End of tenancy cleaning prices vary more than almost any other cleaning service. Two quotes for the same flat can be £100 apart. The difference usually comes down to what's included (oven, carpets, inside cupboards, windows), the condition of the property, and where in the country it is.
This guide is in two parts. The first is for tenants and landlords comparing quotes: typical prices, what should be included, and your rights over the deposit. The second is for cleaners pricing their own jobs.
Most UK end of tenancy cleans are priced by property size, then adjusted for condition and extras. Typical totals for an unfurnished property in reasonable condition, with the oven clean included:
| Property size | Typical UK price | Typical London price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | £100–£170 | £130–£220 |
| 1-bed flat | £120–£200 | £150–£250 |
| 2-bed flat or house | £150–£280 | £190–£350 |
| 3-bed house | £200–£380 | £250–£450 |
| 4-bed house | £280–£480 | £350–£600 |
| 5+ bed / HMO | £380–£650+ | £450–£800+ |
Expect London and much of the South East to cost roughly 20–35% more than the rest of the UK, mainly because of labour costs, parking and travel time. Prices in the North, Wales and Scotland usually sit towards the lower end of the UK ranges.
A low headline quote often leaves these out. Check each one before you compare prices:
| Extra | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet cleaning (hot water extraction) | £25–£45 per room | Often £80–£150 for a whole 2-bed. Agents frequently check carpets. |
| Oven deep clean (if not included) | £40–£80 | Range cookers and double ovens cost more |
| Inside fridge / freezer | £10–£25 | The freezer must be defrosted beforehand |
| Internal windows | £15–£40 | External windows are usually a separate window cleaner |
| Upholstery (sofa) | £40–£90 per item | Only relevant for furnished lets |
| Furnished property uplift | +15–30% | More surfaces, drawers and wardrobes to clean |
| Heavy soiling, mould or limescale | +20–50% or hourly | Many cleaners will only confirm this after seeing photos |
| Rubbish removal | £30–£120+ | Most cleaners won't take away belongings left behind |
A proper end of tenancy clean is far more thorough than a regular domestic clean. It's aimed at passing a check-out inspection against the original inventory. A good quote should cover:
Ask whether the cleaner follows a written checklist and will share it. A checklist is the best way to compare like with like between quotes.
In England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means a landlord or agent can't require you to pay for a professional clean as a condition of the tenancy. What you are responsible for is returning the property as clean as it was at check-in, allowing for fair wear and tear. If the inventory shows it was professionally cleaned when you moved in, that's the standard you'll be held to, but how you get there is up to you.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own tenancy rules and deposit schemes, but the same basic principle applies: return the property in the condition you received it, minus fair wear and tear. Check current guidance for your country if your deposit is at stake.
Doing it yourself usually costs £20–£50 in products, plus carpet cleaner hire (£25–£40 a day) if needed. Expect a full day or more for a 2-bed. It can make sense for a small property in good condition. For a larger property, a heavily used oven, or a strict agent, a professional clean with a re-clean guarantee is often cheaper than losing part of your deposit.
"£150 for a 2-bed" is a common flat-rate quote. It works right up until that 2-bed turns out to have a filthy oven, mould in the bathroom sealant, and a tenant who hasn't cleaned behind the fridge in three years. Room count is the starting point for a quote, not the whole quote.
A room-by-room price is more accurate and easier to justify than a flat "per property" number:
| Room / task | Typical price range | What drives the range |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen (standard) | £45–£75 | Cupboard interiors, appliance exteriors, surfaces |
| Oven deep clean | £40–£80 | How baked-on the grease is, single or double oven |
| Bathroom / en-suite | £30–£55 each | Limescale, mould in sealant, grouting condition |
| Bedroom (standard) | £20–£35 each | Carpet vs hard floor, wardrobe interiors |
| Living/dining room | £25–£45 | Size, furniture, internal windows |
| Carpet cleaning (per room, add-on) | £25–£45 | Stain level, machine extraction |
Pricing this way means a filthy oven or a mould-heavy bathroom adds cost openly, instead of being swallowed by a flat quote that then overruns on time and wipes out your profit.
A "deposit-back" or re-clean guarantee is genuinely valuable to tenants worried about their deposit, and it justifies a higher price. But unpaid return visits are a real cost, so build them into the base rate. An allowance of 5–10% on each quote covers the chance of a return visit and is more sustainable than absorbing it as a loss when it happens.
A detailed room-by-room checklist does two jobs. It keeps your pricing consistent from job to job, and it gives you and the client documented proof of exactly what was covered. That matters if a letting agent disputes the standard of the clean afterwards. Take before and after photos of every room.
Price end-of-tenancy cleaning by room and property size, adjust for condition and furnishing, and add specialist extras before producing the final price.
See CleanQuote Pro: £15 →Typical 2026 prices are £120–£200 for a 1-bed flat, £150–£280 for a 2-bed, £200–£380 for a 3-bed and £280–£480 for a 4-bed, with the oven clean included. Carpet cleaning is usually extra at £25–£45 per room. London is typically 20–35% more.
A 2-bed end of tenancy clean typically costs £150–£280 outside London and £190–£350 in London. Carpet cleaning across the flat usually adds another £80–£150. Heavy soiling, mould or limescale can push the price above these ranges.
A professional team of two typically takes 3–5 hours for a 1-bed and 5–8 hours for a 2- or 3-bed, depending on condition. On your own, allow a full day or more for a 2-bed.
In England, not as a condition of the tenancy: the Tenant Fees Act 2019 bans that. You must return the property as clean as it was at check-in, allowing for fair wear and tear. If you don't, the landlord can claim reasonable cleaning costs from your deposit.
Usually not. Most quotes include vacuuming. Machine carpet cleaning (hot water extraction) is normally an add-on at £25–£45 per room. Check your tenancy agreement and check-in report to see whether the carpets were professionally cleaned before you moved in.
It's a promise from the cleaning company to return and re-clean any areas the landlord or agent flags at check-out, at no extra cost, usually within 48–72 hours. It doesn't guarantee your whole deposit back, so check the terms and time limit.