TL;DR — Deep Cleaning Cost At A Glance
- Most people pay from £180 for a one-off deep clean of a 1-bed, rising to £400–£600+ for a large family home outside London.
- Booked by the hour, a deep clean runs £25–£35 per hour (£30–£45 in London), usually with a small team.
- A 2-bed typically costs £200–£300 and a 3-bed £250–£380, with London adding roughly 20–30%.
- The main cost drivers are the property size, its condition, how many extras you add, and your location.
- A deep clean covers everything a regular clean skips — inside appliances, limescale, skirting, doors, tiles and grout, top to bottom.
- Booking a deep clean first and switching to a regular clean afterwards is the cheapest way to keep a home in good order.
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How Much Does Deep Cleaning Cost In 2026?
A one-off deep clean in the UK costs from around £180 for a one-bed flat, rising with the size of the property to £400–£600 or more for a large four or five-bed home. Booked by the hour, deep cleaning runs £25–£35 per hour outside London and £30–£45 in London, and most jobs use a team of two or more so the whole property is done in one visit rather than dragging over days. London and the South East run roughly 20–30% higher across the board.
A deep clean is a thorough, top-to-bottom reset — the clean a home gets when it needs far more than a weekly tidy. It covers everything a regular clean leaves out: inside the oven and appliances, limescale on taps and tiles, grease behind the hob, skirting boards, door frames, light switches, tops of cupboards, behind furniture and inside window frames. That depth is why it's priced higher than routine cleaning and usually quoted per property rather than as a flat hourly slot.
Two things move the price most. The first is condition — a home cleaned regularly needs less work than one that hasn't had a proper going-over in a year or more. The second is extras: a full oven interior clean, inside windows, inside kitchen cupboards and carpet or upholstery cleaning are usually add-ons rather than part of the base deep clean.
Here's what you can expect to pay:
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| Property size | Rest of UK | London & South East |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | from £180 | from £230 |
| 2-bed home | £200 – £300 | £250 – £380 |
| 3-bed home | £250 – £380 | £320 – £480 |
| 4-bed+ / large home | £400 – £600+ | £500 – £750+ |
| Per hour (per cleaner) | £25 – £35 | £30 – £45 |
Figures include VAT where applicable and reflect 2026 market rates. Your exact price depends on the property size, condition and extras, and your postcode.
Deep Cleaning Cost By Room And Add-On
Some tasks are priced or added on individually, especially the kitchen, bathroom and appliances. Here's a typical breakdown:
| Job / add-on | Typical price | What's involved |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen deep clean | £60 – £120 | Degrease surfaces, inside cupboards, behind the hob |
| Bathroom deep clean | £50 – £100 | Descale, sanitise, grout and tiles |
| Oven interior clean (add-on) | £45 – £90 | Full strip-down and dip clean |
| Fridge / freezer interior | £20 – £40 | Emptied, cleaned and sanitised |
| Inside windows | £2 – £6 per window | Frames and sills included |
| Per cleaner, per hour | £25 – £35 | Where priced hourly rather than fixed |
Prices are inclusive of VAT. Minimum charges apply; the final quote depends on the size and condition of the job and the time of the appointment.
T&C and Minimum Charges apply. All prices are indicative and subject to a site assessment.
Carpet and upholstery cleaning are usually booked as separate services, though many people combine them with a deep clean in one visit.
What Affects The Cost Of Deep Cleaning?
Several factors decide where you land in the ranges above.
1. Property Size
The number of rooms, bathrooms and total floor area is the biggest driver. More space means more hours and, often, a bigger team — which is why price scales steadily from a one-bed flat up to a large family home.
2. Condition
A home cleaned regularly needs a lighter deep clean than one neglected for a year, after a house move, or following illness or building work. Heavy grease, limescale and grime all add time.
3. Extras And Add-Ons
Oven interiors, inside windows, inside cupboards, fridge and freezer cleaning, and carpet or upholstery cleaning are usually charged on top of the base deep clean. Adding several raises the total.
4. Number Of Bathrooms And Kitchens
Bathrooms and kitchens are the most labour-intensive rooms — descaling, degreasing and sanitising take time. Homes with two or three bathrooms cost more than the bedroom count alone suggests.
5. Access And Clutter
A clear, accessible home is quick to deep clean. Clutter that has to be moved, or awkward access in an upper-floor flat, adds time to the job.
6. Your Location
London and the South East run roughly 20–30% higher than the rest of the UK, reflecting higher labour and travel costs.
What's Included — And What's Not
Typically included in a one-off deep clean:
- Full clean of all rooms, top to bottom
- Kitchen degreasing, surfaces, sinks, and outside of appliances
- Bathroom descaling, sanitising, tiles and grout
- Skirting boards, door frames, light switches and sockets
- Dusting of high and low areas, including behind and under furniture where accessible
- Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout
Usually charged separately:
- Full oven interior clean
- Inside windows, and cleaning inside kitchen cupboards
- Fridge and freezer interiors
- Carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning
- Wall washing and mould treatment
Confirm the checklist in writing before booking, as "deep clean" could mean slightly different things to different companies.
Can You Do It Yourself?
How To Save Money On Deep Cleaning
- Book a deep clean once, then switch to regular cleaning to keep the home in shape at a lower ongoing cost.
- Declutter and tidy beforehand so paid time goes on cleaning, not moving your belongings.
- Choose your add-ons carefully — pay for the oven or inside windows only if they need it.
- Bundle with carpet or upholstery cleaning in one visit rather than separate bookings.
- Book off-peak midweek rather than end-of-month, when demand from house moves peaks.
- Get a couple of quotes and compare the checklist, not just the headline price.
How To Hire A Good Deep Cleaning Service
Choose a company that provides a clear checklist of what the deep clean covers, so you know exactly what you're paying for. Confirm they're insured, ask whether they bring their own products and equipment, and check whether extras like the oven and inside windows are included or added on. Read recent reviews, and get the price and checklist in writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does A Deep Clean Cost?
A one-off deep clean starts from around £180 for a one-bed, with a 2-bed at £200–£300 and a 3-bed at £250–£380. Large homes run £400–£600 or more. London and the South East add roughly 20–30%.
What's The Difference Between A Deep Clean And A Regular Clean?
A regular clean maintains a home with routine tasks — surfaces, floors, bathrooms and general tidying. A deep clean goes far further, tackling inside appliances, limescale, grout, skirting, door frames and areas a weekly clean never reaches.
How Long Does A Deep Clean Take?
A one-bed flat takes around 3–5 hours, a 3-bed home 6–9 hours, often split across a team so it's done in one visit. Condition and the number of extras affect the total time.
What Does A Deep Clean Include?
A full top-to-bottom clean of every room: kitchen degreasing, bathroom descaling and sanitising, skirting boards, door frames, switches, dusting high and low, and floors throughout. Oven interiors, inside windows and carpets are usually add-ons.
Is A Deep Clean The Same As An End Of Tenancy Clean?
They overlap but differ in purpose. An end of tenancy clean works to a landlord's or agent's inventory checklist to secure a deposit, and often includes the oven as standard. A deep clean is a thorough reset that isn't tied to a specific handover standard.
How Often Should You Get A Deep Clean?
Once or twice a year for most homes — a spring reset and perhaps an autumn one — with regular cleaning in between. A deep clean is also worth booking after illness, building work, or before moving into a new home.
Is Oven Cleaning Included In A Deep Clean?
The outside of the oven usually is. A full interior oven clean, with the racks and door stripped down and dip-cleaned, is typically an add-on. Confirm this when booking, as it's one of the most common extras.
Fantastic Services Deep Cleaning Prices [2026]
| Non-Member Price | Fantastic Club Members | |
|---|---|---|
| PRICE | £23/h | £18/h* |
| Excellent results by fully-trained and insured cleaners | ||
| All managed online | ||
| £300 in credits for 10 services | ||
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| Preferential rates for other services | ||
| Priority booking & case handling | ||
| *Price for members of the Fantastic Club. The Fantastic Club is a yearly subscription of £89. | ||
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