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 833,688 customer reviews

5 stars
725,752
4 stars
48,902
3 stars
26,293
2 stars
14,202
1 star
18,539
Petronela's team of three people came on time and were friendly, efficient and did an excellent cleaning job! I booked an end of tenancy clean - it was like new!
1 month ago
D
Honor Oak (SE23)
We just moved into a new place and wanted the problem areas thoroughly cleaned. We were very pleased with the service and tips from Mario and Lucia.
2 months ago
V
Brockley (SE4)
magda and colleague did a fantastic job, making our kitchen and bathroom sparkle like brand new. especially impressed with how clean the over was, we hadn't been able to see through it for months.
5 months ago
P
Hither Green (SE13)
Mario and Lucia did a very thorough job. Everything was cleaned as agreed with discussion at the start and end of the cleaning. Communication was clear. The standard of service provided was professional and expert.
5 months ago
Mr
Rotherhithe (SE8)
Incredibly happy with the result. The clean was very thourough and not rushed at all. Very polite and professional all around. Thanks so much for doing such a great job.
7 months ago
Anssi
Crystal Palace (SE26)
The cleaners were very friendly and extremely professional. This was for an end-of-tenancy clean and the flat was left spotless. They went out of their way to leave it even better than when I moved in. Thank you so much.
7 months ago
Marcos
Lewisham (SE13)
Petronela team were on time, they called me when they arrived. they were very professional and they finished the task thoroughly and super clean. thank you
8 months ago
N
Rotherhithe (SE8)
They were really thorough, Cleaning places that were way beyond the brief. Would definitely use again
11 months ago
H
Kidbrooke (SE3)
Jhon (and the person he was with, I'm very sorry for not getting her name) did a wonderful job cleaning our flat and were very lovely people as well. Would recommend to anyone and use again if the time arises.
1 year ago
Will
Hither Green (SE13)

Areas we cover in Lewisham

  • Bellingham (SE6)
  • Blackheath (SE12, SE3)
  • Brockley (SE4)
  • Catford (SE6)
  • Crofton Park (SE23, SE4)
  • Downham (BR1)
  • Evelyn (SE8)
  • Forest Hill (SE23)
  • Grove Park (SE12)
  • Ladywell (SE13, SE4)
  • Lewisham (SE13)
  • New Cross (SE14)
  • Sydenham (SE26)

About the Housekeepers

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

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We complete background checks, including right to work and criminal record checks.

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We collect reviews and feedback from every clean to make sure cleaners are 5* quality.

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Fausat - home cleaner in Bishopsgate, Globe Town, Mile End, Portsoken, Stepney, Wapping, Whitechapel

Fausat

Areas covered

Bishopsgate Globe Town Mile End Portsoken Stepney Wapping Whitechapel

“As usual, Fausat is AMAZING 🙌 Truly a terrific person with a terrific attitude. I really appreciate her swift and efficient help, when she comes to clean. So kind, and always ready with a funny quip- I can really recommend her..”

C, Cambridge Heath (E2) - Today

Raluca-Elena - home cleaner in Barking, East Ham, East Ham North, Redbridge, Seven Kings, Upton Park, Upton Park

Raluca-Elena

Areas covered

Barking East Ham East Ham North Redbridge Seven Kings Upton Park Upton Park

“Just amazing to come home late today after a long day of work and finding my house so clean and sparkling, thank you Raluca-Elena!.”

S, Beckton (E6) - Today

Olalekan - home cleaner in Acton Town, Bedford Park, East Acton, Gunnersbury Park, Hammersmith, North Acton, Turnham Green

Olalekan

Areas covered

Acton Town Bedford Park East Acton Gunnersbury Park Hammersmith North Acton Turnham Green

“Olalekan was wonderful and a pleasure to be around, alongside his exceptional cleaning he was also incredibly kind and friendly. Our cat also loved him!.”

R, Kensington (W8) - Today

James - home cleaner in Cowley, Hillingdon, Ruislip, Ruislip Gardens, South Ruislip, Uxbridge, Uxbridge

James

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Cowley Hillingdon Ruislip Ruislip Gardens South Ruislip Uxbridge Uxbridge

“James is meticulous and cleans everywhere thoroughly. He is also very pleasant and always so respectful..”

S, South Ruislip (HA4) - Today

Kim - home cleaner in Dagenham, Goodmayes, Hainault, Hale End, Little Heath, Marks Gate, Woodford Bridge

Kim

Areas covered

Dagenham Goodmayes Hainault Hale End Little Heath Marks Gate Woodford Bridge

“Hi Team, Kim was extremely hardworking, efficient and friendly. So we're more than satisfied with the level of service. Therefore, we're happy to agree for Kim to attend on the selected dates as requested. Change of plan: I have now included a tip for a job well done!.”

B, Romford (RM5) - Today

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55.0% Flats or apartments

45.0% Houses

117,651 Households

327,556 Residents

52.0% Own car

50.0% Single

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