How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in London?
End of tenancy cleaning is one of the few costs that can pay for itself. A professional clean when you move out protects your deposit, keeps your landlord happy and saves you a long weekend of scrubbing. Here is what it actually costs across Ilford, Romford and east London, and what makes the price go up or down.
Typical end of tenancy prices
Most end of tenancy cleans in east London are priced by the size of the property rather than by the hour, because the job has a fixed standard to meet: the home has to be returned to the condition it was let in. As a rough guide, expect the following for a property in the IG, RM and E areas.
At Julya our end of tenancy clean starts from £220, confirmed after a few quick questions about the property. Larger or heavily furnished homes cost more than a small modern flat with the same number of bedrooms.
- Studio or one-bed flat: roughly £160 to £220
- Two-bed flat or house: roughly £220 to £300
- Three-bed house: roughly £300 to £380
- Four-bed and larger: from £380, usually quoted after a look
What affects the price
Two homes with the same number of bedrooms can cost very different amounts. The main factors are:
- Size and layout, including extra bathrooms and reception rooms
- How dirty the property is, especially the oven, carpets and bathrooms
- Whether the property is furnished or empty (empty is faster)
- Add-ons like carpet cleaning, oven deep-cleaning or internal windows
- Parking and access, which affect how long the job takes
What a professional end of tenancy clean includes
A proper end of tenancy clean is far more thorough than a regular tidy. It covers the whole property top to bottom, including the jobs that are easy to miss but that inventory clerks always check.
- Kitchen: oven, hob, extractor, inside cupboards, behind and around appliances
- Bathrooms: limescale, grout, taps, tiles and fittings descaled and polished
- All floors vacuumed, mopped or steam-cleaned
- Skirting boards, door frames, switches and sockets wiped
- Internal windows, sills and ledges
- Cupboards and wardrobes cleaned inside and out
Is it worth paying for, or should you do it yourself?
You can clean the property yourself, and for a small, well-kept flat that may be enough. But deposits are usually far larger than the cost of a clean, and the most common reason for deposit deductions is cleaning. A professional clean with insured cleaners gives you a much stronger position if the inventory is disputed.
If your tenancy agreement says the property must be professionally cleaned, doing it yourself can breach the contract even if it looks spotless. Always check the wording first.
End of tenancy cleaning in Ilford, Romford and east London
We cover the IG, RM and E postcodes, so whether you are leaving a flat in Ilford, a house in Romford or a share in Stratford, you get the same flat-price end of tenancy clean with vetted, insured cleaners. The price is confirmed before we start, with no surprises on the day.