Commercial Cleaning Quotes for Businesses
From a single shop to a block's communal areas or a busy workplace – describe your premises once and hear from commercial cleaning companies in your area.
- Retail and shop cleaning
- Communal area cleaning
- Workplace cleaning
- Regular contract cleaning
- One-off and deep cleans
- Out-of-hours schedules
Commercial cleaning covers any premises used by a business or organisation rather than as a private home: shops, cafés, surgeries, gyms, warehouses, schools, managed blocks of flats and more. The work is usually done on a regular schedule, often outside opening hours, to a written specification of tasks.
Commercial cleaning companies range from local firms with a few cleaners to large contractors. What they offer, the sectors they work in and the equipment they use all vary, so it helps to be specific about your premises, the hours you need and any industry requirements.
Tell us about your premises and the schedule you have in mind, and local commercial cleaners can respond with quotes. For offices specifically, see our office cleaning page.
Commercial cleaning work companies quote for
Retail cleaning
Shop floors, fitting rooms, stockrooms, staff areas and glass shopfronts, often before opening or after closing.
Communal area cleaning
Entrances, stairwells, landings, lifts and bin stores in blocks of flats and shared buildings.
Workplace cleaning
Staff rooms, kitchens, washrooms and work areas in workshops, studios and light industrial units.
Hospitality and leisure
Cafés, gyms and venues, where front-of-house standards matter to customers.
One-off commercial cleans
Deep cleans, pre-opening cleans and cleans after events or refurbishment.
Washroom services
Regular cleaning and restocking of toilets and washrooms.
Retail and customer-facing premises
In shops and customer-facing premises, cleaning is part of how the business is seen. Floors, entrances, glass and counters need to look right when doors open, and toilets and staff areas need regular attention. Cleaning is often scheduled before opening or after closing so it doesn't get in the way of trading.
Mention your floor types, opening hours and any areas with particular requirements – food preparation, changing rooms, stockrooms – when requesting quotes.
Communal area cleaning for blocks and shared buildings
Managing agents, residents' associations and landlords often contract cleaners for entrance halls, stairs, landings, lifts and bin stores. Visits are usually weekly or fortnightly, with periodic tasks such as high-level dusting, window cleaning and deep cleaning of floors.
Clear communication matters here: agree a visit log or report, how issues such as fly-tipping or damage are reported, and who the cleaner contacts.
Regular schedules and one-off commercial cleans
Most commercial cleaning is contracted: a set number of hours, on agreed days, to a task specification with daily, weekly and periodic jobs. Contracts should cover notice periods, how holidays and absences are covered, and how standards are checked.
One-off commercial cleans – before opening new premises, after an event, at the end of a lease or after refurbishment – are usually quoted as a fixed price after a site visit.
Choosing a commercial cleaning company
Ask for a site visit or detailed questionnaire before accepting a quote: it's the only way the company can estimate hours properly. Ask how they recruit and train staff, how they supervise quality and what happens if a cleaner is off sick.
If your sector has specific hygiene requirements – food businesses, healthcare, childcare – ask about relevant experience and how the company will follow your procedures.
Good to know
- Ask for evidence of public liability insurance and, where they have employees, employer's liability insurance.
- Agree who supplies consumables such as soap, paper and bin liners.
- Make sure products are stored and used according to manufacturers' instructions and your own risk assessments.
- Agree security procedures for keys, alarm codes and lone working.
Commercial cleaning prices at a glance
Commercial cleaning is usually priced per cleaner-hour and agreed as a contract. Indicative ranges from published UK guides; see the office cleaning cost guide for more.
| Job | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Regular commercial cleaning | Around £15–£30 per cleaner-hour |
| Out-of-hours work | Often a supplement on the hourly rate |
| One-off deep or pre-opening clean | Usually quoted as a fixed price |
Indicative ranges based on published UK price guides reviewed in November 2026 (see sources). They are not official rates, a price list or our own prices. Many cleaners include VAT and supplies, others don't – always check written quotes for your own property.
Compare these with other services in our UK cleaning prices guide, which lists the sources for every range.
What affects the price
- Size and type of premises
- Floor area, layout and the kind of business.
- Frequency
- Daily, weekly or fortnightly visits.
- Hours of work
- Early mornings, evenings and weekends may cost more.
- Washrooms and kitchens
- These take more time and consumables.
- Specialist requirements
- Sector-specific hygiene procedures and equipment.
- Contract terms
- Length of contract and what's included.
Comparing commercial cleaning quotes
- A written specification of daily, weekly and periodic tasks
- Cleaner-hours per week behind the price
- Consumables, equipment and VAT
- Insurance cover
- Holiday and absence cover
- Quality checks and reporting
- Contract length and notice period
- Security and key-holding arrangements
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Commercial Cleaning near you
You can request commercial cleaning quotes anywhere in the UK. These cities have their own local commercial cleaning page:
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Guides for commercial cleaning
- Domestic vs commercial cleaningCleaning a home and cleaning a business involve similar tasks but very different arrangements. Here's what changes when you move from one to the other.
- How to choose an office cleaning companyA good contract cleaner is almost invisible: the office is simply clean every morning. Getting there starts with a clear brief and the right questions.
- Workplace washroom hygieneNothing says more about a workplace than its toilets. Clean, well-stocked washrooms matter to staff and visitors – and keeping them clean is a legal duty.
- COSHH and cleaning products at workEveryday cleaning products can be hazardous if used or stored badly. COSHH is the framework that makes sure they're handled safely in the workplace.
- Communal area cleaning for blocks and HMOsEntrance halls, stairwells and bin stores are the first thing residents and visitors see. Keeping them clean is good for residents, property values and safety.
- Cleaning vs disinfectingCleaning removes dirt. Disinfecting kills germs. They're not the same, they're often confused, and doing them in the wrong order means neither works as well as it should.
Commercial Cleaning: frequently asked questions
What is commercial cleaning?
Cleaning of premises used by businesses and organisations – shops, workplaces, communal areas, surgeries and more – usually on a regular contract to a written specification.
How is commercial cleaning priced?
Typically by estimating the cleaner-hours needed and applying an hourly rate, presented as a weekly or monthly fee. One-off cleans are usually fixed prices.
Can cleaning be done outside opening hours?
Yes. Many commercial cleaners work early mornings, evenings or weekends, sometimes for a higher rate.
What's the difference between commercial and office cleaning?
Office cleaning is one type of commercial cleaning. Commercial cleaning also covers shops, communal areas, workplaces and other premises. See our guide to domestic vs commercial cleaning for more.
Who supplies cleaning products and consumables?
It varies. Many contractors supply cleaning products and equipment; consumables such as toilet paper and soap may be supplied by you or recharged.
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