Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services in St. John's, NL
Typical cost in St. John's: $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 St. John's
Typical monthly cost in St. John's
| 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 $2,200 |
| Daycare and School Cleaning4,000 to 10,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $2,700 |
| Church Cleaning6,000 to 15,000 sq ft, 1 to 3 visits a week | $425 to $1,950 |
| Warehouse and Industrial Cleaning20,000 to 60,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $700 to $8,550 |
| Gym and Fitness Centre Cleaning4,000 to 12,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $2,900 |
| Car Dealership Cleaning8,000 to 20,000 sq ft, 1 to 5 visits a week | $425 to $3,800 |
For a mid-size office, St. John's is about 4% below the Canadian median and close to the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial median. Labour is most of the cost, so the local cleaner wage drives the difference.
Estimated with standard janitorial production rates and the Avalon Peninsula region median wage for light duty cleaners of $18.00 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 St. John's wage and method as the prices above, in Canadian dollars.
Local market in St. John's
- 128,693 residents, up 12.3% since 2021
- $18.00 an hour median cleaner wage, Avalon Peninsula region
Businesses with employees in St. John's, by type
| Type of business | Number |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical firms | 499 |
| Physician offices | 292 |
| Finance and insurance firms | 139 |
| Wholesale distributors | 132 |
| Dental offices | 60 |
| Child care centres | 38 |
| Religious organizations | 36 |
| Car dealers | 25 |
| Warehousing and storage | 6 |
Before you sign with a commercial cleaning company in St. John's
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 WorkplaceNL showing their workers' compensation account is in good standing.
- A price that fits the work. In St. John's, a 10,000 sq ft office cleaned three times a week runs about $1,350 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 St. John's area. Call both.
More questions to ask, and red flags, in our hiring guide.
Areas served around St. John's
Postal codes starting with: A1A, A1B, A1C, A1E, A1G, A1H, A1S
Nearby cities
St. John's-area companies also serve Paradise (14 km), Conception Bay South (23 km).
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial cleaning cost in St. John's?
It depends on size and how often it's cleaned. In St. John's, 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 $18.00 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 St. John's do both.
How do I get a commercial cleaning quote in St. John's?
Send the form on this page. One local commercial cleaning company that serves St. John's will contact you, walk through your building and send a written proposal. It's free and there's no obligation.
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