How much does facilities management cost in the UK?
Facilities management costs depend on the building, the services and the location. As a guide, contract office cleaning commonly runs at around £18–£25 per cleaner hour outside London in 2026, while a bundled maintenance and compliance package is usually priced per square foot after a site survey.
What drives the price?
The size and type of building, the number and condition of assets, how often services are needed, opening hours, access and location. London is typically around 25% more expensive than the UK average, and the South East around 10%.
Typical cleaning costs
Published 2026 UK guides put regular office cleaning at around £18–£25 per cleaner hour, with London rates higher. A small office cleaned on weekdays might cost a few hundred pounds a month, while larger offices run into thousands.
Typical maintenance costs
Air conditioning PPM is often quoted at around £180–£350 per indoor unit per year for two visits. Electrical testing, fire alarm servicing and water hygiene are usually smaller annual sums, while reactive repairs depend on the age and condition of the building.
How to compare quotes
Compare like for like: the same asset list, frequencies, response times and exclusions. A cheap quote that leaves out statutory items or caps reactive hours can cost more over the year.
Questions
Is bundling services cheaper?
Often, because travel, management and reporting are shared across services, and one contractor can plan visits together.
Can I get a guide price online?
Yes. Our quote tool gives a monthly guide price based on building type, size and services, before a free site survey.