Updated 10 October 2026 · By Hello Cleaners, part of Hello Services Ltd
In short
- UK starting prices run from £155 for a studio to £480 for 5 bedrooms, fixed and confirmed on the quote.
- Across 14,990 UK jobs, the median booking value since 2024 was £260.
- August and September are the busiest months. Friday is the busiest day.
- Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and interior windows are in about three out of four jobs.
- Regional medians sit in a narrow band because pricing is national.
Contents
- What UK end of tenancy cleaning is
- What does end of tenancy cleaning cost in the UK?
- End of tenancy cleaning across the UK
- What is in a typical UK end of tenancy clean
- When UK tenants book end of tenancy cleaning
- End of tenancy cleaning checklist
- Deposits, inventories and letting agents in the UK
- Common mistakes tenants make
- Timeline: when to book and what happens on the day
- What this means for you
- Frequently asked questions
- How the numbers were calculated
What UK end of tenancy cleaning is
End of tenancy cleaning, also called move-out or check-out cleaning, is a deep clean of a rented property done when a tenant leaves. The aim is to hand the property back in the condition recorded on the inventory, apart from fair wear and tear. In the UK it is closely tied to the tenancy deposit, which is why the clean is usually booked for the last day or two before the check-out visit.
The UK data shows it is the largest cleaning category by far: 14,990 of the 31,487 jobs in the dataset include an end of tenancy clean. Demand is driven by the rental calendar, university terms, and the fact that most agents and landlords expect a clean that goes beyond a tidy-up.
What does end of tenancy cleaning cost in the UK?
End of tenancy cleaning is priced by the size of the property. Starting prices are a studio from £155, a 1 to 2 bedroom property from £200, 3 bedrooms from £275, 4 bedrooms from £370 and 5 bedrooms from £480. The price is fixed and confirmed on the quote before booking. The full list is on the prices page.
Real bookings are often bigger than the base clean. Many tenants add carpet cleaning, an oven clean or exterior windows. The figures below are therefore the median booking value: the middle total of a whole booking, not the price of the cleaning line alone.
Across all end of tenancy jobs since 2024, the median booking value was £260. Half of bookings came in between £210 and £336.
Median booking value by number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Jobs | Median booking value | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | 1,586 | £208 | from £200 |
| 2 bed | 2,716 | £255 | from £200 |
| 3 bed | 1,270 | £330 | from £275 |
| 4 bed | 437 | £438 | from £370 |
| 5 bed | 121 | £574 | from £480 |
| 6 bed | 32 | £593 | Get a quote |
Median booking values include any extras added to the booking. They come from one UK provider, not the whole UK market.
The median rises with every bedroom, from £208 for a 1 bedroom property to £438 for 4 bedrooms. Two bedroom homes are the most common size, with 2,716 jobs. For a closer look, read end of tenancy cleaning price by bedrooms.
End of tenancy cleaning across the UK
The table shows the areas with the most end of tenancy jobs since 2024. Prices are set nationally, so differences in the median mostly reflect the mix of extras booked in each place, not a different rate.
| Area | Jobs since 2024 | Median booking value |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1,705 | £250 |
| Edinburgh | 296 | £251 |
| Bristol | 246 | £244 |
| Birmingham | 232 | £260 |
| Reading | 229 | £262 |
| Cambridge | 209 | £265 |
| Leeds | 172 | £235 |
| Guildford | 171 | £250 |
| Manchester | 155 | £250 |
| Southampton | 142 | £268 |
| Brighton | 141 | £265 |
| Leicester | 136 | £265 |
Jobs by area
Across the 25 UK areas with enough jobs to compare, the median booking value runs from £235 in Leeds to £300 in Oxford. London has the most jobs (1,705 since 2024). The areas include Scotland and Wales as well as England.
Two bedroom flats and houses by area
Comparing like with like helps. These are the areas with the most two bedroom end of tenancy jobs.
| Area | 2 bed jobs | Median booking value |
|---|---|---|
| London | 653 | £255 |
| Edinburgh | 128 | £255 |
| Birmingham | 95 | £255 |
| Bristol | 84 | £242 |
| Reading | 84 | £265 |
| Cambridge | 81 | £260 |
| Manchester | 75 | £256 |
| Guildford | 73 | £240 |
For two bedroom properties the medians sit in a narrow band, which fits with national fixed pricing. If a quote in your city looks very different from the medians here, check which extras are included. More areas are in cleaning prices by city in the UK.
What is in a typical UK end of tenancy clean
This is what appears on the job records. Each bar shows the share of end of tenancy jobs that included the line.
Share of the 14,990 end of tenancy jobs in the UK data that included each line. Bundled jobs count under every service they contain.
Bathrooms, the kitchen, bedrooms, living areas and interior windows are in around three out of four jobs. Appliances such as the oven and fridge are in 53%. Carpet deep cleaning is added to 40% of jobs and exterior windows to 14%. The scope of the service is set out on the end of tenancy cleaning page. Cleaners bring all products and equipment and are vetted and insured.
When UK tenants book end of tenancy cleaning
End of tenancy cleaning follows the rental year. These are the shares of jobs by month, using the full years 2024 and 2025.
August (12%) and September (12%) are the busiest months, and December (5%) is the quietest. The busiest ISO weeks across 2024 and 2025 were week 35 (late August) with 168 jobs, week 26 (late June) with 155 jobs, week 36 (early September) with 155 jobs and week 39 (late September) with 153 jobs (ISO weeks run from week 1 in early January to week 52 or 53 in late December).
Busiest days of the week
Friday is the busiest day (17% of jobs), followed by Monday (16%). Sunday is the quietest (9%). Most jobs start at 9am (37% of jobs), and 2pm is the second most common start (17%). See also busiest months for cleaning in the UK, busiest weeks to book cleaning and best day and time to book a cleaner.
End of tenancy cleaning checklist
Use this list to check the property before the inventory or check-out visit. A professional team covers the same areas.
Kitchen
- Oven, hob, extractor and inside of cupboards
- Fridge and freezer emptied, defrosted and wiped
- Sink, taps and limescale
- Worktops, splashbacks and floor edges
Bathrooms and toilets
- Bath, shower, screen and grout
- Toilet, including behind the base and the cistern
- Basin, taps, mirrors and tiles
- Extractor fan covers and window sills
Bedrooms and living areas
- Wardrobes, drawers and shelves emptied and wiped
- Skirting boards, doors, door frames and light switches
- Radiators, window sills and interior windows
- Carpets vacuumed, or deep cleaned if the agreement asks for it
Carpets matter most for the deposit if the agreement says they must be professionally cleaned. Read the carpet cleaning guide and the oven cleaning guide, which explain the two most common extras, and the appliance cleaning guide for fridges and dishwashers.
Deposits, inventories and letting agents in the UK
A cleaning company cannot promise a full deposit return, because that decision belongs to the landlord or agent. What helps is evidence that the property was returned in the condition recorded at the start.
- Know where the deposit is held. In England and Wales a deposit must be protected in a government approved scheme, and Scotland has its own approved schemes. The scheme offers a dispute process if you and the landlord disagree.
- Read the inventory. Compare the check-in report and photos with the property today. Fair wear and tear is not the same as dirt.
- Check the tenancy agreement. Some agreements ask for professional cleaning or carpet cleaning. Keep the paperwork.
- Clean after your belongings are out. The clean should be the last job, so the property is ready for the check-out visit.
- Keep the receipt and take dated photos once the clean is finished.
- Report problems quickly. Hello Cleaners offers a free re-clean if an issue is reported within 72 hours.
There is no deposit to book.
Common mistakes tenants make
- Booking the clean before the removal van has left, so the property gets dirty again.
- Leaving the oven, fridge and cupboards to the last minute. These show up in 53% of jobs for a reason.
- Assuming a tidy flat is a clean flat. Inventory checks look at limescale, grease, marks on walls and the insides of cupboards.
- Not checking whether carpets must be professionally cleaned.
- Booking in late summer with less than two weeks to spare.
Timeline: when to book and what happens on the day
- 2 to 4 weeks before moving out: get a quote at /quote/. Book earlier for July, August and September.
- 1 week before: confirm the date. Aim for the day after belongings are out and before check-out.
- Day before: clear the property, arrange keys or access and check the water and electricity are on.
- Clean day: the team arrives with products and equipment. Most jobs start at 9am.
- After the clean: walk through the property. Report any issue within 72 hours for a free re-clean.
Free cancellation applies with 24 hours notice or more. Under 24 hours, 50% of the total applies.
What this means for you
- Budget from £200 for a 1 to 2 bedroom property, and expect the total to be higher if carpets or an oven clean are added.
- Avoid the late summer rush if you can. August and September are the busiest months.
- Friday and Monday fill first. Sunday and midweek slots are easier to get.
- Prices are fixed nationally, so a quote in Leeds and one in London for the same size are close.
- Plan the clean around the inventory date, not the keys date.
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in the UK?
Starting prices are studio from £155, 1 to 2 bedrooms from £200, 3 bedrooms from £275, 4 bedrooms from £370 and 5 bedrooms from £480. The final price is fixed and confirmed on the quote.
What is the median booking value for end of tenancy cleaning?
Since 2024 it was £260 across UK jobs in the dataset. That is the middle total of a whole booking, which often includes extras like carpets or an oven clean.
When is the best time to book end of tenancy cleaning?
August and September are the busiest months in the UK data, so book 2 to 4 weeks ahead then. December and January are the quietest.
Do I need to pay a deposit to book?
No. There is no deposit to book.
What if the landlord is not happy with the clean?
Report it within 72 hours and the team will re-clean for free.
Does end of tenancy cleaning include carpets and the oven?
Carpets are added to 40% of jobs and appliances appear in 53%. Carpet cleaning is from £20 per area and a single oven from £25. Check what your tenancy agreement requires when you book.
How the numbers were calculated
Source: Hello Cleaners job records, 31,487 UK jobs, part of Hello Services Ltd.
The records cover jobs recorded between 2019 and 2026. This guide uses the 14,990 end of tenancy jobs in that dataset. Prices and areas use jobs since 2024. Months use the full years 2024 and 2025. Days of the week and start times use all years. 2022 has almost no records and 2023 is partial, so no trends are compared across those years. 2026 is year to date.
The median is the middle value: half of bookings were below it and half above. It is the total of a whole booking, not a per-service price. The data comes from one UK provider and is not the whole UK market. See also Hello Cleaners in numbers, what customers book most and cleaning prices by city.
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