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 Watford

4.7/5

Based on 820,516 customer reviews

5 stars
713,588
4 stars
48,559
3 stars
25,937
2 stars
14,065
1 star
18,367
Mario and Lucía were very thorough and did a great job. I highly recommend them for deep cleans. Thanks for all the support
5 months ago
Yvonne Nana Dokua
Watford (HA3)
They were a friendly and helpful team of cleaners. Listened and accommodated our specific instructions and did a very thorough job.
2 years ago
V
Queensbury (HA7)
Genuinely SO impressed with the service from the wonderful cleaning team. They arrived a little late as they'd had to spend longer at a previous job, but it quickly became clear why as they're incredibly thorough and meticulous. I usually would go with the cheapest quote I could find, but I've been burned before and I'm glad I spent a bit more for a much better service. Landlord commented that the place was in a better condition than when true previous tenant had left 2.5 years ago...! Wouldn't hesitate to use these folks again and recommend to others.
4 years ago
S
Cassiobury (WD17)
Our cleaner arrived on time, was well equipped, polite, worked methodically and did a very thorough job around the flat. After a very stressful house move they really took some weight off out shoulders, leaving everything beautiful and ready for the next tenant.
Yesterday
Eleni
Woodford (E18)
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!
2 days ago
D
Crofton Park (SE23)
We are extremely impressed with our end-of-tenancy clean. The cleaner, Juan, went far above and beyond. I don't think the flat has ever been this clean. Will be using this service again. Thank you!
3 days ago
Elizabeth
Leytonstone (E11)
Mario & Lucia were very nice, responsive and professional. The house was left sparkling clean and I thank them for their time and help.
4 days ago
M
Gipsy Hill (SE27)
Great service! Booking and communication was very easy. The team of cleaners were very friendly and helpful and did a great job. Would highly recommentd.
4 days ago
Regina
Bedford Park (W4)
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.
1 week ago
Violetta
Maze Hill (SE10)

Areas we cover in Watford

  • Aldenham (WD25)
  • Carpenders Park (WD19)
  • Cassiobury (WD17)
  • Garston (WD25)
  • Holywell (WD18)
  • Leavesden (WD25)
  • Letchmore Heath (WD25)
  • Nascot Wood (WD17)
  • Oxhey (WD19)
  • South Oxhey (WD19)
  • Watford (HA3, HA7, HA8, WD17, WD18, WD24, WD7)
  • West Watford (WD18)

About the Housekeepers

Watford’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.

Ejike - home cleaner in Barking, Beckton, Dagenham, East Ham Central, East Ham North, Elm Park, Hornchurch

Ejike

Areas covered

Barking Beckton Dagenham East Ham Central East Ham North Elm Park Hornchurch

“Ejike was amazing and has been so dedicated to helping us clear out particular parts of the house . Amazing service always fine with a smile 😁 we appreciate all your hard work.”

J, SS3 - Today

Elizabeth - home cleaner in Brixton, Camberwell, Denmark Hill, Kennington, Peckham, South Bermondsey, Walworth

Elizabeth

Areas covered

Brixton Camberwell Denmark Hill Kennington Peckham South Bermondsey Walworth

“Elizabeth did an excellent job cleaning my flat, she worked hard and was very thorough. Highly recommend.”

A, Brixton (SE5) - Today

Rahinatu - home cleaner in Brent Park, Kensal Town, Ladbroke Grove, North Acton, Park Royal, Stonebridge, Willesden

Rahinatu

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Brent Park Kensal Town Ladbroke Grove North Acton Park Royal Stonebridge Willesden

“This lady is an absolute gem, so thorough, reliable, trustworthy and with a lovely personality to match. It's made such a difference to me having my regular cleans. My home is always left spotless. I highly recommend this wonderful lady..”

C, Preston (HA9) - Today

Sahara Kabundji - home cleaner in Becontree, Hornchurch, Hornchurch, Rainham, Romford, Romford, Rush Green

Sahara Kabundji

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Becontree Hornchurch Hornchurch Rainham Romford Romford Rush Green

“Her usual effort and commitment this week , another lovely visit from Sahara . I've said it before many times , her work is exemplary , and she is a massive credit to your company ..”

F, Rush Green (RM7) - Today

Lydia - home cleaner in Mortlake, North Sheen, Putney, Putney Heath, Putney Pier, Richmond Hill, Roehampton

Lydia

Areas covered

Mortlake North Sheen Putney Putney Heath Putney Pier Richmond Hill Roehampton

“Really pleased with how the house looked after Lydia had been; she was very thorough and even found some toys lost under furniture which we hadn't seen for months. Thank you.”

J, Richmond Park (SW15) - Today

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Stats about Watford

28.0% Have pets

34.0% Flats or apartments

66.0% Houses

36,681 Households

90,301 Residents

78.0% Own car

38.0% Single

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