How it works

How housekeeping works in Barking & Dagenham

1. Match

Just enter your postcode. We’ll pair you with the best local housekeeper in Barking & Dagenham 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 Barking & Dagenham

Each of our housekeepers in Barking & Dagenham 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 Barking & Dagenham, 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 Barking & Dagenham

4.7/5

Based on 7,760 customer reviews

5 stars

6,747

4 stars

482

3 stars

260

2 stars

100

1 star

171

She is AMAZING!! It's always a joy seeing her! She's the best! I have NEVER been disappointed.

Today

J

Barking (IG11)

Natalie cleaned constantly for the full 2 hours. She even identified a problem with my vacuum cleaner - clearing the filter has put stripes back in my carpet. Very nice lady.

3 days ago

David

Becontree (RM8)

I didn't use his service but I'm grateful at how professionally he handled the cancellation at my door. Thank you

4 days ago

M

Barking (IG11)

As a late substitute , Alina-Adriana did a superb job for me this morning . She was very efficient , hard working and a very nice person too . I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone .

4 days ago

F

Romford (RM7)

The moment one walks into the perfectly cleaned house - priceless, thank you Raluca-Elena!

1 week ago

S

East Ham Central (E6)

She was pleasant, punctual and did good cleaning . She cleaned the entrance Hall , Living room, 1 bathroom and 1 bedroom She did not go to the kitchen as the floor was flooded with water. She competed her work in 1.5 hours

1 week ago

G

Rise Park (RM1)

Sahara did her usual wonderful work today . A pleasure to have her cleaning for me . A credit to your company

2 weeks ago

F

Rush Green (RM7)

Alina arrived and did a really good job. She was polite, friendly and respectful. She aims to please the customer.

2 weeks ago

J

Rush Green (RM7)

I cannot recommend Anna enough!! She always goes above and beyond and she's very quick but also very thorough

2 weeks ago

M

East Ham Central (E6)

Areas we cover in Barking & Dagenham

Barking (E6, IG11)
Becontree (RM10, RM8)
Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM8)

Dagenham (RM10, RM8)
Goodmayes (RM6)
Hainault (RM6)

Little Heath (RM6)
Marks Gate (RM6)
Romford (RM1, RM2, RM3, RM5, RM6, RM7)

Rush Green (RM7)

About the Housekeepers

Barking & Dagenham’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.

Saleem

Areas covered

Bromley-by-Bow Cambridge Heath Fish Island Hackney Marshes Old Ford Roman Road Victoria Park

“Second visit and once again, excellent service. Arrived on time, very professional, and knew exactly what needed to be done. The cleaning was completed to a very high standard and the attention to detail was excellent. Very happy he’s now my regular cleaner — consistently a fantastic service..”

A, Roman Road (E2) - Today

Andrea

Areas covered

Bishopsgate Brick Lane Mile End Shadwell Shoreditch Spitalfields Whitechapel

“Andrea provides exceptionally good clean services. My home is always sparkling clean after her job. I am very happy and highly recommend her. Thank you very much!.”

L, Whitechapel (E1) - Today

Toyin

Areas covered

Brent Cross Edgware Golders Green Hendon Holders Hill Mill Hill West Finchley

“We’ve had cleaners before, but honestly this was on another level. From the moment Toyin arrived she was wearing her little blue boot covers — something most people never bother with — it was clear she takes real pride in what she does. The house was left absolutely spotless, but it’s the thoughtful details that really set her apart. Rather than just leaving the dirty rags scattered around, she’d gathered them neatly into a little bag and tied it with a bow — a small touch, but one that really stuck with us. Little things like that throughout made all the difference. We’ll be booking again without question. Couldn’t recommend her more highly. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.”

Dominic, Mill Hill (NW7) - Today

Emily

Areas covered

East Ham North Hackney Wick Leytonstone Olympic Park Plaistow Silvertown Stratford City

“Emily did a fantastic job. She was friendly, thorough, and left everything spotless. I’d happily recommend her and book again!.”

Amer, Leyton (E20) - Today

Jeferson

Areas covered

Brondesbury Park Kensal Town Ladbroke Grove Little Venice Maida Hill Paddington Basin Swiss Cottage

“Absolutely amazing cleaner cleaned to the next level and left the flat spotless, fresh, and super neat. Everything was organised perfectly and the attention to detail was top tier. Highly recommend!.”

G, Kingsland Road (E2) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in Barking & Dagenham

Stats about Barking & Dagenham

28.0% Have pets

30.0% Flats or apartments

70.0% Houses

71,079 Households

190,957 Residents

60.0% Own car

39.0% Single

Local information about Barking & Dagenham

The London borough of Barking and Dagenham is one of Greater London’s easternmost boroughs, formed of the historic Essex towns of Barking and Dagenham and the 20th century-built Becontree estate.

The Becontree estate, built in the interwar years, provides much of the housing in the borough, covering a 4 square mile patch, with properties holding RM8, RM9 and RM10 postcodes. The towns of Barking and Dagenham are also home to rows of attractive terraced houses, as well as flats, bungalows and semi-detached properties, offering a variety of housing options. Many of these properties have had recent renovation and really look the part, too!

Transport into Central London is easy, as the borough is serviced by the District and Hammersmith & City Lines, as well as the London Overground, making this area an attractive and convenient place to commute from.

Housekeep services all areas of the Barking and Dagenham borough. All housekeepers who use the platform have 5-star domestic cleaning experience and have been vetted and background checked.

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