How do you calculate an office cleaning quote?

An office cleaning quote is based on floor area, number of desks and workstations, bathrooms, kitchens, cleaning frequency and the service standard. Floor area determines base time, with additional time added per desk, bathroom and kitchen. The total hours are multiplied by hourly rate plus overheads.

What is a typical hourly rate for office cleaning in the UK?

In 2026, commercial cleaning rates in the UK typically range from £12-18 per hour depending on location, with London and the South East at the higher end. This rate covers labour, and overheads (insurance, management, supplies) are added on top, typically 20-30%.

How long does it take to clean a typical office?

A standard clean of a 200 m² office with 20 desks takes approximately 2-3 hours. This includes vacuuming, surface wiping, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, emptying bins and general tidying. Larger offices scale proportionally.

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Office Cleaning Quote Calculator

Calculate a cleaning quote based on office size, desks, bathrooms and cleaning frequency.

Floor Area

Total office floor area

Number of Desks

Workstations to clean

Bathrooms

Toilets and washrooms

Kitchens

Kitchen or break areas

FrequencyHow often the office is cleaned

Cleaning StandardLevel of cleaning required

How We Calculate This

The calculator estimates hours per visit based on floor area, desks, bathrooms and kitchens, then multiplies by frequency and rate.

Coverage rates

Basic: 80 m\u00B2/hour
Standard: 50 m\u00B2/hour
Premium: 35 m\u00B2/hour

Bathrooms add ~20 mins each, kitchens ~15 mins, desks ~2 mins each.

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Last updated: March 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities and timings for your specific situation.