If you're budgeting for cleaning in Edmonton, the honest answer is: it depends on your building. But "it depends" isn't useful on its own, so here's how commercial cleaning is priced, typical industry ranges, and how to compare quotes without getting burned.
How commercial cleaning companies price their work
There are three common pricing models in Edmonton:
- Flat monthly rate: the most common for offices, clinics and buildings on a recurring schedule. You pay the same amount every month for an agreed scope and frequency.
- Per square foot: often used to estimate larger facilities, then converted into a monthly price.
- Hourly: common for one-time jobs, deep cleans, post-construction cleaning and day porter service.
Typical commercial cleaning price ranges
North American industry pricing guides commonly cite these ranges for 2026. Use them for budgeting, not as a quote:
| Pricing basis | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring office cleaning | $0.07–$0.25 / sq. ft. per visit | Lower for large, open spaces; higher for small offices with many washrooms |
| Small offices (under 5,000 sq. ft.) | $0.10–$0.40 / sq. ft. per visit | Minimum visit charges apply to very small spaces |
| Large facilities (10,000+ sq. ft.) | $0.05–$0.15 / sq. ft. per visit | Economies of scale on nightly service |
| Hourly commercial cleaning | $30–$75 / hour | Varies with crew size, equipment and specialty work |
Ranges compiled from 2026 industry pricing guides. Edmonton pricing reflects local wages, WCB premiums, insurance and travel. Request an exact quote for your building.
What drives the price of cleaning your building
- Frequency. Nightly service costs more per month but less per visit, because the space never gets very dirty.
- Washrooms and kitchens. These take the most time. A 3,000 sq. ft. clinic with six washrooms costs more to clean than a 3,000 sq. ft. open office with one.
- Flooring. Carpet, LVP, tile and sealed concrete each need different equipment and time.
- Traffic and use. Client-facing spaces, clinics and retail need more attention than back offices.
- Specialty requirements. Healthcare disinfection, industrial site rules, high dusting and security clearances add time.
- Season. Edmonton winters add salt and sand removal from November to April. Good companies build this into the scope instead of surprising you.
- Supplies. Whether washroom consumables are included or billed separately.
Worked example: a 4,000 sq. ft. Edmonton office
Say you run a 4,000 sq. ft. office with 20 staff, two washrooms, a lunchroom and mostly carpet, cleaned three nights a week. Professional cleaners estimate this kind of job in labour hours:
- About 2.5–3 hours per visit for this layout
- × about 13 visits a month (3 per week)
- = roughly 33–39 labour hours a month, plus supplies, supervision and overhead
At the hourly ranges above, that's a wide band, which is exactly why per-square-foot and hourly averages are only a starting point. The hours needed to clean your layout properly decide the real price. Ask every company how many hours per visit their quote includes, and be wary of any quote that only works if the crew rushes.
How to compare cleaning quotes
- Get a written scope. What's cleaned every visit, weekly and monthly? If it isn't written down, it isn't included.
- Ask for hours on site. Two quotes for the same building can differ by 40% simply because one plans for half the hours.
- Check insurance and WCB. Ask for a certificate of insurance and a WCB Alberta clearance letter. Uninsured cleaners are cheaper until something goes wrong.
- Ask who supervises. Who inspects the work, how often, and who do you call when something is missed?
- Read the contract terms. Watch for long terms, auto-renewals and cancellation penalties.
Want an exact number? We'll do a free walkthrough and give you a fixed monthly price with a written, room-by-room scope. No long-term contract. Request a quote or call (780) 616-8042.