Building cleaning cost in Luxembourg 2026

Here are the average prices for building and commercial cleaning in Luxembourg in 2026:

Prices exclude VAT. Cleaning of offices and other business premises is taxed at the standard 17% rate; cleaning of a private dwelling, such as an end-of-tenancy apartment clean, at the reduced 8% rate. For staircases and common areas of a co-ownership and for facade work, the applicable rate depends on the service and should be stated on the quote. Luxembourg's labour market — one of the highest statutory minimum wages in the EU — drives cleaning rates significantly above Belgium and France. Declared firms with RCS registration cost more than informal providers but offer public liability insurance, proper employment contracts and VAT-compliant invoices that businesses need for accounting.

For office contracts billed per m², rates of €2–3/m² apply to simple open-plan spaces cleaned two to three times per week; rates of €4–5/m² cover more intensive scopes including daily cleaning, kitchen areas, meeting room reset and interior glass.

Both pricing methods are used in Luxembourg's commercial cleaning market, and which is more appropriate depends on the job type and contract format.

Hourly pricing is dominant for:

• Residential home cleaning (recurring and one-off)
• Small office contracts where scope varies session to session
• End-of-tenancy and post-renovation cleans where duration is uncertain
• Staircase and common area contracts on small residential buildings

Hourly billing suits the client when the scope is variable or unknown upfront. The risk is that without a defined time cap, an open hourly contract can escalate. Best practice is to request a quoted number of hours alongside the hourly rate, with written agreement on what happens if the actual time exceeds the estimate.

Per-m² pricing is dominant for:

• Medium-to-large office contracts (200 m² and above)
• Commercial spaces with predictable recurring scope (showrooms, retail)
• Facade cleaning where the area is fixed and measurable

For multinational companies and international organisations — a significant client segment in Luxembourg given the EU institutions, financial sector and logistics industry — per-m² contracts are the norm, as they tie directly into facility management budgets and allow transparent year-on-year comparison.

A standard recurring office cleaning contract in Luxembourg covers a defined scope per visit. Understanding what is and isn't included upfront prevents billing disputes and service gaps.

Typically included in a standard office cleaning contract:

• Vacuuming or mopping all floor surfaces
• Emptying all waste bins and replacing bin liners
• Cleaning all toilets, sinks and bathroom surfaces
• Wiping down kitchen worktops and sink area
• Cleaning door handles, light switches and high-touch surfaces
• Removing visible dust from desks and surfaces (without moving items)

Typically excluded (and billed as supplements):

• Interior window cleaning: €1–3/m² supplement per visit
• Kitchen appliance interiors (microwaves, fridges): €15–30 each per deep clean
• Meeting room AV equipment wipe-down: on request
• Floor stripping and polishing: €3–8/m² one-off
• Rubbish removal / bag-out service: €20–50/visit

Key and alarm code handover is a critical administrative step in Luxembourg office cleaning contracts. Best practice is a written receipt for key handover, a documented alarm procedure, and a named emergency contact on both sides. Any firm that handles this verbally signals weak contract administration — the cost of a locksmith and alarm reset after a disputed contract end typically runs €300–700 in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg's rental market is one of the most active in Europe, driven by a large expat and international workforce. End-of-tenancy cleaning expectations are specific and well-documented in the état des lieux (handover inspection) process.

Landlords and relocation agents in Luxembourg typically expect a full professional clean that covers every surface, including areas most tenants overlook. A deposit retention on cleaning grounds is one of the most common post-lease disputes in Luxembourg, and a professional invoice from a recognised cleaning firm is the strongest defence against an unjustified claim.

What is expected on exit in Luxembourg:

• All floors professionally cleaned (not just swept)
• Oven and hob deep-cleaned to remove all grease
• Extractor fan hood and filter cleaned or replaced
• All bathroom tiles, grout, fittings and shower glass descaled
• Interior of all kitchen and bathroom cupboards wiped
• All windows cleaned inside (and outside where accessible)
• All walls free of marks and minor scuffs (tenant responsibility up to minor touch-up level)
• Balcony / terrace swept and furniture removed

Book the cleaning for the morning of the handover inspection — not the day before. A freshly cleaned property shows significantly better at inspection than one cleaned 24 hours earlier. If the handover inspection identifies issues after the cleaning, negotiate directly with the cleaning firm (who should be reachable and should offer a return visit under their service guarantee) rather than with the landlord directly.

Facade pressure washing is a building maintenance requirement in Luxembourg that is often overlooked until the building starts to look visibly neglected or until a buyer's survey flags it. For building owners, co-ownership syndicats and property managers, understanding when facade cleaning is needed and what it costs prevents reactive — and more expensive — interventions.

When facade cleaning is required:

• Biological growth (moss, algae, lichen): common on north-facing facades in Luxembourg's humid climate, particularly in the Ardennes area and river valleys
• Pollution soiling: more common in urban areas, particularly near the Kirchberg EU quarter and the main industrial corridor along the A4 and A6 motorways
• Pre-sale or pre-rental: a clean facade significantly improves first impression and photographic presentation
• Post-renovation: mortar splatter, dust and paint residue require specialist cleaning before a standard maintenance schedule resumes
• Syndicat co-ownership obligation: many residential co-ownership agreements in Luxembourg specify facade cleaning intervals of 5–10 years

Important: high-pressure washing on painted render or weathered stone can damage the surface if pressure is set incorrectly. A reputable company will carry out a test patch and document it before treating the full facade. Request this as a standard step on any quote for a building with a facade over 50 m².