One of the first questions facility managers ask is "how much will it cost?" The honest answer is that it depends on your building and what you need done. Two offices with the same square footage can have very different prices. Understanding what drives cost helps you compare quotes fairly and avoid surprises later.
Square footage matters, but layout matters just as much. A wide-open warehouse cleans faster than an office with dozens of private rooms, or a clinic with many exam rooms that each need detailed attention.
Different spaces have different standards. Medical offices require careful disinfection of patient areas. Manufacturing facilities may need heavy-duty floor scrubbing and locker room care. A standard office has its own mix of workstations, break rooms and restrooms. The more specialized the space, the more time and training it takes.
Nightly service costs more per month than weekly service, but each visit is usually faster because the building never gets too far behind. Many facilities land on a mix, such as daily restroom and trash service with weekly detail work.
Restrooms and kitchens are the most labor-intensive areas in most buildings. A facility with many restrooms or a large cafeteria will take more time than its square footage suggests.
A building with hundreds of employees or a steady stream of visitors needs more attention than a small office with a handful of staff. Heavy traffic also means more floor wear, which can make periodic floor care more important.
Carpet, tile, sealed concrete, LVP and hardwood each need different care. Periodic services like hot-water carpet extraction or strip and wax are often quoted separately from routine cleaning.
Ask whether paper products, soap and trash liners are included. Add-ons like day porters, window cleaning or electrostatic disinfection will also affect the total.
The only way to get a reliable price is a walkthrough of your facility. Legacy Cleaning provides free walkthroughs across the Twin Cities, Mankato and St. Cloud and delivers a detailed, custom quote with no guesswork. Request a free walkthrough to get started.