End of Tenancy Cleaning Cost in London 2026 — The Complete Price Guide

Confused about end of tenancy cleaning prices? We break down exactly what you'll pay in London in 2026 — by property size, service type, and what's included — so you can budget accurately and avoid overpaying.

End of tenancy cleaning is one of the most searched-for services in London — and one of the most confusing to price. You'll find quotes ranging from £80 to £500 for the same flat, often with no clear explanation of what's included. This guide breaks down exactly what end of tenancy cleaning costs in London in 2026, what affects the price, and what red flags to watch for.

For Scrubbr’s current fixed list prices (oven included), see our commercial guide: end of tenancy cleaning prices in London — from £227 for a 1-bed. The table below compares typical market ranges with Scrubbr’s standard prices.

End of Tenancy Cleaning Prices in London 2026

The table below shows typical market rates for a professional end of tenancy clean in London, based on property size and one bathroom, alongside Scrubbr’s standard (pre-discount) prices.

What's Included in an End of Tenancy Clean?

A genuine end of tenancy clean is not the same as a regular domestic clean. It covers every surface in the property to the standard letting agents expect at checkout. Here's what should always be included:

• Kitchen — all cupboards wiped inside and out, worktops, tiles, sink, taps
• Oven cleaned inside and out including grill pan and racks
• Fridge and freezer defrosted and cleaned
• All bathrooms — toilet, sink, bath, shower, tiles descaled and sanitised
• All windows cleaned from the inside
• Skirting boards, door frames, light switches
• Carpets vacuumed throughout (deep carpet clean is a separate add-on)
• Hard floors mopped
• Walls spot-cleaned where possible

What Affects the Price?

Several factors influence how much your end of tenancy clean will cost beyond just the number of bedrooms:

• Number of bathrooms — a second bathroom typically adds £25–£40
• Condition of the property — if the oven hasn't been cleaned in years or there is heavy limescale, some companies charge a supplement
• Carpet cleaning — standalone from £99 for 1–2 rooms, or from £40 as an add-on to your EOT clean
• Location within London — central zones tend to carry a small premium due to parking and travel time
• Urgency — same-day or next-day bookings often attract a surcharge
• Size of the team — a single cleaner taking 8 hours costs the same as a team of two taking 4 hours, but a team is generally more thorough

End of Tenancy vs Deep Clean — Which Do You Need?

Many tenants confuse end of tenancy cleaning with a deep clean. They're similar but not identical. An end of tenancy clean is specifically designed to meet the standard letting agents expect at checkout — it's methodical, documented, and typically takes longer than a deep clean of the same property. A deep clean is more flexible and is often used mid-tenancy or before moving into a new property. Deep cleans are typically 15–20% cheaper than EOT cleans.

Why Is End of Tenancy Cleaning Expensive?

Compared to a regular clean, end of tenancy cleaning takes significantly longer because every area must be cleaned to a documented standard, not just visibly clean. A 1-bedroom flat that takes a domestic cleaner 2–3 hours for a regular clean might take a team of two 4–5 hours for an EOT clean, covering every hinge, every tile grout line, every inside cupboard. Professional equipment, specialist chemicals, and public liability insurance also add to the cost.

Is It Worth Paying for a Professional End of Tenancy Clean?

In London, the average tenancy deposit is between £1,500 and £2,500. Cleaning is the most common reason for deposit deductions — it features in over 50% of all deposit disputes handled by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. A professional end of tenancy clean that costs from £227 is a straightforward investment when the alternative is losing £200–£400 from your deposit for cleaning failures. Most reputable companies, including Scrubbr, also offer a re-clean guarantee — if your landlord raises a cleaning issue, they return free of charge.

How to Get the Best Price

1. 1Book in advance — last-minute bookings attract a premium of £20–£60
2. 2Subscribe to the company's newsletter — at Scrubbr, subscribers get 25% off their first booking
3. 3Combine services — adding carpet cleaning to an EOT clean is typically cheaper than booking separately
4. 4Be accurate about the property — quoting the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms avoids surprises on the day
5. 5Check what's included — always confirm the oven, fridge and inside cupboards are in scope