Office Cleaning Cost in Ireland: Hourly Rates & Monthly Contracts (2026)

What Does Office Cleaning Cost in Ireland in 2026?

Office cleaning is the most common commercial cleaning service in Ireland. Whether you run a 4-person startup in a serviced office or manage a 200-seat corporate headquarters, you need your workspace cleaned regularly, and you need to know what it should cost.

This guide gives you the real numbers. Not vague ranges, but the actual rates that Irish businesses are paying for office cleaning in 2026, broken down by office size, cleaning frequency, location, and contract type. All prices exclude VAT at 23% unless stated otherwise.

For broader commercial cleaning pricing across all sectors, see our commercial cleaning cost guide.

Office Cleaning Rates: Hourly Pricing

The hourly rate for office cleaning in Ireland depends primarily on location and the level of service required.

Standard rate covers routine daily cleaning. Premium rate applies to out-of-hours cleaning (before 7am, after 7pm), weekends, or offices requiring enhanced cleaning (medical offices, financial services with compliance requirements).

Monthly Office Cleaning Costs by Office Size

Most offices are cleaned on a fixed monthly contract rather than an hourly basis. Here is what offices across Ireland are paying per month in 2026:

All prices exclude VAT. A “day porter” is a daytime cleaning operative who handles spills, washroom checks, reception tidying, and reactive cleaning during business hours. Day porters add €1,500–€2,500/month to the contract.

What Is Included in Standard Office Cleaning

A standard office cleaning contract covers the following tasks at each visit:

Every Visit (Daily or Per Cleaning Day)

• Desks and workstations: Wipe all clear desk surfaces, wipe phone handsets, spot-clean monitors if accessible
• Floors: Vacuum all carpeted areas, mop all hard floors, spot-clean stains
• Bins: Empty all bins, replace liners
• Toilets and washrooms: Clean and sanitise all toilets, urinals, sinks, and mirrors. Mop floors. Refill soap dispensers, toilet paper, and paper towels
• Kitchen and breakroom: Wipe worktops and table surfaces, clean sink, empty bins, mop floor. Clean exterior of microwave and fridge
• Reception: Vacuum, dust surfaces, clean reception desk, tidy magazines and literature
• Corridors and stairways: Vacuum or mop, wipe handrails

Weekly Tasks

• Dust all surfaces including windowsills, ledges, and accessible shelving
• Clean internal glass partitions and doors
• Wipe all door handles and light switches
• Polish chrome fittings in washrooms
• Clean inside microwave and exterior of kitchen appliances

Monthly Tasks

• High-level dusting (tops of cupboards, vents, picture frames)
• Deep clean kitchen including inside fridge
• Spot-clean marks on walls and paintwork
• Clean air conditioning vents and grilles

Add-On Services and Their Costs

The following services are not included in standard office cleaning contracts. They are available as periodic add-ons:

Dublin vs Regional Pricing: The Real Numbers

Dublin commands the highest office cleaning rates in Ireland. Here is a side-by-side comparison for the same office specification:

The Dublin premium is driven by higher wages, higher transport and parking costs, and greater competition for cleaning staff from other sectors (hospitality, healthcare, retail). Outside Dublin, the cost difference between cities and towns is narrowing as the national minimum wage (€13.50/hr in 2026) sets a floor that applies everywhere.

How Office Cleaning Contracts Work

The Quotation Process

1. Initial enquiry: Contact cleaning companies with your office location, approximate size, and cleaning needs
2. Site survey: A reputable company visits your office to assess the space, floor types, washroom count, kitchen facilities, and any special requirements
3. Specification and quote: The company produces a detailed specification (task list with frequencies) and a fixed monthly price
4. Contract: Agree terms including start date, contract length, notice period, and price review mechanism
5. Mobilisation: The company assigns a cleaning team, provides keys and alarm codes, and begins the service

Contract Length

Typical office cleaning contract lengths in Ireland:

• Rolling monthly: No fixed term, 1 month notice. Highest rates (no commitment discount).
• 12 months: The most common arrangement. 3 months’ notice to terminate.
• 24–36 months: 5–10% cheaper than 12-month contracts. Include annual price reviews.

For a first-time contract with a new provider, a 12-month term with a 3-month break clause is a good starting point. It gives both parties enough time to settle in while protecting you if the service is not satisfactory.

Price Reviews

Most contracts include an annual price review clause. Expect increases of 3–5% per year, driven primarily by minimum wage increases, inflation, and insurance cost changes. A good contract caps the annual increase (e.g., “CPI plus 1%” or a fixed maximum percentage).

Switching Office Cleaning Providers

If your current cleaning is not up to standard, switching providers is straightforward but needs planning:

1. Document the problems. Keep a log of specific issues (dates, photos, descriptions) before giving notice. This protects you if the current provider disputes the termination.
2. Check your notice period. Most contracts require 1–3 months’ written notice. Check the exact wording — some require notice to be given on specific dates.
3. Get quotes from 3 companies. Insist on site surveys. Compare specifications, not just headline prices. Ask about insurance, staff vetting, and quality monitoring.
4. Give formal written notice. Send by email and recorded post to be safe.
5. Arrange handover. Recover all keys and fobs from the outgoing company. Provide keys and access to the incoming company. Change alarm codes if appropriate.
6. Allow settling-in time. Give the new company 2–4 weeks to learn the building, establish routines, and fine-tune the specification. Early feedback helps them get it right.

What Affects the Price You Pay

Cleaning Frequency

More frequent cleaning is cheaper per visit because the office stays cleaner between cleans. Going from 3x/week to 5x/week typically adds only 40–50% to the monthly cost (not 67%) because each visit takes less time.

Office Layout

Open-plan offices are cheaper to clean per square metre than offices with many small rooms, meeting rooms, and corridors. A 500m² open-plan floor takes roughly 60–70% of the time to clean compared to a 500m² office with 15 separate rooms.

Washroom Count

Washrooms are the most time-consuming areas to clean. An office with 6 washrooms costs more to clean than one with 2 washrooms, even if the total floor area is the same. Each washroom adds approximately €50–€100/month to the cleaning cost.

Floor Type

Carpet requires vacuuming (slow) while vinyl and tile can be mopped (fast). Offices with predominantly hard floors are typically 10–15% cheaper to clean than carpeted offices of the same size.

Kitchen and Breakroom Usage

A small kitchenette used by 5 people is quick to clean. A full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, toaster, and used by 50 people takes significantly longer. Heavy kitchen usage can add €100–€300/month to the cleaning cost.

How to Get the Best Price for Office Cleaning

1. Always get a site survey. Phone quotes are unreliable. A proper site survey ensures the quote matches the reality of your office.
2. Choose fixed-price contracts. You know exactly what you will pay, and the cleaning company is accountable for delivering the specification.
3. Commit to a longer term. A 2–3 year contract is typically 5–10% cheaper than a rolling monthly arrangement.
4. Bundle services. Use the same company for daily cleaning plus periodic services (carpet cleaning, windows, deep cleans). Bundling typically saves 10–15%.
5. Specify clearly what you need. A detailed specification prevents misunderstandings and ensures all quotes cover the same scope.
6. Do not choose on price alone. The cheapest quote often means underpaid staff, high turnover, inconsistent quality, and ultimately a worse experience than paying a fair price for reliable service.