Professional cleaners across the UK
Cleaning Services: Find Local Cleaners and Compare Quotes
Regular house cleaning, deep cleans, end of tenancy, carpets, ovens, windows, offices and more. See what each type of clean involves and what affects the price, then request quotes from cleaners who cover your postcode.
"Cleaning services" covers a lot of different work. A domestic cleaner who comes for three hours every Thursday, a team of four doing an end of tenancy clean in a single afternoon and a carpet cleaner with a van-mounted extraction machine are all professional cleaners – but they price, plan and carry out their work very differently.
This page sets out the main types of professional cleaning in the UK, what each one usually includes and when it makes sense to book it. Services and task lists vary from one cleaner or company to the next, so treat these as typical descriptions and check exactly what's covered in each quote.
Cleaning for homes
Most people looking for a cleaner want one of three things: someone to keep the house under control every week or two, a one-off top-to-bottom clean, or a thorough clean when a tenancy ends.
Domestic Cleaning
Regular weekly or fortnightly house cleaning and one-off cleans – kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and floors.
- Weekly and fortnightly cleaning
- One-off house cleans
- Kitchens and bathrooms
Deep Cleaning
One-off, top-to-bottom cleans that tackle limescale, grease, dust and the hard-to-reach places regular cleaning skips.
- Kitchen deep cleans
- Bathroom descaling
- Hard-to-reach areas
End of Tenancy Cleaning
Move-out and move-in cleans for tenants, landlords and letting agents, following the checklist used at inspection.
- Move-out cleaning
- Move-in cleaning
- Landlord and agent cleans
Specialist cleaning
Some jobs need dedicated equipment or experience – hot water extraction machines for carpets, dip tanks for oven racks, water-fed poles for upstairs windows, fine-filter vacuums for builders' dust.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Professional carpet, rug, sofa, upholstery and mattress cleaning for homes, rentals and businesses.
- Carpets and stairs
- Stain treatment
- Sofa and upholstery cleaning
Oven Cleaning
Professional cleaning of single and double ovens, range cookers, hobs, extractor hoods and microwaves.
- Single and double ovens
- Range cookers
- Hobs and extractor hoods
Window Cleaning
Regular and one-off window cleaning for houses, flats and business premises, inside and out, including frames and sills.
- Regular window rounds
- One-off cleans
- Frames and sills
After Builders Cleaning
Post-construction and post-renovation cleans that remove fine dust, residue and debris after building work.
- Fine dust removal
- Post-renovation cleans
- New build cleans
Cleaning for businesses
Commercial cleaning is usually contracted to a written specification, with daily, weekly and periodic tasks and work scheduled around opening hours.
Commercial Cleaning
Regular and one-off cleaning for shops, communal areas, workplaces, surgeries, gyms and other business premises.
- Retail and shop cleaning
- Communal area cleaning
- Workplace cleaning
Office Cleaning
Daily, weekly and out-of-hours office cleaning: desks, kitchens, washrooms, floors and periodic deep cleans.
- Daily and weekly cleaning
- Out-of-hours schedules
- Kitchens and washrooms
Regular cleaning, one-off cleans and deep cleans
Regular cleaning – weekly or fortnightly – is maintenance. The cleaner works through the same rooms each visit, keeping kitchens, bathrooms and floors in order. It's usually charged by the hour.
A one-off clean is a single standard visit: before guests arrive, after a busy few weeks or ahead of a viewing. Many cleaners set a minimum number of hours and may charge a little more per hour than for a regular slot.
A deep clean goes further: descaling, degreasing, skirting boards, door frames and behind and under furniture. It's usually quoted as a fixed price for the property and often needs a team. Our guide to deep cleaning vs regular cleaning explains which you're likely to need.
When it makes sense to hire a professional
Plenty of households never use a cleaner, and that's fine. Whether professional cleaning is worth it depends on your time, budget, the size of the property and the job in hand. These are the situations where people most often decide to hand it over:
More on this in our guide to the benefits of professional cleaning.
- You're short of time and cleaning is eating into evenings or weekends.
- A tenancy is ending and the property has to match the check-in inventory.
- You've moved into a home that wasn't left as clean as you'd like.
- Building or renovation work has left fine dust through the house.
- Carpets, upholstery or the oven need equipment you don't have.
- Your office, shop or communal areas need cleaning on a set schedule.
What affects a cleaning quote
Cleaners price in different units – per hour, per property, per room or per item – so it's worth knowing which one a quote uses. Whatever the unit, these are the things that move the price:
- Type of clean
- A regular maintenance clean, a deep clean and an end of tenancy clean of the same home take very different amounts of time.
- Size of the property
- Bedrooms, bathrooms, reception rooms and overall floor area set the baseline for hours or a fixed price.
- Condition
- Heavy grease, limescale, mould, pet hair or a home that hasn't been cleaned for a while all add time.
- Frequency
- Regular weekly or fortnightly slots are usually priced by the hour; one-off cleans often cost more per hour or are quoted as a fixed fee.
- What's included
- Ovens, inside cupboards and appliances, interior windows, carpets and ironing may be included or extra.
- Location and access
- London and the South East tend to cost more; parking, stairs without a lift and congestion charges can affect equipment-heavy jobs.
Choosing a cleaner or cleaning company
- Ask for a written task list so you know what each visit or job includes.
- Check public liability insurance, and how breakages or damage are handled.
- Ask who supplies products and equipment, and whether they suit your surfaces.
- For regular cleaning, agree cover for holidays and sickness, and notice periods.
- For end of tenancy cleans, ask about any re-clean policy and keep the invoice.
- Agree how keys, alarm codes and access will be managed.
See also: questions to ask before hiring a cleaning company.
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Find cleaners near you
We have local pages for 100 towns and cities, each written about the homes, rentals and cleaning work in that area. Cleaners also cover the towns and villages in between, so you can request quotes wherever you are.
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England
- Basingstoke
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- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Bolton
- Bournemouth
- Bradford
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Bromley
- Cambridge
- Canterbury
- Carlisle
- Chelmsford
- Cheltenham
- Chester
- Chesterfield
- Colchester
- Coventry
- Crawley
- Croydon
- Darlington
- Derby
- Doncaster
- Durham
- Eastbourne
- Enfield
- Exeter
- Gateshead
- Gloucester
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- Harrogate
- Harrow
- High Wycombe
- Huddersfield
- Hull
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- Kingston upon Thames
- Lancaster
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Lincoln
- Liverpool
- London
- Loughborough
- Luton
- Maidstone
- Manchester
- Middlesbrough
- Milton Keynes
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Northampton
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Oldham
- Oxford
- Peterborough
- Plymouth
- Poole
- Portsmouth
- Preston
- Reading
- Romford
- Rotherham
- Salford
- Sheffield
- Shrewsbury
- Slough
- Solihull
- Southampton
- Southend-on-Sea
- St Albans
- Stockport
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Sunderland
- Swindon
- Taunton
- Telford
- Wakefield
- Walsall
- Warrington
- Watford
- Wigan
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
- Worthing
- York
Northern Ireland
Guides to hiring a cleaner
- Types of cleaning services explainedProfessional cleaning covers a lot of different jobs. Here's what each main service usually includes, how they differ and when each one makes sense.
- Benefits of hiring a professional cleaning companyProfessional cleaning isn't essential for every household, but it can make a real difference in the right circumstances. Here are the practical benefits, and the trade-offs.
- How to compare cleaning quotesThe cheapest cleaning quote isn't always the best value, and the most expensive isn't always the most thorough. Here's how to compare like with like.
- Questions to ask before hiring a cleaning companyA few minutes of questions before you book can save a lot of hassle later. Here's what to ask a cleaner or cleaning company, and why it matters.
- What should a cleaning quote include?A clear written quote protects both you and the cleaner. Here's what a good cleaning quote should set out, and what to ask for if it's missing.
- What to do if you're unhappy with a cleanMost cleaning problems are misunderstandings that a quick conversation can fix. Here's how to raise an issue fairly – and what your rights are if it goes further.
Cleaning services: frequently asked questions
What do professional cleaners do?
It depends on the service. Domestic cleaners keep kitchens, bathrooms, floors and living areas clean on a regular schedule; deep and end of tenancy cleaners do intensive one-off cleans; specialists handle carpets, upholstery, ovens and windows; and commercial cleaners look after offices, shops and shared buildings. What's included varies between providers, so always check the task list in a quote.
Should I hire an independent cleaner or a cleaning company?
Both can work well. Independent cleaners often charge less per hour and you may build a good relationship with one person. Companies usually charge more but may handle vetting, insurance, replacement cover and larger teams for one-off jobs. Ask any provider about insurance, references and what happens if a visit is missed.
How much do cleaners charge?
Regular domestic cleaning is usually charged by the hour, with published UK guides commonly showing around £15–£25 per hour. Deep cleans, end of tenancy cleans and specialist services are usually quoted per property, per room or per item. See our cleaning prices guide for indicative ranges with their units.
Is it free to request cleaning quotes?
Yes. Requesting quotes through Cleaning Prices costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept any quote you receive.
Do I need to be at home while the cleaner works?
Not necessarily. Many people are present for the first visit to explain priorities and then provide a key. For end of tenancy and after builders cleans, the property is often empty anyway. Agree access arrangements in writing.
Which cleaning service do I need?
If you want ongoing help, ask for regular domestic cleaning. If the home needs a thorough reset, ask for a deep clean. If you're leaving a rental, ask for an end of tenancy clean. Our guide to types of cleaning services explains the differences.
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