How it works

How housekeeping works in Barbican

1. Match

Just enter your postcode. We’ll pair you with the best local housekeeper in Barbican and give you a price

2. Manage

Customise and schedule your clean - every week or whenever suits you. You’re in full control

3. Marvel

…at your spotless house and lack of stress. Plus there’s no hassle with cash - we’ll bill your card when the clean’s complete

Why choose Housekeep?

Get a 5-star housekeeper in Barbican

Each of our housekeepers in Barbican are English-speaking, friendly and reliable. They've been vetted, background-checked & rated 5-stars

No minimum contract

When you book a recurring weekly or fortnightly clean in Barbican, you can change your cleaner or cancel your cleans at any time

Manage cleans online

You can add visits, skip visits, leave notes, and book extra services including ironing, laundry, fridge and oven cleaning

Customise your clean

You can add notes and instructions, give your housekeeper spare keys, and even chat to them directly using our app

What you get with Housekeep

What’s included in a regular clean?

Kitchen

Wash dishes or load dishwasher
Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
Wipe exterior of kitchen cupboards, oven and fridge
Clean microwave interior and exterior
Wipe switches and handles
Scrub the hob
Wipe countertops
Clean the sink
Put away clean dishes
Take out rubbish and recycling
Vacuum and mop floors

Bathroom

Clean the toilet
Scrub shower, bath and sink
Clean cabinet exteriors, mirrors and fixtures
Wipe switches and handles
Empty rubbish bins
Vacuum and mop floors

Living room & common areas

Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
Wipe switches and handles
Clean mirrors
Empty rubbish bins
Vacuum and mop floors

Bedrooms

Dust and wipe all accessible surfaces
Wipe switches and handles
Clean mirrors
Make the bed (leave fresh linen out if you would like us to change)
Vacuum and mop floors

Housekeep’s extra tasks

Customise your clean

Oven cleaning, inside the fridge, laundry, ironing, doing the dishes – your wish is our command. Add extra tasks in seconds through your online account.

Find your cleaner

Special requests?

Last minute addition? Forgotten something? You can send notes and instructions straight to your cleaner’s mobile app.

Join our happy customers in Barbican

4.7/5

Based on 20,858 customer reviews

5 stars

18,362

4 stars

1,068

3 stars

593

2 stars

357

1 star

478

Testimony was very kind cleaned the apartment in the agreed time and as per our instructions. Very nice to meet you

1 week ago

S

Finsbury (WC1H)

What a hero! Sibel is the perfect cleaner, she pays a lot of attention to detail and she's super efficient and speedy with her time. We were very lucky to find her!

1 week ago

J

Clerkenwell (EC1V)

Aiah was so friendly and it was one of the best cleans I've ever had! His attention to detail is brilliant and he cares a lot about the end result.

1 month ago

S

Barbican (EC2Y)

Andrea was professional, trustworthy and extremely thorough. It was an amazing feeling to come home and see everything not just clean but tidy! This was a great experience and I'd highly recommend.

1 month ago

H

Old Street (EC1V)

Joanne did great job with our flat, and did some bits that other cleaners wouldn't touch (like dusting bathroom shelves).

1 month ago

Y

Clerkenwell (EC1V)

Sabrina was lovely. It was her first stint at cleaning my place and she did a good job. I am hoping it was the beginning of something long lasting

1 month ago

N

Clerkenwell (WC1H)

Florina did a fantastic job cleaning our flat. She was kind and thorough and even our cat liked her!

1 month ago

G

Finsbury (EC1N)

Andrea is amazing! So thorough yet efficient. She's attentive to the details and always leaves my place sparkling.

1 month ago

Marissa

Farringdon (EC1Y)

Eva was friendly and a great communicator. Good natured about us having pets in the house. I have no complaints.

2 months ago

Laura

Chancery Lane (WC1X)

Areas we cover in Barbican

Barbican (EC1, EC2)

Clerkenwell (EC1, WC1)

Farringdon (EC1)

Old Street (EC1)

About the Housekeepers

Barbican’s best cleaners

Proven and reliable

All Housekeepers have at least 6 months’ experience in professional cleaning and ironing.

Vetted & background-checked

We complete background checks, including right to work and criminal record checks.

5* ratings

We collect reviews and feedback from every clean to make sure cleaners are 5* quality.

Tech-enabled

We support Housekeepers 7 days a week and help them travel between jobs faster.

Michael

Areas covered

Belgravia Clapham Clapham Clapham South Eaton Square Knightsbridge Stockwell

“It is always a pleasure to have Michael come to clean the house. His attention, care and detailed cleaning are incomparable. I like the feeling of a house that is clean after any of his visits. Thanks Carlos, Vauxhall.”

Carlos, Vauxhall (SW8) - Yesterday

James

Areas covered

Bayswater Hyde Park Maida Hill Notting Hill Paddington Paddington Basin St John's Wood

“Highly impressed with James’s work. He is clearly very experienced; he hit all the standard spots and then took the initiative to clean extra details. He was also very accommodating of my workspace needs while I was on calls. Excellent service and great communication.”

Nathan, Paddington (W2) - Yesterday

Syed

Areas covered

Bishopsgate Haggerston Leamouth Shadwell Silvertown Spitalfields Whitechapel

“Syed is SUCH a friendly guy. He brought me orange juice and constantly had a smile on his face. He's very informed on cleaning tips and methods, and taught me a thing or two while he cleaned my house. I really appreciated that. He cared about how I live as well as keeping my area. Super speedy clean, while still totally effective. House is pristine!.”

C, Cambridge Heath (E2) - Yesterday

‪Mohamed Omar S

Areas covered

Crouch Hill Finsbury Park Harringay Hornsey South Tottenham Stamford Hill West Green

“Mohamed Omar was great! He was very thorough in his clean and worked diligently throughout the morning..”

F, Finsbury Park (N4) - Yesterday

Michelle

Areas covered

Blackheath Deptford Greenwich Greenwich Peninsula Ladywell Maze Hill Westcombe Park

“Michelle was through and efficient in cleaning my flat. Everything looks great now that she is finished!.”

C, Maze Hill (SE10) - Yesterday

Housekeep cleans up in Barbican

Stats about Barbican

28.0% Have pets

82.0% Flats or apartments

18.0% Houses

2,014 Households

4,038 Residents

35.0% Own car

60.0% Single

Local information about Barbican

Barbican, or 'the Barbican Estate', is a sprawling housing complex located within the City of London. The Barbican is home to over 2000 flats, houses and maisonettes in the EC1 area.

The area, formerly known as Cripplegate, was largely wiped out during the Blitz attacks of the Second World War. In the post-war years, there were extensive discussions about how to rebuild the area, which eventually resulted in the development of the now iconic Barbican Estate. The tower blocks and apartments that stand today were built during the 1960s and 1970s, and were originally targeted at city professionals. In the years since, the area has remained popular with city workers who are keen to live in Central London, just a stone's throw from the financial district.

Barbican is famous for its unusual Brutalist aesthetic, and is the home to multiple culturally significant organisations, including the Museum of London, the Barbican Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

The Barbican Estate has a population of 4000 people, which is over half of the population of the City of London district.

The Barbican tube station is serviced by the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines, with more transport options available at the nearby Farringdon, Moorgate, St. Pauls and Liverpool Street stations.

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