Cost Guide · Commercial
How Much Does Commercial Cleaning Cost?
Commercial cleaning runs about $0.10–$0.20 per sq ft per visit for recurring service — a small office or retail space typically lands at $200–$350 a visit. Here’s the full breakdown.
How It's Priced
Commercial cleaning is typically priced per square foot, per visit, or on a monthly contract — built around your space's size, the scope of work, and how often you need service. Unlike a one-off home clean, most commercial work is an ongoing schedule, which shapes the pricing.
| Basis | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Per visitrecurring maintenance | $0.10–$0.20 / sq ft |
| Small space, per visitup to ~2,000 sq ft | $200–$350 |
| Initial deep cleanone-time reset | $0.35–$0.60 / sq ft |
| Monthly, small spaceweekly service | $850–$1,300 |
What Drives the Cost
The main factors: square footage, frequency (daily costs more per month than weekly, but less per visit), the scope (restrooms and kitchens are labor-intensive), traffic and industry (a medical office or gym needs more), and periodic extras like carpet and window cleaning.
Frequency & Contracts
Most businesses land on a recurring schedule — see how often an office should be cleaned. Ongoing contracts usually price better per visit than one-offs, because the work is predictable and the same team learns your space.
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By Space Type
A small professional office, a retail space, a fitness studio, and a medical practice all price differently — driven by traffic, hygiene standards, and specialized needs. The clearer your scope, the more accurate the quote.
Getting a Quote
Because commercial pricing is so scope-dependent, it starts with the specifics of your space and schedule. For comparison with residential pricing, see house cleaning cost in LA.
Published ranges like the ones above are rare locally: in our 2026 price-transparency study, only 4 of 46 established Los Angeles and Ventura County cleaning companies posted any rates at all.
Quick Answers
How much does commercial cleaning cost per square foot?
For recurring maintenance, commercial cleaning in Los Angeles & Ventura County typically runs $0.10–$0.20 per square foot per visit, depending on frequency and scope. A one-time initial deep clean runs higher — roughly $0.35–$0.60 per square foot — because it establishes the standard before regular service begins.
What does commercial cleaning cost for a small office or retail space?
A small space up to about 2,000 sq ft usually runs $200–$350 per visit for weekly maintenance. As a real example, a Malibu retail store of roughly 1,700 sq ft with three restrooms is served at $250 per weekly visit — about $1,083 a month — after an $850 initial deep clean. Your exact number depends on size, frequency, and scope.
Is commercial cleaning priced per visit or on a monthly contract?
Both are common. Most ongoing commercial work is quoted per visit and billed on a recurring schedule — weekly is typical — which for a small space lands around $850–$1,300 a month. There is no long-term contract required; service continues week to week, and either party can adjust with reasonable notice.
Why is the first commercial clean more expensive?
The initial deep clean is a full reset that establishes the standard everything after is measured against — it reaches built-up grime, detailed restroom descaling, and fixtures that routine service maintains rather than restores. Once that baseline is set, recurring visits hold it at a lower per-visit rate.
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