End of Tenancy Cleaning UK , Full Deposit Return Guaranteed
Moving out and worried about your deposit? You’re not alone, deposit deductions are the most common dispute between UK tenants and landlords, and poor end of tenancy cleaning is the number-one reason for them. Trusted by over [TOTAL_JOBS] tenants across cities including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Edinburgh, our professional service meets the exact standard letting agents and landlords require, so your deposit stays where it belongs: with you. Fully insured, eco-certified, backed by a 48-hour free re-clean guarantee, and available 7 days a week with same-day bookings across major UK cities.
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What Is the Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning?
Professional end of tenancy cleaning , sometimes called move-out cleaning or checkout cleaning , is a deep, room-by-room clean designed to return a rental property to the condition recorded on your move-in inventory. It’s not the same as a regular weekly clean. Where a standard clean keeps a home tidy, an end of tenancy clean is built to pass a letting agent’s checkout inspection. That means every appliance is deep-cleaned, every limescale-prone surface is descaled, and every detail from skirting boards to extractor fans is addressed.
The clean exists for one practical reason: deposits. UK tenants lose hundreds of millions of pounds each year to cleaning-related deposit deductions, and the difference between a passed and failed checkout is usually a matter of methodology. A professional clean follows a fixed checklist, includes photographic proof of work, and is backed by a guarantee , three things a DIY effort cannot match.
Our Agency-Approved Cleaning Checklist
Every clean follows our 51-point landlord-approved checklist, refined from over 12 years of letting-agent feedback. Each section is photographed before and after, so your checkout report is documented end-to-end. Here’s the full breakdown, room by room.
Kitchen
- Deep oven clean , door, sides, back panel, racks, trays, dip-tank treatment
- Hob, extractor fan and hood , degreased, filter replaced where possible
- Fridge and freezer defrost , seals, handles, top of unit
- Dishwasher , filters, soap drawer, seals, interior descale
- Washing machine and tumble dryer , interior, rubber seals, dispenser drawer, lint filter
- Microwave , interior, exterior, rotating plate, handle
- All cupboards and drawers , inside, outside, handles
- Sink, taps and drain , descale, polish, clear debris
- Worktops, splashbacks and wall tiles , degreased and polished
- Small appliances (kettle, toaster) , exterior wipe
- Tiles and grout , scrubbed and restored
- Floors , vacuum and mop, polish smooth surfaces
Bathroom and Toilet
- Bath, shower cubicle and shower screen , limescale removal
- Toilet , descale interior, disinfect exterior, base, pipework
- Sink, taps, vanity unit, soap dispenser
- Tiles and grout , scrub, descale, polish
- Mirror and glass, polish streak-free
- Extractor fan and ventilation, remove dust and dirt
- Radiator and towel rail, wipe externally
- Floor, mop and scrub
- Sealant lines around bath/shower, clean of mould
- Bin, empty, sanitise, replace liner
Living Room and Dining Room
- Doors and frames , wipe top, clean handles and marks
- Windows, cleaned from inside, sills and frames
- Furniture , wipe smooth surfaces, hoover under cushions
- Woodwork , dust and wipe all skirting and picture rails
- Vents and ceiling fans , dusted
- Cobwebs , removed from corners and light fittings
- Mirrors, picture frames, tops of frames
- Switches and sockets , cleaned and polished
- Carpets , hoovered (hot water extraction available as add-on)
- Hard floors , mopped and polished
Bedrooms
- Wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside tables , wipe inside and out
- Bed base, frame, headboard , hoover and wipe
- Mattress , hoovered (deep cleaning available as add-on)
- Rugs and carpets , hoovered
- Hard floors , hoover and mop
- Windows, frames, sills , cleaned internally
- Venetian blinds and curtains , hoovered and dusted
- Mirrors and picture frames , cleaned and polished
- Skirting boards , wiped and cleaned
- Doors, frames, handles , wiped and cleaned
- Light fixtures, lamp shades, switches and sockets
- Radiators and air vents , wiped externally
Entrance Hall, Hallway and Stairs
- Front door (interior side) and frame
- Hallway walls , spot clean marks
- Stair carpets , hoovered full length
- Bannister, handrail and spindles , wiped and polished
- Skirting boards along hallway and stairs
- Light fixtures and switches
- Floor , vacuum and mop
End of Tenancy Cleaning Cost UK , Full Price Guide 2026
Across the UK, end of tenancy cleaning typically costs between £100 and £500, depending on property size, condition and add-on services. Prices in London sit around 30% higher than the national average; northern and regional cities sit at or slightly below the figures shown below. Quotes are fixed at booking , no surprise fees, no hourly creep.
| Property Type | Typical UK Starting Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed flat | From £150 | All rooms + oven |
| 2-bed property | From £200 | + 2nd bathroom |
| 3-bed property | From £250 | + extra bedroom |
| 4-bed property | From £300 | + full property |
| Add-on: Carpet hot water extraction | From £25/room | Deep stain removal |
| Add-on: External windows | From £30 | Where accessible |
| Add-on: Mattress deep clean | From £40 | Per mattress |
DIY vs Professional , the real comparison:
| DIY | Professional Clean | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 8–16 hours | 4–8 hours (we do it) |
| Cost | £20–£60 | £150–£500 |
| Standard met | Often fails | Letting-agent grade |
| Deposit risk | £200–£800+ deduction | Free re-clean if any issue |
| Inventory proof | None | Photo report |
Pricing rises with condition , properties with pets, heavy carpet wear, oven build-up, or mould in the bathroom may need a tailored quote, which we provide within an hour of enquiry. Empty, well-maintained properties without pets sit at the lower end of every band.
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Book
Pick a date and slot online or by phone. Same-day and next-day slots available across major UK cities. No upfront payment.
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Report
You receive a timestamped photographic completion report by email within 24 hours , your evidence at any checkout inspection. If your landlord flags anything within 48 hours, we return free of charge.
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Areas We Cover Across the UK
Our local teams operate in UK cities and towns, with same-day cover across major urban areas and next-day cover everywhere else. Click your city below for local pricing, postcode-level coverage and a city-specific checklist.
London & South East: London · Reading · Brighton · Oxford · Cambridge · Milton Keynes · Southampton · Portsmouth
South West: Bristol · Bath · Plymouth · Exeter · Bournemouth
Midlands: Birmingham · Coventry · Leicester · Nottingham · Derby · Wolverhampton · Stoke-on-Trent
North West: Manchester · Liverpool · Preston · Blackburn · Bolton
North East & Yorkshire: Leeds · Sheffield · Bradford · Newcastle · Sunderland · Hull · York · Middlesbrough
Scotland: Edinburgh · Glasgow · Aberdeen · Dundee
Wales: Cardiff · Swansea · Newport
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Your Tenant Rights & The Law
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords in England cannot contractually require you to hire a professional cleaner at the end of your tenancy. However, they can , and almost always do , require the property to be returned in the same state of cleanliness as recorded on your move-in inventory. This means a DIY clean must meet the exact same standard as a professional one, or the landlord can deduct the cost of professional cleaning from your deposit. For most tenants, hiring professionals from the start costs less than a failed DIY clean plus a deposit deduction.
Your deposit is protected under the Housing Act 2004 in one of three government-approved schemes: TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme), mydeposits, or DPS (Deposit Protection Service). In Scotland, deposits fall under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, with SafeDeposits Scotland the main scheme. If your landlord claims cleaning deductions you disagree with, you have the right to raise a dispute through your deposit scheme’s free adjudication service , and a professional cleaning report is the strongest evidence in your favour.
Quick facts (sidebar card): ⚖ UK Deposit Schemes: TDS · mydeposits · DPS · SafeDeposits (Scotland) ⚖ Legal anchors: Tenant Fees Act 2019 · Housing Act 2004 · Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 ⚖ Average dispute timeline: 10–28 working days
Why Choose Tenancy Clean LTD
Trained to UK Letting Agent Standards
We've completed over 52K+ end of tenancy cleans across London · Reading · Brighton · Oxford · Cambridge · Milton Keynes · Southampton · Portsmouth · Leeds · Bristol · Manchester — from Victorian terraces to new-build apartments and period conversions in central London. Every cleaner is trained to the standards local letting agents check during inventory checkout.
The 51-Point Landlord-Approved Checklist
Every clean follows our 51-point checklist, refined from a [YEARS_IN_BUSINESS] of letting-agent feedback. Every appliance is inspected, every limescale-prone surface is descaled, every carpet is photographed before and after , so nothing on the checkout report comes as a surprise.
Trusted by Letting Agents Across the UK
We're a preferred cleaning partner for multiple independent letting agencies across major UK cities, and a member of the National Carpet Cleaners Association. Our cleaning reports are accepted as inventory evidence by every UK deposit scheme , TDS, my deposits, DPS and SafeDeposits Scotland.
Insured, Guaranteed, and Fully Reported
Every clean is backed by £1m public liability insurance and our 48-hour free re-clean guarantee , if your landlord flags any area we missed, we return within two working days at no charge. You also receive a timestamped photographic report and we use biodegradable, eco-certified products throughout.
Same-Day Across London · Reading · Brighton · Oxford · Cambridge · Milton Keynes · Southampton · Portsmouth UK Cities
Our teams work 7 days a week with same-day bookings in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and 40+ other UK cities. Next-day cover is available everywhere else. One local team, one consistent national standard.
Book Your End of Tenancy Clean Today
Ready to move out with your deposit fully protected? Our insured cleaning teams work 7 days a week across London · Reading · Brighton · Oxford · Cambridge · Milton Keynes · Southampton · Portsmouth and other UK cities, with same-day bookings in major urban areas. Book your end of tenancy clean today — fixed price, photographic report included, satisfaction guaranteed or we come back free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end of tenancy cleaning?
End of tenancy cleaning is a deep, room-by-room clean designed to return a rental property to its move-in condition. It covers every appliance, every limescale-prone surface and every detail letting agents check on inventory checkout. The goal is simple: protect your full deposit.
How much does the end of tenancy cleaning cost?
UK prices typically range from £150 for a studio to £500+ for a 4-bed home. London rates sit around 30% higher than regional cities. Final price depends on property size, condition and add-ons like carpet hot water extraction. All quotes are fixed at booking , no hidden fees.
Is end of tenancy cleaning required by law?
No. Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords cannot contractually require you to hire a professional cleaner. However, they can , and almost always do , require the property returned to its move-in cleanliness. If your DIY clean falls short, they can deduct the cost of professional cleaning from your deposit.
What does an end of tenancy clean include?
Our 51-point checklist covers the kitchen (oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, cupboards), bathrooms (descaling, grout, sealant, extractor fans), all rooms (skirting boards, switches, windows, floors), bedrooms (wardrobes, mattresses, blinds) and entrance hall/stairs. Hot water extraction carpet cleaning is available as an add-on.
How long does the end of tenancy cleaning take?
A studio or 1-bed flat takes 3–4 hours. A 2-bed takes 4–6 hours. A 3-bed home takes 6–8 hours. A 4-bed property takes 7–10 hours. We send a team sized to the property, so most cleans are completed within a single working day.
Will I get my full deposit back after a professional clean?
Our cleans meet the ARLA-grade letting-agent acceptance standard and come with a 48-hour free re-clean if any area is flagged. Combined with our photographic completion report (accepted as evidence by TDS, mydeposits, DPS and SafeDeposits Scotland), this gives you the strongest possible position in any deposit discussion.
Do I need to be present during the clean?
No. Most tenants leave keys with us or the letting agent. We carry out the clean to the inventory standard and email your timestamped photographic completion report immediately afterwards , you can show it to your landlord straight from your phone.
What if my landlord disputes the cleaning?
We return free of charge within 48 hours to address any specific area your landlord flags. Our timestamped photographic report also serves as formal evidence in any TDS, mydeposits, DPS or SafeDeposits Scotland adjudication.
Is carpet cleaning included?
Carpets are vacuumed as standard. Hot water extraction , recommended for properties with pets, heavy wear or visible staining , is an add-on from £25 per room. Most landlords require professional carpet cleaning if pets have lived in the property.