Commercial Cleaning Cost Guide
2026 national price ranges for office and janitorial cleaning, carpet cleaning, floor care, post-construction cleanup and pressure washing, with the sources behind every number. Use them to set a budget for your Hampton Roads building or home, then get a written quote.
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Cleaning Costs at a Glance
These are published national ranges, not our prices. Every figure links to its source below. Labor and supply costs in Hampton Roads can land above or below national averages, so treat these as a starting point for your budget.
| Service | Typical national cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Office cleaning | $0.10 – $0.20 per sq ft; $20 – $80 per hour | [1] |
| Medical office cleaning | $0.20 – $0.50 per sq ft; $35 – $80 per hour | [1] |
| Warehouse and industrial cleaning | $0.15 – $0.35 per sq ft; $50 – $90 per hour | [1] |
| Retail cleaning | $0.05 – $0.10 per sq ft; $20 – $50 per hour | [1] |
| School and educational cleaning | $0.10 – $0.30 per sq ft; $30 – $80 per hour | [1] |
| Commercial cleaning per visit | $70 – $250 up to 1,000 sq ft; $150 – $600 for 1,000 – 5,000 sq ft; $400 – $2,000 for 5,000 – 20,000 sq ft | [1] |
| Janitorial staff, hourly | $20 – $90 per hour | [1] |
| Post-construction cleaning | $0.15 – $0.40 per sq ft (rough clean); $0.20 – $0.60 per sq ft (standard or touch-up clean) | [4] |
| Carpet cleaning, homes | national average $183; $40 – $180 for a single room; $200 – $1,350 for a 1,000 – 1,500 sq ft house | [2] |
| Carpet cleaning, per sq ft | $0.20 – $0.90 per sq ft; carpeted stairs $2 – $5 per step | [2] |
| Commercial carpet cleaning or floor waxing add-on | $0.10 – $0.40 per sq ft | [1] |
| Floor stripping and waxing | $0.50 – $3.00 per sq ft (VCT $0.50 – $1.50); minimum fees often $250 – $500+ | [3] |
| Commercial pressure washing | $0.10 – $1.00 per sq ft; sidewalks $0.10 – $0.30; dumpster pads $0.75 – $1.00 | [5] |
Last updated October 27, 2026.
Office and janitorial cleaning cost
National guides put routine office cleaning at about $0.10 to $0.20 per square foot, or $20 to $80 an hour, with per-visit totals rising with building size. Recurring contracts usually cost less per visit than one-time deep cleans. [1]
What drives the price
- Square footage and how many nights a week you need service
- Number of restrooms, kitchens and break rooms
- Floor mix: carpet, VCT, LVT, tile or sealed concrete
- Periodic extras such as carpet extraction, window work or disinfection
- Supplies: standard products are usually included, specialty products add cost
Medical office cleaning cost
Medical and dental space costs more to clean than a standard office. Angi lists medical facilities at about $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot, compared with $0.10 to $0.20 for offices, because of the extra disinfecting and detail work. [1]
What drives the price
- Number of exam rooms, operatories and restrooms
- Disinfection of high-touch surfaces
- Cleaning frequency, often every operating day
- After-hours access and building security rules
Carpet cleaning cost for homes and businesses
For homes, Angi reports a national average of $183 for professional carpet cleaning, with single rooms at about $40 to $180 and a 1,000 to 1,500 square foot house at about $200 to $1,350. By method, steam cleaning (hot water extraction) runs about $40 to $90 a room and encapsulation $80 to $200 a room. [2]
What drives the price
- Number of rooms or total square footage
- Cleaning method: hot water extraction, encapsulation or dry cleaning
- Stairs, hallways and hard-to-reach areas
- Pet stains, odor treatment and heavy spotting
- Minimum service fees on small jobs
Floor stripping and waxing cost
HomeGuide puts stripping and waxing at about $0.50 to $3.00 per square foot, with VCT at the low end ($0.50 to $1.50) and most pros charging minimum fees of $250 to $500 or more. Floors with thick, neglected wax build-up cost more to restore. [3]
What drives the price
- Floor type: VCT, sheet vinyl, sealed concrete, terrazzo or stone
- Condition of the existing finish
- Open areas vs small rooms with many corners
- Number of finish coats
- Moving furniture, shelving or displays
Post-construction cleaning cost
Post-construction cleanup is usually priced per square foot by phase: about $0.15 to $0.40 for the rough clean and $0.20 to $0.60 for the standard and touch-up cleans, according to HomeGuide. [4]
What drives the price
- Project size and number of phases
- New construction vs renovation
- Rush schedules before an opening or inspection
- High ceilings, glass and fixtures to detail
- Debris removal and disposal
Commercial pressure washing cost
Commercial pressure washing runs about $0.10 to $1.00 per square foot nationally. Sidewalks are at the low end, around $0.10 to $0.30, while greasy dumpster pads run about $0.75 to $1.00 per square foot. [5]
What drives the price
- Surface: concrete, brick, siding or storefront
- Grease, gum, graffiti and heavy staining
- Building height and access
- One-time cleaning vs a recurring schedule
Ways to Lower Your Cleaning Costs
- Match the cleaning frequency to how the space is really used instead of paying for extra visits.
- Bundle periodic work like carpet extraction or floor care with your regular contract.
- Keep entry mats at every door; less tracked-in sand and grit means less wear and less deep cleaning.
- Clean carpet and floors before they are badly soiled; restoration costs more than maintenance.
- Schedule larger projects, like strip and wax, for slow periods or building closures.
Cleaning Cost Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost per square foot?
National guides put routine office cleaning at about $0.10 to $0.20 per square foot, medical facilities at $0.20 to $0.50 and industrial space at $0.15 to $0.35. Frequency, restrooms, floor types and periodic extras move the number, so your price depends on your building and scope.
How much does carpet cleaning cost per room?
Angi lists single-room carpet cleaning at about $40 to $180 nationally, with a national average job of $183. Steam cleaning, also called hot water extraction, runs about $40 to $90 per room, and encapsulation about $80 to $200. Stairs, pet treatment and heavy spotting add to the total.
How much does it cost to strip and wax floors?
HomeGuide reports about $0.50 to $3.00 per square foot, with VCT usually $0.50 to $1.50. Many pros set a minimum fee of $250 to $500 or more, so small floors cost more per square foot than large ones.
How is day porter service priced?
Day porter service is usually quoted by the hour or as a set number of hours per day. National guides put janitorial staff at roughly $20 to $90 per hour, depending on the market and the work involved, which is a reasonable starting point for budgeting.
Are these your prices?
No. These are published national ranges from the sources listed below, shown to help you plan. Chesapeake Commercial Cleaners gives a written quote after a free walkthrough of your building or home, and prices in Hampton Roads can be higher or lower than national averages.
Sources
- Angi, "How Much Does Commercial Cleaning Cost?" (updated Oct 12, 2026)
- Angi, "How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost?" (updated Sep 21, 2026)
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does It Cost to Strip and Wax Floors?" (Jan 6, 2026)
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does Post-Construction Cleaning Cost?" (Dec 29, 2025)
- HomeGuide, "How Much are Commercial Pressure Washing Prices?" (Oct 9, 2025)
National figures as published by each source on the date shown. Chesapeake Commercial Cleaners is a local commercial cleaning company; ranges are for planning only and are not a quote.
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