Staircase cleaning and property service in Copenhagen: a guide for housing associations

The staircase is the first thing residents and visitors see every day — and one of the clearest signals of how well a building is looked after. For housing associations (boligforeninger), landlords and property managers in Copenhagen, regular staircase cleaning (trappevask) and property service protect both the building's value and residents' satisfaction. Here's what a good setup looks like.

Looking for a fixed agreement? See our staircase cleaning in Copenhagen for housing associations.

What regular staircase cleaning includes

• Stairs and landings: washing steps, landings and handrails on a fixed schedule.
• Entrance and hallway: the main door area, floors, and glass in the entrance.
• Touchpoints: handrails, light switches, door handles and intercom panels.
• Post boxes and shared surfaces: wiping down mailboxes and communal fixtures.
• Cobwebs, dust and marks on walls and ceilings in common areas.

Why a fixed schedule matters

Communal areas get heavy daily traffic, so one-off cleans don't hold. A weekly or bi-weekly contract keeps the building consistently presentable, prevents dirt building up, and is far more cost-effective per visit than ad-hoc cleaning. For most buildings, a fixed trappevask schedule is the standard.

Staircase cleaning as part of property service

Many housing associations combine staircase cleaning with wider property service (viceværtservice): keeping entrances, shared areas and outdoor spaces tidy year-round. Bundling these under one reliable provider means one point of contact, consistent quality and a predictable monthly cost.

What does staircase cleaning cost in Copenhagen?

With us, staircase cleaning costs 350 DKK per hour incl. VAT (280 DKK excl. VAT), and the hourly rate includes 1 person. Some companies price per stairwell, others per month, so when you compare quotes, always work out the price for a whole month at your own frequency.

How the time is worked out

How long a clean takes depends on the number of stairwells, how many floors each stairwell has, and what the agreement covers, such as the basement corridor or stairwell windows. Normally 1 person comes. In very tall or large buildings we may send 2.

An example: if cleaning your stairwells takes 2 hours, each clean costs 2 × 350 DKK = 700 DKK incl. VAT, plus 100 DKK transport.

The price you see when booking online is an estimate. For a fixed agreement we first come and look at the stairwells, and then you get a fixed price. The quickest way there: send us the address, the number of stairwells and floors, and how often you want cleaning.

Responsible for a building in Copenhagen? See our building & staircase cleaning service or request a fixed quote for your property.

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