How it works

How after builders cleaning works

1. Get a price

Tell us about the job. We’ll give you an instant price based on the size of your home and the tasks selected.

2. Secure your slot

Choose a date and time that works for you, then pay to secure your slot.

3. Get a 5-star clean

We'll remove dirt & dust that's left over from your recent renovation or building work.

Why choose Housekeep?

The best after build cleaners

We've completed over 1m cleans, with an average rating of 4.9-stars

We'll stay until the job's done

With after builders cleaning there's no time limit - we'll stay until the work is done!

Professional service

We're an award-winning service you can trust. All after build cleaners are experienced and background checked

Get an online quote

We'll provide you with a simple price based on the size of your home

Slots available at short notice

After build cleaners are available in all areas, even at short notice

Ready to get a quote?

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What you get with Housekeep

What's included in an after builders clean?

After builders cleaning includes:

Wiping of surfaces throughout the property
Cleaning outside of cupboards and skirting boards
Cleaning the exterior of kitchen appliances & white goods
Cleaning inside windows
Vacuuming all floors and upholstery
Mopping all hard flooring

Extra services

In addition to the above tasks, you can also book a number of extra services as part of your after builders cleaning service.

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Remove bacteria and bad odours with a fridge/freezer clean

Carpet cleaning

Remove stains from carpets, rugs & upholstery

Clean outdoor areas

Clear your balcony, patio or decking of dirt and debris

Upholstery cleaning

Remove dirt, dust & allergens from your furniture with upholstery cleaning. Available for your sofa, curtains, blinds and mattresses

Which service should I choose?

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

Clean grouting

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

Clean extractor fan filter

Clean carpet & upholstery

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

One-off clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

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Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

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Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

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Descale toilet

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Clean grouting

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Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

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Clean extractor fan filter

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Clean carpet & upholstery

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Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

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Extra services

Clean inside oven
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside windows

Get quote

Deep clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

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Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

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Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

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Descale toilet

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Clean grouting

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Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

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Clean extractor fan filter

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Clean carpet & upholstery

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Get quote

End of tenancy clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

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Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

Clean grouting

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

Clean extractor fan filter

Clean carpet & upholstery

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Get quote

After builders clean

Essentials:

Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
Clean kitchen & bathrooms
Vacuum & mop floors

Tidy-up & wash dishes

×

Clean inside windows

Descale kitchen & bathroom

Clean inside oven

Clean inside cupboards

×

Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)

Descale toilet

Clean grouting

Clean inside fridge/freezer

Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)

×

Clean extractor fan filter

×

Clean carpet & upholstery

Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

Clean inside oven
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Get quote

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need a specialist clean after renovation or building work?

Renovation and building work often results in lots of dust throughout your property. An after builders clean is designed to remove that before you move back in, so you can be comfortable when you return to the property.

What’s the difference between regular cleaning and after builders cleaning?

After builders cleaning is more thorough than regular cleaning, and requires specialist equipment. The after builders service removes high levels of dirt and dust from your surfaces, plus the exterior of your kitchen appliances and white goods. Your cleaners will also deep clean the inside of your windows, the outside of cupboards and your skirting boards, to ensure that all dust and dirt is removed.

What kind of paint spillages can be removed?

Your cleaners can try to remove small amounts of paint from windows, provided there is no risk of causing damage.

Your cleaners will not remove paint spillages from flooring, due to the risk of further damage. We would recommend you discuss any spillages with your builder.

How do I pay?

We take a card payment when you book. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards.

How can I arrange access if I’m not at home?

We can collect keys from a key safe, a neighbour or your estate agent (within a ten minute walk of the property). Just let us know where the keys will be in the ‘Any other details?’ section of the booking form.

How long does an after builders clean take?

It usually takes your cleaning team 3-5 hours to complete an after builders clean.

What equipment do cleaning teams bring?

The cleaning team will bring everything they need for your after builders clean, including all products and a vacuum cleaner.

How does the Housekeep Guarantee work?

If we miss anything, let us know within 72 hours and we’ll come back and reclean it for free.

What you get with Housekeep

Clearing the dirt and dust after your building work's complete

Kitchen

Descaling kitchen sink
Wiping the outside of cupboards
Cleaning outside appliances
Cleaning all accessible surfaces
Cleaning indoor windows
Vacuuming floors
Mopping floors

Bathroom

Descaling throughout (sinks, shower screens etc.)
Toilet cleaning
Cleaning mirrors
Wiping outside of cabinets
Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
Cleaning grouting
Cleaning indoor windows
Vacuuming
Mopping floors

Living room

Cleaning mirrors
Cleaning indoor windows
Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
Vacuuming
Mopping floors (where applicable)

Bedroom

Cleaning mirrors
Cleaning indoor windows
Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
Vacuuming
Mopping floors (where applicable)

Throughout

Cleaning mirrors
Cleaning indoor windows
Cleaning skirting boards
Wiping high-touch surfaces (light switches, door handles)
Vacuuming
Mopping floors (where applicable)

Booking after builders cleaning

It used to be tricky to find a professional after builders cleaning service. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from click, to clean to cashless payment.

Just tell us about the job, and we’ll show you an instant price for your after builders clean. If you’d like to book, choose a date and time that works for you and pay to secure your slot.

Our after builders cleaning service is perfect after renovation or building work. The service includes all standard cleaning tasks – like dusting, vacuuming and mopping – as well cleaning hard to reach areas & descaling of the bathroom & kitchen. You can customise your after builders clean with extra tasks, including inside fridge/freezer cleaning, carpet steam cleaning, upholstery & sofa steam cleaning, and cleaning external areas (balconies, terraces, patios).

After builders cleans are normally completed by a team of two professional cleaners. They’ll bring all of the products and equipment to remove dirt and dust left over from building or renovation work. And they'll try to remove any paint spills too.

Housekeep is the UK’s best cleaning service, with a 4.9* average rating. We’ve completed over 1.5 million cleans – including thousands of professional after builders cleans.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

Reviews from our happy customers

4.9/5

Based on 696,680 customer reviews

5 stars

599,312

4 stars

45,176

3 stars

22,324

2 stars

12,868

1 star

17,000

I've never booked a housekeeping service and have always taken pride in keeping my home nice and clean With shift work, children and the holidays around the corner, staying on top of tidying has been an awful challenge. I found this website and thought "why not, let me give this a go". I was partnered up with Emmanuel. Emmanuel arrived at my home at 3pm and got straight to work, he did an amazing job cleaning the kitchen sink, the cooker and mopping the floors. I was particulary impressed with both the bathrooms! It was so shiny!! I was really happy with his work. He has a trusting and sweet aura about himself which put me at ease to let him get on with it. He was booked for 3 hours, which gave him enough time to complete this kitchen, living room, bathroom, toilet and 2 corridors. I am so happy with the results - I've been on the phone recomending this young man already!

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Tatyana

Crystal Palace (SE19)

Anastasie was wonderful. She calmly set about cleaning the house from top to bottom methodically and thoroughly and was extremely pleasant to have around. I'd highly recommend her.

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Caroline

Latimer Road (W12)

Solomon did an excellent job! We're so pleased with the work she's done, she's been a massive help.

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J

Hither Green (SE13)

First time clean, and Eugene was friendly, efficient, and did a great job within the time. Highly recommended.

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Lawrence

Blackfriars (EC4V)

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible dedication and hard work of the two cleaners from Housekeep who tackled the deep clean at my father’s home. They were absolutely amazing! The space was not easy to clean – it required immense effort, attention to detail, and persistence – but they approached the task with professionalism and unwavering commitment. They worked tirelessly for many hours. Their level of care and thoroughness was extraordinary, and it was evident that they genuinely took pride in their work. I am so deeply grateful for their efforts. They went above and beyond, exceeding all expectations. I would wholeheartedly recommend Housekeep and these fantastic cleaners to anyone in need of a thorough and professional service.

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F

Crouch End Broadway (N8)

Great job! She let me know when she was 10 minutes away. She was friendly and polite, quick and efficient. Thank you Charnelle.

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A

Bromley (BR6)

Team were brilliant, made accommodation after a last minute request to arrive earlier than originally planned, turned up on time, did a great job, were very helpful and nice. Flawless

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Peter

Maida Hill (W9)

Beata arrived early which was great, she was very polite and did a great job. Would highly recommend her.

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M

Westbourne Green (W2)

I Advised Monday that thoughness was much more important than speed to me and he delivered extremely well. Perhaps the best cleaner I have had to date on this site, and I look forward to using him on a more regular basis

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Ian

South Croydon (CR2)

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