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Pricing Guide

Commercial Cleaning Costs, Rates and Prices in Melbourne

Use the examples as a starting point, then compare the rooms, tasks, frequency, access and exclusions in the written site quote.

How commercial cleaning rates are structured

A useful price only makes sense beside the scope. These are the common ways a Melbourne business may see cleaning quoted.

Hourly rate

Useful where the task list or condition varies. Confirm the minimum visit, expected labour hours and which equipment or tasks attract a separate charge.

Per-visit price

A set amount for the rooms, tasks and frequency listed in the proposal. Check what is periodic, optional or excluded from the recurring visit.

Project or area price

Often used for carpet, glass, builders cleaning, pressure cleaning or a handover. Area, condition, access and method still need to be inspected.

What Affects Cleaning Costs?

Commercial cleaning is customized to your specific site needs. The final quote will depend on:

  • Usable floor area and furniture density
  • Occupancy, visitor traffic and cleaning frequency
  • Kitchens, bathrooms and other high-use rooms
  • Carpet, tile, vinyl, concrete and other finishes
  • After-hours access, parking, alarms and inductions
  • Periodic work, equipment and specialist access
  • Consumables, waste and client-supplied requirements

Pricing FAQ

What is the average cost of commercial cleaning in Melbourne?+

There is no single average that accurately describes every site. Floor area, occupancy, amenities, frequency, access and periodic work can make two similar-sized premises cost differently. The examples on this page are starting guides, not universal quotes.

Is commercial cleaning charged hourly or at a fixed site price?+

Either model may be used. An hourly rate is easier to understand when the time is variable, while a recurring site price can give clearer budgeting once the tasks and frequency are defined. The proposal should state the pricing basis.

Does the quoted price include GST?+

The written proposal should state whether prices include or exclude GST. Check this before comparing totals from different providers.

Why is a site inspection useful?+

It confirms the usable area, room types, floor finishes, access, current condition and periodic tasks. That reduces assumptions and makes the quoted scope easier to compare.

Are carpet, windows and pressure cleaning included in a regular rate?+

They are usually periodic or separately itemised because the method, equipment and access differ from routine cleaning. The proposal should say whether any of these tasks are included and how often.

How can a business control cleaning cost without cutting key tasks?+

Separate high-frequency tasks from rotating and periodic work, provide a workable access window, keep the scope current and compare providers using the same room-and-frequency checklist.

Compare the same scope, not just the lowest number

Record the rooms, frequency and access details first. Then ask each provider to identify inclusions, periodic work, exclusions and GST on the proposal.

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