How it works

How move in/out cleaning works

1. Get a price

Tell us about your home, get an instant quote, and secure your slot — all in under a minute.

2. Get a 5-star clean

An experienced cleaning team arrives fully equipped and follows an agency-approved checklist for the perfect clean.

3. Cleaning sorted

Move in - or out - of your spotless home.

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Why choose Housekeep?

London's best move-out cleaners

Millions of cleans have been booked through Housekeep, with an average rating of 4.9-stars

Get a quote online

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

The team stays until the job's done

With move in/out cleaning there's no time limit - the cleaning team stays the work is done!

Professional service

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

Get your deposit back

All cleaning teams use an agency approved checklist to ensure your deposit is returned

What you get with Housekeep

What's included in a move in/out clean?

Move in/out cleaning includes:

Dusting and wiping of all surfaces
Oven cleaning
Cleaning of the dishwasher and washing machine
Wiping inside and outside of cupboards
Fridge & freezer cleaning
Inside windows
Deep cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms, including descaling
Vacuuming of all upholstery and flooring
Mopping all hard flooring

Extra services

In addition to the inclusive tasks above, you can add these optional extra services to your move in/out clean.

Carpet cleaning

Remove stains and make your carpets & rugs as good as new More info

Clean outdoor areas

Clear your balcony, patio or decking of dirt and debris More info

Upholstery cleaning

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

Antiviral sanitisation

Using disinfectant and virucidal products to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses More info

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Frequently asked questions

Why do I need to book a move out clean before I move out?

Most tenancy agreements require you to organise a move-out/end of tenancy clean prior to checking out of the property.

If you do not organise a clean, and the property fails to meet the landlord’s requirements for cleanliness, you may have a fee deducted from your security deposit to cover the cost of cleaning.

What’s the difference between regular cleaning and move out cleaning?

Move in/out cleaning is more thorough than a standard home clean, and takes longer to complete. It’s designed to thoroughly clean a property before new tenants move in.

Cleaning of kitchen appliances and white goods is included as standard in a move in/out clean. All cupboards will be cleaned - inside and out - as well as inside windows.

All tasks included in a standard home clean - including mopping, vacuuming and surface cleaning - are also completed during a move in/out clean.

What's the difference between move in/out cleaning and deep cleaning?

Our move in/move out cleaning service is the most thorough clean you can book. It's designed for homes that are completely empty, so the cleaning team can clean even more hard-to-reach areas - including the inside of cupboards & appliances.

Deep cleaning is more thorough than regular cleaning, but is designed for homes that are still being lived in.

Which items can be left in the property during a move in/out clean?

Ideally the property should be fully cleared. The only items that should be left in the property are those staying in the property after you move out. If you require the inside of cupboards to be cleaned, these will need to be emptied in advance of the clean.

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?

Cleaners 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 a move in/move out clean take?

It usually takes your cleaning team 3-5 hours to complete a move-in/move-out clean.

What equipment do cleaning teams bring?

The cleaning team will bring everything they need for your move in/move out clean, including all products and a vacuum cleaner.

About move in/out cleaning

It used to be tricky to find a professional move in/move out 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 move in/move out clean. If you’d like to book, choose a date and time that works for you and pay to secure your slot.

Our move in/move out cleaning service is perfect when you’re moving house. All professional move in/move out cleaners use an agency approved checklist to ensure that new home feeling.

Move in/move out cleaning includes all standard cleaning tasks – like dusting, vacuuming and mopping – as well cleaning appliances, inside windows and inside cupboards. You can customise your move in/move out clean with extra tasks, including inside fridge/freezer cleaning, carpet steam cleaning, upholstery & sofa steam cleaning, and cleaning external areas (balconies, terraces, patios).

Move in/move out cleans are normally completed by a team of two professional cleaners. They’ll bring all of the products and equipment for the perfect clean. All you need to do is make sure that the property is packed up and emptied before they arrive.

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 move in/move out cleans.

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4.7/5

Based on 1,057 customer reviews

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5 stars simply isn't enough for the amazing service Dobi provided. The apartment looked brand new when she finished and her attention to detail was spectacular. Cannot speak highly enough, 100% recommend to anyone.

1 month ago

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Touchen End (SL6)

Nicole and the team kept in touch with the time they were arriving and the cleaning was first class, including the oven and freezer in particular.

1 month ago

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Priestwood (RG42)

Fabulous service, an excellent clean, very thorough and when there was a mix up with the timings (not the fault of the cleaners), they were incredibly accomodating and understanding. Great service!

2 months ago

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Odiham (RG29)

Thank you, this was an efficient, thorough service, with the housekeepers being polite and professional throughout.

10 months ago

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Bullbrook (RG12)

Very happy with the standard of the clean, most notably stubborn stains in the bathroom and kitchen were completely removed. Would highly recommend the team.

11 months ago

J

Hitcham (SL6)

Nicole and Marius did a fantastic job cleaning the apartment. They were very punctual and professional. Would highly recommend housekeep for the cleaning services.

1 year ago

Mohit

Reading Town Centre (RG1)

The cleaning team that Housekeep sent were outstanding. We needed a thorough end of tenancy clean and they couldn't have done a more meticulous job with attention to every detail. Fabulous carpet cleaning as well.

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Maze Hill (SE10)

Polite and friendly cleaning team who did a great job despite a last minute hot water problem in the flat.

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North Ealing (W5)

Excellent job performed by Gabrielle and the team who went over and beyond what was requested from them. I checked everything in detail & could not fault the team. Great service & will definitely be requesting the same team next time.

2 days ago

Neil

South Ruislip (HA4)

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Cristina Gina

Areas covered

Chapel End Hoe Street Sewardstone Upper Edmonton Upper Walthamstow Walthamstow Whipps Cross

“Friendly and accomodating - very happy to flex the approach to suit what we need. Was happy to spend time on each area, rather than rush through the house. Was honest at the end to highlight what she wasnt able to get to. Impressed by her high quality choice of cleaning product. Cristinia arrived 15mins late - by no fault of her own - but was immedietely apologetic and hihlighted this before I could even say hello :). Only flaw I have was more with the company - i highlighted I wanted the work to start on a Wednesday and follow on every Tuesday from then on. Was a shock to see Cristian arrive a day early. Again - not anything to do with Cristina herself..”

D, Woodford Green (E4) - Today

Yaa Ashantewaa Adwoa

Areas covered

Bellingham Brockley Catford South Hither Green Ladywell Ladywell Lewisham

“Yaa Was extremely helpful and very thorough and very knowledgeable about the specificities of everything! Importantly she has a wonderful personality and was very kind in doing everything that she could to help in my ensuite shower especially was in bad shape! So if you want an excellent and knowledgeable cleaning service with the best bonus of all - kindness and willingness to help (even tough jobs) then I would most definitely select Yaa. I most certainly book her again! Many thanks again, Yaa!!! 😊.”

K, Catford (SE6) - Today

Prince

Areas covered

Baker Street Euston Lisson Grove Marylebone Primrose Hill Regent's Park St John's Wood

“Turned up on time and worked hard at cleaning bathrooms and kitchen including all the kitchen cupboards.”

Katherine, Fortis Green (N2) - Today

Joan

Areas covered

Catford Crofton Park Greenwich Greenwich Peninsula Honor Oak Maze Hill Southend

“Joan is attentive to details and thorough in her work. My home always feels better once she has worked here. She communicates well and keeps you informed..”

C, Lewisham (SE13) - Today