How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in London & Watford? (2026 guide)

End of tenancy cleaning is the biggest single line item most renters face when moving out — and the one most likely to cost you a chunk of your deposit if it isn't done to inventory standard. Below are honest 2026 price ranges for London, Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area, what should be included for that money, and the things letting agents actually check.

Typical 2026 prices by property size

Pricing varies by condition and access, but for a property left in normal lived-in condition (no heavy mould, no hoarding, oven used regularly) you can expect roughly:

• Studio flat — £175–£220 fixed price
• 1-bed flat — £195–£260
• 2-bed flat or small house — £240–£330
• 3-bed house — £300–£420
• 4-bed+ house — £400 upwards, usually quoted after a quick photo walk-through

Add roughly £40–£90 for professional carpet cleaning per room, and £25–£50 for internal window cleaning on a flat with sash or French windows.

What's included in a proper end of tenancy clean

Any cleaner quoting under £150 for a 2-bed property is almost certainly skipping the time-consuming inventory items — the same items inventory clerks check first. A full end of tenancy clean should cover:

• Inside the oven, including racks, trays and the glass door
• Fridge and freezer — defrosted, deep-cleaned and deodorised
• Inside every cupboard and drawer, top of wardrobes, behind appliances where accessible
• Limescale on taps, showerheads, glass screens and tiles
• Grout treatment in kitchens and bathrooms
• Skirting boards, door frames, light switches and radiator tops
• Window tracks, sills and internal glass
• Extractor fans, hob, hood and splashback

Why deposits get withheld

The deductions we see most often on inventory reports aren't dirt — they're details. Limescale on a shower screen, grease on top of kitchen cabinets, dust in window tracks and a half-cleaned oven account for the vast majority of disputed cleaning charges. Letting agents and inventory clerks expect the property to be returned to the standard of the original check-in inventory, which is almost always professional-clean condition.

How a re-clean guarantee protects you

A reputable end of tenancy company will offer a 48–72 hour re-clean guarantee. If the landlord or agent raises an issue with the clean within that window, the team returns to put it right at no extra cost. Keep the invoice and any before/after photos — both are useful if the deposit is ever disputed through a tenancy deposit scheme.

Next steps

If you'd like a fixed written quote within 24 hours, send a few photos of the kitchen, bathroom and any problem areas via WhatsApp and we'll come back with a price the same day.