How it works

How housekeeping works in Highgate

1. Match

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

Each of our housekeepers in Highgate 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 Highgate, 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 Highgate

4.8/5

Based on 28,149 customer reviews

5 stars

24,823

4 stars

1,581

3 stars

806

2 stars

428

1 star

511

Izabela did an excellent job. The bathroom was cleaned thoroughly and left spotless. Reliable and professional

Yesterday

I

Archway (N19)

Very efficient cleaner completed all priority tasks with time left for cleaning rest of the flat. David was extremely hard working and polite throughout.

Yesterday

Philip

Crouch Hill (N8)

Jack did a fantastic job today - we are so impressed. He was punctual, friendly, polite and hard-working, and has a real eye for detail. He moved objects to clean underneath them and cleaned-up all the cobwebs, dust and dirt in corners that most people would not notice. He even took out the wine bottles from our rack to wipe each of them! Jack also gave us helpful tips on the best cleaning products to buy and other maintenance advice. The flat looks spotless now. We are so grateful that he is available to be our regular cleaner.

2 days ago

Katrina

Crouch End Broadway (N8)

I couldn’t have asked for a better housekeeping experience. Sharon went above and beyond, not just with the quality of her cleaning but with the gentle, stress‑free way she worked while I wasn’t feeling well. Her kindness, respect, and thoroughness made such a difference. My home looks beautiful, and I’m genuinely grateful for her help. Truly exceptional service — highly recommended.

4 days ago

K

Upper Holloway (N19)

I really enjoyed meeting Yumiko. This was her first time with me and she has made a very good job of making everything spick and span I'm very happy to continue with her.

6 days ago

Pauline

Highgate Village (N6)

Michael was on time, thorough and really efficient, getting the job done in under the time he was booked for but to a really good standard.

6 days ago

G

Barnsbury (N7)

Dulal is polite and friendly and works hard. We're delighted to have him as our regular cleaner.

1 week ago

Miranda

Tuffnell park (N19)

Great cleaning! Leaves everything smelling so good. It is great to go home to such a clean and tidy house!

1 week ago

Arianne

Crouch End Broadway (N8)

Maria is amazing, always very thorough, punctual, professional, and incredibly good cleaner. She goes above and beyond every time, she is a life saver!!

1 week ago

J

Arsenal (N7)

Areas we cover in Highgate

Archway (N19)
Hampstead Heath (N6)

Highgate (N6)
Holloway (N7)

Hornsey (N8)

About the Housekeepers

Highgate’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.

Rahinatu

Areas covered

Brent Park College Park Harlesden Kensal Green Ladbroke Grove Stonebridge Willesden

“Rahinatu is an absolute gem, so efficient, takes pride in her work, very capable and accommodating . She's such a lovely person also. I'm very lucky to have her a my regular lady. Highly recommend..”

Caroline, Preston (HA9) - Today

Oana

Areas covered

Aldersbrook Bakers Arms Cann Hall Chapel End Higham Hill Whipps Cross Whipps Cross

“Oana is very pleasant and insightful. She's a quick learner and cleans very well. Highly recommended..”

T, Upper Walthamstow (E17) - Today

Panakkattil

Areas covered

Clapton Common Dalston Dalston London Fields Lower Clapton Shacklewell Stoke Newington

“Panakkattil always does a fantastic job leaving the place in tip top shape. He is also very friendly and always goes the extra mile.”

Nils, Stoke Newington (E8) - Yesterday

Blessing

Areas covered

Camberwell Denmark Hill East Dulwich Herne Hill North Dulwich Peckham Peckham Rye

“Blessing is a wonderful person, very respectful of the home and extremely thorough with her cleaning, everything is left spotless. I’m genuinely delighted with her service and would be very happy to have her as my regular cleaner whenever I need one..”

Nirvana, Peckham (SE5) - Yesterday

Elizabeth

Areas covered

Addington Addiscombe Beddington Broad Green Carshalton New Addington Selsdon

“We had a bit of a hiccup finding the flat, but Elizabeth arrived within the time we requested and cleaned the property to a high standard, she was so quiet while she cleaned we almost didn't realise she was here, managed to clean everything we wanted and asked if there was anything else that we wanted to do.”

G, Wallington (SM6) - Yesterday

Housekeep cleans up in Highgate

Stats about Highgate

28.0% Have pets

68.0% Flats or apartments

32.0% Houses

11,632 Households

17,625 Residents

59.0% Own car

49.0% Single

Local information about Highgate

Highgate is a suburb around 5 miles north of central London. It is one of London’s top places to live and has its own Highgate Society to protect its charming character. Highgate has around 10,000 residents, based in the N6 postcode district.

Highgate is known for it very attractive open spaces, including parts of Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park, Highgate Bowl and local woods. At its centre, there is the charming Highgate Village with a collection of shops, pubs and restaurants. There is also the famous Highgate School, Jacksons Lane arts centre and other historic properties. Other local areas of interest include Highgate Cemetery, Highgate Wood, Kenwood House, Highpoint I and II, Athlone House, Archway Bridge, Furnival House and St Michael’s Church.

There are two local tube stations at Highgate and at Archway. There is also a good local bus service. The combination of attractive homes, outside space, top local schools and a village community make Highgate one of London’s most attractive (and most expensive) places to live. Highgate Cemetery is the resting place of many famous names, including Karl Marx and Michael Faraday.

Highgate has proved a very popular area for Housekeep’s cleaners, whether for daily housekeeping services or for weekly cleaning services. Housekeep cleaners have cleaned 1000s of houses and flats in the area already!

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