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

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

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 areas

Living room & common areas

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

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.

Housekeep extra tasks

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 20,994 customer reviews

5 stars
18,488
4 stars
1,070
3 stars
597
2 stars
359
1 star
480
Bungudi was great! She arrived a little after my window started and got right to work. She cleaned my one-bedroom flat really well. Very happy with her service.
Yesterday
N
Barbican (EC1V)
Grace arrived on time. She worked hard and very quietly. I liked she proposed to do more than expected. Very good.
5 days ago
A
Clerkenwell (WC1H)
She came in time. Went straight to work and did a good job. I will definitely recommend her.
1 week ago
A
Finsbury (EC1R)
Arthur did a great job! So nice to come back to a fresh clean apartment. He was very meticulous and cleaned everything according to my preferences. Thank you!
2 weeks ago
Sasha
Clerkenwell (EC1Y)
Anne is absolutely incredible, always cleans thoroughly and gets a lot done in the time. She is also very warm and friendly and a pleasure to have visit our home!
2 weeks ago
K
Old Street (EC1R)
My Mam was very pleased with Belinda , she is a very good worker. She planned her work load very carefully and executed everything in a very organised manner. Thank you very much Belinda, for all the hard work you put in today.
2 weeks ago
R
Hatton Garden (EC1V)
Mary was an absolute blessing today, she came last minute as a replacement and I couldn't be happier! She cleaned everything thoroughly and left the apartment spotless! Thank you
3 weeks ago
S
Russell Square (WC1X)
Ioana was excellent. Very friendly, helpful and left the place looking fresh - would recommend!
3 weeks ago
Luke
Hatton Garden (EC1V)
Testimony was very kind cleaned the apartment in the agreed time and as per our instructions. Very nice to meet you
4 weeks ago
S
Chancery Lane (WC1H)

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.

Diannah - home cleaner in Askew, Brompton, North Kensington, Sloane Square, West Brompton, Westbourne Park, White City

Diannah

Areas covered

Askew Brompton North Kensington Sloane Square West Brompton Westbourne Park White City

“Diannah did an amazing job , very thorough throughout the flat. I would be very happy to have her come again..”

B, South Kensington (SW7) - Today

Shukri - home cleaner in Beckenham, Broad Green, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, South Norwood, West Dulwich

Shukri

Areas covered

Beckenham Broad Green Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Dulwich South Norwood West Dulwich

“Shukri had good communication on arrival times and did a fantastic job. I would be very happy to have her back again 🙂.”

Ian, Crystal Palace (SE19) - Today

Natalia - home cleaner in Becontree, Becontree Heath, Castle Green, Chadwell Heath, Dagenham, Hornchurch, Rainham

Natalia

Areas covered

Becontree Becontree Heath Castle Green Chadwell Heath Dagenham Hornchurch Rainham

“Natalia went above and beyond with the cleanibg of my parents home. She did an expert clean. Highly recommend.”

S, Barking (IG11) - Today

Latasha - home cleaner in Darenth, Dartford, Northumberland Heath, Slade Green, Stone, Stone, Wilmington

Latasha

Areas covered

Darenth Dartford Northumberland Heath Slade Green Stone Stone Wilmington

“Latosha did an excellent job—everything was spotless and well-organized. She was professional, efficient, and paid great attention to detail. Really happy with the clean and would definitely recommend her!.”

Emilia, Slade Green (DA8) - Today

Joyce - home cleaner in Aldenham, Carpenders Park, Garston, Letchmore Heath, Loudwater, Maple Cross, Watford

Joyce

Areas covered

Aldenham Carpenders Park Garston Letchmore Heath Loudwater Maple Cross Watford

“Lovely friendly lady. Did a good job cleaning my mother in laws flat. Very pleasant and was grateful for the work.”

B, Hemel Hempstead (HP3) - Today

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.

Support

Here for you every day

We’re here for you, Monday-Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, and on weekends from 08:00 to 17:00.

You can also call or chat with your cleaner directly, through your online account.