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 Kennington

4.7/5

Based on 833,044 customer reviews

5 stars
725,159
4 stars
48,887
3 stars
26,271
2 stars
14,196
1 star
18,531
The team were excellent. Really happy with the deep clean, and Mario even gave me a few tips when i dropped by!
2 days ago
J
Southwark (SE1)
The end of tenancy clean was absolutely amazing, everything was left completely spotless, even the oven which hadn't ever looked clean before!
1 month ago
A
Stockwell (SW9)
Mario and Lucia were so dilligent and thorough with everythin part of the clean. The also sparkled the oven and kitchen so well. Very firndly and caring of everything in the flat as well. Will highly recommend the pair moving forward.
2 months ago
J
Walworth (SE17)
Absolutely outstanding service and excellent standard of clean by Mario and Lucia. Very pleased.
2 months ago
A
Vauxhall (SE11)
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!
2 months ago
P
Newington (SE17)
Our end of tenancy clean was brilliant. The cleaners arrived very promptly and did a very thorough job. Our landlord was impressed!
2 months ago
J
Bermondsey Street (SE1)
Mario and Lucia were excellent. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was cleaned perfectly, even if it meant staying a little longer.
3 months ago
S
Southwark (SE1)
Modesto worked super hard the whole time. They transformed the flat to an incredible state
7 months ago
L
Kennington (SE17)
The team who came to complete my end of tenancy clean went above and beyond - I am genuinely amazed by how it turned out.
8 months ago
Jessica
Oval (SW9)

Areas we cover in Kennington

  • Kennington (SE11, SE17)
  • Kennington Park (SE11)
  • Lambeth (SE1, SE11)
  • Oval (SW8, SW9)

About the Housekeepers

Kennington’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.

Oscar - home cleaner in Blackwall, Bow, Canary Wharf, Globe Town, Limehouse, Poplar, Stepney

Oscar

Areas covered

Blackwall Bow Canary Wharf Globe Town Limehouse Poplar Stepney

“Oscar was kind and friendly, did the cleaning very efficiently and left our place, especially our shower door, spotless. It was a joy, thank you!.”

Nida, Bromley-by-Bow (E3) - Today

Abesigamukama - home cleaner in Clerkenwell, Essex Road, Farringdon, Hoxton, Mildway Park, Pentonville, Upper Street

Abesigamukama

Areas covered

Clerkenwell Essex Road Farringdon Hoxton Mildway Park Pentonville Upper Street

“He was efficient. He did his job very well. No talking just did his job effectively. I will like him to come again..”

Cordelia, Farringdon (EC1V) - Today

Tudose - home cleaner in Blackhorse Road, Chapel End, Hoe Street, Leyton, Markhouse, Upper Walthamstow, Walthamstow

Tudose

Areas covered

Blackhorse Road Chapel End Hoe Street Leyton Markhouse Upper Walthamstow Walthamstow

“Tudose was very nice and friendly. She was so sweet with zizi (my cat), and she did a great job. Would love her to come again next month :).”

Camila, Leyton (E17) - Today

Sarah - home cleaner in Brighton, Brighton, Hollingbury, Hove, Saltdean, Stanmer, Withdean

Sarah

Areas covered

Brighton Brighton Hollingbury Hove Saltdean Stanmer Withdean

“Hard working, efficient and experienced. A pleasure to have in my home and got in with all my needs. Definitely would like as regular cleaner. Thank you..”

Lucy-Ella, Stanmer (BN1) - Today

Tetiana - home cleaner in Barkingside, Chadwell Heath, Goodmayes, Hainault, Rise Park, Romford, Romford

Tetiana

Areas covered

Barkingside Chadwell Heath Goodmayes Hainault Rise Park Romford Romford

“Incredible lady! Always punctual, great at her job and super nice too. She is also great with dogs! Highly recommend.”

Indra, Romford (RM2) - Today

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Stats about Kennington

28.0% Have pets

73.0% Flats or apartments

27.0% Houses

7,157 Households

21,287 Residents

42.0% Own car

58.0% Single

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