End of tenancy cleaning prices in the UK
End of tenancy is priced per property, not per hour, because the standard is fixed: the place has to pass an inventory check. Here is what UK cleaners typically charge, what the scope should cover, and where quotes go wrong.
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Typical prices by property size
These bands reflect what UK cleaning businesses commonly quote for an unfurnished or lightly furnished property in normal condition, with the tenant moved out and the property empty.
| Property | Typical price | Usual duration |
|---|---|---|
| Studio flat | £130–£190 | 3–4 hours |
| 1 bedroom | £150–£220 | 4–5 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | £200–£300 | 5–7 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | £280–£400 | 7–9 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | £350–£500 | 8–11 hours |
| 5+ bedrooms | £450+ | Quoted on inspection |
Indicative UK ranges for 2026. Furnished properties, carpets requiring machine cleaning and heavy neglect all sit above these figures.
Add-ons commonly quoted separately: professional carpet cleaning (£25–£45 per room), external window cleaning (£40–£80), balcony or patio (£30–£60), and single-item deep cleans such as a heavily soiled oven where the property is otherwise clean.
What the scope should include
If a quote does not list these, it is not a full end of tenancy clean. Put the list in writing before the job, because this is what the inventory clerk checks.
- Kitchen: oven interior including racks and glass, hob and extractor, fridge and freezer inside and behind, washing machine drawer and seal, all cupboards inside and out, worktops, sink and descaled taps.
- Bathrooms: limescale removal from tiles, screens and taps, toilet including behind the base, extractor fan cover, mirrors and cabinets inside.
- Throughout: skirting boards, door frames, light switches, sockets, radiators, internal windows and sills, wardrobes and drawers inside, cobwebs, and full floor clean.
- Excluded as standard: exterior windows above ground level, garden and garage clearance, mould treatment on structural damp, and removal of tenant belongings.
Where quotes go wrong
- Quoting from bedroom count alone. A two-bedroom flat with two bathrooms and a neglected oven is a three-bedroom job. Ask about bathrooms, condition and carpets.
- Assuming the property is empty. Furniture and left belongings can add hours. State that the price assumes vacant possession.
- Not defining the re-clean policy. Most agents expect one. Offer a free re-clean within 48–72 hours for items listed on the check-out report, and say so in writing — it wins work and caps your exposure.
- Promising the deposit back. You cannot. Deposits also cover damage, wear and rent arrears. Promise the cleaning standard, not the outcome.
Pricing tips for cleaners
End of tenancy is the highest-value work most domestic cleaners can access, and it comes with a deadline the customer cannot move. Two things protect your margin: a condition question on every enquiry (photos are ideal), and a written scope attached to the quote. Both take a minute and remove almost every argument that happens after the job.
If letting agents are a target, price a standard rate card by bedroom count and send it once. Agents book from rate cards; they rarely wait for individual quotes.