Commercial office cleaning in Montréal typically costs about $0.02 to $0.08 per square foot per visit, and roughly $0.10 to $0.40 per square foot per month depending on how many visits a week you book. Larger offices pay less per square foot because the crew spends more of its time cleaning and less on setup and washrooms. Simple Service, a commercial cleaning company based in Laval and serving Greater Montréal, shares the benchmarks it uses to build quotes.
Price per square foot, per visit
These are typical ranges for a standard service (offices, common areas, kitchenette and washrooms), before tax and before any frequency discount. They assume about $48 per labour hour, a production rate of roughly 2,500 sq ft per hour and about 15 minutes per washroom. Small offices hit a per-visit minimum, which pushes their cost per square foot up.
| Floor area | Typical price per visit | Per sq ft, per visit |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 sq ft | $150 (minimum) | about $0.075 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $150 | about $0.03 |
| 10,000 sq ft | $240 | about $0.024 |
| 20,000 sq ft | $455 | about $0.023 |
Price per square foot, per month
Monthly cost is the visit price multiplied by visits per week and by about 4.3 weeks, less the frequency discount (about 8% for three to four visits a week, 12% for five or more).
| Floor area | Once a week | Three times a week |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 sq ft | about $0.13 per sq ft | about $0.36 per sq ft |
| 10,000 sq ft | about $0.10 per sq ft | about $0.28 per sq ft |
| 20,000 sq ft | about $0.10 per sq ft | about $0.27 per sq ft |
Published price pages from other Montréal cleaners quote different bases, some per visit and some per month, which is why figures online look far apart. Always ask whether a per-square-foot number is per visit or per month.
What moves the number
- Frequency: each extra weekly visit raises the monthly total, but the per-visit price drops with discounts.
- Washrooms and kitchenette: they take longer than closed offices, so a washroom-heavy floor costs more per square foot.
- Flooring: carpet, tile and concrete need different work. Stripping, waxing and carpet extraction are priced separately.
- Minimum per visit: small spaces pay a floor price, so the per-square-foot rate is higher.
- Initial clean: an optional deep clean at the start costs about 12% more than a regular visit, once.
- Package: a basic package runs about 20% under the figures above, and a premium package with a weekly supervisor visit about 30% above.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial office cleaning cost per square foot in Montréal?
Plan on about $0.02 to $0.08 per square foot for a single visit, and about $0.10 to $0.40 per square foot per month depending on frequency. The exact figure depends on size, washrooms, flooring and how often the crew comes.
Why does a small office cost more per square foot?
Visits have a minimum price that covers travel, setup and the washroom. A 2,000 sq ft office pays the same minimum as a 5,000 sq ft one, so its rate per square foot is higher.
Is the price per square foot per visit or per month?
It can be either, and quotes online mix both. Convert everything to a monthly total for your own space before comparing companies.
Are products and insurance included?
Yes, the rate includes products, equipment and insurance. Simple Service carries $5M general liability and a $10M umbrella policy, its employees are bonded and the company is CNESST registered.
Get a quote for your office
See our office cleaning page or commercial cleaning in Montréal, then tell us about your space and we will send three price options.