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.
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.
Service Pricing
Transparent starting rates for our core commercial cleaning services.
Body Corporate Cleaning
Starting from
$45/indicative hourly rate
Builders Cleaning
Starting from
$65/indicative hourly rate
Commercial Carpet Cleaning
Starting from
$150/indicative minimum visit
Commercial End of Lease Cleaning
Starting from
$350/indicative small-site price
Medical Centre Cleaning
Starting from
$65/indicative hourly rate
Office Cleaning
Starting from
$45/indicative hourly rate
Commercial Pressure Cleaning
Starting from
$250/indicative minimum visit
Restaurant Cleaning
Starting from
$65/indicative hourly rate
Warehouse Cleaning
Starting from
$50/indicative hourly rate
Commercial Window Cleaning
Starting from
$180/indicative minimum visit
Service comparison
Indicative starting prices by service
These figures come from the current service pages. They are starting guides, not closed price ranges: the service basis and minimum must be read beside the dollar figure, and the written site quote confirms the final amount.
| Service | Starting guide | Pricing basis | Ad-hoc minimum | Published examples | What the quote reviews |
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| Body Corporate Cleaning | $45 | indicative hourly rate | 2-hour ad-hoc minimum | Confirmed in quote. |
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| Builders Cleaning | $65 | indicative hourly rate | 4-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Commercial Carpet Cleaning | $150 | indicative minimum visit | 1-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Commercial End of Lease Cleaning | $350 | indicative small-site price | 4-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Commercial Pressure Cleaning | $250 | indicative minimum visit | 3-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Commercial Window Cleaning | $180 | indicative minimum visit | 2-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Medical Centre Cleaning | $65 | indicative hourly rate | 3-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Office Cleaning | $45 | indicative hourly rate | 2-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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| Restaurant Cleaning | $65 | indicative hourly rate | 3-hour ad-hoc minimum | Confirmed in quote. |
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| Warehouse Cleaning | $50 | indicative hourly rate | 4-hour ad-hoc minimum |
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Dollar figures are in AUD. Recurring, per-visit and one-off project prices use different pricing bases and should not be compared as if they were the same unit. The written proposal should also state whether GST is included. Published hour minimums apply to ad-hoc work; a recurring site proposal may use a different per-visit basis.
How commercial cleaning rates are structured
Recurring cleaning may move to a predictable per-visit or site price once the rooms, tasks and frequency are stable. One-off work is more often priced by time, visit, area or project because condition, equipment and access vary. A starting figure is not a maximum; the written quote supplies the usable total for the agreed scope.
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.
How the site quote is prepared
- Record the usable area, rooms, attendance, surfaces and access window.
- Separate every-visit work from rotating, periodic and one-off tasks.
- Apply the relevant service basis and published ad-hoc minimum where it applies.
- State inclusions, exclusions, consumables, GST and the final price in the proposal.
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.