PBSA Cleaning Contractors UK — Specialist Student Accommodation Cleaning Agency
Gangal Recruitment Ltd is a specialist PBSA cleaning contractor UK, supplying cleaning operatives to Purpose-Built Student Accommodation operators, universities, and FM companies managing student accommodation contracts across the United Kingdom. PBSA cleaning is one of our highest-demand specialisms — we supply 50 to 200+ operatives for summer turnarounds and provide ongoing daily cleaning teams for PBSA blocks throughout the academic year.
PBSA Cleaning Services We Supply
- Summer Turnaround Cleans — The largest single cleaning event in PBSA operations. Between the departure of one cohort (typically June-July) and the arrival of the next (August-September), every room, bathroom, kitchen, and communal area must be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. We supply 50 to 200+ operatives for large turnaround contracts.
- End-of-Tenancy Cleans — Deep clean of each studio, flat, and room after students vacate. Includes oven and hob cleaning, bathroom descaling, carpet spotting, window cleaning, and full furnishing inspection.
- Ongoing Daily Cleaning — Communal area cleaning throughout the academic year: corridors, stairwells, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, gym areas, common rooms, and reception. Teams of 5 to 30+ operatives for large schemes.
- Void Cleans — Deep clean of vacant rooms throughout the year for new arrivals or room swaps.
- Pre-Opening Cleans — Full deep clean of a new PBSA development before the first cohort moves in.
UK University Cities — PBSA Cleaning Coverage
🎓 Manchester
🎓 Leeds
🎓 Birmingham
🎓 Edinburgh
🎓 Glasgow
🎓 Nottingham
🎓 Liverpool
🎓 Newcastle
🎓 Sheffield
🎓 Cardiff
🎓 Brighton
🎓 Southampton
🎓 Coventry
🎓 Exeter
🎓 All UK
Why PBSA Operators Choose Gangal
- Volume capability: 50 to 200+ operatives for large summer turnarounds. We regularly fulfil contracts requiring 100+ operatives across multiple PBSA sites in the same city.
- PBSA experience: Our consultants understand PBSA turnaround logistics — room counts, inspection matrices, linen protocols, and the tight 4-6 week window between cohorts.
- Compliance: Every operative is Right to Work verified, COSHH trained, and referenced. For PBSA operators requiring DBS checks, we provide these as standard.
- Flexible scheduling: Weekend working, early starts, and late finishes to meet the turnaround programme. We work to your schedule, not ours.
PBSA Cleaning Rates
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| PBSA Summer Turnaround Operative | £17–20/hr |
| End-of-Tenancy Deep Clean Operative | £18–22/hr |
| Daily Communal Area Cleaner | £17–19/hr |
| PBSA Cleaning Supervisor | £22–26/hr |
Request PBSA Cleaning Staff
To request PBSA cleaning operatives, call 07466 146 093 or complete the online request form. For summer turnaround enquiries, contact us at least 6-8 weeks before your start date to guarantee availability. For emergency cover, we can often mobilise within 48 hours.
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