Commercial Office Cleaning Quotes in Winnipeg (2026): What to Expect & Compare
I'm Solomon Iyassu, owner of Shallom Cleaning Service here in Winnipeg. I give cleaning quotes across the city almost every day, and I do every walkthrough myself. Over the years I've seen what good quotes look like, what bad ones look like, and how business owners get burned by the difference. This guide explains how commercial cleaning quotes actually work in Winnipeg — so you can judge any quote you receive, including mine.
Quick Answer — Commercial Office Cleaning Quotes in Winnipeg
Pricing depends on size, frequency and scope; we quote after a free walkthrough. The number is driven by three things: the size of your space, how often you want cleaning (anywhere from 1 to 7 times per week), and the type of service (routine, deep, or customized). A legitimate quote always follows a walkthrough of your space — a company that quotes a firm price without seeing your office is guessing. If you want a real number for your building, call me at (204) 400-0462 and I'll walk it with you in about 15 minutes.
What a legitimate cleaning quote includes
A proper commercial cleaning quote in Winnipeg should put all of the following in writing:
- Itemized scope by area. Washrooms, kitchen or lunchroom, offices, boardrooms, entrances, floors — each area listed with what gets done there. Not just "clean the office."
- Frequency and visit schedule. How many visits per week, and which days or times, so you can hold the company to it.
- A monthly price in writing. One number you can budget against, not a verbal estimate that shifts later.
- Proof of insurance on request. In Manitoba, a legitimate company carries commercial general liability insurance and can show certificates before you sign anything.
- Whether supplies and equipment are included. Cloths, disinfectants, vacuums, mops — the quote should say who provides them. Mine includes professional-grade disinfectants, colour-coded microfiber cloths, no-dip flat mops, and HEPA-filtered backpack vacuums.
- Contract terms. Month-to-month or a lock-in term, and what cancellation costs. I only do month-to-month agreements, but whatever a company offers, it belongs on the quote.
- Who to call when something is missed. A name and number, not a general inbox. Every cleaning company misses things occasionally; the difference is how fast it gets fixed.
What drives a quote in Winnipeg
Office cleaning is quoted from three things: office size, how often we clean, and the type of clean.
Pricing depends on size, frequency and scope; we quote after a free walkthrough.
Three drivers set where you land within a range. The first is size — square footage and layout. The second is frequency — one visit per week costs far less overall than five, and some businesses need service up to 7 times per week. The third is service type — routine cleaning is quoted from the agreed scope, while deep cleaning and customized programs are quoted after a walkthrough.
These ranges are guidelines, not promises. The walkthrough sets the actual number for your building.
Other commercial services follow the same logic at different levels. Pricing depends on size, frequency and scope; we quote after a free walkthrough.
Red flags when comparing quotes
- A firm price without seeing your space. Nobody can price a building they haven't walked. A number given over the phone is a placeholder that tends to grow after signing.
- No proof of insurance. If a cleaner is injured or something is damaged and the company is not insured, the liability can land on you. Ask for certificates before comparing prices at all.
- Long lock-in contracts with cancellation penalties. A company confident in its work doesn't need to trap you for 12 or 24 months. Month-to-month agreements exist in this market — you can insist on them.
- Vague scope. "General cleaning" on a quote means the company decides later what that includes. Every disagreement you'll ever have starts in that gap.
- A price too low to cover legal wages. Do the math: hours per visit, visits each month, Manitoba minimum wage plus insurance. If the quote can't cover that, the company is either cutting corners, rushing the work, or paying people under the table — and any of those ends with you looking for a new cleaner in three months.
How to compare two quotes properly
Most quote comparisons fail because the two quotes aren't for the same thing. Before comparing prices, normalize them: ask both companies for a per-month price at the same frequency — 2 times per week is a common baseline — and for the same written scope, area by area. Then ask what happens after month one: is the price locked, is the agreement month-to-month, and what does cancelling cost?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial office cleaning quote cost in Winnipeg?
A commercial office cleaning quote should cost nothing. I provide free estimates, and the walkthrough takes about 15 minutes — I walk the space, confirm the scope and frequency, and put a monthly price in writing. Any company charging for a quote is unusual in the Winnipeg market.
What should be included in an office cleaning quote?
An office cleaning quote should include an itemized scope by area, the frequency and visit schedule, a monthly price in writing, confirmation of insurance coverage available on request, whether supplies and equipment are included, the contract terms, and a direct contact for service issues.
How long does a cleaning quote take to get?
For routine office cleaning, the walkthrough itself takes about 15 minutes, and a written quote typically follows within a day or two. Deep cleaning and customized programs take the same walkthrough but may need slightly longer to price because the scope is built specifically for your building.
Is a cheaper cleaning quote always better?
No. A cheaper cleaning quote is only better if it covers the same scope, the same frequency, legal wages and insurance. A price that can't cover those costs usually means rushed visits, missed areas, and staff turnover — and you end up re-quoting the job within months. Compare quotes at the same frequency and scope, then choose.
Get a free 15-minute walkthrough
If you'd like a real number instead of a range, I'll come see your space myself. The walkthrough is free, takes about 15 minutes, and you'll get a written monthly quote with no lock-in — every agreement I offer is month-to-month. Call me at (204) 400-0462 or email [email protected].