How Much Does a Deep Clean Cost in London? (2026 Prices)

A deep clean in London costs £23 per cleaner per hour at SW Clean London's 2026 prices, with a minimum of 3 hours (£69). A 1 bedroom flat usually takes 4–6 hours (£92–£138) and a 2 bedroom flat 5–8 hours (£115–£184). Products and equipment are included, and the price is confirmed before the clean.

Quick answer: typical 2026 hours and cost

• Room in a shared flat: 3 hours, £69
• Studio flat: 3–5 hours, £69–£115
• 1 bedroom flat: 4–6 hours, £92–£138
• 2 bedroom flat or house: 5–8 hours, £115–£184
• 3 bedroom home: 6–10 hours, £138–£230
• 4 bedroom home: 8–12 hours, £184–£276
• 5 bedrooms or more: 10–14 hours, £230–£322

The hours are the total hours of cleaning, not the time on site. Jobs of 6 hours or more are shared by a team of 2 cleaners, so they finish in about half the time. The rates come from the same price list as our pricing page.

How much does a deep clean cost in London in 2026?

A deep clean with SW Clean London costs £23 for every hour each cleaner works. The total depends on how many hours your home needs, and the table shows the typical range for each size.

Deep cleaning: typical hours and cost by property size (£23 per cleaner per hour)

Room in a shared flat: 3 hours	£69
Studio flat: 3–5 hours	£69–£115
1 bedroom: 4–6 hours	£92–£138
2 bedrooms: 5–8 hours	£115–£184
3 bedrooms: 6–10 hours	£138–£230
4 bedrooms: 8–12 hours	£184–£276
5 bedrooms or more: 10–14 hours	£230–£322

Every price includes cleaning products and equipment, so you do not need to buy anything or lend us a vacuum. Our cleaners are DBS-checked and self-employed, we hold £1 million public liability insurance, and we have more than 10 years of cleaning experience.

Where your home sits in its range depends on condition more than size. A well-kept 2 bedroom flat with one bathroom is near the bottom. The same flat after a long tenancy, with a greasy oven and limescale on the shower screen, is near the top. We recommend the hours from the size and condition you describe, and the price is confirmed before the clean.

How does hourly pricing for a deep clean work?

You pay £23 for each hour each cleaner works, with a minimum booking of 3 hours. Two cleaners working for 3 hours cost the same as one cleaner working for 6 hours.

• The rate. £23 per cleaner per hour, with products and equipment included.
• The minimum. 3 hours, which costs £69. That covers a room in a shared flat or a small studio in good condition.
• The team. Jobs of 6 hours or more are shared by 2 cleaners. You pay for the same total hours, but the work is done in about half the time.

Worked example. A 2 bedroom flat usually needs 5–8 hours. Say the oven and the bathroom need extra work, and we recommend 8 hours. Because that is at least 6 hours, 2 cleaners come and work about 4 hours each. If they arrive at 9am, they finish around 1pm. You pay for 8 cleaner-hours at £23, which is the top of the £115–£184 range.

Deep cleaning is charged by the hour because no two deep cleans are the same. A fixed price has to allow for the worst case, while hourly pricing means a home in good condition pays for fewer hours. To compare quotes, multiply the hourly rate by the number of cleaners and the hours, then check whether products and equipment are included. Our guide to cleaner costs per hour in London compares regular and deep cleaning rates.

How long does a deep clean take?

A deep clean takes from 3 hours for a room in a shared flat to 10–14 hours for a home with 5 or more bedrooms. Those are total cleaner-hours, so with 2 cleaners on the bigger jobs, the time on site is roughly halved.

A studio usually takes 3–5 hours with one cleaner, and a 1 bedroom flat takes 4–6 hours. A 3 bedroom house needs 6–10 hours of work in total. With 2 cleaners sharing it, they are in your home for about half of that.

With a team of 2, even a large house is usually finished in a single day. Our cleaners work from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

What affects how many hours a deep clean needs?

Condition matters more than size. The longer it has been since the last thorough clean, the more build-up there is, and build-up is what takes the time.

• General condition. Grease on kitchen cupboards, dust on skirting boards and grime around door handles all add time. A home that is cleaned every week needs fewer hours than one that has not been cleaned for months.
• The last professional clean. If your home has never had a deep clean, or not for a year or more, expect to be near the top of the range for your size.
• The oven. A heavily greased oven, with burnt-on fat on the door glass and racks, is one of the slowest jobs in any deep clean. Tell us about it when you book.
• Limescale. Thames Water, which supplies much of London, says all the water in its region is hard, and that hard water can leave a chalky residue called limescale (Thames Water). Thick scale on taps, shower screens and tiles takes time to remove without scratching.
• After builders. Fine dust from plastering, sanding and drilling settles on every surface, on top of door frames and inside cupboards. An after-builders clean usually needs more hours than a normal deep clean of the same home.
• Pets. Pet hair on sofas, rugs, skirting boards and stairs takes extra vacuuming. Let us know about pets in the booking form.
• Furniture and belongings. A full home has more surfaces to clear and wipe, and cleaning behind and under furniture takes longer when it is heavy or crowded. An empty home is the fastest to clean.

What does a deep clean include?

A deep clean covers the same rooms as a regular clean but goes into the detail: the inside of appliances, tiles and grout, skirting boards, doors and the places a weekly visit skips. Because you pay by the hour, you also choose the priorities.

A typical deep clean includes:

• Kitchen: the inside and outside of appliances such as the oven, microwave and fridge, the hob and extractor hood, worktops, splashbacks and tiles, the sink and taps, and cupboard doors and handles.
• Bathrooms: limescale on taps, shower heads and screens, tile and grout scrubbing, the bath, toilet and basin, mirrors and extractor vents.
• Every room: skirting boards, doors, door frames and handles, light switches, sockets and vents, window sills and frames, the inside of the window glass, light fittings and dust on high surfaces.
• Floors: vacuuming and mopping, including behind and under furniture that can be moved.

Tell us which rooms or surfaces matter most, and we plan the hours around them. The deep cleaning service page shows how the clean works, step by step.

What is the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean?

A deep clean removes build-up, and a regular clean stops it coming back. A deep clean is a longer, one-off visit that reaches the detail. A regular clean is a shorter visit, usually weekly or fortnightly, that keeps the main surfaces in order.

• What gets done. A regular clean covers dusting, vacuuming and mopping, kitchen worktops, the sink and hob, bathrooms, bins and making beds. A deep clean adds the inside of appliances, grout, skirting boards, doors, light fittings and the hard-to-reach places.
• Time. A 2 bedroom flat usually needs 3–4 hours on a regular visit, against 5–8 hours for a deep clean.
• Price. Regular home cleaning costs £17 per hour weekly or fortnightly, £18 every 3 weeks and £19 monthly, with a minimum visit of 2 hours. Deep cleaning costs £23 per cleaner per hour.
• Products and equipment. Deep cleaning includes them. Regular cleaning uses your own, unless you add ours: products for £7 and equipment for £23, each a one-off payment.
• Who comes. On a regular plan, the same cleaner comes every visit. Deep cleans of 6 hours or more use a team of 2.

A one-off regular clean costs £19 per hour. It suits a home that is already in good shape and needs a general clean. If the oven, grout and skirting boards have not been touched for months, a short visit will not catch up, and a deep clean is the better choice. See home cleaning for how regular plans work.

When is a deep clean worth it?

A deep clean is worth booking when you need a home brought up to a clean starting point in one go.

• Moving in. Even a flat cleaned at the end of the last tenancy can have dust inside cupboards and limescale in the bathroom. An empty home is the quickest to deep clean, so book it before your furniture arrives.
• Before guests or photos. Family visits, a party, or photos for a sale or a new let. Book a day or two ahead, so the home is ready and has no time to get dirty again.
• After building work. Wait until the builders have finished, sanding and painting included. Fine dust keeps settling for days, and a clean booked too early may need to be repeated.
• Spring. After a winter with the windows shut and the heating on, a spring clean deals with dust on high surfaces, grimy window sills and a tired kitchen.
• Before starting regular cleaning. A deep clean first brings the home to a standard that weekly or fortnightly visits can keep. Without it, the first few regular visits are spent catching up.

Should I book a deep clean or an end of tenancy clean?

If you are moving out of a rented home and want your deposit back, book an end of tenancy clean. If you live in the home, or are moving into one, a deep clean is usually the right choice.

The two services clean many of the same things, but they are priced and guaranteed differently.

• End of tenancy cleaning has a fixed price by bedrooms and bathrooms, from £120. A 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom flat costs £239. Products, equipment and the oven inside and out are included, and it comes with a 72-hour re-clean guarantee (conditions apply). See the end of tenancy cleaning service.
• Deep cleaning is charged by the hour, so you choose the priorities. It works in a lived-in home and comes with our 24-hour put-it-right promise.

For prices by property size, read our guide to end of tenancy cleaning costs in London.

How can I prepare for a deep clean and keep the cost down?

The less your cleaners have to move or work around, the more of the booked time goes on cleaning. A little preparation can keep you at the lower end of your range.

1. Be honest about condition. Tell us about the oven, limescale, pets or recent building work when you book, so the hours we recommend match the job.
2. Clear the surfaces. Put away clothes, papers, toys and dishes, so worktops, floors and shelves can be cleaned rather than tidied.
3. Empty what you want cleaned inside. Clear out the fridge, or any cupboards you want cleaned inside, before the cleaners arrive.
4. Rank your priorities. If your budget is fixed, list the rooms in order. Kitchens and bathrooms usually matter most. Leave notes for the cleaner in your free online account.
5. Sort out access. Arrange keys and building entry, and find somewhere for pets to stay out of the way.
6. Keep it up afterwards. A regular clean from £17 per hour stops the build-up returning, so your next deep clean, if you need one, takes fewer hours.

Looking for a particular area? Our local pages cover deep cleaning in Wandsworth and Islington.

What happens if something is missed?

Tell us within 24 hours of the clean and we come back to put it right at no extra cost. This put-it-right promise covers every deep clean, and regular home cleaning too.

Your free online account shows before and after photos from the cleaner and has a chat with our office, so you can check the work and report anything missed in one place.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a deep clean take?

It depends on size and condition. A studio usually needs 3–5 hours, a 2 bedroom flat 5–8 hours and a 4 bedroom house 8–12 hours. These are total cleaner-hours. Jobs of 6 hours or more are shared by 2 cleaners, so the time in your home is about half. We recommend the hours from your property size and condition.

Do I need to provide cleaning products or equipment?

No. Products and equipment are included in the deep cleaning rate of £23 per cleaner per hour, so there is nothing to buy or lend. Regular home cleaning is different: it uses your own products and equipment, unless you add ours for a one-off payment of £7 for products and £23 for equipment.

How often should I get a deep clean?

There is no fixed rule. A deep clean is most useful at a change point: moving in, after building work, before guests, or in spring. If a regular cleaner keeps on top of the kitchen and bathrooms, you will need one less often. If nobody cleans regularly, build-up returns faster and each deep clean takes more hours.

What if something is missed after the clean?

Tell us within 24 hours and we come back to put it right at no extra cost. Check the kitchen and bathrooms first, because they take the most work. Your free online account has before and after photos from the cleaner and a chat with our office, so you can check the work and report a problem quickly.

Can I change or cancel my deep clean?

Yes. Changes and cancellations are free with 48 hours notice. Our cleaners work from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, and you can book online at any time. You choose your property size and hours in the booking form, and the price is confirmed before the clean, so you know the full cost in advance.

Ready for a fresh start? Book your deep clean online and get your price confirmed before the clean.