Commercial Cleaning Cost Guide UK (2026 Rates)

How UK commercial cleaning is priced

Commercial cleaning in the UK is priced one of three ways: per hour per cleaner, per visit (fixed), or per square foot (for larger contracts). The right model depends on the size of the premises and the frequency of cleaning.

Typical 2026 UK rates

Realistic ranges for a properly insured cleaning company with trained staff.

• Per hour per cleaner: £25 to £45
• Small office (under 100 m2), weekly: £80 to £180 per visit
• Medium office (100 to 400 m2), 2 to 3 times per week: £120 to £350 per visit
• Per square foot (large contracts): £0.05 to £0.18 per visit
• Daily cleaning, 5 days a week, small office: £900 to £2,200 per month

What a contract should cover

Scope of work room by room, frequency, hours, consumables (who supplies and pays), key holding and alarm code policy, supervisor visits, and a clear escalation path if standards slip.

How to spec it without overpaying

Walk the cleaning company through the site in person, agree the scope in writing, and start on a 3 month trial. Long contracts before you've seen the standard are how money gets wasted.