Average Prices for Cleaning Services: Complete Guide

Moonlit Cleaners
Sep 29, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Dec 3, 2025

Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service: Understanding Costs and Services

Hiring a professional cleaning service usually starts with the same burning question: “How much will it cost?”. The answer varies depending on a few fundamental factors: the square footage of the area, the type of cleaning service, and the frequency of the cleaning service.

In this article, we will summarise the average prices of different cleaning services, enabling you to better plan and budget.

General Office Cleaning Costs

Most cleaning service providers set a base rate for standard office spaces per square footage. On average:

Small office (under 1,000 sq. ft): £100–£200 per visit
Medium office (1,000–3,000 sq. ft): £200–£400 per visit
Large office (3,000+ sq. ft): £400 and up, depending on services

Often, the pricing includes vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, restroom cleaning, and surface wiping. Total cost may also be affected by the frequency of cleaning (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).

Deep Cleaning Services

Deep cleaning services usually come at a higher cost. A deep clean service consists of scrubbing baseboards, cleaning behind appliances, steaming carpets, and disinfecting high-touch areas. Deep cleaning is often done after construction, during seasonal refreshes, or after an illness has been prevalent.

Average deep cleaning: £0.20- £0.50 per sq. ft
Starting deep cleaning for small offices and retail stores: around £300- £500

Medical, Retail, and Industrial Specialized Cleaning

Some spaces require surface cleaning, such as medical clinics, which require certified disinfection. Industrial sites can include machinery or hazardous waste.

Here’s a rough guide:

Medical cleaning: £0.15- £0.30 per sq. ft
Retail cleaning: £50- £100 per hour based on foot traffic and size of store
Warehouse and industrial cleaning: £0.10- £0.25 per sq. ft

Facilities often require after-hours cleaning during nighttime. If eco-friendly or medical-grade products are used, it will incur additional costs.

Extras and Add-On Services

Cleaning companies will offer additional services with the core package, such as:

Carpet cleaning: £100-300 per area
Window cleaning: £2-£5 per pane
Disinfection: £0.10-£0.30 per sq. ft.
Green Cleaning: Add 5-10% to the total

Always ask for a complete quote.

Budget Tips

Buy services together: Regular customers will receive discounted additional services.
Get multiple quotes: Different businesses within the same city can provide different quotes.
Schedule off-peak: Services during the night or on the weekends may be more expensive. Weekday bookings are cheaper.
Avoid contracts unless necessary: Some companies provide pricing without requiring contracts.