Car Dealership Cleaning in Chicago, IL
Typical cost in Chicago: $4,250 to $5,100 a month for a 20,000 sq ft dealership.
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What car dealership cleaning costs in Chicago
| Building | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Independent dealership8,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $1,750 to $2,100 |
| Franchise dealership20,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $4,250 to $5,100 |
| Large auto group store40,000 sq ft · 6 visits a week | $9,750 to $11,800 |
For the same mid-size building, Chicago is about 5% above the U.S. median and close to the Illinois median. Labor is most of the cost, so the local janitor wage drives the difference.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median janitor wage of $18.49 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 Chicago
- 39 new-car dealers and 49 used-car dealers in Chicago-area ZIP codes
- 1,044 janitorial service companies based in Cook County
- 2,721,308 residents, down 1.0% since 2020
- $18.49 an hour: the median janitor wage in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 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 Chicago
Chicago is in Cook County, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.
ZIP codes: 60018, 60106, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60618
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Frequently asked questions
How much does car dealership cleaning cost in Chicago, IL?
For a 20,000 square foot dealership cleaned 5 times a week, expect about $4,250 to $5,100 a month in Chicago. A smaller dealership starts around $1,750 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 Chicago?
Send the short form on this page. We pass your request to one local commercial cleaning company that serves Chicago. 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.
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