What is the rate for a housekeeper in the UK: with price examples!
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Are you starting to get really fed up with losing your Saturday mornings to vacuuming instead of enjoying life to the fullest?
Dusting after a long day at work starting to drain you?… you probably need a cleaner in your life!
And you’d be right, not having to clean anymore has changed my life: less stress, more time for myself... I’ve never felt better :)
Do you also need help at home but don’t know where to start?
No worries, the housekeepers available to book on Yoojo have helped so many brits... we know a thing or two about deep cleaning and we’re going to help you answer the question:
How much does it cost to have a housekeeper?
In this article, I’ll explain how to easily calculate the average rate that cleaners on Yoojo will offer you.
Together, we’ll look at:
What is the average hourly rate for a cleaner in 2024?
Let’s start with what you’re most interested in. The average hourly rate for a cleaner in 2024 is:
Agency / Sole trader:
Housekeeper on Yoojo:
Of course, this is an average, which means you’ll find services ranging from £10 to £30 per hour.
Many factors can influence the price (we’ll cover this below), but the biggest difference is the type of cleaning provider you’ll hire. A company or agency will be much more expensive than a domestic cleaner, for example!
Because we are a matching platform, which means fewer middlemen and fewer fees for our clients!
The domestic services scheme also allows you to save in various ways, but we’ll talk about that below ;)
Examples of prices by type of cleaning service
Some cleaners will charge you by the hour, and others by the job.
On Yoojo, for example, you only pay for the services you need.
We’ve done the maths and here’s a comparison table with examples of average prices for the most requested cleaning services:
| Cleaning service: |
Average agency price |
Average Yoojo price |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Full house cleaning |
£57 |
£33 |
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Ironing service |
£28 |
£22 |
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Window cleaning at home |
£37 |
£27 |
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Airbnb cleaning |
£50 |
£34 |
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Hoarder cleaning |
£106 |
£68 |
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Post-construction cleaning |
£62 |
£29 |
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Car cleaning at home |
£39 |
£21 |
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Why are there so many price differences between cleaners?
As I explained earlier, some cleaning services can start at £10 while others can go up to £30 an hour !
Several factors can make the price go up… let me explain!
1. The experience of your cleaner
This is the most obvious reason for a big price difference. Cleaning is a tough job, and years of experience greatly affect the quality of the service.
EXAMPLES:
A novice cleaner may accept a job at £10/hour but may not be able to handle certain tasks.
A cleaner with 10 years of experience will work faster, better, and get more done in the time given… so it’s more expensive.
Experience makes all the difference!
2. The size of your home
It seems obvious, but the bigger your home, the higher the cost of the service. However, this doesn't necessarily change the hourly rate, unless… your large house requires specific cleaning.
EXAMPLES:
If you have a studio flat, you won’t need much equipment or special products. The price will be cheaper.
If you have a terrace, garage, or home gym… all these spaces require particular skills.
It’s definitely going to take longer to clean than a student’s room!
3. Do you live in the city or the countryside?
The cost of living isn't the same in London or Bristol, and this is probably one of the most important factors for price differences.
EXAMPLE:
The average hourly rate in London is £15
The average hourly rate in Bristol is £11
Find the best housekeeper in your city
4. Do you have pets?
If you have furry friends, your cleaner will need to visit more often and spend more time cleaning the floors.
It’s pretty obvious, but the service will cost a little more.
"Haha... I'm going to shed fur everywhere, Miriam!"
5. Do you have specific requests?
Some requests can push the price up. This is typically the case for ironing or cleaning appliances.
EXAMPLES:
Ironing can increase the bill by 30%
Want your cleaner to wash your car? Expect around £14/hour extra.
Scrubbing the oven — a service that comes at a price!
6. Additional costs for your cleaner
If your cleaner has additional costs, they might ask for more than the average price for a similar service.
EXAMPLE:
Transport costs
The purchase of special cleaning products
The purchase of specific equipment for your home
7. How you hire your cleaner
Did you hire your cleaner directly or through an agency?
This can have a significant impact on the price.
If Yoojo is cheaper than the competition, it’s because we’re a platform connecting you with service providers… and you get to choose who you work with!
How to calculate the right wage for my cleaner?
Now that you know the average hourly rate and the factors that affect the price, we’ll help you calculate the cost of your cleaning services.
Just book the task that you would like and you will be guided through the process with easy to answer questions.
That means that:
You can post a request for free
Qualified cleaners in your area will accept your request or send you their price
You book the cleaner you like.
This way, you know the price in advance: no surprises, no extra costs!
In which cities can I book a housekeeper?
Yoojo is available throughout the UK, and with nearly hundreds of housekeepers, you’ll certainly find one near you.
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
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