Cape Breton Commercial Cleaning Services

Commercial cleaning you never have to worry about.

From daily janitorial services to stripping & waxing floors, DCI keeps commercial facilities in Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Antigonish, New Glasgow, and communities across Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia consistently clean — with dependable people, proactive inspections, and over 30 years of trusted service.

Proudly serving Sydney & CBRM Communities, Port Hawkesbury, Antigonish, New Glasgow, & the Greater Cape Breton Area.

1993

Locally Owned Since

150+

Staff & Employees

1.5M+

sq. ft. serviced

150+

Happy Clients

Cleaning shouldn't become another job you have to manage.

You're already responsible for running your business, supporting your staff, and solving problems all day long. The last thing you should worry about is whether your cleaning company showed up—or whether you'll be fielding complaints tomorrow morning.

With DCI, dependable cleaning isn't something you have to think about. It's simply handled.

Why DCI?

Three reasons clients stay for decades.

01

Reliable People

You'll see familiar faces — not constant turnover. As a family owned business, this is incredibly important to us.

02

Proactive Oversight

Supervisors inspect every site before small issues become big ones.

03

Built Local.
Built Strong.
Built for Partnerships.

The capacity of a large commercial cleaning company — with the accountability of a local team.

Reliable cleaning. Proactive oversight. Less for you to manage.
Commercial cleaning done right, every time.
Reliable cleaning. Proactive oversight. Less for you to manage.
Commercial cleaning done right, every time.
Our Process

A few easy steps to hand it off.

You reach out and we listen

Tell us about your building, your hours, and the headaches you want gone. We take it from there.

We create a custom plan

We'll create a cleaning plan for your organization with a written scope, schedule and price — no surprises, no padded line items.

We can even help provide facilities with a variety of janitorial and facility consumables at competitive rates!

We show up & get to work

A trained, local crew arrives on time and gets to work.

You forget about the rest... But we don't!

Your building is clean & your mind is on your business!

Meanwhile, we schedule monthly quality inspections & annual safety checks to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Health & Safety Program

Professional. Insured.
Safety Focused.

Government, healthcare, construction, and institutional clients can't take chances on a contractor. Our safety program is documented, audited, and award-recognized.

Fully bonded and insured — certificates of insurance and WCB clearance letters provided on request.

Screened, trained staff — WHMIS training and site-specific orientation before first shift.

Documented safety program — externally audited procedures, PPE protocols, and incident reporting on every site.

Safety Certified since 2010 — enrolled in the WCB Safety Certification program since 2010.

2023 Award Recipient

WCB Leadership in Safety Award

Only three companies in the province received this recognition in 2023. DCI was honoured for fostering a strong safety culture and demonstrating leadership in safety activities throughout the external audit process.

3

Companies recognized province-wide

2010

Joined  WCB Safety Certified Program

Cleared for restricted sites

Healthcare, government, and institutional facilities with access and confidentiality requirements.

Annual Safety Inspections

Annual inspections of worksites, equipment, supplies, & materials.

Trusted by organizations across Nova Scotia

Real feedback from our clients

We have utilized DCI Cleaning services at our location for over 3 years, with many more under previous ownership, and they have consistently proven to be an essential partner in maintaining our professional environment. 

In a high-traffic retail setting, cleanliness is not just about aesthetics; it is a critical component of our brand and customer safety. 

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Evan McNeil
Owner
Evan & Ila's NoFrills

Derek Marchand and his family have built their business on integrity, transparency, high quality service and trust. DCI Cleaning have a dedicated team and are very responsive to our needs. We value their attentiveness to detail and the variety of services they provide.

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Kim Kearney
Practice Manager
Mayflower Dental Group

Derek and his team at DCI Cleaning stepped in on short notice to complete the construction cleaning at the Cape Breton Medical Campus in preparation for our grand opening. They quickly understood our needs, worked independently, and made the entire process very easy for our team.

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Amy Campbell, P.Eng
Director Facilities Management
Cape Breton University

We've worked with DCI Cleaning on several projects, and they've always done a great job. Their team is reliable, professional, and consistently delivers quality final construction cleaning work.

One thing we really appreciate is how accommodating they are when schedules change or we need something on short notice.

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Brandon Gracie
Project Manager
Lindsay Construction Ltd.

DCI Cleaners provides cleaning services for our approximately 60,000 square foot facility, contributing over 100 hours per week of cleaning support. Their services have been consistent and reliable, and the overall quality of cleaning has met our expectations. 

Our main point of contact is Derek Marchand, who has been excellent to work with. Derek is professional, accommodating, and very easy to communicate with. He is quick to respond to messages and addresses any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.

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Anita Vosman-O'Rourke
Director of Member Relations
YMCA of Cape Breton

We've been very impressed with the professionalism and quality of service provided by DCI Cleaning. They maintain our large office space to an exceptionally high standard, ensuring every area—from workstations and meeting rooms to kitchens and common spaces—is consistently clean.

Their team is reliable, thorough, and respectful of our workplace, often working around our schedule with minimal disruption to our staff.

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Amanda Squires
Regional Manager
Access Nova Scotia

DCI Cleaning (Owner Derek Marchand) has maintained a cleaning services contract with the Health Park and Medical Arts building since 2006 - ten years under previous ownership and continuing seamlessly under Membertou's ownership beginning in 2017. DCI is responsible for the cleaning of all common areas and tenant premises, totaling 112,000 sq. ft.

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Chris McIntyre
Senior Finance Manager
Membertou

I am writing to provide a strong recommendation for DCI Cleaning, an excellent cleaning service I have been using for the past six years at Cove Retirement Living.

I have been consistently impressed with their professionalism, reliability, and the exceptional quality of their work. 

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K. Darren MacNeil
Facility Director
Cove Retirement Living

Throughout our time working with DCI, our relationship has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail. They are responsible for maintaining and cleaning all of our commercial rental spaces in Glace Bay and their work has always met, and often exceeded, our expectations. We have many medical offices throughout our portfolio, and require a very high level of attention to detail to ensure a clean environment.

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Andrew Weatherbee
Manager
Senator’s Corner Development’s Ltd.

DCI Cleaning has been outstanding on every construction project we’ve worked with them on. Their team delivers consistently high‑quality cleaning and always shows up right on schedule. Their reliability and attention to detail make them an essential part of wrapping up any build.

Stephen Cantwell, P.Eng
Project Manager
Dora Construction

The last cleaning call you'll ever make — starts here.

Whether you're looking for a new janitorial partner or preparing an RFP, we'll make switching simple — and deliver dependable cleaning you can count on for years to come.

902.565.0897
Sydney, Nova Scotia N.S.

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