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Typical per-square-foot ranges for rough, final and touch-up cleaning, and what moves the price.
If you are budgeting a construction or remodel project, cleaning is one of the last line items, and one of the easiest to underestimate. This guide explains how post-construction cleaning is usually priced, what typical ranges look like and what makes a quote go up or down.
About these numbers: the ranges below are general market figures commonly published for commercial cleaning in the United States. They are here to help you budget and compare quotes. They are not Quality Choice Cleaning’s prices, and your price depends on your space and scope. For an exact number, request a free estimate.
Most commercial post-construction cleaning is quoted per square foot, per phase. The three phases are the rough clean during construction, the final clean after the trades finish, and a touch-up clean before the walk-through. (Our post-construction cleaning checklist covers what each phase includes.) Smaller jobs, residential remodels and add-on work are sometimes priced by the crew-hour instead.
| Phase or pricing method | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rough clean | $0.05 to $0.15 per sq ft | Debris removal and bulk dust |
| Final clean | $0.10 to $0.30 per sq ft | The most detailed phase, and usually the most expensive |
| Touch-up clean | $0.05 to $0.12 per sq ft | A lighter pass before the walk-through |
| All three phases | $0.25 to $0.60 per sq ft | Often bundled on commercial projects |
| Hourly pricing | $35 to $65 per crew member per hour | Common for small jobs and extras |
Using those ranges, a final clean on a 2,000 sq ft office suite would land somewhere around $200 to $600. A 10,000 sq ft retail build-out with all three phases might run about $2,500 to $6,000. These are rough examples for budgeting. Real quotes come from a walk-through or the plans.
Two quotes can look very different because they are pricing different work. Before you compare numbers, check:
Quality Choice Cleaning provides free estimates for post-construction cleaning across Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and the rest of the East Valley. Send us your square footage, the phases you need and your deadline, and we will put a quote in writing. If your project is an occupied building, our commercial cleaning cost guide covers regular janitorial pricing.
Commonly published commercial ranges run roughly $0.10 to $0.30 per square foot for a single final clean, and roughly $0.25 to $0.60 per square foot when all three phases are included. Your price depends on the size, condition and scope of the project.
It is the most detailed. Every surface from the ceiling to the floor is cleaned, including vents, fixtures, glass, cabinets and restrooms, and film and residue are removed.
Commercial projects are usually quoted per square foot, per phase. Smaller jobs and add-on work are sometimes priced by the crew-hour instead.
Heavy dust and debris, lots of glass, high ceilings, rush deadlines, after-hours work, and extras such as exterior windows or pressure washing.
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