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Deep cleaning cost in London (2026)

Prices reviewed November 2026

Allow £140 to £220 as a budgeting guide for deep clean, 1-bed flat in London; confirm the full scope and price with your contractor. A deep clean is priced by the job, and the main cost is the time it takes to reach everything a regular clean skips.

💷 Typical deep cleaning prices in London

The table is for a one-off property clean. Confirm cleaner-hours or a fixed task list, products, equipment, VAT and access charges. Carpet extraction, upholstery and appliance interiors are only included if agreed.
Deep clean, 1-bed flat£140 to £220
Deep clean, 2-bed flat£180 to £300
Deep clean, 3-bed house£280 to £450

What changes the price

  • The size of the property and how many bathrooms it has.
  • How long it has been since the last deep clean.
  • Appliances inside, such as the oven and fridge.
  • Limescale, grease and mould that need extra effort.
  • The number of cleaners sent, which shortens the day.

How long it takes

A deep clean of a two-bedroom flat usually takes four to eight hours for a small team, depending on how dirty it is.

How to pay less

  • Do a deep clean once or twice a year and keep up with regular cleans between.
  • Tell the cleaner about problem areas so they price them in.
  • Ask for a fixed price, not an hourly rate, if you want certainty.

Before you hire

  • Ask for a checklist of what is included, such as inside cupboards, oven and limescale.
  • Ask whether the quote is fixed or may rise on the day.
  • Ask how many cleaners will come and how long they expect to stay.
  • Ask what happens if you are not happy with an area.

💬 Questions about deep cleaning costs

What's the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean?

A regular clean keeps things tidy. A deep clean tackles the stuff nobody gets to week to week: inside appliances, limescale, grout and skirting boards. It takes longer, so it's priced by the job.

How long does a deep clean take in London?

A one-bed flat is often 4 to 6 hours with a pair of cleaners. Bigger homes take longer. Cleaners will give you a time with their quote.

Do I need to move out while it happens?

No. Most people pop out for the day, but you can stay if you like. Moving small items out of the way helps your cleaners get to everything.

Does a deep house clean include oven and carpet cleaning?

Not automatically. Oven interiors, carpet extraction and upholstery may be separate services. Ask each cleaner to price the same checklist and say whether products and equipment are included.

Should I book deep cleaning or end of tenancy cleaning?

A one-off deep clean is for a lived-in home and can focus on your priorities. A move-out clean follows an agreed handover checklist, usually after belongings have been removed. Choose the service that matches the condition and purpose of the property.

Why is a deep clean not charged by the hour?

The work is hard to estimate in hours, so cleaners agree a price for the job. That price covers the extra effort, and protects you if the clean takes longer than planned.

Get deep cleaning quotes

Use these figures to plan your budget, then compare written quotes for the same work. Your price depends on the job, the size of your home and how soon you need it. Tell us what you need to request up to 3 local quotes; responses depend on availability.

One-off deep cleaning: hourly or a fixed checklist?

For a furnished home, decide which rooms and tasks matter most. A spring clean, a kitchen deep clean and a whole-house clean need different amounts of work. Share photographs and say how many bathrooms there are before comparing prices.

Fantastic Services advertises one-off cleaning from £23 per hour, with a lower £18 member rate. That is an advertised starting rate for one provider, not the price of a complete flat. Multiply the agreed rate by cleaner-hours and check minimum hours, products, equipment and any booking charges.

Does deep cleaning include ovens and carpets?

Ask for a checklist rather than assuming every specialist task is included. Oven interiors, carpet extraction, upholstery and high windows may need separate equipment or an additional booking. Specify whether cupboards will be empty and whether furniture can be moved safely. Our whole-property budgets are editorial allowances, not totals calculated from that supplier rate.

Sources and price assumptions

Researched by the HouseBFF editorial team on 2026-11-07. Published supplier prices and UK guides are examples, not a survey of London jobs or a HouseBFF quote. Check the linked source for current terms and prices.

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