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.

Why choose Housekeep?

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London's best move-out cleaners

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

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Get a quote online

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

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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!

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Professional service

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

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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

Carpet cleaning

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

Clean outdoor areas

Clean outdoor areas

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

Upholstery cleaning

Upholstery cleaning

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

Antiviral sanitisation

Antiviral sanitisation

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
 

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

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 1,035 customer reviews

5 stars
883
4 stars
49
3 stars
52
2 stars
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1 star
38
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.
3 weeks ago
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Stud Green (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.
3 weeks ago
R
Warfield (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!
1 month ago
A
Odiham (RG29)
Thank you, this was an efficient, thorough service, with the housekeepers being polite and professional throughout.
10 months ago
A
Bracknell (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
Pinkneys Green (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)
We ordered an end of tenancy clean, and despite a couple of areas needing some serious attention, all of the apartment is now spotless. The housekeepers that attended were friendly, arrived on time, and did a thorough job. This is my first time using this service, and it certainly will not be the last.
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Danny
Watford (WD18)
Kuda and her team worked extremely hard and I'm delighted with the results. The team were friendly and efficient and did an excellent job on my family home. I would highly recommend them.
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Emma
Axminster (EX13)
Akib and his team were great. Easy communication, flexed the start time to accommodate me and worked until I was completely happy with the clean. They were very happy to clean further when I inspected and noticed some areas that needed closer attention.
3 days ago
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Canonbury (N1)

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Marinela Claudia

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Ladbroke Grove Notting Hill Portobello Road Shepherd's Bush Green Shepherd's Bush Market Shepherds Bush White City

“Fantastic cleaner. Thank you for cleaning my flat so thoroughly. Particularly the bathroom and shower which I think is the cleanest I've ever seen..”

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“We haven't had many cleaners so far but Folake was definitely the best! She was thorough in her work and clear in her communication. Would definitely book her again..”

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“Nothing is ever too much for Dorcas. Always on time, does a fantastic job and genuinely very nice person. Don't let her leave..”

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“Raphael was great, house was cleaned to a high standard and he was extremely pleasant and friendly. Would 100% recommend.”

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Anthony - home cleaner in Earlsfield, Mitcham, Southfields, Tooting, Tooting Bec, Tooting Commons, Wandsworth

Anthony

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“Very easy to ahve around whilst we were working, considerate and patient with the dog. We are very grateful..”

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911,403 Residents

88.0% Own car

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