Ask five Edmonton cleaning companies for a commercial quote and you can get five very different numbers for the same building. The difference is almost never the hourly rate. It is the hours, the scope and what each quote quietly leaves out. This guide shows how commercial cleaning is really priced, and lets you build your own scope in two minutes.
Commercial cleaning in Edmonton is priced on the labour needed to keep your facility at an agreed standard: the crew hours per visit, multiplied by the visits per month, plus supplies and periodic work such as floor scrubbing. Square footage is where the estimate starts, not the price. Two 5,000 square foot spaces can need very different hours depending on washrooms, traffic, flooring and how clean they have to look at opening.
Build your cleaning scope
Describe your facility below. You will get an estimate of the crew hours your space needs and a written scope you can send to ELR or paste into your own request for quotes.
Facility cleaning scope builder
Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Spruce Grove and area
estimated range
Your scope
Estimates are a planning guide. ELR confirms hours, scope and price after reviewing your site, photos or a walkthrough.
Six things that set your price
The standard you need
A law office reception and a warehouse break room are cleaned to different standards. Defining "clean" in writing is the single biggest lever on hours.
Washrooms and kitchens
Every fixture is sanitized and restocked. Washrooms take more time per square foot than any other area.
Frequency
Frequent service means lighter visits. Monthly service means each visit removes a month of buildup.
Floors and season
Hard floors need mopping and periodic scrubbing. From November to April, Edmonton salt and gravel add entry and floor time.
Access and timing
After-hours windows, alarm codes, security sign-in and tight opening deadlines all shape the crew plan.
Supplies and periodic work
Paper, soap and liners, plus carpet extraction, floor refinishing and high dusting, are often priced separately.
How cleaning quotes are structured
| Pricing model | How it works | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | You pay for crew hours on site | How are hours tracked and reported? |
| Per visit | A fixed price for a defined scope each visit | What happens when a visit runs long or short? |
| Monthly contract | Hours, frequency and scope rolled into one invoice | How many hours per visit does the price assume? |
| Per square foot | A rate multiplied by your floor area | Which areas are counted, and what is excluded? |
Whatever the format, the number that matters is hours per visit. A quote that looks cheap usually assumes fewer hours, and the first things to slip are washrooms, floors and the corners nobody checks.
What a cheap quote usually leaves out
- Consumables. Paper towel, toilet paper, soap and liners can add a meaningful monthly line if they are not included.
- Periodic work. Carpet extraction, machine scrubbing, floor finish and high dusting are often "quoted separately" later.
- Coverage. Ask for proof of liability insurance and a WCB Alberta clearance letter, which confirms the contractor's workers' compensation account is in good standing.
- Supervision. Who inspects the work, how issues are reported, and how fast they are fixed.
- Winter. Extra entry and floor care from November to April. Read our guide to winter salt damage on commercial floors.
Show us the space. We will define the work.
ELR Facilities Services delivers structured commercial cleaning for offices, clinics, retail, common areas and managed properties across Edmonton and nearby communities. Fully bonded, insured and WCB compliant. Send photos, video or a voice note with your request and we will come back with a defined scope and price.
What your scope of work should include
Whether you hire ELR or anyone else, a written scope protects you. It should list, area by area:
- Every area covered: entrances, offices, meeting rooms, washrooms, kitchens, corridors, stairs and elevators
- The tasks in each area and how often each happens (every visit, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Who supplies consumables and how they are billed
- The service window, access method and security procedures
- Periodic work and when it is scheduled
- How quality is checked and how issues are reported and fixed
See what ELR includes in office and workplace cleaning, janitorial services and recurring facility cleaning, or look at real ELR projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Edmonton?
It depends on the crew hours your facility needs per visit and how often you are cleaned, plus supplies and periodic work. Use the scope builder above to estimate hours for your space, then ELR confirms the scope and price after reviewing your site.
How often should an office be cleaned?
Offices with more than about 20 people, or with clients visiting, usually need service three to five times a week. Smaller, staff-only offices often do well with weekly service plus periodic deep cleaning.
Do you supply cleaning products and washroom consumables?
ELR supplies professional cleaning products and equipment. Consumable restocking such as paper and soap can be included in your scope when agreed.
Is ELR bonded, insured and WCB compliant?
Yes. ELR is fully bonded, insured and WCB compliant, and supporting documents can be provided during qualification or procurement.
Can I send photos instead of booking a walkthrough?
Yes. The ELR request form accepts photos, videos, voice notes and documents, so our estimator sees your site before we reply.
Which areas does ELR serve?
Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Nisku, Spruce Grove and surrounding communities.
Hour estimates use typical commercial cleaning production rates and are a planning guide only. Written by Raymond Onwude, founder of ELR Facilities Services.
Ask five Edmonton cleaning companies for a commercial quote and you can get five very different numbers for the same building. The difference is almost never the hourly rate. It is the hours, the scope and what each quote quietly leaves out. This guide shows how commercial cleaning is really priced, and lets you build your own scope in two minutes.
Commercial cleaning in Edmonton is priced on the labour needed to keep your facility at an agreed standard: the crew hours per visit, multiplied by the visits per month, plus supplies and periodic work such as floor scrubbing. Square footage is where the estimate starts, not the price. Two 5,000 square foot spaces can need very different hours depending on washrooms, traffic, flooring and how clean they have to look at opening.
Build your cleaning scope
Describe your facility below. You will get an estimate of the crew hours your space needs and a written scope you can send to ELR or paste into your own request for quotes.
Facility cleaning scope builder
Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Spruce Grove and area
estimated range
Your scope
Estimates are a planning guide. ELR confirms hours, scope and price after reviewing your site, photos or a walkthrough.
Six things that set your price
The standard you need
A law office reception and a warehouse break room are cleaned to different standards. Defining "clean" in writing is the single biggest lever on hours.
Washrooms and kitchens
Every fixture is sanitized and restocked. Washrooms take more time per square foot than any other area.
Frequency
Frequent service means lighter visits. Monthly service means each visit removes a month of buildup.
Floors and season
Hard floors need mopping and periodic scrubbing. From November to April, Edmonton salt and gravel add entry and floor time.
Access and timing
After-hours windows, alarm codes, security sign-in and tight opening deadlines all shape the crew plan.
Supplies and periodic work
Paper, soap and liners, plus carpet extraction, floor refinishing and high dusting, are often priced separately.
How cleaning quotes are structured
| Pricing model | How it works | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | You pay for crew hours on site | How are hours tracked and reported? |
| Per visit | A fixed price for a defined scope each visit | What happens when a visit runs long or short? |
| Monthly contract | Hours, frequency and scope rolled into one invoice | How many hours per visit does the price assume? |
| Per square foot | A rate multiplied by your floor area | Which areas are counted, and what is excluded? |
Whatever the format, the number that matters is hours per visit. A quote that looks cheap usually assumes fewer hours, and the first things to slip are washrooms, floors and the corners nobody checks.
What a cheap quote usually leaves out
- Consumables. Paper towel, toilet paper, soap and liners can add a meaningful monthly line if they are not included.
- Periodic work. Carpet extraction, machine scrubbing, floor finish and high dusting are often "quoted separately" later.
- Coverage. Ask for proof of liability insurance and a WCB Alberta clearance letter, which confirms the contractor's workers' compensation account is in good standing.
- Supervision. Who inspects the work, how issues are reported, and how fast they are fixed.
- Winter. Extra entry and floor care from November to April. Read our guide to winter salt damage on commercial floors.
Show us the space. We will define the work.
ELR Facilities Services delivers structured commercial cleaning for offices, clinics, retail, common areas and managed properties across Edmonton and nearby communities. Fully bonded, insured and WCB compliant. Send photos, video or a voice note with your request and we will come back with a defined scope and price.
What your scope of work should include
Whether you hire ELR or anyone else, a written scope protects you. It should list, area by area:
- Every area covered: entrances, offices, meeting rooms, washrooms, kitchens, corridors, stairs and elevators
- The tasks in each area and how often each happens (every visit, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Who supplies consumables and how they are billed
- The service window, access method and security procedures
- Periodic work and when it is scheduled
- How quality is checked and how issues are reported and fixed
See what ELR includes in office and workplace cleaning, janitorial services and recurring facility cleaning, or look at real ELR projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Edmonton?
It depends on the crew hours your facility needs per visit and how often you are cleaned, plus supplies and periodic work. Use the scope builder above to estimate hours for your space, then ELR confirms the scope and price after reviewing your site.
How often should an office be cleaned?
Offices with more than about 20 people, or with clients visiting, usually need service three to five times a week. Smaller, staff-only offices often do well with weekly service plus periodic deep cleaning.
Do you supply cleaning products and washroom consumables?
ELR supplies professional cleaning products and equipment. Consumable restocking such as paper and soap can be included in your scope when agreed.
Is ELR bonded, insured and WCB compliant?
Yes. ELR is fully bonded, insured and WCB compliant, and supporting documents can be provided during qualification or procurement.
Can I send photos instead of booking a walkthrough?
Yes. The ELR request form accepts photos, videos, voice notes and documents, so our estimator sees your site before we reply.
Which areas does ELR serve?
Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Nisku, Spruce Grove and surrounding communities.
Hour estimates use typical commercial cleaning production rates and are a planning guide only. Written by Raymond Onwude, founder of ELR Facilities Services.