How Much Does End of Tenancy Cleaning Cost in London?

The honest answer is that it depends on the size and condition of your property — but you shouldn't have to guess. Here's a realistic picture of what end of tenancy cleaning costs in London in 2026, and what actually moves the price.

Typical London prices by property size

As a rough guide, you can expect end of tenancy cleaning across most London boroughs to fall in these ranges. These figures assume a property in normal lived-in condition, with the oven included:

• Studio flat: around £110–£150
• 1-bedroom flat: around £140–£190
• 2-bedroom flat: around £180–£250
• 3-bedroom home: around £240–£320
• 4-bedroom home: around £320–£420

Prices in central and prime postcodes tend to sit at the higher end, while outer boroughs are often lower. You can check a precise, fixed figure for your exact property on our pricing page.

What changes the price

Two flats with the same number of bedrooms can be quoted differently. The main factors are:

• Number of bathrooms — bathrooms are labour-intensive, so a second one adds more than you'd expect
• Condition — a property that's been let to sharers or had pets needs more time
• Appliances — ovens, fridge-freezers, washing machines and extractors are usually priced individually (often from £10–£25 each)
• Carpets — professional carpet or upholstery cleaning is a separate machine-based job
• Extras — interior windows, balconies and greasy cupboard tops

Fixed price vs hourly rate

Some cleaners charge by the hour. The problem is you don't know the final bill until they're finished, and there's no incentive to work quickly. A fixed price tells you the total up front and puts the risk on the company, not you — if the job takes longer than expected, that's their problem to solve, not an extra line on your invoice.

Is it worth it?

Set the cost against your deposit. A typical London deposit is five weeks' rent — frequently £1,500–£2,500 or more. If a £180 clean protects a £2,000 deposit and saves you a dispute, it's one of the cheaper insurance policies you'll ever buy. It's even better value when the clean comes with a re-clean guarantee, so a borderline checkout doesn't cost you anything extra.

Before you book anyone, it's worth knowing your rights, too — our guide on whether you have to pay for professional cleaning explains what a landlord can and can't require.