End of Tenancy Cleaning Prices: London Cost Guide 2026

End of tenancy cleaning prices in London start at £156 for a Samyx studio-flat clean in the current 2026 price list. The published rate rises with the number of bedrooms: £198 for one bedroom, £232 for two, £267 for three and £349 for four. VAT, cleaning materials, equipment and oven cleaning are included in those displayed prices.

A reliable comparison needs more than a starting number. Deep carpet cleaning, outside windows, parking, congestion charges, access and a property in much poorer condition than described can change what you pay. Use the table and checks below to compare the same scope across providers before you book.

Key Takeaways

• Match the property size: begin with the bedroom band, then describe bathrooms, layout and remaining furniture.
• Read the included lines: VAT and oven cleaning can make two similar-looking starting prices very different.
• Separate carpet work: vacuuming is included; deep carpet cleaning is priced as an add-on.
• Disclose access early: parking, congestion zones, keys and poor-condition areas should be discussed before confirmation.
• Review written scope: confirm VAT, oven, windows, materials, re-clean terms and exclusions before choosing a quote.

End of tenancy cleaning prices by property size

Samyx uses property size as the starting point in its current price list. These figures were checked against the public service details on 13 August 2026.

Deep carpet work appears as an add-on to the main clean. It is separate from the normal vacuuming already present in the end of tenancy scope. If only some rooms are carpeted, describe them when requesting the quote and do not assume the full-property add-on.

What the displayed price includes

Room lists and exclusions give the price its context. Samyx’s standard published scope covers the main check-out cleaning tasks across kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, reception rooms and hallways.

Inside windows are part of the standard scope. Outside glass may be available only where access is safe and the work is agreed separately. Carpets and soft furnishings are vacuumed; hot-water extraction is an added service. A freezer must be defrosted in advance if its interior is to be cleaned.

Read the full Samyx price list if you are comparing end of tenancy work with one-off, carpet, upholstery or oven-only services. Each service uses its own pricing model and scope.

What can change an end of tenancy cleaning quote?

A bedroom band is a useful first filter. It cannot describe every London property. Give the provider enough information to price the actual work before the team arrives.

• Bathrooms and layout: extra bathrooms, separate reception rooms, stairs and utility spaces add surfaces and fittings.
• Condition: heavy grease, scale, smoke residue, pet hair or long-neglected areas need more work than a normally used property.
• Furniture and belongings: an empty property provides better access. Remaining possessions can block cupboards, floors and edges.
• Carpeted rooms: count the rooms that need deep extraction and mention stains or strong odours.
• Access: tell the provider about keys, lifts, stairs, loading limits and the distance from parking to the entrance.
• London charges: paid parking and congestion-zone costs may be added where they apply.

Photographs help when the condition is difficult to describe. They allow the office to flag unusual work before confirmation. If the property is far dirtier than the description or contains tasks outside the agreed checklist, discuss any change before extra work starts.

How to get a comparable written quote

Send the same property description to each provider. A short message with only the number of bedrooms leaves too much room for different assumptions. Use this sequence to create a fair comparison.

1. List every room: include bedrooms, bathrooms, reception rooms, separate toilets, utility rooms, stairs and conservatories.
2. Describe occupancy: say whether the home will be empty, furnished or still holding personal belongings on cleaning day.
3. Flag condition: photograph heavy oven grease, scale, pet hair, smoke film, stains or areas that have not been maintained.
4. Name the extras: count carpeted rooms and state whether you need upholstery, outside windows, balcony work or another separate service.
5. Explain access: give the floor, lift details, key handover, parking option, congestion-zone position and any building time restrictions.
6. Request confirmation: ask for the total, VAT status, included checklist, exclusions, cancellation terms and re-clean process in writing.

Keep the reply alongside the inventory. This makes it easier to spot an omitted carpet extraction or outside-window line in one quote and a priced line in another. It also gives the cleaning team a clearer brief on the day.

How London market ranges compare

Published London guides often show a very broad envelope, roughly from £150 for smaller work to £500 or more for larger or more complex properties. One current London cost guide published a £150 to £490 VAT-inclusive range in May 2026.

That span provides context. It is too broad to function as a quote. Some providers publish a fixed property-size total, some show a starting price, and others charge by the hour. VAT, oven cleaning, materials, carpet extraction and travel costs may sit in different columns. Compare the same work before deciding that one offer costs less.

Eight questions to ask before booking

Ask for the answers in writing. Keep the booking confirmation, invoice, room list and any condition photos together. If the final inspection raises a cleaning point, those records show what was agreed and when.

Fixed price or hourly rate?

An hourly rate buys cleaner time. A fixed end of tenancy quote buys an agreed checklist for a described property. The two models answer different questions, so comparing only the first number can mislead.

Pricing model	Useful when	Check before accepting
Fixed by property size	You need a defined check-out scope and a known starting total.	Room assumptions, exclusions, VAT, condition and access costs.
Hourly	You have a limited task list or want to prioritise work within a time budget.	Number of cleaners, minimum booking, equipment and what happens when time ends.
Individual quote	The property has five or more bedrooms, unusual layout, severe condition or specialist extras.	Written scope, evidence, exclusions and approval for any variation.

A fixed quote does not make every possible task part of the package. It fixes the agreed work for the information supplied. An hourly booking does not automatically cost less, because the result depends on team size, task order and the time needed. For planning around movers and check-out, use the separate guide to cleaning time.

Minimum charges, parking and last-minute changes

A starting-price table cannot show every operational cost. Service terms may include a minimum charge, and London parking or congestion costs can sit outside the cleaning total. Ask where the team can park and whether the property lies inside a charging zone before you compare the final figures.

Availability can matter as well. A date close to the tenancy end may offer fewer slots, particularly when movers, key collection and the inventory appointment must happen in a strict order. Avoid promising access before the removals team has finished unless the provider has agreed how the work will be staged.

If new work appears on the day, pause and agree the scope. Examples include a second bathroom missing from the request, belongings blocking surfaces, a freezer that remains frozen or contamination that normal cleaning cannot safely handle. Written approval protects both sides from an unexplained invoice change.

Can a landlord require professional cleaning?

For tenancies in England, current tenant fees guidance lists the payments a landlord can require. It also says a landlord cannot make a tenant enter a contract for a service as part of the tenancy. This means a tenant should not be forced to buy a named professional cleaning service merely because the tenancy ends.

The cleaning standard and a later deposit disagreement are separate issues. Compare the check-in inventory with the property at check-out, allow for the distinction between wear and tear, and keep photographs and written records. Seek independent housing or legal advice if a requested payment or deduction is unclear.

Is professional end of tenancy cleaning worth it?

The answer depends on the property, available time and the evidence you need for handover. A careful DIY clean can suit a small, lightly used home when you have enough time, the right products and a clear inventory. It also leaves you responsible for every missed line and any equipment you need to hire.

Professional cleaning cannot promise a deposit result. The check-out report, starting inventory, property condition and tenancy evidence all matter. If a landlord or agent remains unhappy after the clean, follow the documented failed check-out route and do not rely on verbal assurances.

How Samyx prices the service

Samyx starts with the property-size table, then confirms the condition, layout, carpet needs and access. The displayed EOT price includes VAT, oven cleaning, materials and equipment. The service uses a room-by-room checklist, and the 72-hour re-clean applies when a check-out report flags an item covered by the agreed list.

Cleaners are vetted and DBS-checked, and the company carries £1,000,000 public liability cover. These points describe the service and re-clean process; they do not replace the tenancy inventory or guarantee a deposit decision.

Frequently asked questions

Important: Prices shown are Samyx public starting prices checked on 13 August 2026 and may change. Service terms, minimum charges, London location, availability, property condition, access, parking and congestion costs can apply. Confirm the written scope and final quote before booking. The information here is general cleaning and tenancy information, not legal advice. No cleaning service can guarantee a deposit decision.