it was decided who should clean the stairs this week, knows that this topic can divide even the calmest neighborly relations. A dirty staircase, mailboxes full of advertising leaflets or a neglected entrance not only spoil the impression of the house, but also reduce its value over time. Apartment building cleaning in Prague solves exactly this, and the good news is that it does not have to be a concern of the administrator or the tenants.
On this page, you will find an overview of what regular cleaning of the common areas of an apartment building entails, how complete and general cleaning differ, how much it roughly costs and how to find a reliable supplier. Whether you are a member of the SVJ committee, a representative of a housing cooperative, or just looking for information before making an inquiry, you will find everything here in one place.
Common areas, staircases, entrance halls, elevators, basements are used by all the residents of the house, but their care is an eternal source of misunderstanding. Professional cleaning will solve this in several ways:
In addition, if the house is managed by a company that has been dedicated to regular apartment building cleaning for a long time, the SVJ or cooperative administrator will save time and energy that would otherwise be spent coordinating the neighbors.
Regular cleaning is usually divided into three levels based on frequency, each addressing a different type of soiling.
Basic maintenance that keeps common areas clean between major cleanings. Typically includes:
Once a month, more in-depth care is added, which concerns places that the weekly cleaning does not have time to cover:
Twice a year, the company focuses on parts of the house that are not in daily contact with residents, but still need care:
This three-step model combines regular maintenance with deeper care where it's really needed - without unnecessarily overpaying for tasks the house doesn't need every week.
In addition to regular cleaning, SVJ or the administrator can also order a one-off intervention, either complete or general cleaning. The difference is fundamental, mainly in the depth and length of the design.
| Criterion | Complete cleaning | General cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Sweeping, mopping, basic surface maintenance | Thorough cleaning of walls, floors, lighting, elevators |
| Estimated time (150 m²) | about 1.5 hours | about 6 hours |
| When to use | Regular maintenance, quick refreshment of premises | Before approval, after reconstruction, once in a while |
| The result | Clean and tidy premises | Space like new, down to the last detail |
If you want to keep common areas 'really shiny', general cleaning is an investment that pays off, for example once or twice a year, in addition to regular maintenance.
The price depends on the size of the house, the number of floors, the frequency of cleaning and the range of services. Roughly, the regular apartment building cleaning in Prague ranges from 1,800 CZK per month, but the exact calculation always depends on the specific parameters of the house, the number of entrances, floors, elevators and cellar spaces. It is best to have the supplier prepare a tailor-made offer after a short non-binding consultation or inspection.
The demand for apartment building cleaning grows mainly where there is a high density of apartment buildings. Typically in the wider center of Prague and in housing estates on the outskirts of the city. We operate throughout Prague and are used to working both with smaller SVJ in historic houses and with large housing cooperatives managing panel houses with dozens of housing units. This diversity of experience is recognized, we can design a tailor-made solution, whether the house is an old apartment building with a wooden staircase or a block of flats with an elevator and large common areas.
Before you decide, go through this list:
Weekly basic cleaning (stairs, floors, railings) is most often combined with monthly more in-depth cleaning (elevator, front door, lighting) and cleaning of basements and lighting twice a year.
Approximately from 1,800 CZK per month, the exact price depends on the size of the house, the number of entrances and the range of required services.
Complete cleaning covers basic sweeping and mopping in approx. 1.5 hours for 150 m², general cleaning goes in depth (walls, lighting, lifts) and takes approx. 6 hours for the same area.
Yes, regular contractual cleaning by a professional company practically eliminates these disputes - no one has to deal with whose turn it is.
Yes, the wet wiping of the elevator is part of the monthly cleaning, and the basement is cleaned as part of the semi-annual cleaning.
Of course, general cleaning can be ordered separately, for example after reconstruction or before the house is approved.
Yes, in addition to Prague, we also operate in Brno and the surrounding areas, for other cities it is possible to arrange an individual solution.
Yes, we additionally offer machine cleaning of carpets and washing of windows and blinds as part of comprehensive care for common areas.
Yes, ecological cleaning can also be used in older houses, especially where you want a gentler approach to wooden elements or more sensitive surfaces.
After a short consultation or inspection of the house, the schedule is usually set within a few days, for larger apartment complexes the preparation may take a little longer.
Clean common areas are not only a matter of aesthetics, it is the prevention of disputes between neighbors, the protection of the value of the property and a calmer everyday life for all residents of the house. Whether you are dealing with a small SVJ in a historic apartment building or a large housing association on a housing estate, regular cleaning tailored to the house will save time and nerves.
If you are looking for reliable cleaning of an apartment building in Prague, find out what we provide for SVJ and apartment buildings or us straight away contact for house cleaning schedule – we will be happy to design a schedule and scope of cleaning exactly according to the needs of your house.
