If you are evaluating commercial cleaning vendors in eastern Connecticut, Fraser Commercial Services and CBM Corp are likely two of the names that came up. Both are long-tenured, regional cleaning companies based in the same corner of Connecticut. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at how the two compare so you can pick the right fit for your facility.
Fraser Commercial vs CBM Corp at a glance
| Fraser Commercial Services | CBM Corp | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 (39 years) | Since the mid-1970s |
| Headquarters | Waterford, CT () | East Lyme, CT |
| Ownership | Veteran-owned, family-run (Fraser family + Connor Smith) | Private |
| Service area | 60-mile radius from Waterford, CT, RI, southern MA | CT, MA, RI |
| Specialty | Banks & credit unions (100+ branches), healthcare, manufacturing | General commercial, government, healthcare |
| Vetted/bonded staff | Default for all regulated sites | Available on request |
| Inspection program | Recurring routes, every building roughly every 2 months | Standard |
| Approximate size | ~80 employees | Larger (broader regional footprint) |
Where CBM Corp may be a better fit
- Larger geographic spread. CBM has a broader regional footprint covering more of CT, MA, and RI than Fraser’s 60-mile radius.
- Government & municipal contract experience. CBM has a strong public-sector book.
- Older brand recognition. CBM was established in the 1970s and has higher name recognition in some CT submarkets.
Where Fraser Commercial may be a better fit
- Banking specialty. Fraser cleans 100+ bank and credit union branches across CT, RI, and MA, that depth of regulated-site experience is uncommon.
- Veteran-owned & family-run. Fraser is veteran-owned and second-generation family ownership (Scott Fraser founded; Alex Fraser now runs operations). The same family has owned it for 39 years.
- Vetted, bonded, background-checked staff by default. No upsell, no “available on request.” Standard practice for every regulated client.
- Hands-on accountability. Single named supervisor per account. The people whose name is on the door are still running the business.
- Long client tenure. Multiple 30+ year client relationships.
How to decide between them
Honest take: both companies have strong reputations in eastern CT and you would be in good hands either way. The decision usually comes down to:
- Your industry. If you run a bank, credit union, or financial institution, Fraser’s specialization is hard to match. If you are a government agency or large industrial site, CBM’s breadth may fit better.
- Your geography. Both cover eastern CT well. For sites further west or further north, CBM’s wider footprint may matter more.
- What you value. If veteran-owned, family-run, and personally accountable matters to you, Fraser is the natural fit.
- The actual proposal. Get walkthroughs from both. Compare the written scope, the supervisor assigned, and the pricing structure side-by-side.
Get a Fraser Commercial quote for comparison
Free walkthrough at any prospective client’s facility. Written proposal within two business days. Call (860) 373-2525 or email info@frasercommercial.com.