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1) What drives janitorial pricing
- Square footage and layout: number of restrooms, breakrooms, entrances, and hard-floor zones.
- Frequency: 5x/week, 3x/week, or custom schedules materially change monthly totals.
- Scope depth: basic cleaning vs enhanced disinfection, detail cleaning, and QA reporting.
- Shift window: daytime occupied cleaning can cost more than standard after-hours routes.
- Building type: medical, education, or high-traffic retail may require tighter standards.
- Market location: labor and travel costs vary across MA & CT submarkets.
2) Typical cost ranges in MA & CT (2026)
These are planning ranges. Final pricing should always be based on written scope and walkthrough verification.
| Service type | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring janitorial (basic scope) | $0.10 - $0.18 per sq ft per visit | Vacuum, mop, restrooms, trash, touchpoints. |
| Recurring with enhanced scope | $0.14 - $0.24 per sq ft per visit | More detail cleaning, higher restroom load, stricter QA. |
| Hourly pricing (per cleaner) | $35 - $75 per hour | Varies by service window, site complexity, and market. |
| One-time deep clean | $0.15 - $0.30 per sq ft | Common before launches, inspections, or turnover events. |
3) Day porter and specialty add-on costs
| Add-on | Typical pricing range |
|---|---|
| Day porter coverage | $30 - $55 per hour (by schedule and scope) |
| Carpet extraction | $0.25 - $0.50 per sq ft |
| VCT scrub/recoat | $0.20 - $0.35 per sq ft |
| VCT strip/refinish | $0.30 - $0.60 per sq ft |
Most facilities keep recurring janitorial and floor-care add-ons in one coordinated schedule to reduce disruption and improve accountability.
4) How to estimate monthly budget
Quick model: Sq ft x visits per month x rate per sq ft
Example: 12,000 sq ft x 20 visits x $0.14 = $33,600/month for recurring service baseline.
If you add part-time day porter support (4 hours/day x 20 days x $40/hour), add about $3,200/month.
5) How to compare proposals correctly
- Normalize scope line-by-line before comparing total monthly numbers.
- Confirm frequency by area (restrooms, entries, common corridors, breakrooms).
- Verify consumables assumptions (included vs billed separately).
- Ask for coverage plan when staffing call-outs happen.
- Require QA format and response-time expectations in writing.
- Confirm change-order approval process before contract execution.
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We can provide a scoped estimate range for your building based on square footage, frequency, and service standard in MA & CT.
6) Pricing red flags to avoid
- Very low price with vague or missing scope documentation.
- No explanation for quality control, supervision, or response SLAs.
- Unclear inclusions/exclusions that cause change-order surprises.
- No written accountability for corrective service requests.
FAQ
What is a typical monthly janitorial contract in MA or CT?
It varies by square footage, frequency, and scope quality. Most contracts are built from per-visit scope assumptions and then converted to monthly totals.
Why do two janitorial bids with similar pricing perform differently?
Because quality usually depends on staffing reliability, supervision, and QA systems, not price alone. Scope detail and accountability language matter.
Should day porter coverage be priced separately?
Usually yes. Day porter work is often scheduled hourly and should be separated from nightly recurring scope for visibility and control.
How often should floor-care services be added to janitorial contracts?
That depends on traffic and floor type. Many properties schedule periodic carpet extraction and VCT maintenance quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.
Can Oasis quote multi-site janitorial programs across MA and CT?
Yes. We support single-site and multi-site programs with written scope, quality checks, and one accountable operations contact.