How much does commercial cleaning cost in Canada?
Janitorial contracts are priced per square foot per month, per hour, or per visit, depending on frequency and the type of space. Frequency (daily vs. weekly), restroom count, and specialty work like floor care and post-construction cleanup are the main cost drivers.
Typical price breakdown
General planning ranges for Canadian commercial work. Your actual price depends on scope, region, building condition, and access.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Office cleaning (monthly, per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.20 / sq ft / mo |
| Medical / lab cleaningHigher compliance + disinfection. | $0.15 – $0.35 / sq ft / mo |
| Hourly janitorial rate | $28 – $50 / hr |
| Floor strip & wax | $0.30 – $0.75 / sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning | $0.15 – $0.40 / sq ft |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0.30 – $0.80 / sq ft |
What moves the price
Frequency
Daily service costs more per month than weekly, but lowers the per-visit rate. Match frequency to actual foot traffic.
Space type
Medical, lab, food, and industrial spaces require more rigorous protocols and supplies than standard office.
Restrooms & high-touch areas
Restroom count and high-touch disinfection drive labour and consumable cost.
Specialty floor care
Strip-and-wax, burnishing, and carpet extraction are usually quoted separately from routine cleaning.
Supplies & consumables
Whether paper, soap, and liners are contractor- or owner-supplied changes the monthly number.
How to get an accurate price
The numbers above are for budgeting. To get a real, scope-specific price, post your project as an RFP on PMRFP — describe the building, the work, and your region, and qualified cleaning / janitorial companies respond with their own pricing. Posting is free, and getting two or three competitive responses is the simplest way to know the true market rate.
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