Pricing guide
How commercial cleaning is actually priced.
Cleaning quotes should never be a mystery. Here is what drives the number, the common pricing models, and the questions that keep a quote honest.
Commercial cleaning is priced from a few inputs: the building’s size and layout, how often it is cleaned, the floor types and restroom count, the scope of tasks, and any specialty work. Most quotes are a flat monthly fee for recurring service, or a fixed price for one-time work, set after a walkthrough.
What drives the price
- Size and layout. Square footage matters, but so does how it is divided: many small offices take longer than one open floor.
- Frequency. Five nights a week costs more per month than once a week, though the cost per visit often falls as frequency rises.
- Restrooms and kitchens. These are the most labor-intensive rooms and the number of them moves the quote more than almost anything else.
- Floor types. Carpet, hard floors and resilient tile need different equipment and schedules.
- Task list. Trash and vacuuming is one scope. Disinfecting touchpoints, glass, and detail work is another.
- Access and timing. Evening, weekend and day-shift work, and tight windows, all affect staffing.
- Specialty work. Stripping and waxing, deep cleaning, carpet extraction and electrostatic disinfection are usually priced as separate line items.
The four common pricing models
| Model | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Flat monthly fee | Fixed price for a defined scope and schedule | Offices and recurring service; predictable budgeting |
| Per-visit | A set price each time the crew comes | Variable schedules or seasonal buildings |
| Hourly | Billed for labor hours worked | Day porters, events and uncertain scopes |
| Per square foot | Rate per square foot for the space and scope | Comparing bids, one-time and post-construction work |
How a New Clean quote works
We walk the building, ask about your hours and past problems, and put the scope, schedule and price in writing. Quotes are free. You should never have to guess what is included, and if you ask us to change the scope, the price changes in writing too.
Questions that keep any quote honest
- What exactly is on the task list, and what is not?
- Is the monthly price fixed, and what could change it?
- Are supplies, paper goods and equipment included?
- What are the contract length and cancellation terms?
- Is the crew insured and bonded, and can you see proof?
For a deeper walk-through, read our guide What does commercial cleaning cost in Western Massachusetts? and what “insured and bonded” really means.
Frequently asked questions
Why don’t you list prices on the website?
Two buildings with the same square footage can have very different cleaning needs. Listing a single price would be misleading, so we quote after learning about your space. Quotes are free.
Is a flat monthly rate better than hourly billing?
For recurring office cleaning, a flat monthly rate is easier to budget and aligns the cleaner with results, not hours. Hourly billing suits day porters, events and work whose scope is uncertain.
Does the cheapest bid save money?
Not necessarily. A low bid may reflect a thinner scope, less supervision, or missing insurance. Compare the written scope line by line, not just the total.
Are specialty services like floor stripping included in my monthly price?
Usually not. Floor stripping and waxing, deep cleaning, carpet extraction and electrostatic disinfection are typically quoted separately, so they appear as their own line items.