How much does a thorough house cleaning cost in the UK?
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You've let this task drag on for weeks, and the dreaded moment is finally approaching: it's time for the big clean-up!
Everything has to be done, but the thought of spending your entire weekend scrubbing is giving you a headache?
No worries!
In this guide, I’ll explain what price you can expect if you want to do a big cleaning at home.
For you, I analysed over 100 cleaning services achieved thanks to Yoojo.
So, ready for the big clean-up? Here we go:
Let's start with the average prices for a big clean-up
Feeling good at home is priceless. But a cleaning job, well, that has a price!
To ensure you find the best cleaning service for the right price, I’ll give you the key details you need to know before hiring your cleaner.
General rate: for all types of jobs
Let me start by giving you an idea of the general budget for a big clean-up of your interior.
I’ve done the comparison for you.
On average, here is the price you should expect from different providers:
Yoojo provider:
Traditional company:
*How did I get these results?
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For Yoojo:
I averaged the108 big cleaning jobs completed on our platform for cleaning services.
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For traditional cleaning companies:
I averaged all the prices offered by specialized companies on the internet. I also requested quotes from 5 companies in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Manchester.
And per hour, how much does it cost?
For more precision, I’ll compare the average hourly price for a big clean-up of the house.
I’ve done the maths for you:
Yoojo provider:
Traditional company:
Providers set their own rates, Yoojo doesn’t impose prices on them. There’s no minimum fee. The price depends on the job to be done.
The providers who apply to your ad are often your neighbors: this significantly reduces travel costs.
Providers start from just one hour: no unnecessary half-day packages!
Everything is digitalized on Yoojo: this means the client pays fewer fees than with a traditional agency.
Big house clean-up: the average prices by service type
Do you want your interior to shine like new? Well, it will take a little elbow grease!
Good news: thanks to Yoojo, you can book a tailored cleaning service.
You get to choose the services you need. That way, your spring cleaning will be truly customised.
My tip: when posting your free ad on our site, be sure to list all the cleaning services you require.
That way, the providers will give you more accurate quotes, and you can better control your budget.
Here is a summary table so you can see all the prices at a glance:
| Service | Average price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home cleaning | £48 | Discover our home cleaning service |
| Window cleaning | £53 | Discover our window cleaning service |
| Wall washing | £66 | Discover our wall washing service |
| Oven cleaning | £33 | Discover our oven cleaning service |
| Ironing | £44 | Discover our ironing service |
| Extractor hood cleaning | £38 | Discover our extractor hood cleaning service |
| Fridge cleaning | £31 | Discover our fridge cleaning service |
| Freezer cleaning | £40 | Discover our freezer cleaning service |
| Sofa cleaning | £58 | Discover our sofa cleaning service |
| Carpet cleaning | £51 | Discover our carpet cleaning service |
| Rug cleaning | £91 | Discover our rug cleaning service |
| Mattress cleaning | £57 | Discover our mattress cleaning service |
| Curtain cleaning | £69 | Discover our curtain cleaning service |
Examples of big clean-ups Booked on Yoojo (with prices paid)
They hired providers found on Yoojo, and now there isn't a speck of dust in sight!
Here are some examples of big clean-ups carried out, with the price paid by the client each time.
Example 1: Full clean of a 45m² apartment
💰 Total price paid: £51
⏳ Duration of service: 3h
To take care of his spring cleaning, the owner of this 45m² apartment trusted a provider found on Yoojo.
The cleaner arrived with her cleaning products and vacuum cleaner. A good thing, as the client's vacuum wasn’t working!
Example 2: Helping a friend clean their apartment
💰 Total price paid: £160
⏳ Duration of service: 8h
On Yoojo, you can also book a big clean for a friend’s apartment!
Here, a client used the service of a provider to help a friend whose apartment needed a deep clean.
A gift idea that is both original and useful!
Example 3: Big clean after being in hospital
💰 Total Price Paid: £30
⏳ Duration of Service: 2h
After a year in hospital, this client wanted to return to a welcoming home.
They used a Yoojo provider for a big spring clean. It only took 2 hours for their 50m² home to be ready to welcome them back.
Example 4: Big kitchen clean-up
💰 Total Price Paid: £14
⏳ Duration of Service: 1h
What do you do when you’re a bit of a perfectionist and want a spotless kitchen? You trust Yoojo to find the right person!
Example 5: Cleaning a large 250m² house
💰 Total price paid: £108
⏳ Duration of service: 6h
Deep-cleaning a large 250m² house might discourage some people!
But not the providers on Yoojo, who are pros at thorough cleaning. With their equipment, they can handle any surface, even the largest ones.
Example 6: Cleaning the apartment of an elderly person
💰 Total price paid: £48
⏳ Duration of service: 4h
For an elderly person with limited mobility, it’s impossible to clean without help. Cleaning experts are here to take care of the big clean for you: bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room...
This home was thoroughly cleaned so the elderly person could live in a perfectly healthy environment.
Conclusion: A breath of fresh air is coming your way
Congratulations: you’ve taken the first step toward a cleaner, fresher home, all without the effort!
As you’ve seen, a home deep-cleaning service isn’t that expensive
Feel free to post an ad to get in touch with the best cleaners near you, it’s free!
- Posting an ad on Yoojo is free and without obligation
- You only pay when you book a provider
- You can chat with providers before booking
- You can book from as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose by rating and reviewing each provider
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers for your dates
- You release payment once the service is completed
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