One of the first questions businesses ask when looking for commercial office cleaning is, “How much does commercial cleaning cost?” But there’s no published resource yet that answers this basic, yet unanswered question.
That is why we are sharing two recent Lifestyle Cleaning Services quotation examples to give Newcastle businesses a real glimpse into what professional office cleaning may cost.
These examples can help with initial budgeting, but they are not fixed rates. Every workplace has a different layout, cleaning frequency, condition, and scope of work.
At Lifestyle Cleaning Services, we visit the premises before preparing a personalised quotation. There are no one-size-fits-all packages, so you only pay for the cleaning your workplace actually needs.
If you’re comparing cleaning providers or setting a budget, it helps to understand what is actually included in a commercial office cleaning quotation.
How Much Does Commercial Cleaning Cost?
There is no single commercial office cleaning rate that applies to every office.
Two workplaces may have a similar floor area but very different cleaning requirements. One may have a few offices and a small kitchenette, while another includes multiple storeys, several bathrooms, shared kitchens, a reception area, and a boardroom.
The time required to complete the agreed scope also affects the final quotation. A workplace with more amenities, heavier use, or detailed cleaning requirements will usually take longer to maintain.
To provide a realistic starting point, here are two recent Lifestyle Cleaning Services quotation examples.
Sample Price for a Standard Single-Storey Office
One quotation was prepared for a standard professional office containing:
- Three offices
- One reception area
- Two toilets
- One small kitchenette
The workplace was quoted at $110 plus GST per visit, or $121 including GST, for weekly commercial office cleaning.
The regular commercial office cleaning scope included:
- Emptying rubbish and sanitising bins
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Cleaning doors, door frames, skirting boards, window sills, and common touchpoints
- Cleaning desks, chairs, phones, monitors, keyboards, and office equipment
- Cleaning the kitchenette, sink, splashback, appliances, inside the microwave, and the top and front of the fridge
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets, vanities, sinks, drains, and tiled surfaces
- Wiping the shower screen, frame, and fixtures
- Replenishing consumables
A clean-desk policy applied to this quotation. Desks needed to be clear of files before the cleaners could properly clean and sanitise the surfaces.
This example gives smaller offices an idea of what a weekly maintenance clean may involve. The price could still change depending on the condition of the premises, access requirements, and any additional services requested.
Sample Price for a Two-Storey Office
The second quotation was prepared for a larger two-storey workplace.
The downstairs area included:
- One reception area
- One kitchen
- One ladies toilet
- One men’s toilet
- One unisex toilet
The upstairs area included:
- One boardroom
- Three desks
- One kitchenette
- Two additional toilets
The workplace was quoted at $180 plus GST per visit, or $198 including GST, for fortnightly cleaning.
This commercial office cleaning scope covered:
- Emptying rubbish and sanitising bins
- Vacuuming and mopping floors
- Cleaning doors, door frames, signage, skirting boards, and window sills
- Sanitising touchpoints, desks, chairs, computers, phones, printers, and other office equipment
- Cleaning the kitchen and kitchenette
- Cleaning inside the microwave and the top and front of the fridge
- Cleaning and sanitising five toilets and their surrounding surfaces
- Replenishing consumables
This workplace had more rooms and amenities than the single-storey office. However, it was cleaned fortnightly rather than weekly, so the two prices should not be treated as a direct one-storey versus two-storey comparison.
They are examples of how commercial office cleaning costs can change according to the actual site, cleaning frequency, expected time on the premises, and agreed scope of work.
What Affects Commercial Office Cleaning Prices?
Commercial office cleaning is not priced on the floor area alone. Several practical factors are considered before a quotation is prepared.
1. Size and Layout of the Workplace
A larger workplace will generally take longer to clean, but the way the space is arranged also matters.
An open-plan office may be more straightforward to maintain than a property with multiple enclosed rooms, internal stairs, boardrooms, kitchens, toilets, and separate staff areas.
Bathrooms and kitchen facilities can have a noticeable effect on cleaning time because they require more detailed cleaning and sanitising during each visit.
2. Cleaning Frequency
Some businesses need cleaning several times per week, while others may only require weekly or fortnightly visits.
The right frequency depends on:
- The number of employees
- Daily foot traffic
- The number of clients or visitors
- Use of shared kitchens and bathrooms
- The type of work carried out on the premises
- Presentation and hygiene requirements
Less frequent cleaning does not always mean the cost per visit will reduce proportionately. If more time passes between visits, cleaners may need longer to remove accumulated rubbish, dust, marks, fingerprints, and kitchen or bathroom buildup.
At Lifestyle Cleaning Services, we recommend a cleaning frequency based on how the workplace is actually used rather than placing every business on the same schedule.
3. Time Required to Complete the Scope
The expected cleaning time is an important part of the quotation.
Two offices of a similar size may require different amounts of time depending on the number of fixtures, floor types, level of use, condition of shared facilities, and number of detailed tasks included.
A site visit allows us to assess these factors properly instead of providing a price that may not reflect the work involved.
4. Weekday and Weekend Cleaning
Weekday cleaning is the standard arrangement for most regular commercial office cleaning services.
The clean may take place during business hours or after employees leave, depending on your operating schedule and access arrangements.
Weekend cleaning may have an additional rate because of weekend labour costs. This can apply to regular weekend services and one-off Saturday or Sunday cleans.
Any additional weekend charge will be explained in the quotation before the service is approved.
5. Urgent Cleaning Requests
Urgent or last-minute cleaning may cost more when additional cleaners need to be arranged or an existing schedule must be changed.
A business may need urgent cleaning before:
- A client visit
- An inspection
- A workplace event
- A tenancy handover
- Staff returning to the office
- An unexpected reopening
Providing reasonable notice makes it easier to schedule the work and confirm an accurate cost before the clean begins.
6. Add-Ons and Special Requests
Regular commercial office cleaning usually covers the agreed maintenance of floors, bins, desks, shared areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
Services outside the standard scope may need to be quoted separately. These can include:
- Carpet cleaning
- Internal or external window cleaning
- Upholstery cleaning
- Deep cleaning
- High-level dusting
- Detailed wall or skirting-board cleaning
- Cleaning after renovations or building work
- One-off cleaning of neglected areas
- Additional appliance cleaning
Your quotation should clearly state which services are included in the regular clean and which requests are treated as add-ons.
7. Existing Condition of the Office
A workplace that has not been professionally cleaned for some time may need an initial detailed clean before regular maintenance begins.
This first service may cost more because the cleaners need additional time to address built-up dust, kitchen residue, bathroom buildup, marks, and areas that have not been maintained consistently.
Once the premises are brought to a suitable standard, regular cleaning can help prevent the same buildup from returning.
8. Access and Security Requirements
Access arrangements may also affect how the service is planned.
Cleaners may need instructions for:
- Keys
- Alarm systems
- Secure rooms
- Site inductions
- Parking
- Restricted access times
Clear procedures help the cleaning team complete the agreed work efficiently and reduce delays during each visit.
9. GST
Always check whether a commercial office cleaning quotation is shown before or after GST.
Lifestyle Cleaning Services quotations clearly display both amounts. For example:
- $110 plus GST is $121 including GST
- $180 plus GST is $198 including GST
This gives businesses a clear understanding of the total amount payable before accepting the quotation.
Does After-Hours Cleaning Cost More?
No. Lifestyle Cleaning Services does not charge extra simply because your regular weekday office cleaning is completed after business hours.
Weekday after-hours cleaning is different from weekend cleaning. Weekend services may have an additional rate, but arranging for cleaners to attend after your staff leave on a standard weekday does not automatically increase the price.
After-hours cleaning is often a practical choice for busy offices where daytime cleaning could interrupt employees, meetings, clients, or normal business operations.
Benefits of After-Hours Cleaning
1. Less Disruption During the Workday
Vacuuming, mopping, bin collection, kitchen cleaning, and bathroom maintenance can be completed without interrupting calls, meetings, or focused work.
Employees can continue using the office normally throughout business hours.
2. Better Access to Shared Areas
Reception areas, kitchens, meeting rooms, bathrooms, and walkways are often in constant use during the day.
Once the office closes, cleaners can access these areas more easily and complete the agreed scope without needing to work around employees or visitors.
3. A Clean Office the Next Morning
Staff can arrive at emptied bins, clean floors, sanitised touchpoints, refreshed bathrooms, and a tidy kitchen.
This is especially valuable for client-facing workplaces where reception areas and meeting rooms need to be ready from the moment the business opens.
4. Cleaning That Works Around Your Business
Your cleaning schedule should support your operations rather than interfere with them.
Subject to suitable access, key, and alarm arrangements, regular weekday after-hours cleaning can be scheduled around your operating hours without an additional after-hours fee.
Why Choose a Commercial Cleaning Company That Provides Personalised Quotes
Sample rates are useful for initial budgeting, but they cannot replace a proper site assessment.
Providing an accurate price without seeing the workplace can be difficult. Important details may be overlooked, including the number of amenities, floor condition, high-use areas, access requirements, and any tasks outside a regular maintenance clean.
Lifestyle Cleaning Services has provided customised commercial office cleaning across Newcastle and surrounding areas since 2011. During a site visit, we assess:
- The size and layout of the workplace
- Offices, workstations, kitchens, bathrooms, and shared areas
- The current condition of the premises
- Areas that require more frequent attention
- The expected time needed to complete the clean
- Access and security arrangements
- The most suitable cleaning frequency
- Any add-ons or special requests
We then prepare a personalised cleaning scope and quotation based on what your workplace actually requires.
There are no fixed packages or unnecessary inclusions. You only pay for the commercial office cleaning services included in your agreed plan.
Request a Commercial Office Cleaning Quote in Newcastle
The examples in this guide can give you an idea of what commercial office cleaning may cost, but the most accurate way to set your budget is to arrange a site visit.
Lifestyle Cleaning Services can assess your workplace, discuss your preferred schedule, and prepare a clear quotation based on the size of the premises, cleaning frequency, expected time on site, and required scope.
Contact Lifestyle Cleaning Services on (02) 4932 8187 or fill out the enquiry form to arrange a free facility assessment and request a custom quote.