Warehouse and Industrial Cleaning in Durham, NC
Typical cost in Durham: $9,000 to $9,900 a month for a 60,000 sq ft warehouse.
Tell us about your warehouse. We'll send your request to one local commercial cleaning company that serves Durham, North Carolina. They'll set up a walkthrough and send you a written proposal.
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What warehouse and industrial cleaning costs in Durham
| Building | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Small warehouse with office20,000 sq ft · 3 visits a week | $1,950 to $2,100 |
| Distribution building60,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $9,000 to $9,900 |
| Large industrial facility150,000 sq ft · 5 visits a week | $21,800 to $24,000 |
For the same mid-size building, Durham is close to the U.S. median and about 5% above the North Carolina median.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC median janitor wage of $17.59 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 Durham
- 11 warehousing and storage businesses and 250 wholesale distributors in Durham-area ZIP codes
- 89 janitorial service companies based in Durham County
- 301,870 residents, up 6.4% since 2020
- $17.59 an hour: the median janitor wage in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 warehouse usually needs its office, restrooms and break rooms cleaned like any office, plus sweeping or auto-scrubbing the warehouse floor on a schedule that stays out of the way of forklifts and shifts.
Every visit
- Clean offices, break rooms and restrooms
- Empty trash and recycling
- Sweep or dust-mop travel lanes
- Clean locker rooms and shower areas
- Spot-clean spills in walkways
Weekly, monthly or a few times a year
- Auto-scrub the warehouse floor, weekly or more often
- Clean dock areas and dock doors
- High-level dusting with lifts
- Floor degreasing
- Pressure washing and window washing
Areas served around Durham
Durham is in Durham County, part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.
ZIP codes: 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27707, 27708, 27712, 27713
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Frequently asked questions
How much does warehouse and industrial cleaning cost in Durham, NC?
For a 60,000 square foot warehouse cleaned 5 times a week, expect about $9,000 to $9,900 a month in Durham. A smaller warehouse starts around $1,950 a month. The warehouse floor is cheap per square foot because it's machine work. The office and restrooms cost the same as any office. The biggest swing is how often the floor is scrubbed.
How do I get a cleaning quote in Durham?
Send the short form on this page. We pass your request to one local commercial cleaning company that serves Durham. They contact you to set up a walkthrough and then send a written proposal. It's free and there's no obligation.
Who provides the floor scrubber?
Either works. Many companies bring their own ride-on scrubber and build it into the price. If you already own one, say so in your request so it's priced without equipment.
Can the crew work around a 24/7 operation?
Yes. The work is split by zone and scheduled for the lowest-traffic hours. Share your shift schedule and safety rules so the plan is built around them.
Planning your request? Use our janitorial RFP template, read how to hire a cleaning company, or see how it works.
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