Commercial Cleaning near you in United Kingdom
Known locally as contract / office cleaning. Compare researched prices and get free quotes from pros wherever you are in United Kingdom.
Typical price: £40–£1,700
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What commercial cleaning costs in United Kingdom
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small office (up to 200 m²), per visit Bins, floors, touchpoints, WC and kitchenette | £40 | £70 | £120 |
| Mid-size office (500 m²), monthly, 3x/week Recurring contract clean with consumables restocked | £600 | £1,000 | £1,700 |
| One-off deep clean / floor care Carpet extraction or hard-floor machine scrub for a small office | £200 | £380 | £700 |
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How to hire a commercial cleaning pro in United Kingdom
- Check public liability and employer's liability insurance (employer's liability is a legal requirement for any company with staff)
- Confirm cleaners are paid at least the National Living Wage and ask about TUPE implications if switching providers with the same site staff
- Walk the site and agree a written specification with visit frequency and consumables
- Ask about COSHH-compliant chemical storage and data sheets on site
- For regulated premises (medical, food), check relevant standards experience (CQC environments, food-safe cleaning)
- Agree keyholding, alarm and DBS-check policy where needed
Frequently asked questions
Can cleaning happen outside business hours?
Yes — evening and early-morning service is standard for offices so cleaning doesn't disrupt staff. Out-of-hours access requires a key/alarm protocol; some companies charge a small premium for late-night or weekend slots.
What insurance should a commercial cleaning company carry?
At minimum public liability insurance and employer's/workers' compensation coverage for their staff. Ask for certificates — if an uninsured cleaner is injured on your premises, the liability can land on you.
What does a standard office cleaning visit include?
Emptying bins, vacuuming and mopping floors, wiping desks and touchpoints, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and restocking consumables. Window cleaning, carpet extraction, and floor stripping/polishing are usually scheduled extras.
What is the difference between janitorial and commercial cleaning?
Janitorial usually means recurring day-to-day cleaning (bins, floors, bathrooms), while commercial cleaning also covers periodic heavy work: carpet extraction, hard-floor machine scrubbing, high-level dusting, and post-construction cleans.
Should I hire a cleaning company or an in-house cleaner?
Under roughly 10-15 hours of cleaning per week, a contracted company is usually cheaper once you count payroll, insurance, cover for absences, and equipment. In-house starts to win for large single sites with full-time cleaning need.
How is commercial cleaning priced?
Three common models: per hour per cleaner (small offices), per square metre/foot per visit (larger spaces), or a fixed monthly contract based on visit frequency. Most quotes are set after a walkthrough that counts desks, bathrooms, kitchens and floor types.
What is TUPE and why does it matter when changing office cleaners in the UK?
TUPE regulations can automatically transfer the existing cleaning staff (with their terms) to your new contractor when a contract changes hands on the same site. Good providers will ask about incumbent staff during quoting — a provider that has never heard of TUPE is a warning sign.
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