Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services in Columbia, SC
Typical cost in Columbia: $2,000 to $2,400 a month for a 10,000 sq ft office.
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Cleaning services in Columbia
Typical monthly cost in Columbia
| Service | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Office Cleaning10,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $2,000 to $2,400 |
| Medical and Dental Office Cleaning6,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $2,000 to $2,200 |
| Daycare and School Cleaning10,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $2,500 to $2,900 |
| Church Cleaning15,000 sq ft · 2 visits a week | $1,250 to $1,500 |
| Warehouse and Industrial Cleaning60,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $7,950 to $8,700 |
| Gym and Fitness Center Cleaning12,000 sq ft · 7 visits a week | $3,600 to $4,350 |
| Car Dealership Cleaning20,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $3,550 to $4,250 |
For the same mid-size building, Columbia is about 11% below the U.S. median and about 4% above the South Carolina median. Labor is most of the cost, so the local janitor wage drives the difference.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Columbia, SC median janitor wage of $15.47 an hour (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Open a service for small, mid-size and large buildings. How we estimate prices.
Local market in Columbia
- 82 physician offices, 73 dental offices, 38 child care centers, 137 religious congregations, 26 fitness centers and 17 new-car dealers in Columbia-area ZIP codes
- 134 janitorial service companies based in Richland County
- 144,788 residents, up 5.8% since 2020
- $15.47 an hour: the median janitor wage in the Columbia, SC 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.
Areas served around Columbia
Columbia is in Richland County, part of the Columbia, SC metro area.
ZIP codes: 29201, 29204, 29205, 29206, 29207, 29208, 29210, 29225
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Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Columbia?
A 10,000 square foot office cleaned five nights a week typically runs $2,000 to $2,400 a month in Columbia, based on the local median janitor wage of $15.47 an hour. Medical offices and gyms cost more per square foot, and churches and warehouses cost less.
Is janitorial service the same as commercial cleaning?
Mostly. Janitorial service usually means the routine cleaning done every visit: trash, restrooms, dusting and floors. Commercial cleaning also covers periodic and specialty work such as floor refinishing, carpet extraction and window washing. Most commercial cleaning companies in Columbia do both.
How do I get a commercial cleaning quote in Columbia?
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