How long does end of tenancy cleaning take?

As a rough guide, a studio or one-bed flat often takes around three to five hours, while a larger house with extras can take most of a working day. The figure moves with the size of the property, its condition, the add-ons you choose, and how many cleaners are on the job.

What the time depends on

Four things mostly: the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how heavily the property has been used, the extras you add such as ovens or carpets, and the size of the team. A bigger team does the same work in less wall-clock time.

Rough durations

A studio or one-bed usually runs three to five hours. A two or three-bed takes anywhere from half a day to most of one, and a larger or heavily soiled property needs a full day, often with a bigger team to keep it inside that day.

Treat these as estimates. We confirm the expected time with your quote once we know the size, condition and scope.

Why a bigger team can be quicker

End of tenancy work splits well between cleaners, so two or three people can compress a job that would take one person all day into an afternoon. For tight check-out deadlines, that is often the difference between making it and not.

How to make it quicker

An empty, decluttered property is faster to clean than a full one, so move out first where you can, defrost the freezer ahead of time, and flag the add-ons you need so the team arrives ready. A move-out checklist helps you prepare.

Booking around your check-out

Aim to have the clean finished before the check-out inspection, with a little buffer. Our instant quote gives an estimate for your property, and you can see what is included in the time.

Quick answers

Can it be done in a day? Almost always, and often in half a day for smaller properties.

Do you work in teams? Yes. Larger or heavier jobs get more cleaners to keep them within the day.

Will I know the timing in advance? Yes. The expected duration is confirmed with your quote.

Durations here are a guide. Actual time depends on the property size, condition and the scope you book.