Commercial Cleaning Prices Leicester: What You'll Actually Pay (Autumn 2025)

If you're searching for commercial cleaning prices in Leicester, you've probably noticed that most companies hide their pricing behind "contact us for a quote" forms. Here's the truth: we're going to tell you exactly what commercial cleaning costs in Leicester, what affects the price, and what you should actually pay.

No sales pitch. No "it depends" nonsense. Just honest pricing so you can make an informed decision.

VPS Ltd Commercial Cleaning Prices (Leicester, 2025)

Here's what we charge. These are real prices, not "starting from" estimates:

Office Cleaning (Per Visit)

• Small office (up to 1,500 sq ft / 10 desks): £45-£65 per visit

• Medium office (1,500-3,000 sq ft / 10-25 desks): £65-£95 per visit

• Large office (3,000-5,000 sq ft / 25-50 desks): £95-£140 per visit

• Extra-large office (5,000+ sq ft / 50+ desks): £140-£250+ per visit

Office Cleaning (Monthly Contracts)

• 2x per week: £360-£520 per month (small), £520-£760 per month (medium), £760-£1,120 per month (large)

• 3x per week: £540-£780 per month (small), £780-£1,140 per month (medium), £1,140-£1,680 per month (large)

• 5x per week (daily): £900-£1,300 per month (small), £1,300-£1,900 per month (medium), £1,900-£2,800 per month (large)

Retail & Shop Cleaning

• Small retail unit (up to 1,000 sq ft): £40-£60 per visit

• Medium shop (1,000-2,500 sq ft): £60-£90 per visit

• Large retail space (2,500-5,000 sq ft): £90-£150 per visit

• Showroom/large retail (5,000+ sq ft): £150-£300+ per visit

Warehouse & Industrial Cleaning

• Small warehouse (up to 5,000 sq ft): £120-£200 per visit

• Medium warehouse (5,000-15,000 sq ft): £200-£400 per visit

• Large warehouse (15,000-30,000 sq ft): £400-£700 per visit

• Extra-large warehouse/distribution centre (30,000+ sq ft): £700-£1,500+ per visit (depends on complexity, equipment, height access)

Specialist Deep Cleans (One-Off or Quarterly)

• Office deep clean (full strip, sanitise, descale): £250-£600 (depends on size and condition)

• Kitchen deep clean (commercial): £300-£800 (includes extraction, equipment, floors, walls)

• Carpet deep clean (per room): £80-£150 per room

• Window cleaning (internal & external, ground floor): £2-£4 per window

• High-level cleaning (above 3m): £50-£100 per hour (requires specialist equipment/training)

End of Tenancy / Builders Clean

• Small commercial unit (up to 1,500 sq ft): £200-£350

• Medium unit (1,500-3,000 sq ft): £350-£600

• Large unit (3,000-5,000 sq ft): £600-£1,000

• Warehouse/industrial (5,000+ sq ft): £1,000-£3,000+ (depends on condition and debris removal)

What's Included in Our Standard Clean?

• Vacuum all carpets and hard floors

• Mop hard floors

• Empty all bins and replace liners

• Wipe down desks, surfaces, and communal areas

• Clean and sanitise toilets, sinks, and bathroom fixtures

• Wipe door handles, light switches, and high-touch areas

• Clean kitchen areas (wipe surfaces, sinks, microwaves, fridges externally)

• Spot-clean glass partitions and internal windows

What Costs Extra?

• Carpet shampooing/deep cleaning

• External window cleaning (above ground floor)

• High-level dusting (above 3m)

• Oven/extraction deep cleaning

• Waste removal (beyond standard bin emptying)

• Out-of-hours premium (before 6am or after 10pm): +15-25%

• Emergency/same-day cleaning: +30-50%

No hidden fees. If it's not listed above, we'll tell you upfront before we start.

What Affects Commercial Cleaning Prices?

Here's why two offices of the same size might have different cleaning costs:

1. Frequency

The more often we clean, the less time each visit takes (and the lower the per-visit cost).

• Daily cleaning: Quick maintenance, lower per-visit cost

• Weekly cleaning: More dirt buildup, longer visits, higher per-visit cost

• Monthly cleaning: Heavy buildup, deep clean required, highest per-visit cost

Example: A 2,000 sq ft office cleaned daily costs £70 per visit. The same office cleaned weekly costs £120 per visit (because there's more to do).

2. Condition & Clutter

Cluttered offices take longer to clean. If desks are covered in papers, equipment, and personal items, we spend more time moving things safely.

• Tidy office (clear desks, minimal clutter): Standard rate

• Cluttered office (desks full, items everywhere): +15-25% time (and cost)

• Neglected office (months of buildup, grime, stains): +30-50% time (or requires initial deep clean)

3. Type of Business

Different businesses create different cleaning challenges:

• Standard office (desks, meeting rooms, toilets): Standard rate

• Medical/dental practice (clinical waste, sanitisation standards): +20-30%

• Gym/leisure facility (showers, changing rooms, high footfall): +25-40%

• Restaurant/café (kitchen, grease, food waste): +30-50%

• Warehouse/industrial (high ceilings, machinery, dust): +40-60%

4. Access & Timing

• Standard hours (6am-10pm): Standard rate

• Out-of-hours (before 6am or after 10pm): +15-25%

• Weekend cleaning: +20-30%

• Bank holidays: +50%

5. Location (Leicester & Surrounding Areas)

We cover Leicester city and surrounding areas (Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray). Most locations are standard rate, but:

• Leicester city centre: Standard rate

• Within 10 miles of Leicester: Standard rate

• 10-20 miles from Leicester: +£10-£20 travel surcharge

• 20+ miles from Leicester: +£20-£40 travel surcharge (or minimum job value required)

How VPS Ltd Pricing Compares to Competitors

We're not the cheapest. We're not the most expensive. Here's how we compare to other Leicester commercial cleaning companies:

Budget Cleaners (Sole Traders, Small Operations)

Typical Price: £30-£50 per visit (small office)

What You Get:

• Lower cost

• Often cash-in-hand or limited invoicing

• No insurance or limited cover

• No backup if cleaner is sick or unavailable

• Inconsistent quality (depends entirely on one person)

What You Risk:

• No cover if something goes wrong (damage, injury, theft)

• No replacement cleaner if they're unavailable

• No quality control or management oversight

Best For: Very small businesses with low budgets and low cleaning standards.

Mid-Range Cleaners (VPS Ltd, Local Established Companies)

Typical Price: £45-£95 per visit (small to medium office)

What You Get:

• Fully insured (public liability £5m+, employer's liability)

• Trained, vetted, uniformed staff

• Backup cleaners if someone is sick

• Quality control and management oversight

• Professional invoicing and contracts

• Responsive customer service

What You Risk:

• Slightly higher cost than budget cleaners

• May not have 24/7 emergency response (we do)

Best For: Most businesses that want reliable, professional cleaning without overpaying.

Premium/National Chains (ISS, Mitie, OCS, etc.)

Typical Price: £80-£150+ per visit (small to medium office)

What You Get:

• Brand name recognition

• Large-scale operations (good for multi-site contracts)

• Corporate account management

• Extensive compliance and auditing

What You Risk:

• Much higher cost (often 30-50% more than local companies)

• Less personal service (you're a contract number, not a client)

• High staff turnover (different cleaners every few months)

• Slower response times (everything goes through corporate processes)

Best For: Large corporations with multi-site contracts and big budgets.

Real Leicester Client Examples (What They Actually Pay)

Example 1: Small Accountancy Firm, Leicester City Centre

• Size: 1,200 sq ft, 8 desks, 1 meeting room, 1 toilet

• Frequency: 2x per week (Tuesday and Friday evenings)

• Cost: £50 per visit = £400 per month

• What's included: Vacuum, mop, empty bins, wipe desks, clean toilet, kitchen wipe-down

Why they chose us: "We tried a cheaper cleaner for £35 per visit. They missed half the office and didn't show up twice in one month. VPS costs £15 more per visit, but they're reliable and the office actually looks clean."

Example 2: Retail Shop, Hinckley

• Size: 1,800 sq ft shop floor + small staff room and toilet

• Frequency: 6x per week (closed Sundays, cleaned every evening after closing)

• Cost: £55 per visit = £1,320 per month

• What's included: Vacuum, mop, glass doors/windows, empty bins, clean toilet, staff room wipe-down

Why they chose us: "We need the shop spotless every morning. VPS comes in after we close at 6pm and it's done by 7:30pm. Never missed a day in 18 months."

Example 3: Small Warehouse, Coalville

• Size: 8,000 sq ft warehouse + small office and toilet

• Frequency: 1x per week (Friday afternoons)

• Cost: £180 per visit = £720 per month

• What's included: Sweep and scrub warehouse floor, empty bins, clean office, clean toilet, wipe breakroom

Why they chose us: "We tried doing it ourselves but it took 4 hours every Friday and the floor was still dusty. VPS does it properly in 2 hours with industrial equipment. Worth every penny."

Example 4: Medical Practice, Leicester (Oadby)

• Size: 2,500 sq ft (waiting room, 4 consultation rooms, staff room, 2 toilets)

• Frequency: 5x per week (Monday-Friday, early morning before opening)

• Cost: £85 per visit = £1,700 per month

• What's included: Full sanitisation clean (clinical-grade), vacuum, mop, empty clinical waste, clean toilets, wipe all surfaces and touch points

Why they chose us: "Medical practices have higher standards. VPS uses hospital-grade disinfectants and their staff are trained in clinical waste handling. CQC inspections have never raised cleaning concerns."

Autumn/Winter Cleaning: What Changes?

As we head into autumn and winter, commercial cleaning needs change. Here's what to expect:

More Dirt & Mud (October-March)

• Wet weather = more dirt tracked in from outside

• Carpets and entrance mats get filthy faster

• Hard floors need mopping more frequently

What this means for you: If you're currently on weekly cleaning, you might need to increase to 2x per week during winter months. If you're on 2x per week, you might need 3x per week.

Cost impact: Increasing frequency reduces per-visit cost (because there's less buildup), but total monthly cost increases.

Flu Season & Illness (November-February)

• More staff off sick = more focus on sanitisation

• High-touch surfaces (door handles, light switches, keyboards) need daily disinfection

• Toilets and communal areas need more frequent deep cleaning

What this means for you: Consider adding a weekly or fortnightly sanitisation service during flu season.

Cost: £30-£60 per visit (on top of standard cleaning) for full sanitisation of high-touch surfaces.

Shorter Daylight Hours (October-March)

• Offices are darker, so dust and dirt are less visible

• Staff leave earlier (less time for evening cleaning)

• More demand for early-morning or weekend cleaning

What this means for you: If you need cleaning done before 6am or at weekends, expect to pay the out-of-hours premium (+15-30%).

Heating Season (October-April)

• Radiators and vents collect dust faster

• Dry air = more dust circulation

• Windows stay closed = stuffier air and more visible grime

What this means for you: Consider a quarterly deep clean (radiators, vents, high-level dusting) during heating season.

Cost: £100-£300 per deep clean (depends on office size and number of radiators/vents).

How to Get an Accurate Quote

The prices above are real, but every business is different. Here's how to get an accurate quote from us (or any Leicester cleaning company):

1. Tell us your square footage (or number of desks/rooms if you don't know)

2. Tell us your business type (office, retail, warehouse, medical, etc.)

3. Tell us how often you need cleaning (daily, 2x per week, weekly, etc.)

4. Tell us what time you need us (standard hours, early morning, evenings, weekends)

5. Tell us any special requirements (clinical waste, high-level cleaning, carpet shampooing, etc.)

We'll give you an exact price within 24 hours. No "it depends" nonsense. No hidden fees.

What Questions Should You Ask Any Leicester Cleaning Company?

Before you hire any commercial cleaner in Leicester (including us), ask these questions:

1. Are You Fully Insured?

Ask for proof of:

• Public liability insurance (minimum £5m cover)

• Employer's liability insurance (if they have staff)

If they can't provide proof, walk away. If something gets damaged or someone gets injured, you could be liable.

2. What's Included in Your Standard Clean?

Get a written list. Some companies say "office cleaning" but only vacuum and empty bins. Make sure you know exactly what you're paying for.

3. What Costs Extra?

Ask upfront about:

• Deep cleaning

• Carpet shampooing

• Window cleaning

• Out-of-hours premium

• Emergency call-outs

If they won't tell you, they'll hit you with surprise charges later.

4. What Happens If My Regular Cleaner Is Sick?

Sole traders can't send a replacement. Established companies (like us) have backup staff. Make sure you won't be left without cleaning if someone's off sick.

5. How Do You Handle Complaints or Issues?

Ask:

• How quickly do you respond to complaints?

• Do you have a quality control process?

• What happens if something gets damaged?

If they get defensive or vague, that's a red flag.

6. Can I See References or Reviews?

Ask for:

• Google reviews

• References from current Leicester clients

• Case studies or testimonials

If they have no reviews or references, they're either brand new or hiding something.

Why We're Transparent About Pricing

Most Leicester cleaning companies hide their prices because they want to upsell you on the phone or in person. We don't play that game.

Here's why we publish our prices:

1. You deserve to know what things cost. Hiding prices wastes your time and ours.

2. It filters out price shoppers. If you're only looking for the cheapest cleaner, we're not the right fit. If you want reliable, professional cleaning at a fair price, we are.

3. It builds trust. If we're honest about pricing, you know we'll be honest about everything else.

We're not the cheapest. We're not the most expensive. We're the best value for businesses that want reliable, professional cleaning without overpaying.

How to Book VPS Ltd Commercial Cleaning

If you want an exact quote for your Leicester business:

1. Call or email us with your business type, size, and cleaning frequency

2. We'll give you an exact price within 24 hours (no "it depends" nonsense)

3. If you're happy, we'll arrange a site visit to confirm details

4. We can start within 1 week (or sooner for urgent jobs)

   
   

Contact VPS Ltd:

• Website: www.vpscleaning.com

• Phone: 07805126356 / 07510290434

• Email: info@varapropertyservices.com

The Honest Summary

Commercial cleaning in Leicester costs:

• Small office: £45-£65 per visit (or £360-£1,300 per month depending on frequency)

• Medium office: £65-£95 per visit (or £520-£1,900 per month)

• Large office: £95-£140 per visit (or £760-£2,800 per month)

• Retail/warehouse: £40-£300+ per visit (depends on size and complexity)

Prices vary based on frequency, condition, business type, timing, and location. Autumn and winter increase cleaning needs (more dirt, flu season, heating dust).

We're not the cheapest. We're fully insured, reliable, and professional. If you want the cheapest cleaner, hire a sole trader. If you want reliable cleaning at a fair price, get in touch.

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Just honest pricing for Leicester businesses.