“Janitorial services” covers a wide range of pricing depending on facility type, size, and how often you need service — which is why two quotes for the same building can look wildly different. Here’s what actually goes into janitorial pricing for Connecticut facilities.
Square footage is the starting point, not the whole story
Larger facilities generally cost more, but a 20,000-square-foot warehouse with minimal foot traffic costs far less to clean than a 20,000-square-foot medical office with dozens of exam rooms and restrooms.
Facility type changes the labor required
Offices, medical facilities, industrial space, and retail all have different janitorial needs. Medical and food-service facilities require higher sanitation standards and trained staff, which affects pricing. Industrial space often needs less detail work but more floor-care attention.
Frequency of service
Nightly service costs more per visit-equivalent than three-times-weekly service, but many facilities find that less-frequent, thorough service costs less overall than daily light cleaning — it depends on how the space is used.
What’s typically included versus billed separately
Trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, restroom sanitation, and dusting are standard in most janitorial contracts. Floor stripping and waxing, carpet extraction, and window washing are almost always quoted as separate project work.
Fraser Commercial Services has provided janitorial services to Connecticut businesses for nearly 40 years, with clear, itemized pricing and no surprise charges. Call 860-373-2525 for a free walkthrough and quote.