Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services in Halifax, NS
Typical cost in Halifax: $425 to $2,150 CAD a month for a 2,500 to 10,000 sq ft office cleaned 1 to 5 times a week.
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Cleaning services in Halifax
Typical monthly cost in Halifax
| Service | Estimated monthly cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Office Cleaning2,500 to 10,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $2,150 |
| Medical and Dental Office Cleaning2,500 to 6,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $2,150 |
| Daycare and School Cleaning4,000 to 10,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $2,550 |
| Church Cleaning6,000 to 15,000 sq ft, 1 to 3 visits a week | $425 to $1,850 |
| Warehouse and Industrial Cleaning20,000 to 60,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $650 to $8,100 |
| Gym and Fitness Centre Cleaning4,000 to 12,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $2,700 |
| Car Dealership Cleaning8,000 to 20,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $3,600 |
For a mid-size office, Halifax is about 4% below the Canadian median and close to the Nova Scotia provincial median. Labour is most of the cost, so the local cleaner wage drives the difference.
Halifax cleaning costs in detail: every building size and schedule, per square foot, and against the Nova Scotia and Canadian medians.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Halifax region median wage for light duty cleaners of $17.05 an hour (Government of Canada Job Bank, 2025 release). Pick a service above to see prices by building size and how often it's cleaned. How we estimate prices.
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Same Halifax wage and method as the prices above, in Canadian dollars.
Local market in Halifax
- 516,822 residents, up 13.3% since 2021
- $17.05 an hour median cleaner wage, Halifax region
Businesses with employees in Halifax, by type
| Type of business | Number |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical firms | 1,650 |
| Physician offices | 834 |
| Wholesale distributors | 693 |
| Finance and insurance firms | 506 |
| Dental offices | 189 |
| Religious organizations | 155 |
| Child care centres | 131 |
| Car dealers | 80 |
| Warehousing and storage | 23 |
Before you sign with a commercial cleaning company in Halifax
Ask the company for:
- A certificate of insurance naming your business, showing commercial general liability (commonly $2 million or more per occurrence) and a janitorial bond, plus a clearance letter from WCB Nova Scotia showing their workers' compensation account is in good standing.
- A price that fits the work. In Halifax, a 10,000 sq ft office cleaned three times a week runs about $1,300 CAD a month. A bid far below that usually means fewer hours on site, so ask for the crew size and hours per visit.
- How keys, alarm codes and after-hours access are handled, and who on the crew holds them.
- Two references from buildings like yours in the Halifax area. Call both.
More questions to ask, and red flags, in our hiring guide.
Areas served around Halifax
Postal codes starting with: B2R, B2T, B2V, B2W, B2X, B2Y, B2Z, B3A, B3B, B3E, B3G, B3H, B3J, B3K, B3L, B3M, B3N, B3P, B3R, B3S
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B2R, B2T, B2V, B2W, B2X, B2Y, B2Z, B3A, B3B, B3E, B3G, B3H, B3J, B3K, B3L, B3M, B3N, B3P, B3R, B3S, B3T, B3V, B3Z, B4A, B4B, B4C, B4E, B4G
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Halifax?
It depends on size and how often it's cleaned. In Halifax, a 2,500 square foot office cleaned once a week runs about $425 a month, and a 10,000 square foot office cleaned five times a week about $2,150, based on the local median cleaner wage of $17.05 an hour. Medical offices and gyms cost more per square foot, and churches and warehouses cost less. Prices are in Canadian dollars, before sales tax.
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 Halifax do both.
How do I get a commercial cleaning quote in Halifax?
Send the form on this page. One local commercial cleaning company that serves Halifax will contact you, walk through your building and send a written proposal. It's free and there's no obligation.
Planning your request? Use our janitorial RFP template and read how to hire a cleaning company. Replacing a cleaner you have now? Switch without a gap.
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