How much does office cleaning cost in Sydney?
There's no single price for office cleaning - but there is a clear set of things that drive it. Here's how pricing works, what should be included, and how to compare quotes so you're not caught out.
The short answer
At Neatspace, small office cleans start from $79 + GST per visit. Most offices are priced per visit based on their size, how often they need cleaning and what's included. The only way to get an accurate price is a walk-through - anyone who quotes a fixed price without seeing your site is guessing.
What drives the price
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Floor area | More space takes more time - but layout matters as much as size. |
| Frequency | More visits per week usually means a lower price per visit, because there's less build-up each time. |
| Bathrooms and kitchens | These take the most time and need the most care, so the number of them has a big effect. |
| Floor types | Carpet, hard floors and specialist surfaces need different equipment and time. |
| Access and timing | Tight cleaning windows, building inductions or after-midnight access can add time. |
| Consumables | Whether the cleaner supplies toilet paper, soap and paper towel, or you do. |
| Extras | Carpet steam cleaning, windows, fridge cleans and deep cleans are usually priced separately. |
Per-visit vs hourly pricing
Some providers quote an hourly rate. That sounds simple, but you're paying for time, not results - and the hours can creep. A per-visit price based on a written scope tells you exactly what you'll get for a fixed amount. That's how we price every site.
What should be included in a standard office clean
- Desks and workstations wiped (cleared surfaces)
- Kitchen benches, sink, appliance fronts and microwave
- Bathrooms fully cleaned and disinfected, consumables restocked
- Bins emptied and relined, recycling sorted
- Carpets vacuumed and hard floors mopped
- High-touch points disinfected (handles, switches, lift buttons)
- Reception and meeting rooms reset
A good quote lists all of this in a written, area-by-area scope - so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
How to compare cleaning quotes
- Is there a written scope that lists every area and task, and how often?
- Is the price per visit, with GST shown clearly?
- Are the cleaners police-checked and insured (ask for a certificate of currency)?
- Will the same team clean your site each time?
- How is quality checked - and will you see the results?
- What happens if something's missed, and how quickly is it fixed?
- Is there a lock-in contract or exit fee?
If two quotes are far apart, the cheaper one usually has a thinner scope, fewer hours or no quality checks. Compare scopes, not just prices.
Ways to keep your cleaning cost down
- Clear desks so cleaners can wipe surfaces quickly.
- Choose the right frequency - busy kitchens and bathrooms may need more visits, quiet areas fewer.
- Supply consumables in bulk yourself if that's cheaper.
- Bundle periodic work (carpets, windows) into one planned visit.
- Ask about our 10% price beat - send us your current written quote and we'll quote the same scope and frequency for 10% less (conditions apply).