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Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning in Portsmouth

Reliable checkout cleaning across Portsmouth, from Southsea and Fratton to the flats at Gunwharf Quays. Payment after the job, with a 7-day re-clean.
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    Your Portsmouth Checkout Clean, Done Properly

    Failing the checkout costs you your deposit refund. So you need to get it right the first time. That’s why, for every Portsmouth job, our teams are DBS-checked with £5M public liability cover and SafeContractor approval. And if there’s something with our work within 7 days, we return and address it for free. You receive a signed checklist, timestamped photos, and a clear invoice. That's the documentation to secure your deposit refund if you get into a cleaning dispute.

    Three main factors shape Portsmouth's rental market. In Southsea, Fratton, and North End, around 28,000 students from the University of Portsmouth rent shared houses. Near the Historic Dockyard, naval personnel on short postings cycle through fast, while healthcare staff at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham rent for a longer time. At the checkout, we know what to expect with each type of tenancy.

    £5M insurance
    DBS checked
    SafeContractor
    4.7 on Google
    Eco products
    7-day re-clean
    Same-day slots
    Own equipment

    The Portsmouth Homes We Hand Back Most

    Portsmouth's rentals range from Victorian terraces to harbour-view flats. So, our end of let cleaning here covers many areas and sizes. And they all meet the same checkout standard.

    Victorian terraced houses
    in Fratton, North End, Southsea, and Eastney - high-turnover homes with soot in original fireplaces and frequent shared-house lets through the summer.
    Converted flats and shared student houses
    in Southsea, Fratton, and North End - subdivided Victorian houses with communal hallways and stairwells that are heavily used during tenancies.
    Modern waterfront flats
    at Gunwharf Quays and Old Portsmouth - quartz worktops and full-height windows that pick up salt film and need pH-neutral products that don’t mark them.
    1930s and post-war semi-detached houses
    in Cosham, Drayton, and Farlington - older interiors where limescale from Portsmouth’s very hard water collects quickly.
    Detached family homes
    in Drayton and Farlington - larger floor areas with gardens with exposure to coastal wind and salt from the Solent.

    End of Tenancy Cleaning Prices in Portsmouth

    Property sizeStarting priceDuration
    Studio / 1-bedFrom £1203–4 hours
    2–3 bedroomFrom £1904–6 hours
    4–5 bedroomFrom £3106–8 hours
    6+ bedroomFrom £4508+ hours

    Our end of tenancy cleaning costs in Portsmouth vary based on the home’s size and current state, as well as any add-ons such as oven or carpet cleaning. With us, you won’t have any hidden fees, and our end of tenancy cleaning prices cover everything, including all materials and equipment. Get your free end of tenancy cleaning quote online. Add carpet cleaning to your checkout, clean, and save 60%.

    Find out the breakdown by property size, extras, and discounts from our complete price list.

    Not interested in a checkout clean? For a one-off reset, visit our Deep Cleaning in Portsmouth.

    For Tenants, Landlords and Letting Agents in Portsmouth

    For Tenants, Get Your Deposit Back

    Most tenants who call us in Portsmouth have fixed dates for the handover and checkout. There’s no time for redos. While the names vary-- end of let cleaning, post tenancy cleaning, or after tenancy cleaning—the scope stays the same. That is, bring the rental up to the standard that locks in your full deposit refund, along with supporting documentation. It’s all the same, no matter if you’re a student moving out of a shared house in Fratton, a naval tenant vacating a flat near the Historic Dockyard, or a professional ending a tenancy in Southsea.

    Tenants in Portsmouth get a signed cleaning checklist, invoice, and before-and-after photos. Should you end up in a cleaning dispute with your landlord or the deposit protection scheme, that’s the evidence to support your case.

    Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, your landlord cannot charge you for professional cleaning unless it was agreed in your tenancy contract. If you do arrange professional cleaning, our documented process - signed checklist, timestamped photos, and invoice - provides the evidence that the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), Deposit Protection Service (DPS), or MyDeposits may request in a Portsmouth cleaning dispute.

    For Landlords and Letting Agents

    Vacant rentals mean lost income for landlords. And if the checkout is disputed, the new tenancy is delayed. Our end of tenancy cleaning services make Portsmouth homes ready for new renters right away. The place passes the inventory check on the first time. Also, inventory clerks get the documents they need from our move-out cleaning service: a signed checklist, dated photos, and a clear written invoice. Whether it’s a single flat in Southsea or several shared houses at once, we take same-week bookings throughout PO postcodes.

    Your Portsmouth Clean, Step by Step

    1

    Quote

    Enter your home’s size and postcode to request your quote online. It’s free, and there are no waiting calls involved. If there are any extras, we point them out from the start. You don’t pay anything upfront or to secure your slot.
    2

    On the Day

    Our team leader takes a look at the place before any cleaning is done. Portsmouth’s water comes from a chalk aquifer and is at the top of the hardness range. Some of us begin with a descaling pass on the taps, shower screens, and kettle elements. In the meantime, the others will clean every room, top to bottom, covering every cupboard and behind every appliance. In waterfront flats at Gunwharf Quays, salt film collects on the full-height windows and the quartz worktops, and we clean them with pH-neutral products.
    3

    Quality Check

    Before our team leaves, the team leader inspects the cleaning using the cleaning checklist as a reference. If they notice issues, we fix them at once. You'll get before-and-after photos and a clear invoice. And we come back for free re-cleans if anything is flagged within 7 days of our clean.
    4

    Payment

    Payments are made after we complete the cleaning. You don’t pay any upfront deposits or booking fees. After we finish, we hand you an invoice. If you get into cleaning queries with your landlord or letting agent, that’s your evidence to show.
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    Portsmouth-Specific Cleaning Challenges We Deal With

    Inventory clerks in Portsmouth will examine several local aspects in detail. To avoid any flags, we build them into our cleaning.
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    Very hard water limescale

    Located on a chalk aquifer, Portsmouth has water that runs at the top of the hardness range. That’s why, throughout PO1 to PO6, taps, shower screens, kettle elements, and glass quickly show limescale deposits. On every Portsmouth job, we bring a full descaling kit and include a heavier cycle in all bathrooms and kitchen cleans.
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    Coastal salt film

    Windows, frames, and ironwork in homes facing the Solent - in Southsea, Old Portsmouth, Eastney, and Gunwharf Quays - pick up a fine marine film. Even if it looks like dust, it doesn’t mark glass the same way. In those areas, we use specialist glazing products on every job.
    03

    Traffic pollution residue

    The M275, A3, and Fratton Road corridor cross five Air Quality Management Areas in the city. Oily particulate from road traffic collects on window sills, internal ledges, and surfaces in Fratton, North End, and Cosham. Here, a targeted surface pass is part of every clean.
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    Heritage conservation constraints

    Portsmouth has 30 designated conservation areas, including Old Portsmouth, Southsea seafront zones, and Eastney Barracks. We use gentler products and careful methods to clean period finishes, original tiles, and sash windows. If it’s not safe to touch it, we don’t.
    The inventory clerks scrutinise each of these, and we don’t charge for them as add-ons; we include them in our checklist.

    Our Complete Checkout Checklist

    Every Buzz Maids clean covers the same thorough scope, with all materials and equipment included. Here is exactly what we work through, room by room.

    Bedrooms and Living Areas

    • Remove cobwebs and dust from ceilings and corners
    • Clean doors, frames, and handles
    • Wipe light switches, plug sockets, and fittings
    • Dust and wipe skirting boards, radiators, and window ledges
    • Clean internal windows, sills, frames, and tracks
    • Dust and wipe wardrobes, cupboards, and shelving inside and out
    • Clean behind and underneath beds, sofas, and other movable furniture
    • Vacuum carpets thoroughly, including edges and stairs
    • Vacuum and mop hard floors
    • Light tidy so rooms present well at inspection

    Bathrooms and WCs

    • Remove limescale from taps, shower fittings, and glass screens
    • Remove soap scum and limescale from tiles and splashbacks
    • Scrub and disinfect baths, basins, toilets, and shower trays
    • Clean vanity units, shelving, and bathroom furniture
    • Remove waterlines around basins and toilets
    • Clean mirrors to a streak-free finish
    • Wipe extractor fans and vents where accessible
    • Clean internal windows, frames, sills, and tracks
    • Remove cobwebs
    • Wash and disinfect floors, empty and wipe bins

    Kitchen Appliances Included as Standard

    Full appliance cleaning sits inside every Portsmouth quote. There are no hidden appliance surcharges.
    • Full internal and external clean of the oven
    • Degrease hob, rings, and control panel
    • Clean and degrease the extractor hood, including accessible filters
    • Clean fridge inside and out, including shelves and seals
    • Clean freezer inside and out, defrosted if necessary
    • Clean washing machine drawer, seal, and rim
    • Clean dishwasher trays, edges, and drain filter
    • Wipe other freestanding and small appliances externally

    Kitchen Surfaces and Storage

    • Descale and polish sink and taps
    • Clean tile splashbacks and wall areas around cooking zones
    • Wipe internal windows, sills, and frames
    • Clean all cupboards and drawers inside and out
    • Disinfect worktops and preparation surfaces
    • Wipe tables, chairs, and other furniture
    • Vacuum, mop, and disinfect floors
    • Remove rubbish from bins and wipe bins clean
    • Remove cobwebs and general dust from corners and high areas

    Additional Steps for Portsmouth Properties

    • From PO1 to PO6, Portsmouth's chalk-aquifer water causes heavy limescale on kitchen and bathroom fittings, so they need a heavier descaling cycle.
    • In Southsea, Old Portsmouth, Eastney, and Gunwharf Quays, salt film from the Solent deposits on windows, frames, and ironwork, so we include a specialist glazing pass on those surfaces.
    • Traffic pollution deposits on Fratton, North End, and Cosham homes near the main road corridors, and window sills and ledges call for a targeted surface pass.

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    Additional Services

    60%
    OFF
    Carpet, Upholstery, Rug, and Curtain Cleaning
    Bundle discount available, with professional hot-water extraction, stain treatment, and deodorising.
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    Sanitisation
    Hospital-grade sanitisation of kitchens, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
    ★
    Fumigation
    For pest-related handover requirements on any property type.
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    Portsmouth Tenancy Cleaning Questions

    What's covered in an end of tenancy clean?
    Every room, from top to bottom, along with ovens, hobs, fridge, freezer, washing machine, all bathroom fittings, windows, skirting boards, wardrobes inside and out, and floors. No matter how you call it--end of lease cleaning or a checkout clean – the scope is the same. And because the local water is very hard, every Portsmouth job includes a heavier descaling pass on the taps, shower screens, and kettle elements. Scroll up to see the full room-by-room checklist.
    How much time do you need?
    We need 3 to 4 hours in a studio or one-bed and 4 to 6 hours in a two- or three-bed. We clean a four-bed or larger in 6 to 8 hours. Keep in mind that this isn’t a weekly tidy-up but cleaning to checkout standards. Longest cleans are typically for big Victorian terraces in Southsea or multi-room shared houses in Fratton.
    Do I pay upfront?
    No. You pay after we complete the cleaning and have checked our results. We don’t ask for upfront deposits or booking fees. Before we leave, we’ll give you an invoice.
    What if it doesn't pass the check?
    We return and re-clean for free. This is what our 7-day re-clean means. If, within 7 days of the clean, your landlord or letting agent finds any issues, we’ll come back and fix them at no extra charge. Just tell us what went wrong.
    Do you need me there?
    No. Most tenants hand over a key or set up access with the letting agent. In city-centre flats in Southsea and around Gunwharf Quays, a key is often left at reception or with a neighbour. You don't need to stay for the clean, but you're welcome to walk through at the end.
    Do you do carpets too?
    Yes. Book carpet cleaning alongside your checkout clean, and you'll save 60%. It's worth doing in Portsmouth, where shared student houses in Fratton and North End often have heavily worn carpets after a full academic year. That means hot-water extraction, stain treatment, and deodorising are all included. Just flag it when you request your quote.
    Do you cover Southsea and Gunwharf Quays?
    Yes. We cover all PO postcodes across Portsmouth, including Southsea, Old Portsmouth, and Gunwharf Quays. So if you're searching for end of tenancy cleaning near me in those areas, we're the team. We know the Victorian villas in Southsea and the high-spec waterfront flats at Gunwharf Quays well.
    Is Portsmouth water harder than in other Hampshire cities - does that change how you clean?
    Yes. Portsmouth draws from a chalk aquifer and sits at the top end of the hard-water range. Southampton draws from a different source mix and runs noticeably softer. That means limescale builds up much faster here - on shower screens, taps, kettle elements, and glass panels. So we build a full descaling cycle into every Portsmouth job as standard. In softer cities, we carry lighter kit. But here, it's part of the base clean.

    Full Area Coverage in Portsmouth

    We cover every postcode in Portsmouth. For our full range of cleaning services in Portsmouth, including commercial and carpet cleaning, see our Portsmouth hub. Full coverage across wider Hampshire is on our county hub.

    South Portsmouth (PO1, PO4, PO5)

    Old Portsmouth PO1
    Period terraces and cobblestone streets near the Historic Dockyard; salt film from the Solent on every window.
    Fratton PO1
    Victorian terrace belt with a large shared student house market; high summer turnover.
    Southsea Central PO5
    Victorian and Edwardian villas and converted flats along the seafront.
    Southsea East and Eastney PO4
    Quieter coastal corner with Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, and the Eastney Barracks conservation area.

    North and East Portsmouth (PO2, PO3)

    North End and Hilsea PO2
    Mid-range terrace area with a busy shopping strip on London Road; popular with first-time buyers and students.
    Copnor and Baffins PO3
    Residential terrace belt in east Portsea Island; steady demand from healthcare staff and young professionals.

    Northern Suburbs (PO6)

    Cosham, Drayton, and Farlington PO6
    1930s semis and newer family houses off the M275, close to Queen Alexandra Hospital.
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