The verdict in three sentences
For a cleaning company with 50 to 400 staff in the Greater Toronto Area, the website is not decoration: it is the credibility file that procurement teams at plants, banks and property managers check before issuing an RFP. A professional site costs 8,000 to 20,000 CAD, and a per-square-foot quote calculator adds about 4,000 CAD. With monthly contracts around 15,000 CAD, one signed client pays back the site in about a month.
What B2B buyers look for on your site
A facilities manager at a Mississauga food plant or a downtown bank compares three to five vendors. They look for proof: headcount, WSIB clearance, liability insurance, references, equipment, hygiene protocols, night and weekend capacity. A site that presents these clearly gets you onto the shortlist.
| Package (2026 estimate) | Essential | Professional | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build price | 8,000 CAD | 13,000 CAD | 20,000 CAD |
| Number of pages | 6 to 8 | 10 to 15 | 15 to 25 |
| Industry pages (industrial, banking, office, healthcare) | No | 3 pages | 5 pages + case studies |
| Per-sq-ft quote calculator | Option +4,000 CAD | Option +4,000 CAD | Included |
| Local SEO GTA and Ottawa | Google profile | Profile + 2 city pages | Profile + city pages + blog |
| English-French bilingual | No | Option +2,500 CAD | Included |
| Timeline | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | 6 weeks |
Bilingual content matters in Canada: federal buildings and many national accounts expect French, and it doubles the search queries you capture.
The quote calculator: the feature that qualifies leads
The calculator asks for floor area, facility type, frequency and services (windows, industrial floors, disinfection, waste handling). It shows an indicative range and sends the full request by email and text. Your sales rep calls back with a qualified file instead of starting with ten questions.
| Cleaning service (Toronto benchmarks 2026) | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Offices, daily janitorial | 0.10 to 0.25 CAD per sq ft per month |
| Bank branch, daily visit + windows | 2,500 to 5,500 CAD per month per branch |
| Industrial site, dedicated crew of 10 | 35,000 to 60,000 CAD per month |
| Post-construction cleanup | 0.30 to 0.75 CAD per sq ft |
| One-off disinfection | 800 to 3,500 CAD per visit |
| High-rise glass facade cleaning | 0.50 to 1.50 CAD per sq ft |
Adjust these grids to your actual costs. The calculator should always display "indicative estimate, free site visit" so you are not bound to a firm price.
Local SEO: being found across the GTA
Buyers search "commercial cleaning Toronto", "industrial cleaning company Ontario" or "office cleaning Mississauga". A complete Google Business Profile with crew photos, at least 15 client reviews and dedicated city and industry pages can reach the top results in 6 to 12 months, a market far more competitive than most. Budget 1,000 to 2,500 CAD a month if you outsource articles and rank tracking.
Mini case study
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Marcus, owner of a 180-employee cleaning company in Etobicoke, signs a Professional package at 13,000 CAD, with the calculator at 4,000 CAD and the French version at 2,500 CAD, for 19,500 CAD delivered in 5 weeks. By month three, the calculator receives 12 qualified requests. He converts 2: a bank branch at 4,000 CAD a month and a logistics warehouse at 15,000 CAD a month. At an estimated 25 % gross margin, these two contracts bring about 4,750 CAD a month. The site is paid back in about 4 months of margin, and in about one month of revenue.
FAQ
Why not rely on a Facebook page?
Procurement teams at banks and national accounts expect a site with references and downloadable documents. A Facebook page alone rarely passes the first RFP screening.
Can the site send leads by text message?
Yes, a click-to-text button and automatic forwarding of the calculator summary usually cost under 1,000 CAD. Many owners respond faster on mobile than by email.
What do hosting and maintenance cost?
Allow 300 to 800 CAD a year for hosting and domain, and 150 to 500 CAD a month for maintenance with reference updates.
Should prices be published?
No, publish ranges via the calculator. Firm prices come after the site visit, since floor types and hours change cost by 20 to 40 %.
How fast does the site appear on Google?
Indexing takes 1 to 2 weeks. Reaching the top 3 for "commercial cleaning Toronto" takes 6 to 12 months with an active Google profile and regular reviews.
Let's scope your project. Share your target industries, service areas and references: we will price the site, the quote calculator and local SEO, between 8,000 and 24,000 CAD, delivered in 4 to 6 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.

