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Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning in London

Inventory-standard move-out cleaning for tenants, landlords and letting agents across every London borough and postcode area. 7-day re-clean, all materials included, payment after completion.
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    What You Get With a Buzz Maids Clean in London

    Every Buzz Maids team has £5M public liability cover, DBS checks, and SafeContractor approval. We clean based on the inventory checklist, ensuring that your letting agent or clerk approves it at the checkout. If there are issues with our cleaning, we will return and fix them for free. You get the supporting paperwork —a signed checklist, dated photos, and a clear invoice—to help you in case of a checkout dispute. We tailor our end of tenancy cleaning services around the evidence your landlord or agent will request – and we do the job right, from the start.

    UK’s largest private rented sector is in London. Here, more than one in four households is a private Foreign workers rent the mansion flats in Kensington and the new towers in Nine Elms, while young people and graduates cycle move in and out of the warehouse conversions in Hackney and the Victorian terraces in Islington. Families prefer Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames, and students at UCL, Imperial, King's, and LSE rent shared houses across Camden and Tower Hamlets. Renters here come from all walks of life, so their checkout needs differ. Across the city, we know the cleaning needs in each area.

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

    What We Clean Most in London

    We get the most cleaning requests in London for the following homes. The same checkout standard is met for every job, whether we clean a mews house in Chelsea or a post-war flat in Hackney.

    Georgian townhouses
    In City of Westminster, Camden, Islington, and Kensington and Chelsea – we tailor our cleaning to the high ceilings, sash windows, ornate cornicing, and listed-building constraints.
    Victorian terraces
    In Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, and Hammersmith and Fulham – every inventory covers the original floorboards, tiled entrance paths, bay windows, and sash frames.
    Mansion blocks
    In Kensington and Chelsea, City of Westminster, and Camden – we carefully handle Edwardian red-brick flats with communal entrances and period features; for shared hallways, we coordinate our work.
    Post-war tower blocks
    In Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Hackney, and Southwark – the 1960s and 1980s ex-council flats have poor ventilation and high turnover. Working top to bottom, we clean every surface.
    Modern new-build flats
    In Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, and Wandsworth - regeneration-zone homes with full-height windows, balconies, engineered floors, and concierge buildings.
    Mews houses
    In Kensington and Chelsea and the City of Westminster - compact former stable conversions on narrow cobbled streets; if vehicles can’t reach, we carry our kit by hand.
    Interwar suburban semis
    In Barnet, Ealing, Croydon, and Richmond upon Thames - 1920s and 1930s family homes with bay windows and standard rear extensions; the most common Outer London family let.

    End of Tenancy Cleaning Prices in London

    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 London depend on the size of the home, its current state, and any extras like carpet or oven cleaning. Our end of tenancy cleaning prices include all materials and kit, so there are no hidden fees and no surprises at the door. Get a free end of tenancy cleaning quote online and get a team on the job with no upfront payment. And if you add carpet cleaning at the same time, you'll save 60%.

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

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

    For Renters and Landlords Across London

    For Tenants, Get Your Deposit Back

    Typically, tenants calling us in London are on a strict move-out deadline and want their rentals to pass the inventory check with flying colours. End of let cleaning, post tenancy cleaning, or after tenancy cleaning – they all have different names, but the scope is the same. After we clean, the home is at the standard that locks in your deposit in full, and you get the paperwork to back it up. It’s the same for all renters: students vacating shared houses in Camden, families ending tenancies in Wandsworth terraces, or young workers moving out of Hackney conversions. We leave the home ready and the documents in order.

    Tenants in London get a signed cleaning checklist, invoice, and before-and-after photos. In the event of cleaning disputes, these become evidence to share with your landlord or the deposit protection scheme.

    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 London cleaning dispute.

    For Landlords and Letting Agents

    Empty rentals mean financial loss for landlords. Disputed checkouts only delay new tenancies. With our end of tenancy cleaning services, these scenarios are avoided because we leave the homes ready for move-in. Plus, our cleaning service comes with records that inventory clerks want- a signed checklist, dated photos, and a written invoice. Across the London postcodes, we accommodate same-week jobs.

    How a London Checkout Clean Works

    1

    Quote

    It all starts with you asking for an online quote. It’s free. We charge based on the home’s size, and we point out any add-ons in advance. This includes running a heavier descaling pass if the water runs hard and using gentler products on listed-building finishes. You don’t pay anything upfront, and no fee to secure your booking slot.
    2

    On the Day

    Our team leader examines the home before any work is done. Because the water is hard across London, we start with a descaling pass on taps, shower screens, and kettle elements. While some of us handle descaling, the rest of the team cleans the room. Working top to bottom, we clean every surface, cupboard, and area behind machines. Fine dust construction deposits on high ledges and inside cupboards in new-build flats near the big regeneration schemes at Nine Elms and Canary Wharf. Here, we start with a surface pass on those areas. We start cleaning on a clear base.
    3

    Quality Check

    Before we leave, the team leader checks the home against the cleaning checklist. Anything flagged gets fixed on the spot. And you'll get before-and-after photos and a clear invoice. But if anything falls short within 7 days, we come back and re-clean for free.
    4

    Payment

    You pay after we complete the cleaning. We don’t ask for deposits upfront or a booking fee. On the day of the cleaning, you get an invoice. Should you end up in a checkout talk with your landlord or letting agent, you can use it as evidence.
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    Local Cleaning Challenges We Handle in London

    Here's why a checkout clean may not pass in London. Cleaning differs from generic checkout cleaning due to five local factors.
    01

    Hard water across the Thames Water supply area

    Across Greater London, the water runs from hard to very hard. That’s why limescale collects quickly on taps, shower screens, tiles, dishwashers, and hot-water fittings. At the handover, the inventory clerks flag it, so every one of our jobs includes a heavier descaling cycle.
    02

    Traffic dust near the main roads

    In homes near the A4, A40, A406, and A2, fine grit and soot deposit on window frames, sills, and interior surfaces. Before the main cleaning, we run a targeted surface pass on those areas. Homes in the City of Westminster, Camden, and Hackney are seeing it the worst.
    03

    Heritage constraints across conservation areas and listed buildings

    Tens of thousands of listed buildings and hundreds of conservation areas are in Greater London. Most of them are in the City of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Islington, and Greenwich. We use gentler products and careful methods when cleaning period surfaces - original joinery, ornate plasterwork, and historic tiles. We use the right methods and don’t damage surfaces.
    04

    Riverside moisture from the Thames, Regent's Canal, and Grand Union Canal

    In Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Hackney, and Wandsworth, persistent damp and high risk of mould affect conversion flats and ground-floor homes along the waterways. We start the standard cleaning by treating the affected surfaces and noting anything that requires specialist handling.
    05

    Construction dust from major regeneration schemes

    In Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark, and Camden, fine dust from ongoing construction at Nine Elms, Battersea Power Station, Elephant and Castle, and Canada Water is tracked into nearby flats. Before we clean the home, we run a dust pass on high ledges and inside storage.
    Each is something inventory clerks specifically check on handover, and each sits inside our standard checklist rather than being charged as an extra.

    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 Kensington quote. There are no hidden appliance surcharges.
    • Full internal and external clean of the oven
    • Degrease the 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, defrost 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 the 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 London Properties

    • The Thames Water supply leads to heavy limescale across W8, SW7, SW5, and SW3, so we run an intensive descaling cycle on all kitchen and bathroom fittings.
    • Across Queen's Gate, Brompton, and Holland, we use heritage-aware methods to clean original tile, listed plasterwork, stucco interior details, cornice work, and sash windows.
    • In properties along or close to the A4 Cromwell Road corridor, we do an extra first-pass on external-facing window frames, sills, and glass.

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    Additional Services

    60%
    OFF
    Carpet, Upholstery, Rug & Curtain Cleaning
    Bundle discount available, with professional hot-water extraction, stain treatment, and deodorising.
    ★
    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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    London Checkout Cleaning Questions

    What's covered in an end of tenancy clean?
    It covers every 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 either way. And in London homes, that includes a heavier descaling pass on taps and shower screens, because the Thames Water supply leaves limescale fast. So the goal is an inventory-ready standard. See the full room-by-room checklist above.
    How long does a checkout clean take?
    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 can take 6 to 8 hours. A big Georgian townhouse in Kensington or Islington often runs to the top end. But those times cover a full checkout-standard clean, not a quick tidy.
    When do I pay?
    You pay after the job is done and checked. There's no upfront deposit and no booking fee. You'll get an invoice on the day.
    What if I'm not happy with the clean?
    Let us know within 7 days of the clean. We’ll return for a free re-clean, as we offer a 7-day guarantee. So, if your letting agent or landlord flags any issues within 7 days of the clean, free fixes are in place.
    Do I need to be there on the day?
    No. If you want, you’re more than welcome to come after we finish for a walk-through. However, many London renters hand over the key or plan access with their letting agent. In city-centre flats, they talk to the building concierge to let us in.
    Can I add carpet cleaning?
    Yes. In fact, you save 60% when you add carpet cleaning to your checkout clean. The price includes the hot-water extraction, stain treatment, and deodorising. Carpets in London's period homes and student houses take a lot of beating, and landlords will flag carpet wear at the checkout. Adding carpet cleaning is wise—point it out when you ask for a quote.
    Do you cover Camden and Kensington?
    Yes. We cover Camden (NW) and Kensington and Chelsea (W), briefly put, every postcode in London. We’re the team to hire when you're searching for end of tenancy cleaning near me in those areas. Our team knows how to clean Georgian squares, Victorian terraces, and mansion blocks in both areas.
    Do you clean mews houses and converted flats?
    Yes. Our regular jobs are for mews houses in Kensington and Belgravia and warehouse conversions in Hackney and Bermondsey. At the checkout, each of them has its specific challenges. We’re familiar with what inventory clerks scrutinise in those homes.
    Are you free for last-minute jobs before a tenancy ends?
    Yes. As long as it’s possible, we can accommodate last-minute jobs before the end of a tenancy across London. If it’s not inside peak moving seasons, we typically have same-week and next-day slots available.
    How do you handle limescale in London homes?
    We include a full descaling cycle in every London job. It’s standard, not an add-on. On older fittings, we run a longer dwell time and a stronger treatment to remove the difficult buildup. Across every borough, the water runs very hard, causing limescale to quickly build up on taps, shower screens, and kitchen fittings. Here, limescale is a top cause for checkout disputes. It’s not the same in cities like Bristol, where water is much softer and descaling is done only when necessary.
    What Kensington won't collect at the kerb
    Commercial/double-door fridges and building waste stay off a booked collection. The nearest recycling centre is Cringle Dock Household Waste Recycling Centre. For both, see our Kensington move out and checkout guide →

    Full Area Coverage in London

    We cover every postcode in London. For our full range of cleaning services in London, including commercial and carpet cleaning, see our London hub.

    Inner North London (N, NW)

    Camden NW
    Georgian squares in Bloomsbury, Victorian terraces, and new-build flats around King's Cross; high turnover from students and young workers.
    Islington N
    Gentrified Georgian and Victorian terraced streets around Angel, Highbury, and Canonbury; one of the busiest checkout postcodes in inner London.

    Inner East London (E, EC)

    Hackney E
    Victorian and Edwardian terraces, warehouse conversions in Shoreditch and Hackney Wick, and 1960s estates; a dense and fast-moving rental market.
    Tower Hamlets E
    Victorian terraces in the old East End, new-build towers on the Isle of Dogs, and warehouse conversions in Wapping and Bethnal Green.

    Inner South London (SE, SW)

    Southwark SE
    Georgian and Victorian terraces, wharf conversions along the Thames, and large-scale new-build at Elephant and Castle and Canada Water.
    Wandsworth SW
    Victorian terraces, mansion blocks near Clapham Common, and riverside new-build flats near Battersea Power Station; high family-let turnover.
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