Typical commercial cleaning rates in 2026
Commercial cleaning in the UK is usually priced per cleaner hour for contract work, or as a fixed price for one-off jobs. Across published guides in 2026, rates cluster in the following ranges:
| Service | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Contract office cleaning (per cleaner hour) | £15–£25 |
| Contract office cleaning in London (per cleaner hour) | £21.50–£25.50 |
| One-off / ad-hoc deep clean (per operative hour) | £20–£35 |
| Small office (<100 m², 5 visits a week) | £400–£800 per month |
| Contract price per m² per visit | £0.15–£0.40 |
These figures are a guide. The only reliable price is a fixed quote based on a site survey and a written cleaning specification.
Why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest
From 1 April 2026 the National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour, and the voluntary Real Living Wage is £13.45 (£14.80 in London). Once holiday pay, employer National Insurance, pension contributions, supervision, insurance, equipment and products are added, a lawful, fully-employed cleaner costs a contractor around £15 an hour or more before any margin. A quote close to minimum wage is a warning sign of under-resourcing, missed visits or non-compliant employment.
What affects the price of commercial cleaning?
- Size and layout. Floor area matters, but so do the number of washrooms, kitchens and meeting rooms.
- Frequency. Daily cleaning costs more per month than weekly cleaning, but less per visit.
- Time of day. Early morning, evening and weekend shifts can carry a premium.
- Specification. Consumables, periodic deep cleans, carpets and windows can be included or quoted separately.
- Sector requirements. Healthcare, food production and kitchens need specialist training, products and documentation.
- Location. London and the South East are typically 20–30% higher than the rest of the UK.
Per cleaner hour or per visit?
Always check how a quote is built. Two cleaners working for two hours is four cleaner hours. Comparing a “per hour” quote with a “per visit” quote without knowing the hours on site is the most common mistake buyers make.
How Prestige FM prices commercial cleaning
We survey your building, agree a written specification and give you a fixed monthly price that includes labour, supervision, equipment, products and quality audits. There are no hidden extras, and periodic services such as deep cleans or carpet cleaning are priced up front so you can budget for the year.
Use our office cleaning cost estimator for an instant indicative figure, or request a free quote.
