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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Join our happy customers in Barnet

4.7/5

Based on 838,815 customer reviews

5 stars
730,456
4 stars
49,047
3 stars
26,428
2 stars
14,261
1 star
18,623
Really kind people both Mario and Lucia! Really good and detailed cleaning and gave us some tips to better look after our home. Thank you both!
1 month ago
L
Edgware (NW7)
The two cleaners who cleaned my property were very professional, kind and did an excellent job cleaning the entire flat with great detail. They also kept checking if I was happy with the clean. They took lot of time to do a very thorough clean. It was worth the cost and time. I was very impressed.
1 month ago
Vaishali
Canons Park (HA8)
My son went to check the house tonight... his words were wow immaculate never been cleaner.... photos prove his point.. thankyou so much.. much appreciated.. worth every penny... Andrea woodsidepark
4 months ago
Andrea
Woodside Park (N12)
Mario and Lucía were very thorough and did a great job. I highly recommend them for deep cleans. Thanks for all the support
7 months ago
Yvonne Nana Dokua
Queensbury (HA3)
The clean was amazing, super polite and professional cleaners. Above and beyond on everything. Super happy with everything.
9 months ago
Giorgia
Edgware (NW7)
A really superb job by Simran and his colleague. The cleaning of the hard water build up in the shower and bathrooms generally was astonshingly good and far better than expected. Not far off looking brand new. Surprisingly good - doesn't often happen.
10 months ago
M
Colindale (NW9)
I came back to Housekeep for End of Tenancy Cleaning because I was given a 5 Star ⭐ service the first time. Amazingly! Housekeep has done it again, thank you! Your team is simply professional & brilliant!
1 year ago
Idris
Queensbury (NW9)
Mario and his team left the place spotless, even better than when we moved in. Really happy with their work. Very nice and good communication from him.
1 year ago
Y
Kingsbury (NW9)
They were lovely cleaners, super friendly and listened to all our requirements. Made sure to keep our cats in the designated room and did a great job of cleaning out the flat. Would definitely recommend to others
1 year ago
Utsman
Finchley (N3)

Areas we cover in Barnet

  • Burnt Oak (HA8)
  • Church End (N3)
  • East Finchley (N2)
  • Edgware (HA8, NW7)
  • Finchley (N3)
  • Finchley Central (N3)
  • Fortis Green (N2)
  • Friern Barnet (N11)
  • Muswell Hill (N10)
  • New Southgate (N11)
  • North Finchley (N12)
  • Queensbury (HA3, HA7, HA8, NW9)
  • Woodside Park (N12)

About the Housekeepers

Barnet’s best cleaners

Proven and reliable

Every cleaner has at least 6 months’ professional cleaning experience.

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.

Cigdem Maria - home cleaner in North Harrow, Pinner, Rayners Lane, Ruislip Manor, South Harrow, Sudbury, West Harrow

Cigdem Maria

Areas covered

North Harrow Pinner Rayners Lane Ruislip Manor South Harrow Sudbury West Harrow

“Maria is well spoken, professional and very organised. The only bit of issue I had was with not seeing the dusting done properly in the second bedroom which was bit wired for me as she seemed very articulate. She also mentioned that for the size of my house I should have booked a cleaning service for 4 hours and not 3 I think the company should have a hard constraint on timing if that is the case. I was overall pleased with her service I only justified why would I might have given her 4 and not 5 start..”

M, Eastcote (HA4) - Just now

Dini - home cleaner in Baker Street, Euston, Lisson Grove, Primrose Hill, Regent's Park, Somers Town, St John's Wood

Dini

Areas covered

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

“An incredible hard working individual who has done his uttermost best to achieve .my instructions with very high standards. My seating room did actually looked and was clean after his visit. Thank you Dini..”

A, Euston (NW1) - Today

Laura Mariana - home cleaner in Eastcote, Eastcote, Harrow, Hatch End, Northwick Park, South Ruislip, Sudbury Hill

Laura Mariana

Areas covered

Eastcote Eastcote Harrow Hatch End Northwick Park South Ruislip Sudbury Hill

“We were absolutely delighted with Laura's clean today. She was warm, friendly, and incredibly professional throughout. Her attention to detail was outstanding, and she took the time to make sure everything was cleaned to a very high standard. What really stood out was how much care she put into her work. Laura went above and beyond what we expected, leaving our home looking immaculate and feeling wonderfully fresh. It's clear that she takes great pride in what she does, and it certainly shows in the results. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Laura to anyone looking for a fantastic cleaner. She's genuinely lovely, incredibly thorough, and a real credit to her profession. Thank you, Laura! 😊.”

J, Harrow (HA1) - Today

Thayna - home cleaner in Bayswater, Hyde Park, Little Venice, Maida Vale, Notting Hill, Regents Canal, Westbourne Green

Thayna

Areas covered

Bayswater Hyde Park Little Venice Maida Vale Notting Hill Regents Canal Westbourne Green

“Thayna was amazing! She left the home spotless and smelling like a hotel 🤍 She's efficient, helpful and very kind..”

B, Paddington (W2) - Today

Marco Antonio - home cleaner in Brighton, Falmer, Patcham, Portslade, Saltdean, West Blatchington, Woodingdean

Marco Antonio

Areas covered

Brighton Falmer Patcham Portslade Saltdean West Blatchington Woodingdean

“Marco is really great. He's very good at his job. Very thorough and careful, and friendly and helpful..”

A, Kemptown (BN2) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in Barnet

Stats about Barnet

28.0% Have pets

43.0% Flats or apartments

57.0% Houses

139,346 Households

387,216 Residents

71.0% Own car

37.0% Single

Barnet news

This week's best cleaners: Barnet

Marly Cleans in: North Finchley (N12)| Mill Hill (NW7)| Totteridge (N20) Key attributes: Punctual, meticulous and attentive, Marley is an outstanding cleaner. She's even happy to share her cleaning wisdom!  Our favourite review: “Marly was excellent. She arrived on time and did an amazing job. She offered some helpful tips along…

This week's best cleaners: North London

Mariyka Cleans in:  Palmers Green (N13), Tottenham (N17), Upper Emontton (N18) & Wood Green (N22) Key attributes: Completed a whopping 4,000 + cleans with Housekeep - each & every one to a super high standard. Our favourite review: “As ALWAYS very highly recommended. Slightly convinced Mariyka has magic powers though, as even my shy cat…

Housekeeper of the Week: Daniela

This week’s Housekeeper of the Week is Daniela, who cleans in North West London. Daniela’s customers live across the boroughs of Camden, Barnet, Brent & Westminster, and she can regularly be found cleaning in Camden Town (NW1), Golders Green (NW11), Hampstead (NW3) & St Johns Wood (NW8) areas. Daniela has…

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