End of tenancy cleaning in the UK costs from £135 for a studio flat to £475 or more for a five-bedroom house, with a 2-bed flat typically £230–£325 once an oven and carpets are added. Across 9,161 move-out cleans we completed between March 2023 and September 2026, the typical final bill, extras included, was £260, and the middle half of customers paid between £208 and £328.
Key takeaways
- Price is driven mainly by the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, then by extras such as ovens and carpets.
- Our fixed prices start at £135 (studio), £175 (1 bed, 1 bath) and £230 (2 bed, 1 bath).
- Half of the move-out cleans we do include carpet cleaning, and about one in five include an oven clean.
- The typical final price is £245 in London, £265 outside London and £254 in Scotland.
- August and July are the busiest months, so book early if you move out in summer.
- A cheap clean that fails the check-out inspection can cost more in deposit deductions than a proper one.
From our job records
Counted from the 14,042 cleaning jobs we have completed since January 2023. See end of tenancy cleaning.
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost by property size?
These are our standard fixed prices from the prices page. They cover a full end of tenancy clean of an average-condition property, with all products and equipment included.
| Property size | Fixed price |
|---|---|
| Studio flat (all appliances included) | £135 |
| 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | £175 |
| 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | £230 |
| 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | £270 |
| 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | £325 |
| 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | £360 |
| 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | £390 |
| 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | £435 |
| 5 bedrooms or more | from £475 |
We charge fixed prices, not hourly rates. If a property is in a much worse state than average, for example heavy grease, mould or belongings left behind, tell us at booking so the right team and time are allocated and the price is agreed with you in advance.
What’s included in the price of an end of tenancy clean?
A standard end of tenancy clean is a top-to-bottom clean of an empty property, designed to meet the check-in inventory standard. It normally covers:
- Kitchen: cupboards and drawers inside and out, worktops, splashbacks, sink and taps, hob, extractor hood, and the floor
- Bathrooms: toilet, bath, shower and screen descaled, tiles, grout, mirrors and floor
- All rooms: dusting top to bottom, skirting boards, doors and frames, switches and sockets, radiators, interior windows and sills, vacuuming and mopping
Our room-by-room end of tenancy cleaning checklist goes through every task. Carpets, ovens (except in studios), fridge freezers, sofas and mattresses are priced as extras, shown below.
What does the typical customer actually pay?
The table shows starting prices. The real-world figure is higher because most people add at least one extra. From our own booking records (March 2023 to September 2026, re-cleans and site visits excluded):
| Region | Typical final price | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| All UK | £260 (middle half £208–£328) | 9,161 |
| London | £245 | 2,103 |
| Outside London | £265 | 7,058 |
| Scotland | £254 | 575 |
London comes out slightly lower than the rest of the UK in our records. The most likely reason is the mix of homes: a larger share of London move-outs are flats, while outside London there are more houses with extra bedrooms and bathrooms, which pushes the typical bill up. If you rent in the capital, our London end of tenancy cleaning page shows local teams and recent jobs; for Scotland, see our Scotland area page.
Which extras change the price?
| Extra | Price | How often customers add it |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet cleaning, per room | £30 | About half of our move-out cleans |
| Single oven | £35 | About 1 in 5 (oven cleans of any type) |
| Double oven | £45 | – |
| Range cooker | £60 | – |
| Fridge freezer | £40 | About 1 in 20 |
| Stairs, per flight | £25 | – |
| Rug | £25 | – |
| 2-seater / 3-seater sofa | £55 / £60 | – |
| Mattress | £25 | – |
| Key collection from your agent | £20 | – |
Interior windows are part of almost every job: 92% of our move-out cleans with itemised line items included them. Studio flats include all appliances in the base price. For larger homes, ovens and fridge freezers are extras.
If the property is very heavily soiled, or has been left full of belongings, let us know when you book. A property in that condition needs more time than a standard clean, and in extreme cases our hoarder cleaning guide explains how those jobs are quoted.
Worked examples: what three typical moves cost
| Property | What’s booked | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Studio flat | Standard clean, appliances included | £135 |
| 2 bed, 1 bath flat | Clean £230 + single oven £35 + carpets in 2 rooms £60 | £325 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath house | Clean £360 + double oven £45 + fridge freezer £40 + carpets in 3 rooms £90 + stairs £25 | £560 |
To get your own figure, pick your property size and extras on the end of tenancy cleaning page, or add up the prices in the tables above.
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost for a 3-bed house?
Our fixed price for a three-bedroom house is £325 with one bathroom or £360 with two. Houses usually need more extras than flats: carpets across three bedrooms and a flight of stairs add £115, and a double oven adds £45. A realistic total for a three-bed family house with carpets and an oven is therefore about £485–£520. For a four-bedroom house, starting prices are £390 (one bathroom) and £435 (two bathrooms).
Why can hourly prices cost more?
Some cleaners quote by the hour. It looks cheaper, but a proper end of tenancy clean of a two-bedroom flat takes a team several hours, and the clock doesn’t stop if the oven or limescale takes longer than expected. A fixed price by property size means you know the cost before you book, and the team is paid to finish the checklist rather than to watch the time.
If you’re comparing quotes, ask:
- Is the price fixed, or can it change on the day?
- Does it include the inside of cupboards, interior windows and limescale removal?
- Are ovens, fridges and carpets included or extra, and at what price?
- What happens if the agent’s inspection flags something? Ours includes a 72-hour re-clean guarantee: report it within 72 hours and a team returns to put it right at no cost.
- Are the cleaners insured and background-checked? Our cleaners are DBS-checked, and we hold £1M public liability insurance plus employer’s liability insurance.
Is a professional clean worth it for your deposit?
Cleaning is one of the most common reasons for deposit deductions. Across the UK the principle is the same: a landlord can deduct the reasonable cost of returning the property to the condition recorded at check-in, allowing for fair wear and tear. If the oven, bathroom limescale or carpets fall short, the deduction for professional cleaning can easily match what the clean would have cost.
England
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, a landlord or agent can’t require you to pay for a professional clean when you check out. The government’s guidance for tenants is clear that you are responsible for returning the property in the condition you found it, aside from fair wear and tear, and that the landlord can claim against the deposit if you don’t. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changes that took effect on 1 May 2026 replaced fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic tenancies, but they didn’t change this cleaning rule.
Wales
The Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 bans most letting fees in a similar way. Deposits for occupation contracts must still be protected in an authorised scheme, and cleaning deductions have to be reasonable.
Scotland
Landlords can’t charge premiums such as admin or key fees. According to mygov.scot, the deposit can cover cleaning if the property isn’t left in a reasonable condition, but not normal wear and tear.
Northern Ireland
Deposits are capped at one month’s rent and must be protected in an approved scheme. Cleaning deductions work on the same check-in versus check-out principle.
Many tenants still book a professional clean, because it’s the most reliable way to meet the check-in standard and it gives you a dated invoice if there’s a dispute. Our guide to getting your deposit back covers the process, and DIY vs professional end of tenancy cleaning helps you weigh up doing it yourself.
How can you keep the cost down?
- Book the right size. Choose the correct number of bedrooms and bathrooms so the right team turns up with enough time.
- Clear the property first. Removing your belongings and rubbish lets the team clean rather than tidy.
- Defrost the freezer the day before if you’re adding a fridge clean.
- Only add carpets if they need it. Check your tenancy agreement and check-in report for how the carpets were recorded.
- Book early in summer. August and July are our busiest months for move-out cleans.
- Consider a weekday. Around one in five of our move-out cleans happen at weekends, so weekend slots in peak months go quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an end of tenancy clean for a 2-bed flat?
Our fixed price is £230 for 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, or £270 with 2 bathrooms. Oven and carpet cleaning are extras, from £35 and £30 per room.
Does the price include cleaning products and equipment?
Yes. The team brings everything needed.
Is oven cleaning included?
For studio flats, yes. For larger properties it’s an extra: £35 for a single oven, £45 for a double and £60 for a range cooker.
Why is the typical price higher than the starting price?
Most customers add at least one extra, usually carpets or an oven. That’s why the typical final bill across our jobs is £260, even though prices start at £135.
What if the letting agent isn’t happy after the clean?
Tell us within 72 hours and we’ll send a team back to re-clean the areas flagged, at no extra cost.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many customers leave keys with their letting agent, and we can collect them for £20.
Ready to get your exact price? Check the fixed prices for your property on our end of tenancy cleaning page and book online any day, 8am to 7pm, or call us on 020 8146 0266 if you’d like to talk it through.
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Written by the Tenancy.Cleaning team
We complete end of tenancy, deep and specialist cleans across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our guides are based on that work and checked against current UK rules.
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