Independent UK cost guide
Cleaning costs in the UK: typical prices and quote factors
Plan your budget, compare the work included and find a cleaning professional who fits your needs. Explore the guide below, then request free local quotes through our partner MyJobQuote for a price tailored to your property.
Budget ranges help you get started. Your property, cleaning checklist and location shape the final quote.
Hourly pricing
Common for regular, one-off and some commercial cleaning
Fixed quotation
Common for deep, end of tenancy and after-builders work
Per item or area
Common for ovens, carpets, upholstery and windows
September 2026 planning guide
Typical UK cleaning price ranges
Use these ranges to plan your budget, then compare tailored quotes for the same cleaning checklist.
Price research method
How we build and review these price ranges
Core research: 12 September 2026 · Oven and window figures refreshed: October 2026 · Coverage: United Kingdom
What we use
We compare published UK cost guides and provider price lists by service, pricing unit and cleaning scope to create practical budget ranges.
Hands-on cleaning experience helps us explain the work, time and extras behind the figures. Hourly rates and whole-job prices are shown separately.
What the ranges mean
The ranges are rounded to remain useful when providers use different pricing models. They are intended for early UK budgeting. London and other high-cost areas can be above them, while availability and travel can also affect rural quotes.
Published sources do not all present VAT and extras in the same way. Confirm whether the total includes VAT, minimum booking time, parking, congestion or clean-air charges, travel, products, equipment, call-out fees and specialist extras.
Sources checked for this review
- Checkatrade: UK house-cleaning costs
- Housekeep: regular-cleaning costs and regional differences
- Checkatrade: deep-cleaning costs
- MyJobQuote: end-of-tenancy cleaning costs
- Housekeep: end-of-tenancy costs inside and outside London
- Checkatrade: carpet-cleaning costs
- MyBuilder: after-builders cleaning costs
- MyBuilder: office-cleaning costs
These references support the budget guide. Use the MyJobQuote buttons to request tailored local quotes.
Update policy
Source and review dates help you assess the figures. Oven and window pricing was checked against MyJobQuote’s 2026 guides in October 2026. Use a current local quote when arranging the work.
| Version | Research date | What changed | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 12 September 2026 | Method and source record added; existing ranges cross-checked without changing them | December 2026 |
Regular cleaning
About £16–£30 per cleaner per hour
Weekly or fortnightly bookings may be priced below occasional visits. Minimum hours, products and travel policies vary.
Deep cleaning
About £20–£35 per cleaner per hour
Some providers use a fixed quote. A typical whole-home total depends heavily on size, condition and the agreed checklist.
End of tenancy
About £100–£415+
Usually quoted by property size and condition. Oven, carpet extraction and re-clean terms may change the total.
One-off or move-in
About £20–£35 per cleaner per hour
Minimum booking times are common. Empty properties and detailed appliance work may be quoted separately.
After-builders cleaning
About £25–£40 per cleaner per hour
Heavy dust, paint or adhesive residue, waste removal and specialist equipment can require a site-specific quote.
Airbnb turnover
About £40–£120+ per turnover
Bedroom count, turnaround time, linen, laundry, supplies and guest-ready checks all affect the price.
Carpet cleaning
About £25–£50 per room
Minimum call-out charges are common. Room size, stains, stairs, treatment method and furniture moving can add cost.
Upholstery cleaning
About £60–£150 for a standard sofa
Fabric, seat count, cushions, stains and manufacturer-care requirements affect the treatment and price.
Oven cleaning
About £50–£70 for single ovens; £60–£80 for double ovens
Ranges, AGAs, hobs, extractors, trays and heavily carbonised appliances usually cost more.
Window cleaning
About £20–£60 for a regular home exterior clean
Pane count, height, access, frames, interiors, conservatories and frequency change the quote.
Office and commercial
About £18–£30 per cleaner per hour
Contracts may be priced by visit, hour or site. Frequency, floor area, washrooms, consumables and out-of-hours access matter.
Why ranges overlap
A higher hourly rate can include products, equipment, insurance or agency support. A lower headline rate may have minimum hours or separate charges.
Compare the total expected price and written scope, not only the hourly figure.
Price note: London and some high-cost areas can sit above these ranges. Ask whether VAT, parking, congestion or clean-air charges, products, equipment and call-out fees are included.
The biggest price drivers
What changes a cleaning quote?
- Property size: bedrooms alone do not show floor area, bathrooms or number of rooms.
- Condition: grease, limescale, pet hair, clutter and long gaps between cleans add labour.
- Scope: interiors of cupboards, appliances, carpets and windows are not universally included.
- Access: parking, stairs, high windows, key collection and restricted working hours may affect cost.
- Frequency: a maintained weekly home is normally easier to service than an occasional reset.
- Location and notice: local labour costs, travel and urgent bookings influence availability and rates.
Details that improve quote accuracy
- Postcode and parking information
- Property type and approximate size
- Bedrooms, bathrooms and stairs
- Current condition and recent photographs
- Required date and access window
- Exact extras, exclusions and priorities
Free planning tool
Compare cleaning quotes on the same basis
A low headline price is not always the lowest final price. Use this one-page worksheet to compare up to three written quotes, including VAT, minimum booking rules, products, equipment, parking, travel, optional extras, cancellation terms and any re-clean policy.
- Record what each provider includes and excludes.
- Add VAT and known extra charges to reach a comparable total.
- Check cancellation, rescheduling and re-clean conditions before booking.
One fillable and printable A4 page, free to use without signing up. Keep the completed worksheet with your quotes to make comparison easier.
How to compare cleaning quotes fairly
1. Match the scope
Check room by room what is included. Two services with the same name may cover different work.
2. Confirm the total
Ask about VAT, minimum hours, parking, travel, equipment, products and possible condition supplements.
3. Agree the visit
Agree the date, access, payment and contact details with your chosen professional so the visit runs smoothly.
The cheapest headline price is not automatically the lowest final cost. A clear written scope protects both the customer and the provider.
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Cleaning cost FAQs
Why do cleaning prices vary so much?
The same property can need very different amounts of work depending on condition, requested tasks, frequency, access and location. Providers also include different levels of equipment, products, insurance and support.
Is hourly or fixed-price cleaning better?
Neither is automatically better. Hourly pricing can suit flexible recurring work, while a fixed written quote can make the scope clearer for one-off jobs. Check what happens if the work takes longer or the condition differs from the description.
Do cleaners bring products and equipment?
Policies differ. Some regular cleaners use the customer’s products and vacuum, while specialist and one-off teams may supply everything. Confirm this before comparing prices.
Are VAT and travel included?
Not always. Ask whether the advertised price includes VAT, parking, congestion or clean-air charges, travel, call-out fees and any minimum booking.
How do I get a quote for my home?
Use the MyJobQuote button to describe your job and enter your postcode. Compare up to 3 free local quotes, then confirm the cleaning checklist and total price with your preferred professional.
How often will this cost guide be reviewed?
We update figures when relevant published guidance changes. A tailored local quote gives you the price for your property, preferred date and cleaning priorities.