Car Dealership Cleaning in Ames, IA
Typical cost in Ames: $3,900 to $4,700 a month for a 20,000 sq ft dealership.
Tell us about your dealership. We'll send your request to one local commercial cleaning company that serves Ames, Iowa. They'll set up a walkthrough and send you a written proposal.
- Free, no obligation
- One company contacts you, not five
- A written, itemized proposal
What car dealership cleaning costs in Ames
| Building | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Independent dealership8,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $1,600 to $1,900 |
| Franchise dealership20,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $3,900 to $4,700 |
| Large auto group store40,000 sq ft · 6 visits a week | $8,950 to $10,800 |
For the same mid-size building, Ames is about 4% below the U.S. median and close to the Iowa median. Labor is most of the cost, so the local janitor wage drives the difference.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Ames, IA median janitor wage of $16.97 an hour (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Includes labor, supplies, supervision, overhead and a typical contractor margin. The low end is a standard scope and the high end a detailed one. Your building's proposal will depend on its layout, restrooms and floors. How we estimate prices.
Local market in Ames
- 6 new-car dealers and 3 used-car dealers in Ames-area ZIP codes
- 19 janitorial service companies based in Story County
- 69,026 residents, up 3.9% since 2020
- $16.97 an hour: the median janitor wage in the Ames, IA area
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ZIP Code and County Business Patterns and 2024 population estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.
What's included
A dealership mixes a showroom, sales offices, a customer lounge and service areas. Showroom glass and floors have to look spotless before the doors open, every day.
Every visit
- Clean showroom floors and glass, including doors
- Clean sales offices and finance offices
- Clean the customer lounge and coffee station
- Clean and disinfect restrooms
- Clean the service write-up area
- Empty trash throughout
Weekly, monthly or a few times a year
- Machine-polish showroom floors
- Exterior glass
- Service drive sweeping
- Service bay degreasing and pressure washing
- High dusting and vents
Areas served around Ames
Ames is in Story County, part of the Ames, IA metro area.
ZIP codes: 50010, 50012, 50013, 50014
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Frequently asked questions
How much does car dealership cleaning cost in Ames, IA?
For a 20,000 square foot dealership cleaned 5 times a week, expect about $3,900 to $4,700 a month in Ames. A smaller dealership starts around $1,600 a month. Showroom floor care and glass are what set dealership prices apart from a plain office. Service bays and exterior work are usually priced separately.
How do I get a cleaning quote in Ames?
Send the short form on this page. We pass your request to one local commercial cleaning company that serves Ames. They contact you to set up a walkthrough and then send a written proposal. It's free and there's no obligation.
How is a showroom floor maintained?
Nightly dust-mopping and auto-scrubbing, with machine polishing or burnishing on a set schedule. Polished concrete and tile each need a different routine, so name your floor type in the request.
Can the cleaning company clean the service bays too?
Many do, usually as a separate weekly or monthly line for degreasing and pressure washing. Say whether you want it priced.
Planning your request? Use our janitorial RFP template, read how to hire a cleaning company, or see how it works.
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