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 South London

4.7/5

Based on 811,098 customer reviews

5 stars
704,928
4 stars
48,296
3 stars
25,678
2 stars
13,971
1 star
18,225
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!
5 days 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!
1 week 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.
2 weeks ago
S
Southwark (SE1)
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
2 weeks ago
Sean
Ashburton (CR0)
The guys did an amazing job with the clean, the place was spotless and even managed to clean places I didn't even realized needed cleaning. They did an excellent job and worth every penny. Will be using again!
1 month ago
B
Tulse Hill (SW2)
It was a challenging job, but Cynthia cleaned our flat until it sparkled and we're so happy with the results.
1 month ago
L
Camberwell (SE5)
Very communicative regarding eta. Very professional- left place gleaming! Inside the oven looked new!
2 months ago
E
Crystal Palace (SE19)
They were brilliant. Would definitely hire them again. They showed up promptly, communicated well and went straight to work. End was result was a spotless flat.
4 months ago
Hugh
Surrey Quays (SE16)
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.
4 months ago
Anssi
Crystal Palace (SE26)

Areas we cover in South London

  • Anerley (SE20)
  • Beckenham (SE20)
  • Brixton (SE5, SW2, SW9)
  • Camberwell (SE5)
  • Crofton Park (SE23, SE4)
  • Crystal Palace (SE19, SE20, SE26)
  • Denmark Hill (SE5)
  • Dulwich (SE21)
  • Dulwich Village (SE21)
  • East Dulwich (SE22)
  • Forest Hill (SE23)
  • Gipsy Hill (SE27)
  • Herne Hill (SE22, SE24)
  • Honor Oak (SE23, SE4)
  • Kennington (SE11, SE17)
  • Lambeth (SE1, SE11)
  • Loughborough Junction (SE22)
  • Newington (SE17)
  • Nunhead (SE15)
  • Old Kent Road (SE1, SE15)
  • Peckham (SE15, SE5)
  • Peckham Rye (SE22)
  • Penge (SE20)
  • Selhurst (CR0, SE25)
  • South Bermondsey (SE15, SE16)
  • South Norwood (SE25)
  • Southwark (SE1)
  • Sydenham (SE26)
  • Tulse Hill (SE21, SE24, SW2)
  • Upper Norwood (SE19)
  • Vauxhall (SE11, SW8)
  • Walworth (SE17)
  • Waterloo (SE1)
  • West Dulwich (SE21)
  • West Norwood (SE27)
  • Woodside (SE25)

About the Housekeepers

South London’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.

Michael - home cleaner in Belgravia, Clapham, Clapham, Clapham South, Eaton Square, Knightsbridge, Stockwell

Michael

Areas covered

Belgravia Clapham Clapham Clapham South Eaton Square Knightsbridge Stockwell

“It is always a pleasure to have Michael come to clean the house. His attention, care and detailed cleaning are incomparable. I like the feeling of a house that is clean after any of his visits. Thanks Carlos, Vauxhall.”

Carlos, Clapham (SW8) - Today

James - home cleaner in Bayswater, Hyde Park, Maida Hill, Notting Hill, Paddington, Paddington Basin, St John's Wood

James

Areas covered

Bayswater Hyde Park Maida Hill Notting Hill Paddington Paddington Basin St John's Wood

“Highly impressed with James’s work. He is clearly very experienced; he hit all the standard spots and then took the initiative to clean extra details. He was also very accommodating of my workspace needs while I was on calls. Excellent service and great communication.”

Nathan, Little Venice (W2) - Today

Syed - home cleaner in Bishopsgate, Haggerston, Leamouth, Shadwell, Silvertown, Spitalfields, Whitechapel

Syed

Areas covered

Bishopsgate Haggerston Leamouth Shadwell Silvertown Spitalfields Whitechapel

“Syed is SUCH a friendly guy. He brought me orange juice and constantly had a smile on his face. He's very informed on cleaning tips and methods, and taught me a thing or two while he cleaned my house. I really appreciated that. He cared about how I live as well as keeping my area. Super speedy clean, while still totally effective. House is pristine!.”

C, Haggerston (E2) - Today

‪Mohamed Omar S - home cleaner in Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, Harringay, Hornsey, South Tottenham, Stamford Hill, West Green

‪Mohamed Omar S

Areas covered

Crouch Hill Finsbury Park Harringay Hornsey South Tottenham Stamford Hill West Green

“Mohamed Omar was great! He was very thorough in his clean and worked diligently throughout the morning..”

F, Stroud Green (N4) - Today

Michelle - home cleaner in Blackheath, Deptford, Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, Ladywell, Maze Hill, Westcombe Park

Michelle

Areas covered

Blackheath Deptford Greenwich Greenwich Peninsula Ladywell Maze Hill Westcombe Park

“Michelle was through and efficient in cleaning my flat. Everything looks great now that she is finished!.”

C, Greenwich Peninsula (SE10) - Today

Housekeep cleans up in South London

Stats about South London

28.0% Have pets

52.0% Flats or apartments

48.0% Houses

483,000 Households

1,174,000 Residents

58.0% Own car

44.0% Single

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