Most UK deep cleans cost around £140 to £550+, depending on the size and condition of the home. Bark's average job is about £320 in London and £280 in other parts of the country. Larger or more intensive cleans can rise above that range. 

A smaller one-bedroom home can cost around £140, while larger five-bedroom properties can reach £550 or more. Pets, heavy grease, limescale and the overall condition of the home can push the price higher.

By the end of this guide, you'll know what a realistic deep-cleaning quote looks like and which parts of the job add the most to your total. Bark has 82,500+ cleaning professionals and has handled more than 955,700 requests in the last four years.

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How much does a deep clean cost per hour in the UK?

Deep cleaning in the UK usually costs around £20 to £40 per cleaner per hour. Lighter jobs sit towards the lower end, while intensive one-off cleans cost more.

In London, Bark's general guidance puts deep cleaning at £20 to £25 an hour. Standard cleaning sits lower at around £15 to £20 an hour.

Routine cleaning is cheaper because it maintains the home. A deep clean tackles built-up grease, limescale and dirt in areas that aren't normally covered during regular visits.

Deep cleaning hourly rates by type of job (2026, GBP, VAT may apply)

Two cleaners versus one

A two-person team doesn't necessarily double the overall labour cost if the job simply gets done faster.

A clean needing eight labour-hours costs £240 at £30 an hour. That's the same whether one cleaner works eight hours or two work four.

The team rate looks higher by the hour, but you're paying for the same amount of labour for less time.

Minimum booking charges

Deep cleans often come with a minimum booking of three to four hours to cover travel, supplies and setup.

At £30 an hour, that means a minimum spend of around £90 to £120 before any additional time or extras are added.

Why the hourly rate is above minimum wage

The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.71 an hour from April 2026, according to GOV.UK. That's an employee wage, not the amount a customer pays for a cleaning service.

A cleaning company's rate also has to cover costs such as employer National Insurance, holiday pay, travel, equipment, insurance and administration.

How much does a deep clean cost by property size?

A one-bedroom deep clean usually costs £140 to £220, while a three-bedroom home sits at around £220 to £350. Bark's £280 national average falls within the three-bedroom range.

Deep clean cost by property size (2026, GBP, VAT may apply)

Bedroom count is only a starting point. Bathrooms and the condition of the home can affect the quote just as much as its size.

A four-bedroom quote can climb towards £450 where there's a large kitchen, conservatory or utility room. Pets, heavy limescale and long gaps between professional cleans add time too.

A two-bedroom flat can cost less than a house of a similar size because there may be fewer stairs, entrances and utility areas to clean.

When comparing house deep cleaning services, give each cleaner the same information about your property and its condition. 

Request quotes from cleaners near you and check the prices against these ranges.

How much does a deep clean cost in across the UK?

Deep cleaning services in London average around £320 per job, about £40 more than Bark's £280 national average.

Bark data shows selected regional averages ranging from £220 in North East England to £320 in London.

Selected Bark average deep clean prices by region (2026, GBP)

A smaller London property usually costs £180 to £250 for a full job. A typical two or three-bedroom home costs about £250 to £400.

Larger London homes can reach £350 to £550 or more. Some cleaners also pass on parking or Congestion Charge costs, adding around £10 to £30+. Check whether travel costs are already included before you book.

What does a deep clean include that a standard clean doesn't?

A standard clean focuses on routine upkeep, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping and wiping down the main kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

A deep clean goes further by tackling built-up dirt and areas that don't usually get as much attention during regular visits.

Areas that usually get more attention

A deep clean can include:

• Skirting boards and door frames
• Handles and light switches
• Floors and edges around furniture
• Dust behind or around furniture
• Grease and splashback build-up in the kitchen
• Limescale and soap residue around bathroom fixtures

What this looks like by room

In the kitchen, cleaners may spend more time on cupboard fronts, worktops, splashbacks and the outside of appliances.

Bathrooms usually get closer attention around taps, tiles, shower screens and other areas where limescale or soap residue builds up.

Bedrooms and living areas may include more detailed dusting, closer cleaning around furniture and extra attention to doors, floors and high-touch surfaces.

What may not be included

A deep clean doesn't always cover every specialist task. Oven interiors, carpet extraction, upholstery and cleaning inside cupboards or appliances are often charged separately.

Check the cleaner's checklist before booking so you know exactly what's included in the base price and which jobs count as add-ons.

How much does a kitchen or bathroom deep clean cost?

A kitchen-only deep clean usually costs £80 to £180, while a bathroom-only deep clean costs around £60 to £120.

Extra bathrooms can cost less per room when they're included in a larger whole-home clean.

A kitchen deep clean can cover cupboard fronts, worktops, the hob and sink, plus the outside of appliances and the extractor. Floors, skirting boards and door frames may also be included.

Bathrooms with heavy limescale, mould or neglected grout can add £20 to £80 or more. Regrouting and replacing silicone are maintenance jobs and aren't normally included in a standard cleaning quote.

Which extras add to the cost of a deep clean?

Ovens, carpets, upholstery and cleaning inside appliances or cupboards are often charged separately from the main deep clean.

Depending on the task, an individual add-on can increase the bill by around £10 to £100 or more.

Common deep clean add-on planning costs (2026, GBP, VAT may apply)

Bark data puts a standalone oven clean at £55 to £100, with an average of about £66. If your oven is heavily carbonised, a specialist oven cleaner can quote for it separately.

Carpet extraction isn't normally included in a standard home deep clean. Booked on its own, carpet cleaning averages around £120 a job on Bark.

Upholstery can add around £30 to £50 per armchair and roughly £70 to £110 for a three-seat sofa. For several pieces, upholstery cleaning professionals can price the furniture together.

Homes with pets may need extra time for hair and odours, adding around £30 to £100 or more. Specialist urine or odour treatment can increase the cost further.

How much does a move-in or end of tenancy deep clean cost?

A move-in deep clean usually costs £180 to £400 or more, depending on the property size and condition. An empty home can be quicker to clean because there's no furniture to work around.

End of tenancy cleaning is similar but usually follows a checklist set by the landlord or letting agent. As per Bark’s data, end-of-tenancy cleaning is around £185 to £390 per job, with an average of around £250.

By size, prices follow a similar pattern to the deep-clean ranges above, starting at around £150 to £220 for a studio or one-bedroom home.

Ovens, carpets and exterior windows may be bundled into the price or charged separately. Ask for the cleaner's checklist before booking so you know exactly what you're paying for.

If you're moving into a new property, local cleaners can quote for a move-in deep clean based on its size, condition and the work you want included.

How much do after-builders and other specialist deep cleans cost?

After-builders' cleans usually cost £250 to £600 or more, while larger or more demanding properties can reach £700 to £1,000+. This is because fine dust, adhesive, paint splashes and plaster residue often need repeated cleaning across multiple surfaces.

Specialist deep clean costs (2026, GBP, VAT may apply)

Hoarding and biohazard cleaning isn't ordinary domestic work. Homes with extreme clutter, waste, needles or pests need specialist cleaners, and larger jobs can cost several thousand pounds.

Offices and shops are priced differently, often at £25 to £40 or more per cleaner per hour. Larger spaces may instead be quoted at around £2 to £5+ per square metre.

Commercial cleaning companies typically quote £200 to £500 for smaller premises. Larger sites can cost considerably more.

Do cleaners charge VAT on a deep clean?

VAT-registered cleaning businesses charge the standard 20% VAT rate on cleaning services.

A business must register for VAT once its taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 over the previous 12 months, according to official citing. Businesses below that threshold can also register voluntarily.

A sole trader or smaller cleaning company that isn't VAT registered won't add VAT to the bill.

For example, a £300 quote before VAT becomes £360 once 20% VAT is added. Check whether VAT is already included when reviewing quotes so you're comparing like for like.

Final thoughts

Most UK home deep cleans cost around £140 to £550 or more, depending on the property. Bark's average job is £280 nationally and £320 in London.

Home size and condition set much of the base price, while ovens, carpets, upholstery and other extras can increase the total. Hourly rates run from about £20 to £40 per cleaner, depending on how intensive the clean needs to be.

Before booking, check that each quote covers the same rooms, tasks and extras. Once the scope is clear, you can get free quotes from deep cleaners in your area in about two minutes.