How much does a cleanroom cost? Calculate your cleanroom costs

The costs of a cleanroom can vary greatly and are influenced by factors such as size, technical requirements, choice of materials and maintenance. Every cleanroom is unique, so it’s important to carefully consider all of these elements to provide an accurate price estimate.

The main factors that decide cleanroom costs

1. Volume of the cleanroom (m³): Larger spaces require more building materials, air circulation and labour.
2. Number of rooms and walls (m²): More walls and ceilings increase construction costs.
3. Conditions such as temperature and humidity: Strict requirements call for additional air treatment and moisture regulation, such as steam or absorption technology.
4. Height of the rooms: Heights above 3 meters require more powerful air circulation systems.
5. Heat load and climate control: Internal cooling can increase the costs, depending on the equipment in the cleanroom.
6. Air filter cascade: The more filter layers (coarse, fine, HEPA), the higher the costs.
7. Utilities and pipes: Highcare cleanrooms use hollow, flexible walls for efficient integration of compressed air, electricity and data lines.

Examples of cleanroom costs 

Although modular clean room costs depend heavily on specific requirements, the examples below provide an idea of the costs:

• Small cleanroom of 25 m²: Average €80,000. Ideal for specialized processes or small laboratories.
• Medium-sized cleanroom of 145 m²: Average €250,000. Suitable for production environments with moderate to high air quality requirements.
• Large cleanroom of 1,200 m²: Average €1,000,000 or more. Necessary for large-scale production and strict ISO classifications.

The clean room price per m² usually vary between €800 and €2,300, depending on the technical requirements and project volume. This price estimate is intended as a guideline; for an accurate estimate, we are happy to prepare a customized quote for you.

What are the periodic costs of a cleanroom?

In addition to the construction and installation costs, there are periodic cleanroom costs that should be taken into account:

1. Energy costs: Continuous air circulation, filtration and climate control require energy, especially in larger cleanrooms or cleanrooms with high ISO classifications.
2. Maintenance costs: Regular maintenance is essential to continue to meet the standards. This includes filter replacement, calibration of technical installations and preventive checks.
3. Cleaning costs: Cleanrooms require thorough and frequent cleaning to ensure air quality and hygiene.
4. Other costs: Insurance premiums and any financing costs.

With a Highcare maintenance contract, you benefit from agreements made on response times and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair). We continuously monitor the conditions in your cleanroom and ensure that filters, software and technical components continue to function optimally.

Save efficiently on your cleanroom costs

Highcare helps you manage cleanroom costs through smart and sustainable solutions:

• Hollow wall system: Utilities such as pipes are efficiently integrated without disrupting air circulation.
• Energy-efficient technologies: Air handling systems, LED lighting and heat pumps minimize energy consumption and reduce operating costs.
• Modular and flexible design: Our cleanrooms are easily adaptable or expandable without the need for major structural changes.
• Sustainable materials: Inert metal walls and ceilings are easy to clean, maintain and designed for a long lifespan.

Why choose Highcare cleanrooms

With over 30 years of experience, Highcare delivers customized cleanrooms that meet the strictest standards, while remaining flexible and cost-efficient. Our unique box-in-box systems are positioned separately from the building structure, making them easily movable and adaptable. Not only does this save on installation costs, it also makes future expansions or adjustments easy.

What do we need in order to provide you with a price estimate?

To determine an accurate modular clean room price, we ask you for the following:

• A rough sketch of your plans: This gives us insight into the desired layout.
• Photos of the industrial facility: Especially important for box-in-box solutions.
• Clear height and width of the facility: This determines the possibilities for the inner box design.
• Technical requirements: Such as air quality, humidity regulation or ISO classifications.

Send us this information and we will provide you with a clear and transparent estimate of costs.

Request a no-obligation quote for your cleanroom costs now

Because every project is unique, Highcare does not offer a standard price per square meter. Instead, we offer a customized cost estimate that encompasses all specific project needs, ranging from room size and technical installations to required air quality and maintenance requirements, based on a fully automated drawing and estimating system that forms the basis for the industrial composition of the components. The laser and typesetting machines are controlled from the 3-dimensional design approved by you.

Do you want to know what your cleanroom costs are? Send us a sketch and photos of your location and receive a detailed price estimate that is transparent and reliable. Contact us today and discover how Highcare can help you create a cost-effective cleanroom that meets your requirements and budget.