Pricing
Office cleaning rates in Edmonton: $/hr vs $/sqft
Two billing models for Edmonton office cleaning — when each is fair, the typical Edmonton numbers for 2026, and how to switch between them as your business grows.
TL;DR
Edmonton offices in 2026 pay either $0.18–$0.28 per square foot per visit (flat) or $40–$60 per cleaner per hour (hourly). Hourly is fairer for offices under 3,000 sq ft and variable scope; flat-rate is fairer for offices above 5,000 sq ft with predictable scope.
Office cleaning pricing is more flexible than residential because scope varies dramatically. The two main models cover most situations.
When to choose each model
- Under 3,000 sq ft, variable scope — hourly. Pay for the work actually performed.
- 3,000–5,000 sq ft, mixed scope — start hourly, switch to flat after 60 days when patterns stabilize.
- 5,000+ sq ft, predictable scope — flat per square foot. Easier to budget.
- Post-construction or one-offs — always hourly. Scope is genuinely unknown.
Edmonton 2026 numbers
Hourly rates range $40–$60 per cleaner per hour, with $45–$55 being typical for established companies. Flat per-sq-ft rates range $0.18–$0.28 per visit, with $0.22 being a common median. Most Edmonton offices cluster around $0.22 per sq ft per visit on twice-weekly contracts.
How to evaluate a switch
After 8 weeks on hourly, calculate average cost per visit and divide by office square footage. If the per-sq-ft number is stable within 15% week-to-week, switching to flat is reasonable. If it varies more than 20%, scope is too variable and hourly is the fairer model.
Frequently asked
- Should small offices just hire a part-time cleaner directly?
- If the office is ≤2,000 sq ft and you have HR capacity, sometimes yes. Below that, the overhead of payroll, supplies and supervision usually outweighs the saving.
- Is GST charged on commercial cleaning?
- Yes — commercial cleaning services are GST-applicable at 5%. Most quotes are presented exclusive of GST, then GST added at invoice.
- Do you provide supplies for offices?
- Cleaning supplies are included. Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap) we can manage or your office can buy directly — your call.
- Can I get a quote before signing a contract?
- Yes — a walk-through quote is free. We can give a written number within 24 hours of seeing the space.
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