Registrations, certificates, questions to ask and typical UK prices.
Cleaning jobs come in three main types: regular (weekly or fortnightly), one-off deep cleans, and end-of-tenancy cleans. End-of-tenancy is the one where getting it right matters most, because it decides whether you get your deposit back, so ask whether the cleaner works to an inventory checklist and whether they'll come back if the agent flags anything.
Because a cleaner will be in your home, often when you're out, it's reasonable to ask whether they hold public liability insurance and a basic DBS check, and how keys are handled. A good cleaner will answer those questions easily.
Agree up front who supplies products and equipment, and whether there's a minimum visit length.
| Regular clean (per hour, typical UK) | £15–£25 |
| Deep clean, 2–3 bed | £150–£300 |
| End-of-tenancy, 2–3 bed | £150–£320 |
| Oven clean | £50–£90 |
Guide ranges only. Prices vary with the job, access and time of day. Always get a quote before work starts.
Usually kitchen including oven and appliances, bathrooms, floors, skirting, inside cupboards and windows (inside). Ask for the checklist and compare it with your inventory.
Regular cleaning typically costs around £15–£25 an hour in the UK. One-off deep and end-of-tenancy cleans are usually quoted as a fixed price by property size.
Not necessarily. Agree how keys will be handled and ask about insurance and DBS checks before handing over a key.