Price guide · Reviewed November 2026
Cleaning Prices in the UK
What professional cleaning tends to cost – per hour, per property, per room or per item – based on published UK price guides, and the factors that make your own quote higher or lower.
There is no official price list for cleaning in the UK. Cleaners and cleaning companies set their own prices, and they quote in different ways: a domestic cleaner usually charges by the hour, an end of tenancy company by the number of bedrooms, a carpet cleaner by the room and an oven cleaner by the appliance.
To give you a realistic starting point, we've summarised the ranges shown in published UK price guides from cleaning marketplaces, trade directories and national cleaning companies (listed at the bottom of this page). They are indicative only. Your own quote will depend on your property, its condition, where you live and exactly what you want included.
Typical UK cleaning prices at a glance
Each range shows its unit. Follow the links for the full breakdown and the factors behind each figure.
| Service | Job | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic cleaning | Regular domestic cleaning | £15–£25 per hour |
| Domestic cleaning | Weekly clean, 3 bed house (3 hours) | Roughly £45–£75 per visit |
| Deep cleaning | One-off deep clean, 2–3 bed house | Around £200–£380 per clean |
| End of tenancy cleaning | End of tenancy clean, 2 bed (outside London) | Around £150–£300 per clean |
| Carpet cleaning | Carpet cleaning, average room | Around £25–£75 per room |
| Upholstery cleaning | Three-seater sofa | Around £50–£90 per sofa |
| Oven cleaning | Single oven | Around £50–£85 per oven |
| Oven cleaning | Double oven | Around £70–£120 per oven |
| Oven cleaning | Range cooker | Around £100–£160 per cooker |
| Window cleaning | Regular exterior clean, semi-detached house | Around £15–£40 per visit |
| Office cleaning | Regular office cleaning | Around £15–£30 per cleaner-hour |
| After builders cleaning | After builders clean, typical home | Around £250–£600+ per job |
Indicative ranges based on published UK price guides reviewed in November 2026 (see sources). They are not official rates, a price list or our own prices. Many cleaners include VAT and supplies, others don't – always check written quotes for your own property.
Weekly and fortnightly cleaning
Regular cleaning costs are the hourly rate multiplied by the hours per visit. Our worked examples show how that adds up for flats and family houses.
Commercial cleaning costs
Shops, communal areas and workplaces are usually priced like offices – per cleaner-hour, agreed as a contract. See office cleaning costs and commercial cleaning.
How cleaners price their work
Two quotes are only comparable if they use the same unit and cover the same tasks.
Per hour
Regular domestic cleaning, many one-off cleans and most office and commercial contracts (per cleaner-hour).
Check how many hours have been allowed – a lower rate with more hours can cost more.
Per property
Deep cleans, end of tenancy cleans and after builders cleans, usually by number of bedrooms.
Check whether the oven, carpets, inside appliances and windows are in the price or extra.
Per room or per area
Carpet cleaning, sometimes per square metre for large or commercial areas.
Look for a minimum call-out charge, and how stairs and landings are priced.
Per item
Ovens, sofas, armchairs, mattresses and rugs.
Oven types and fabric types change the price – say exactly what you have.
Per visit
Window cleaning rounds and some regular cleaning arrangements.
Check whether frames, sills, doors and conservatories are included.
What affects the cost of professional cleaning?
These are the factors cleaners weigh up when they price a job. Mentioning the relevant ones when you request quotes helps you get prices that hold up on the day.
- Size of the property
- More bedrooms, reception rooms and floor area mean more hours, or a higher fixed price. For regular cleaning, hours matter more than room count.
- Number of bathrooms
- Bathrooms and en suites are among the slowest rooms to clean properly, especially with limescale. A home with three bathrooms needs noticeably more time than one with one.
- Property condition
- Built-up grease, limescale, mould or a home that hasn't been cleaned for months add time. Many cleaners ask for photos so they can quote accurately.
- Level of cleaning required
- A maintenance clean, a deep clean and an end of tenancy clean of the same home are very different jobs. Be clear which one you want.
- Frequency
- Regular weekly or fortnightly cleaning keeps each visit shorter. One-off visits often cost a little more per hour or carry a minimum booking.
- Type of cleaning service
- Specialist services – carpets, upholstery, ovens, windows, after builders – use dedicated equipment and are priced in their own units.
- Location
- Published guides consistently show higher prices in London and the South East. Travel time can also affect pricing in rural areas.
- Accessibility
- Upper-floor flats without a lift, limited parking, congestion or ULEZ charges and restricted access times can all affect equipment-heavy jobs.
- Furniture and furnishings
- Cleaning around furniture and belongings takes longer than cleaning an empty property, which is one reason end of tenancy cleans are priced for empty homes.
- Carpet and upholstery condition
- Heavy soiling, pet accidents, old stains and delicate fibres need pre-treatment or specialist methods, which add to the price.
- Additional requests
- Inside the oven or fridge, interior windows, ironing, changing beds, balconies or garages are commonly priced as extras.
- Who you hire
- Independent cleaners often charge less per hour; companies may charge more but include vetting, insurance, holiday cover and larger teams.
Comparing quotes? Our guides to comparing cleaning quotes and what a cleaning quote should include go through it line by line.
Detailed price guides
How Much Does House Cleaning Cost in the UK?
Hourly rates for regular and one-off domestic cleaning, and what weekly and fortnightly cleaning tends to cost.
How Much Does a Deep Clean Cost?
Indicative fixed prices by property size, hourly deep cleaning rates and the extras that change the cost.
How Much Does End of Tenancy Cleaning Cost?
Indicative end of tenancy cleaning prices by number of bedrooms, inside and outside London, plus common extras.
How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost?
Indicative carpet cleaning prices per room, minimum call-out charges, and sofa, rug and mattress cleaning costs.
How Much Does Office Cleaning Cost?
Indicative hourly rates for regular office and commercial cleaning, out-of-hours work and one-off deep cleans.
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Cleaning prices: frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaner cost per hour in the UK?
Published UK price guides we reviewed mostly put regular domestic cleaning at around £15–£25 per hour, with London and the South East often higher. One-off and deep cleaning hourly rates are usually higher. See our house cleaning cost guide for details.
Are these prices what I will pay?
Not necessarily. They are indicative ranges drawn from published guides, not official rates, a price list or our own prices. Your quote depends on your property, its condition, where you live and what you want included.
Why are prices given in different units?
Because cleaning services are priced differently. Regular cleaning is usually per hour, deep and end of tenancy cleans per property, carpets per room and ovens per appliance. Comparing quotes only works when they use the same unit and scope.
Do cleaning prices include VAT?
It depends. VAT-registered businesses must charge VAT on cleaning services, while many smaller independent cleaners aren't VAT-registered. Check whether each quote includes VAT before comparing.
Is there a cleaning cost calculator?
Rather than a calculator that can't see your property, we show typical ranges with their units and the factors that move the price. The most reliable figure is a quote based on your own home or premises – requesting quotes is free.
How can I keep the cost of cleaning down?
Book regular slots rather than ad hoc visits, tidy surfaces before the cleaner arrives, combine extras into one visit and be clear about which tasks matter most. For end of tenancy cleans, remove all belongings and rubbish first.
Sources
Price ranges were summarised from these published UK guides in November 2026. Sources disagree, so we show bands that most of them overlap on rather than any single figure.
- Bark – House cleaner price guide
- Properly – How much do cleaners charge in the UK?
- Checkatrade – House cleaning costs
- Fantastic Services – Deep cleaning cost guide
- Fantastic Services – End of tenancy cleaning cost
- Housekeep – End of tenancy cleaning cost guide
- Checkatrade – Carpet cleaning cost
- Fantastic Services – Sofa cleaning cost guide
- Fantastic Services – Oven cleaning cost guide
- MyBuilder – Oven cleaning costs
- Housekeep – Oven cleaning cost guide
- Checkatrade – Oven cleaning prices
- Checkatrade – House deep cleaning prices
- Bark – Deep cleaning cost in the UK
- MyJobQuote – End of tenancy clean cost guide
- Bark – Window cleaning cost UK
- MyJobQuote – How much do window cleaners charge?
- Checkatrade – Window cleaning prices
- MyBuilder – Office cleaning cost guide
- Bark – Commercial and office cleaning prices
- Housekeep – After builders cleaning cost guide
- Fantastic Services – After builders cleaning cost
- MyBuilder – After builders cleaning costs
- GOV.UK – National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates
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