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

We've completed over 1m cleans, 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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We'll stay until the job's done

With move in/out cleaning there's no time limit - we'll stay until 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

Our 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.

Our deep cleaning service 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. 
 

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.
 

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. Our 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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Join our happy customers in Harpenden

4.8/5

Based on 2,677 customer reviews

5 stars
2,428
4 stars
120
3 stars
61
2 stars
24
1 star
44
Couldn't have asked for a better service! Bang on time and did an absolutely superb job. Seriously impressed and very grateful.
Today
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Longwell Green (BS30)
Mario and Lucia did a great job at cleaning my property. The flat was in a pretty bad state but they still managed to make it look & feel so fresh at the end of the day. They even spent a bit of extra time to make sure the cleaning was completed properly. The best part, they managed to resurect the oven from the dead, leaving it spotless. They were lovely to chat to while discussing instructions and expectations when they arrived. Besifes, they showed up on time. Thanks a lot!
Yesterday
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Hackney Wick (E9)
Not only were they polite, efficient and on time, I genuinely can't get over what a fantastic job the two gentlemen did today. I walked into the flat and had to do a double take- I don't think it looked this good when we actually moved in! I am unbelievably grateful for their hard work, attention to detail and professionalism. This was, without doubt, the best clean I've had and would 100% book again. Thank you so much!
3 days ago
A
Didsbury (M20)
The cleaners were incredibly thorough and genuinely impressive! Every room was left spotless, with careful attention paid to areas that are so often overlooked during end‑of‑tenancy cleans. They worked methodically, were respectful of the space, and delivered a finish that made the property look its absolute best. I’d happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, high‑standard cleaning team!
3 days ago
P
Elephant and Castle (SE17)
Our end of tenancy clean was brilliant. The cleaners arrived very promptly and did a very thorough job. Our landlord was impressed!
5 days ago
J
London Bridge (SE1)
The clean was efficient and performed to a high standard. Each surface was considered and items which we thought couldn't be cleaned more than they were, were made to look like new. Would recommend the service to any tenant moving out of a property
6 days ago
D
Earlsfield (SW18)
Brilliant cleaning service! Very prompt and thorough.. and very friendly staff.. highly recommended.
1 week ago
Laarni
Lansdown (GL50)
First time using this service and was very impressed. Good communication with a time slot of when they would arrive then on the day they messaged me with an accurate eta 1hour prior to arrival. Very nice people and quality work.
1 week ago
K
Sands (HP12)
Fantastic job, and very professional. I would happily use the service again and recommend to friends and family.
1 week ago
A
Sands (HP12)

Areas we cover in Harpenden

  • Harpenden (AL5)
  • Kinsbourne Green (AL5)

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Alessandra - home cleaner in Bakers Arms, Blackhorse Road, Hoe Street, Leyton, Markhouse, Walthamstow Central, Wood Street

Alessandra

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Bakers Arms Blackhorse Road Hoe Street Leyton Markhouse Walthamstow Central Wood Street

“Alessandra, did a very good clean very professional and overall very pleased with the way our house looks. Will definitely be booking her again..”

U, Higham Hill (E17) - Today

Olga - home cleaner in Bexleyheath, Bexleyheath, Dartford

Olga

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Bexleyheath Bexleyheath Dartford

“Olga is wonderful. She is so kind, professional and understanding and has done an amazing job cleaning my flat to the highest standard. I am really grateful for how well she has cleaned going above and beyond. I highly recommend Olga and will definitely book her again..”

Hannah, Bexleyheath (DA7) - Today

Kazeem - home cleaner in Higher Broughton, Manchester central, Miles Platting, New Moston, Newton Heath, Salford, Salford

Kazeem

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Higher Broughton Manchester central Miles Platting New Moston Newton Heath Salford Salford

“Kazeem has done an amazing job. The bathroom and bedroom are cleaned to such a high standard! He was very friendly and very professional! He used all the right products and I am very happy with the clean! I would like Kazeem next time round :).”

A, Hulme (M15) - Today

Elizabeth - home cleaner in Ashburton, Beddington, Forestdale, Purley, Rosehill, Selhurst, South Croydon

Elizabeth

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Ashburton Beddington Forestdale Purley Rosehill Selhurst South Croydon

“Elizabeth is awesome! She cleaned and organized my flat throughly and efficiently. Great attention to detals as well.”

J, Sutton (SM1) - Today

Susan - home cleaner in Bermondsey, Kennington, Kennington, Kennington Park, London Bridge, Newington, The Shard

Susan

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Bermondsey Kennington Kennington Kennington Park London Bridge Newington The Shard

“Thank you very much for today, Susan! You did an amazing job; you went above and beyond, and left the flat sparkling and tidy. 5* for the clean and you were a lovely lady! :).”

Shannon, Bermondsey Street (SE1) - Today

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Stats about Harpenden

28.0% Have pets

18.0% Flats or apartments

82.0% Houses

11,584 Households

30,240 Residents

90.0% Own car

24.0% Single

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