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Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning in Southampton

Reliable checkout cleaning across Southampton, from Ocean Village and Portswood to Highfield. Payment after the job, free quote, and a 7-day re-clean.
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    Why Buzz Maids for Your Checkout Clean in Southampton

    We clean Southampton rentals every week. So we know what an inventory clerk examines here before signing off on a rental. Each of our teams has £5M public liability insurance, DBS checks, and SafeContractor approval. And if any issues arise after we leave, we come back to fix them at no additional cost. And you get a signed checklist, dated photos, and a written invoice.

    Southampton's renters come from all walks of life. Students from the University of Southampton and Solent University rent shared houses in Portswood and Bevois Valley and quickly vacate each June. NHS staff at Southampton General Hospital choose rentals across Bassett and Shirley. Near the cruise terminals, short-let guests turn over each weekend. At checkout, each of these groups has specific needs, and we know how to meet them across the city.

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

    The Southampton Homes We Hand Back Most

    The rental landscape is diverse, ranging from Victorian terraces in SO17 to marina flats in SO14. Our end of let cleaning across Southampton covers them all and we bring every property type to the same checkout standard.

    Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis
    in Portswood, Bevois Valley, Upper Shirley, and Bedford Place fringe (SO15, SO17) - bay-fronted brick with sash windows, tiled hallways, and chimney breasts; the most frequent rental type in the city.
    Marina and waterfront apartment blocks
    in Ocean Village and Town Quay (SO14), and Centenary Quay in Woolston (SO19) - 1980s to 2020s flats with exposure to Solent salt air and hard-water limescale.
    Post-war semi-detached family homes
    in Bitterne, Thornhill, and Shirley central (SO18, SO15) - three- and four-bed stock with older kitchens where limescale deposits between tenancies.
    New-build regeneration flats
    at Bargate Quarter (SO14) and Centenary Quay (SO19) – open-plan layouts and large windows that require extra care at the move-out.
    Leafy suburban family homes
    in Bassett and the Highfield Uplands conservation area (SO16, SO17) - large homes with period surfaces and several bathrooms.

    End of Tenancy Cleaning Prices in Southampton

    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

    End of tenancy cleaning costs in Southampton depend on property size, condition, and any extras like carpet or oven cleaning. Our end of tenancy cleaning prices cover all kit, so no hidden fees. Request a free end of tenancy cleaning quote online. And if you book carpet cleaning with your checkout clean, you'll save 60%.

    For the full breakdown by property size, add-ons, and discounts, see our complete price list.

    Not a checkout clean? For a one-off refresh, see our Deep Cleaning in Southampton.

    For Tenants, Landlords and Letting Agents in Southampton

    For Tenants, Get Your Deposit Back

    People use different names for the job-- end of let cleaning, post tenancy cleaning, or after tenancy cleaning. However, the scope is the same. We bring the place up to standard so you pass the check and get your deposit refunded in full. And you also get complete paperwork to back it up. It’s the same for all renters: students moving out of shared houses in Portswood, professionals vacating flats in Highfield, and families ending tenancies in Bitterne semis.

    We offer tenants in Southampton a signed cleaning checklist, invoice, and before-and-after photos. These serve as evidence to show your landlord or the deposit protection scheme in the event of a cleaning dispute.

    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 the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), Deposit Protection Service (DPS), or Mydeposits may request in a Southampton cleaning dispute.

    For Landlords and Letting Agents

    Every vacant day costs landlords money. And the new rental won’t start if the checkout is disputed. With our end of tenancy cleaning services, homes are ready for the new renters quickly. Our move-out cleaning service gives inventory clerks the necessary paperwork: a signed checklist, dated photos, and a clear invoice. Across the SO postcodes, same-week bookings are available.

    Your Southampton Clean, Step by Step

    1

    Quote

    Start by requesting a quote online with your home’s size and postcode. It’s free, and we flag any extras upfront. You don’t pay anything upfront or to secure your slot.
    2

    On the Day

    Our team leader examines the place before any work is done. Across Southampton, Southern Water is very hard. That’s why some of us will start with a descaling pass on taps, shower screens, and kettle elements. In Marina Flats in Ocean Village and Centenary Quay, the balcony glazing and frames also get a pass. Here, salt air adds to the limescale deposits. Working top to bottom, we clean every room, every cupboard, and behind each appliance.
    3

    Quality Check

    After the work is completed, our team leader inspects the results against the cleaning checklist. If they find issues, we fix them immediately. You'll get before-and-after photos and a clear invoice. Should anything be flagged within 7 days of the clean, we’ll come back and do free re-cleans.
    4

    Payment

    We charge you for a completed job. You don’t pay any upfront deposit or booking fees. Before we leave, we hand you an invoice. If you end up in cleaning talks with your landlord or letting agent, you can use it as evidence.
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    Southampton-Specific Cleaning Challenges We Deal With

    Southampton is no place for generic cleans. Local aspects shape our checkout cleaning approach.
    01

    Very hard water from Southern Water

    Throughout Southampton, the water runs into the very hard band. Across all SO postcodes, limescale builds up quickly on taps, shower screens, and tiles. In student shared houses in Portswood and Bevois Valley, bathrooms aren’t descaled between tenancies, so they have it the worst. So every job includes a heavier descaling cycle.
    02

    Salt-air residue at waterfront addresses

    Salt spray from the Solent and the Itchen affects homes in Ocean Village, Town Quay, and Centenary Quay. In addition to limescale, glazing, balcony metalwork, and UPVC frames also show mineral deposits. On every waterfront job, we address these as two different tasks.
    03

    Cruise-turnaround short-let cycle

    Southampton sees around 3 million cruise passengers a year, with most turnarounds happening Saturday to Sunday. Near the cruise terminals in SO14 and SO15, the short-let flats need a full changeover quickly. We plan for free slots.
    04

    Student-let seasonal rush

    Around 35,000 students at the University of Southampton and Solent University cycle through Portswood, Bevois Valley, and Swaythling each June. That’s why the SO17 end of tenancy window is one of the busiest in southern England. Each year, we schedule our work accordingly.
    05

    Construction dust from active regeneration

    The Bargate Quarter in SO14 delivers around 500 new homes. Post-build dust collects in nearby recently handed-over homes. Here, an extra surface pass is part of every job.
    Inventory clerks will examine each of these in detail, so we include them in our cleaning rather than charging for them as add-ons.

    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 Southampton 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 Southampton Properties

    • Across all SO postcodes, Southern Water leads to heavy limescale on kitchen and bathroom fittings, so we build in a heavier descaling cycle.
    • In Ocean Village, Town Quay, and Centenary Quay, salt air leaves a mineral layer on balcony glazing, UPVC frames, and metalwork in waterfront homes, calling for a targeted pass.
    • Construction dust from ongoing phases gets inside homes near the Bargate Quarter, so our cleans here include an extra 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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    Southampton Checkout Cleaning Questions

    What does end of tenancy cleaning include?
    It covers each room top to bottom - ovens, hobs, fridge, freezer, washing machine, all bathroom fittings, windows, skirting boards, wardrobes inside and out, and floors. You can call it an end of lease cleaning or a checkout clean - it's the same scope. But in Southampton homes, that also means a more frequent descaling pass on the taps, shower screens, and kettle fittings because Southern Water runs very hard here. See the full room-by-room checklist above.
    How much time do you need?
    A studio or one-bed takes 3 to 4 hours. A two- or three-bed run lasts 4 to 6 hours. A four-bed or larger takes 6 to 8 hours. Those times cover a full checkout-standard clean. And a bigger Victorian terrace in Portswood or a multi-bath home in Bassett often runs to the top end of that range.
    Do I pay upfront?
    No. You pay after the job's done and checked. There's no upfront deposit and no booking fee. And you'll get an invoice on the day.
    What if it doesn't pass the check?
    We have a 7-day re-clean. If your letting agent or landlord flags anything within 7 days of the clean, we come back and sort it at no additional cost. Just let us know what's been raised.
    Do I need to be there on the day?
    No. Do as most tenants do: hand us the key or arrange our access with your letting agents. If you move out of a city-centre flat near Ocean Village and Town Quay, we can pick up the key from the concierge desk or from a neighbour. While you don’t have to stay during cleaning, feel free to come after we finish for a walk-through.
    Can you clean the carpets as well?
    Yes. And if you add carpet cleaning to your move-out clean, you save 60%. This includes the hot-water extraction, stain treatment, and deodorising. Simply point it out to us when asking for a quote. During the academic year, carpets in student-shared houses in Portswood and Bevois Valley are heavily used, so carpet cleaning is worthwhile.
    Do you cover Portswood, Ocean Village, and Highfield?
    Yes. We cover Portswood and Bevois Valley (SO17), Ocean Village and Town Quay (SO14), and Highfield (SO17)—we serve all SO postcodes in Southampton. So when you're searching for end of tenancy cleaning near me in those areas, our team is up for the job. Cleaning shared student houses, the waterfront flats, and the conservation-area semis falls within our expertise.
    Is the water in Southampton hard - and does it change the clean?
    Yes. Southern Water, drawn from chalk aquifers, supplies Southampton with very hard water. That’s why limescale collects quickly on taps, shower screens, and fittings. It happens much faster than in a city like Manchester, which has softer water. So, every Southampton job includes a full descaling cycle as standard. It’s not an optional add-on.

    Full Area Coverage in Southampton

    We serve every postcode in Southampton. Check out our Southampton hub for details on our commercial and carpet cleaning, along with our full range of cleaning services in Southampton. On your county hub, you can learn about our full coverage across wider Hampshire.

    City Centre and Waterfront (SO14, SO15)

    Old Town and Bargate SO14
    Medieval core with short-let and new-build flats; Here, Bargate Quarter delivers around 500 homes.
    Ocean Village and Town Quay SO14
    Marina flats with high short-let turnover; glazing and frames see salt-air exposure.
    Bedford Place and Banister Park SO15
    Victorian and Edwardian terraces attracting young professionals and postgraduate renters.
    Shirley SO15
    Broad western suburb with Victorian terraces in Upper Shirley and post-war mid-rise blocks.

    North and West (SO16, SO17)

    Bassett SO16
    Tree-lined suburb of large family homes; most renters here are hospital and university staff.
    Highfield SO17
    Home to the University of Southampton's main campus and the Uplands conservation area.
    Portswood and Bevois Valley SO17
    The city's busiest end of tenancy window, from June to September across dense Victorian and Edwardian shared houses.

    East Side (SO18, SO19)

    Bitterne SO18
    Post-war semi-detached family homes; the demand for rentals is consistent.
    Woolston and Sholing SO19
    Itchen east bank with Centenary Quay new-build flats mixing with older terrace streets.
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