How much does office cleaning cost in 2026? Pricing data from 18 contracts

The numbers are examples from Vaskeladden's self-service pricing model from 12 September 2026, excluding VAT. They are not a market average or a binding quote. Postcode, type of premises, area, and frequency determine the price in the quote.

In Vaskeladden's standard region, a model example is NOK 3,145 per month excluding VAT for 100 sqm once a week. For 300 sqm three times a week, the example is NOK 15,232. The model was calibrated on 13 July 2026 across 18 signed, ongoing corporate agreements where area, frequency, and monthly price were known. This makes the numbers verifiable as Vaskeladden examples, but they do not describe the entire market.

How much does office cleaning cost per square metre?

The square metre price changes with area and frequency. In the example of 100 sqm once a week, the monthly price is NOK 31.45 per square metre. At 300 sqm three times a week, it is NOK 50.77 per square metre. The higher figure is due to more visits, whereas larger premises in isolation get a lower price per square metre.

The postcode affects the model through a regional factor based on coverage and delivery conditions. Healthcare, restaurants, and premises over 1,500 sqm fall outside self-service pricing and go to manual follow-up because the data foundation is not sufficient for an automated price.

How much does it cost per hour?

An hourly rate can be practical for a limited one-off assignment, but says little without an estimate of hours and a task list. Similarly, a monthly price can hide the fact that important tasks are listed as add-ons. Therefore, request the scope, frequency, and price basis together.

The hourly wage for employees is regulated. For employees over 18 years of age in private cleaning companies, the generalised minimum wage is NOK 236.54/hour from 15 June 2025, according to the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's current rates. In addition, the customer's hourly rate must cover employer's National Insurance contributions, travel time between assignments, equipment, insurance, and administration. The price alone does not prove what anyone is paid or whether the operation is legal.

Estimated monthly price by size and frequency

The table shows rounded results from Vaskeladden's model in a standard region. All figures are per month and exclude VAT. The actual quoted price is calculated anew based on the information you submit.

Note that the price does not increase in direct proportion to the area. A large office gets a lower price per square metre because the cleaner works continuously and spends less time setting up and traveling between locations.

What affects the price the most?

Four factors determine most of the final total:

1. Frequency. Daily cleaning costs more in total than two days a week, but often less per visit because dirt is not allowed to build up.
2. Area and floor plan. Open-plan spaces are faster to clean than many small cell offices with narrow corridors.
3. Postcode and coverage. Travel distance and available delivery teams affect the regional factor.
4. Requirements and content. Daily kitchen dishwashing, frequent window cleaning, floor treatment, or documented INSTA 800 quality increase the price.

In addition, your industry plays a role. A medical practice, nursery, or production facility has stricter hygiene requirements than a standard office, costing more per square metre.

Fixed contract or hourly rate – which pays off?

For premises cleaned regularly, a fixed monthly agreement provides a predictable price and an agreed work plan. It also makes it easier to verify whether the delivery maintains the same scope every week.

Hourly rates are best suited for sporadic needs: a deep clean before moving in, tidying up after renovations, or a one-off assignment. For regular cleaning, you should compare the monthly price, work plan, and quality requirements overall. If you want to read more about how to choose the right partner, see how to choose a cleaning supplier.

What is included in a standard office cleaning contract?

A standard agreement covers the daily and weekly tasks required to keep the premises presentable. Typical contents include:

What is actually included depends on the service you order. The list here is a typical starting point, not a definitive answer. Certain tasks – such as window cleaning, floor treatments, special surfaces, or appliances – may be add-ons that must be ordered separately, and are not automatically included in all assignments. What applies to your assignment is stated in the quote and order confirmation. If you are in doubt about whether something is included, ask us before the cleaning day.

• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Emptying waste bins and trash, with source separation
• Cleaning toilets and sanitary facilities
• Wiping touch points: door handles, light switches, railings
• Cleaning kitchens and breakrooms, including counters and the exterior of coffee machines
• Dry and wet mopping of common areas and reception

The following are usually add-ons: window cleaning, floor treatment (stripping and polishing), cleaning upholstered furniture, deep cleaning, and move-out cleaning. Ask for add-ons to be specified in the quote to avoid surprises on the invoice. A clear work plan with task frequencies makes it easy to check that you get what you pay for.

Why do Renholdsregisteret and INSTA 800 matter for the price?

All cleaning businesses must have a legal status in Renholdsregisteret to legally offer cleaning services. As a corporate customer, you also have an obligation to obtain information and ensure compliance. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's guidance for buyers outlines what the contract and inspection must cover. Also read our guide on legal cleaning help and Renholdsregisteret.

Standard Norway describes NS-INSTA 800 as a system for specifying desired quality and verifying achieved cleaning quality. Verification can be visual, instrumental, or a combination. A usable requirement in a quote therefore states which quality level applies in which rooms, when the result is checked, who documents deviations, and how quickly the supplier must rectify them. "Good quality" alone cannot be verified.

For private homes, many of the same principles apply, but the pricing model is different. If you need move-out cleaning instead, you will find the figures in the guide on how much move-out cleaning costs.

Template for comparing quotes

Copy the table and fill in one quote per column. Ask the suppliers to respond on the same basis.

How to get a quote you can trust

Specify property type, postal code, area, and frequency. Vaskeladden's self-service quote provides a price instantly for office segments within the model's data baseline. Healthcare, restaurants, and premises over 1,500 sqm go to follow-up instead of receiving an automated price. Compare quotes with the same frequency and task list. Check that the supplier has a legal status in Renholdsregisteret, and get additional services, quality requirements, and remediation deadlines in writing.

Sources and methodology

The pricing formula was calibrated on 13 July 2026 using log-linear regression on 18 verified, signed, and ongoing commercial contracts with known monthly prices, areas, and frequencies. The model explained 85 percent of the variation in this dataset. The example table is calculated using the standard regional factor and the price floor in the active model, and was verified on 12 September 2026. It contains no customer names or contract details. The wage rate and buyer obligations have been verified against the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, and the mention of NS-INSTA 800 against Standard Norway. The article was written by Sander Nytrøen, who is responsible for B2B operations and finance.