House Cleaning Cost UK

House cleaning prices in the UK depend heavily on the type of clean, the property size and your region. As a national average in 2026, regular domestic cleaning costs between £15 and £25 per hour, and one-off deep cleans of a 3-bedroom home typically range from £180 to £320.

London and the South East sit at the higher end of the scale, with hourly rates often £22–£28. In the Midlands, North West, Scotland and Wales, you can expect prices closer to £15–£20 per hour. Rural postcodes may carry a small travel surcharge for one-off bookings.

Most professional cleaning companies operate a minimum visit of two or three hours, so even a small flat will rarely cost less than £45 per session. Independent self-employed cleaners often work to slightly lower hourly rates but typically charge for cleaning materials separately.

The biggest cost drivers are the size of your home (bedrooms, bathrooms and total floor area), how dirty it is, and how often you book. Regular weekly or fortnightly cleans almost always work out cheaper per hour than one-off bookings because the property is easier to maintain in good condition.

Add-ons like oven cleaning, ironing, carpet shampooing and laundry will all increase the final price. Many UK companies offer bundled packages — for example a deep clean plus oven clean — at a small discount versus booking the services separately.

Interior window wiping is available as an add-on to any regular clean — ask your cleaner when booking. For exterior window cleaning, see our dedicated house exterior cleaning guide.

Insurance, vetting and DBS checks also influence the rate. Established agencies that carry public liability insurance and thoroughly vet their staff will charge more than informal arrangements but offer significantly more peace of mind, especially for end-of-tenancy or post-build cleans.

A domestic clean is everyday maintenance: hoovering, mopping, dusting, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, and emptying bins. It's designed to keep an already-clean home in good condition and typically takes 2–4 hours.

A deep clean is far more thorough — skirting boards, behind appliances, inside cupboards, limescale, grout and any neglected areas. Expect a deep clean of a 3-bed home to take a team of two between 4 and 7 hours, with prices in the £180–£320 range.

End-of-tenancy cleans are graded against agency standards so tenants get their deposit back. They almost always include the oven and inside of all cabinets. UK averages range from £150 for a small studio to over £500 for a large, heavily lived-in family home.

Booking a recurring slot is the single biggest saving — repeat customers usually pay 15–25% less per hour than one-off bookings. Decluttering before the cleaner arrives also reduces the time required, lowering the bill on hourly contracts.

Get at least three quotes for any one-off job over £150, and confirm whether materials and equipment are included. For end-of-tenancy work, ask whether the company offers a free re-clean if the landlord raises issues — most reputable UK firms do.