How much does office cleaning cost in Greater Manchester?
By Omni Shine Cleaning · Published 22 May 2026 · Updated 12 June 2026 · 6 min read
Clean premises quietly do a lot of work — they reassure customers, look after your team, and say you've got your act together. Here's what commercial cleaning realistically costs across Greater Manchester in 2026, and how to compare quotes without getting lost in jargon.
The three ways office cleaning is priced
Quotes usually come in one of three shapes. Knowing which you're looking at makes them comparable:
- Per hour — most common for small offices. Expect £18–£30/hr in Greater Manchester. Our commercial rate starts at £22/hr.
- Per visit — a fixed price for a defined scope (e.g. "kitchen, two WCs, open-plan floor, twice weekly"). Best for predictable budgeting.
- Per square foot or per desk — used for larger spaces and contracts, priced after a walk-through.
Typical small-business costs
| Premises | Rough cost |
|---|---|
| Small office, 2× / week | £25–£45 per visit |
| Salon or clinic, daily tidy | £20–£35 per visit |
| Retail unit, end-of-day | £22–£40 per visit |
| One-off / end-of-lease | From £22/hr or fixed quote |
These are guide figures — the honest way to price commercial work is a quick look at the space. See what we cover on the commercial cleaning page, or the Ashton-under-Lyne page if that's your patch.
What actually drives the price
- Frequency. Daily costs less per visit than fortnightly — the space never gets ahead of the cleaner.
- Scope. Washrooms, kitchens and glass take longer than desks and floors.
- Timing. Out-of-hours work (which we specialise in) keeps disruption at zero.
- Consumables. Restocking soap, paper and bin liners can be bundled in or billed at cost.
Comparing quotes? Make sure each one lists the same scope, frequency and whether materials are included. A cheaper hourly rate with a vague scope often costs more once the extras appear.
Why local and small-scale can be the smart choice
Big national contractors are built for big floorplates. For an independent office, salon or shop, a local, family-run team is usually more flexible, more consistent (the same cleaner each visit), and easier to actually reach when something needs sorting. We're Oldham-based and work across the surrounding towns — evenings and weekends included.
Get a commercial cleaning quote
Tell us your premises type, rough size, how often you'd like cleaning and your postcode — we'll suggest a schedule and a clear price, with no obligation and no long lock-in. Request your quote here.
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Family-run, Oldham-based, weekends included. Tell us what you need and we'll send a fixed price — usually within two working hours.
