Average End of Tenancy Cleaning Costs in the UK
As a rough guide, professional end of tenancy cleaning in the UK typically costs between £120 and £200 for a studio or one-bed flat, rising to £350–£600+ for a four-bedroom house. Price is driven mostly by the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens, the condition of the property, and which extras your tenancy agreement requires.
| Property Size | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed flat | £120 – £200 |
| 2-bed flat / house | £160 – £280 |
| 3-bed house | £220 – £400 |
| 4-bed house | £300 – £500 |
| 5-bed house / HMO | £450 – £700 |
| HMO with 4+ bathrooms | £600 – £900+ |
London and premium postcodes sit at the top of these ranges; smaller towns and Essex suburbs sit at the lower end. A one-bed flat in Stratford might come in at £140, while the same flat in Canary Wharf or Westminster could reach £220 — reflecting travel, parking and overheads rather than any difference in the standard of work.
What's Included in a Standard End of Tenancy Clean?
A proper end of tenancy clean is far more thorough than a routine weekly clean. It's designed to bring the property back to the standard recorded in your check-in inventory. A standard clean should cover:
Kitchen degrease
Worktops, cupboard fronts, sink and taps, splashbacks, extractor hood, and the full oven and hob degreased inside and out.
Bathrooms & limescale removal
Toilets, basins, baths, showers and tiles descaled and disinfected, grout treated, chrome polished, and mirrors left smear-free.
All rooms & internal windows
Skirting boards, door frames, light switches, radiators, inside cupboards and wardrobes, and interior glass cleaned throughout.
Floors & vacuuming
Hard floors mopped and dried, carpets vacuumed edge-to-edge including under beds and behind doors, and any marks spot-treated.
What Costs Extra?
Most letting agents now specify add-ons that fall outside a standard clean. These are the ones that most often catch tenants out — and the ones most likely to be checked at inventory stage:
| Add-on Service | Typical Additional Cost |
|---|---|
| Carpet deep clean / steam clean (per room) | £35 – £60 |
| Upholstery / sofa cleaning | £60 – £120 |
| Full oven clean (if not included) | £50 – £80 |
| Exterior / accessible window cleaning | £30 – £70 |
| Balcony, terrace or garage | £25 – £60 |
| Waste removal (leftover rubbish) | £40 – £150 |
Always check your tenancy agreement before booking. If it says "professionally cleaned to a professional standard with a receipt", you'll need a documented clean — and in many London tenancies, carpets and the oven are named specifically.
The 5 Things Landlords Actually Check
Knowing what's inspected helps you make sure nothing is missed — and it's why a genuinely thorough end of tenancy clean is almost always cheaper than losing part of your deposit:
- Inside the oven — the single most common deposit deduction, especially the glass door and grill pan.
- Limescale in bathrooms — on shower screens, taps and tiles. Untreated it looks like damage, not dirt.
- Carpets and carpet edges — marks, odours and any pet hair along skirting and under furniture.
- Inside cupboards and appliances — fridge, freezer, washing machine drawer, and wardrobe interiors.
- Rubbish and personal items left behind — anything left in the property is usually charged at a premium.
Is It Worth Paying for a Professional Clean?
In almost every case, yes. The average UK deposit is around £1,000–£1,800, and cleaning-related deductions typically run from £150 to £400 — often more than the cost of a professional clean in the first place. You also get a documented, insured clean with photographic evidence, which is exactly what you need if a deduction is disputed.
Our end of tenancy cleaning is carried out by DBS-checked, trained professionals and is fully insured (£10M employer's liability, £5M public liability). Every clean is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee and a deposit-return promise — if your letting agent flags a genuine issue, we come back and put it right.
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