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 Shirley

4.7/5

Based on 818,747 customer reviews

5 stars
711,972
4 stars
48,497
3 stars
25,883
2 stars
14,048
1 star
18,347
I was moving out of my rental property and had to have the house professionally cleaned and contacted housekeep.com. The young couple who arrived did a fantastic job and when i viewed the house after they had completed the cleaning service was really impressed. I would definitely recommend housekeep.com
1 month ago
Sean
Shirley (CR0)
Friendly and efficient housekeeper, communicated well about arrival and completion. And got our full deposit back!
1 year ago
D
Waddon (CR0)
I has an end of tenancy clean today. It was easy to book via the website. Excellent communication from the housekeep team and from the cleaner assigned for the job. Very satisfied with the quality of the clean and service. I would definitely book again.
1 year ago
Helen
Shirley (CR0)
My cleaner was a few minutes early - super friendly and polite - and worked quickly and efficiently.
2 years ago
Sarah H
Ashburton (CR0)
Gabriel did an amazing job with my end of tenancy clean. The place was left spotless, with great attention to detail in every room. Everything looked fresh and well taken care of, which made the whole process stress-free. I’d highly recommend Gabriel to anyone needing a thorough and reliable cleaner.
Yesterday
Violetta
Greenwich (SE10)
Really brilliant. A hard working team who worked long hours with care and attention to detail.
1 week ago
K
Drayton Park (N5)
Mario and Lucia went above and beyond and thoroughly cleaned every nook and corner as part of the end-of-tenancy cleaning. They communicated well, arrived on time and did an amazing job. Would recommend
1 week ago
J
Leyton (E10)
Marco and Lucia did a fantastic job and made me look forward to moving into my new home. Couldn't be happier.
1 week ago
S
Woolwich (SE18)
Fantastic end-of-tenancy clean from the team! Everything was completed to a really high standard. The whole process was smooth, and they were genuinely lovely to chat with too!
1 week ago
Emily
Tolworth (KT6)

Areas we cover in Shirley

  • Addiscombe (CR0)
  • Ashburton (CR0)
  • Beddington (CR0)
  • Coombe (CR0)
  • Croydon (CR0)
  • Shirley (CR0)

About the Housekeepers

Shirley’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.

James - home cleaner in Bayswater, Hyde Park, Maida Vale, Notting Hill, Paddington, Paddington Basin, Westbourne Green

James

Areas covered

Bayswater Hyde Park Maida Vale Notting Hill Paddington Paddington Basin Westbourne Green

“James did a wonderful job! I came back to a very clean and lovely smelling flat. He was very responsive on chat ahead of time..”

S, Bayswater (W2) - Today

Kristine - home cleaner in Balham, Clapham, Clapham South, Mitcham, Stockwell, Tooting, Tooting Broadway

Kristine

Areas covered

Balham Clapham Clapham South Mitcham Stockwell Tooting Tooting Broadway

“Kristine is very thorough in her work and she cleans extremely well and nothing is too much to ask her to do. She's so willing and very pleasant and friendly lady..”

J, Streatham (SW16) - Today

Caroline - home cleaner in Bow, Hackney Wick, Homerton, Kingsland Road, Mile End, Three Mills, Victoria Park

Caroline

Areas covered

Bow Hackney Wick Homerton Kingsland Road Mile End Three Mills Victoria Park

“Caroline is amazing, her attention to detail always amazes me, she cleans nooks I didn't even think of and is so fast! Highly recommend..”

K, Shoreditch High Street (E2) - Today

Kayode Patrick - home cleaner in Brockley, Deptford, Hither Green, Honor Oak, Ladywell, Lewisham, New Cross

Kayode Patrick

Areas covered

Brockley Deptford Hither Green Honor Oak Ladywell Lewisham New Cross

“Patrick has been fantastic from day one. He’s incredibly efficient and always does a thorough, high-quality job—every time he leaves, the house looks spotless. He’s also very polite and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. I couldn’t recommend Patrick more highly!.”

J, Ladywell (SE13) - Today

Charlotte - home cleaner in Harringay, Harringay, South Tottenham, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Tottenham Green, West Green

Charlotte

Areas covered

Harringay Harringay South Tottenham Stamford Hill Stoke Newington Tottenham Green West Green

“Everything has been cleaned thoroughly, from skirting boards to backsplash. A real professional. Charlotte also removed her shoes without being prompted, and as a no-shoe household, it was greatly appreciated..”

J, Crouch End Broadway (N8) - Today

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Stats about Shirley

28.0% Have pets

36.0% Flats or apartments

64.0% Houses

5,788 Households

14,296 Residents

40.0% Own car

40.0% Single

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