Commercial Cleaning Pricing in Houston 2026 — Honest Per-Sqft Rates

Houston commercial cleaning typically runs $0.10–$0.35 per square foot per month, depending on vertical, frequency, and scope. Office cleaning starts around $0.10–$0.18/sqft; medical and dental run $0.18–$0.30; industrial and warehouse $0.20–$0.35; daycare $0.15–$0.25; restaurant front-of-house $0.18–$0.30; gym $0.15–$0.28; retail $0.12–$0.25. Small offices under 2,000 sqft typically run $200–$400/month flat for 1-2x weekly cleans.

$0.10–$0.18 per square foot per month for general office cleaning in Houston. Class A high-rise offices in Galleria, Energy Corridor, and Downtown often run higher because of after-hours-only access, building-vendor onboarding requirements, and freight elevator coordination. Class B suburban offices are typically lower.

We use per-sqft × frequency = fixed monthly. Per-hour pricing makes it impossible for a facility manager to budget and rewards cleaners who work slowly. Per-visit pricing usually omits scope items that get added as 'extras' later. Per-sqft monthly is the cleanest, fairest model — and the only way to compare two quotes apples-to-apples.

Houston industrial pricing runs 15–25% higher than DFW or Atlanta because of OSHA petrochemical adjacency along the Ship Channel, hazmat protocols, SDS-aware crew briefings, humidity-driven floor recoating frequency, and the larger restroom volume that comes with shift-based industrial workforces. The Port of Houston operates 200+ terminals and FTZ #84 is 3,000 acres — the scale alone drives premium pricing for vendors who can deliver.

$0.18–$0.30 per square foot per month for outpatient medical office cleaning. Hospital-grade EPA-registered disinfectants, color-coded microfiber zones (red, blue, yellow, green), HIPAA-aware crew briefing, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard awareness, and biohazard avoidance protocols add to the cost compared to general office. Surgery centers (ASCs) and specialty practices that need terminal cleaning run higher.

A 5,000 sqft office in Houston typically runs $1,200–$2,800 per month depending on frequency. 2x weekly evenings: $1,200–$1,800. Daily evenings (5x/week): $1,800–$2,800. Add restroom volume, floor care frequency, and Saturday inclusion to land within that range. We provide a fixed-monthly figure after the walkthrough — no surprise add-ons.

Slightly. Daycare cleaning typically runs $0.15–$0.25 per square foot per month, vs $0.10–$0.18 for office. The premium covers Texas HHS protocol awareness (diaper changing surface sanitization, mouthed-toy rotation, food contact pre/post-meal), fresh-mixed bleach daily, child-safe product selection, outbreak surge availability, and the more careful product selection that comes with infants and toddlers in the building.

Three reasons usually. First, scope: lowball quotes often omit restroom restocking, floor care, glass detail, or supplies — items that get added later as 'extras.' Second, labor model: 1099 contractor crews underbid W-2 employee crews because they have lower overhead and no insurance. Third, insurance: vendors carrying $2M GL + workers' comp + bonding cost more than vendors carrying nothing — and the difference becomes apparent when a slip-and-fall claim hits. Always compare apples-to-apples scope and ask for the COI before signing.

No. The 30-minute walkthrough and the fixed-monthly written proposal are always free. No commitment until you see the number in writing — and no commitment after, either. We sign a 30-day cancellation clause on every contract.

Everything spelled out in the line-item scope: labor, equipment, microfiber, vacuums, mops, EPA-registered disinfectants, restroom supplies (toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels), supervisor visits, COI, monthly KPI reporting, and after-hours/weekend access coordination. Add-ons (post-construction deep cleans, special-event turnovers, holiday surges) are quoted separately in writing before any work begins.

Never. Fixed monthly figure. Scope written line-by-line in the proposal. Every add-on quoted in writing before any work happens. Annual rate adjustments capped and disclosed in the contract. No quiet rate hikes.

Call (832) 925-3800 or request a walkthrough at /estimate. We'll come on-site within 48 hours, measure the space, photograph anything that needs special handling, ask about past pain points, and email a fixed-monthly written proposal within 48 hours. No long-term contracts, 30-day cancellation, no surprise fees, no commitment until you sign.