Whether you’re leaving a 1-bedroom apartment in Bromley South, a townhouse in Bickley or a studio apartment in Beckenham, you’ll need to return the property in its original condition to get your deposit back in full.
This means a professional deep clean of all rooms and appliances, and the restoration of fixtures and fittings.
How to book an end of tenancy clean
- Fill in the contact form
- Describe your property
- Choose any additional services
- Select your ideal date
One of our friendly customer service agents will be in touch to confirm the details and arrange the date of your clean
Calculating the cost
The lowest price for an end-of-tenancy clean in Bromley is £156 for a 1-bedroom apartment, offered by Monster Cleaning Bromley. Urinal Cleaning is a close second, charging £160 to clean a property of the same size. The average cleaning cost for this property size is £180 in Bromley.
End of tenancy cleaning prices in Bromley
| Company |
Studio |
1 bedroom |
2 bedroom |
3 bedroom |
4 bedroom |
| Monster Cleaning Bromley |
£156 |
£207 |
£243 |
£329 |
£425 |
| Cleaners2Match |
£144 |
£288 |
£318 |
£348 |
£378 |
| Urinak Cleaning |
£135 |
£160 |
£250 |
£305 |
£360 |
Here are some factors that influence the cost.
Property size
Most cleaning agencies in Bromley charge per room, so expect a sizable cleaning bill if you’re moving out of a large townhouse. The price will also rise if the job requires multiple staff members. As a rough guide, a team of 2 cleaners will take 12-18 hours to clean a property over 1,300 sq ft.
Carpets
Stained and dirty carpets need a professional clean before moving out. Your cleaning provider will use specialist steam cleaning equipment to restore carpets to their original state. Adding carpets to your quote will increase your final bill, as most agencies charge an additional fee per carpet cleaned.
Additional items
If your landlord provided kitchen appliances and white goods, you’ll need to clean these items before your tenancy ends.
Here are some prices for common items not included in most quotes.
American fridge
It takes around 2 hours to deep clean a large American Fridge. The cleaner will remove shelves and drawers, scrub the interior walls, and wipe the external doors. Your service provider will also clean the drainage tray at the back of the fridge, removing stagnant water that may have settled over time.
Cleaning an American fridge costs around £60.
Ovens and Rangemasters
It’s important to have your oven or Rangemaster deep cleaned before leaving the property. A poorly cleaned oven could lead to a dispute between landlord and tenant. Have a professional clean all the burners, oven compartments, grills, and external surfaces, especially if the oven hasn’t been cleaned in a while.
The cost of cleaning your oven depends on the size and type of unit. Costs start from £50 for a single oven, £90 for a double and £140 for a Rangemaster.
Washing machines
Don’t let a dirty washing machine catch you out. It’s easy to wipe down the front of the machine and think that’s enough to pass the final inspection. Keep in mind, your landlord or property manager will inspect the washing machine’s detergent drawer, look behind the seal around the drum, and check the filter for dirt and grime.
If you move out with these areas left uncleaned, you could lose part of your deposit if your landlord re-cleans the machine.
A standard-sized washing machine costs £35 to clean.
How long does the process take?
A general rule of thumb is 2 hours per room for a deep clean when moving out. Plus an additional 30 minutes per steam-cleaned carpet. If you’re cleaning a 2-bedroom carpeted property, it’ll take roughly 12 hours for a single cleaner or 6 hours for a team of two.
- Bedroom 1 x 2.5hrs
- Bedroom 2 x 2.5hrs
- Hallway x 0.5hrs
- Living room x 2.5hrs
- Kitchen x 2hrs
- Bathroom x 2hrs
Avoid scheduling your end-of-tenancy clean for the day you move out. It might sound like a good idea to clean just as you hand over the keys, but deep cleans can take longer than planned. It’s also wise to leave a buffer in case you need to reclean before the tenancy end date.
Checklist
Use your property inventory as an end-of-tenancy cleaning checklist when moving out. The property inventory is a report generated at the start of your tenancy detailing the condition of the property.
At the end of the tenancy, the check-out inspection compares the property’s current condition with this original record. Any differences, including damage, missing items, or cleanliness issues, could lead to a dispute with your landlord and the loss of all or part of your deposit.
In some cases, the property inventory contains pictures of each room. Once your property has been cleaned, compare its current condition with the pictures in the inventory report. If there’s a significant difference, ask your cleaning provider to reclean the affected areas before you return the keys.
Your move-out clean checklist should cover the following areas
Doors
Clean all doors in the property. Wipe down both sides, clean handles, and run the duster along the top of the door frame to remove any lingering dust. Have your cleaner add WD40 to any hinges that may have accumulated rust over the course of your tenancy.
Windows
Clean the interior of each window in the property, ensuring all panels are streak-free. Remove mould or condensation build-up around the panels and clean behind blinds, shutters and curtains.
Radiators
Check for dirt build-up behind radiators. Wipe around pipes, clean the vents and remove cobwebs that may have built up over time. Run a warm, moist cloth under the radiator and above the skirting board to remove any debris.
Skirting boards
Easy to miss in a rush, but skirting boards should be free of dust, cobwebs and mould. Pay attention to corners in the room as they can get particularly dirty in older properties.
Storage
You must clear and clean all storage units in the property before returning your keys. This includes the attic, basement, built-in storage cupboards and kitchen cabinets. Remove all items in storage and clean thoroughly. Vacuum, dust, and wipe down as necessary.
Any items left in storage will be disposed of, and you may be charged a fee if your landlord has to dispose of items on your behalf.
Furniture
Professionally clean your sofas and chairs using either hot-water extraction or low-moisture cleaning powder. If you moved into a furnished property, your landlord will expect all upholstered furniture to be cleaned to a high standard at the end of your tenancy.
If you leave sofas and chairs uncleaned, your landlord may deduct the cleaning cost from your security deposit, or buy a replacement if they judge the piece unusable for the next tenant.
Tiled areas
Remove grease and mould from tiled areas throughout the property. Wipe down walls, clean behind taps, showers and splash guards in the kitchen and bathroom. Wipe behind appliances and scrub in between individual tiles where possible. Take time to remove limescale from taps, sinks, shower fittings and other affected surface areas. Vacuum and mop tiled floors throughout the property.
The details matter when cleaning at the end of your tenancy. You’d be forgiven for overlooking sockets, plugs, light switches and door handles throughout the property, but your landlord won’t.
Wipe bannisters and railings in the hallway and staircase. Clean curtain railings in living areas and bathrooms. Run the duster over any wall art you met when you moved into the property. A dirty mirror is an obvious red flag, so polish any mirrored surfaces before leaving.
Things to think about when choosing a cleaner.
Do they offer a guarantee?
Schedule your end-of-tenancy clean with a provider willing to reclean for free if the landlord has an issue with the propety’s cleanliness.
Needing to reclean is fairly common, so a guarantee of this nature is a nice thing to have.
Do they offer consistent pricing?
Look out for inconsistent pricing. It’s often a sign of a low-quality provider. To win your business, some agencies quote a low initial price to encourage you to sign on, then raise it as the job progresses.
If the company advertises fixed prices based on the property’s size and features, confirm with the provider whether the price is likely to change, and if so, under what circumstances.
Do they charge by the hour or by the room?
This is less of a red flag, but still worth keeping in mind. Some cleaning providers offer packages based on the number of rooms you need cleaned and an estimated number of hours.
If your property has complex cleaning issues and the job exceeds the estimate, the provider may charge an additional fee when the job is complete.
Always confirm whether the cleaning agency will complete the job for the quoted price, even if the work exceeds the estimated number of hours.
Cleaning requirments
A good agency identifies your requirements before taking on the job. If you have allergies, they should confirm whether they clean with allergen-free products. They should also give you the option of choosing eco-friendly products if desired or provide a pet-friendly cleaner if needed.
Keep in mind, cleaning with allergen-free products may cost you an additional £10 – £15.
What’s included in your quote?
Watch out for extra charges for items you’d expect to be included in the initial quote. For example, some local providers charge £7.50 per interior window cleaned and over £30 for a cabinet interior. We’d expect both items to be included in any professional deep clean, so ask for a cleaning checklist before you agree.
End of tenancy cleaning tips
If you’re renting a 1-bedroom property in Bromley BR1, your landlord probably holds £1,400 to £1,800 as a security deposit. It’s a significant sum, so we’ve put together some cleaning tips to ensure you get the money back when your tenancy ends.
Check your tenancy agreement.
Your tenancy agreement is the long document you probably skimmed over and signed before moving in. If you didn’t pay much attention to it, you’re not alone. But it’s worth reading to understand your contractual obligations when handing over the property.
Your tenancy agreement may state you need to have the property professionally cleaned when moving out. Or it may say it needs to be cleaned to a high standard. There’s a difference between the two.
If it’s the former, you’ll need to hire a cleaner. But if it’s the latter, you could do it yourself. So it’s worth checking.
Contact your estate agent.
Estate agents in Bromley have a list of vetted end-of-tenancy cleaners they’re happy to work with. It’s worth checking if your potential cleaner is on their list. In most cases, there shouldn’t be an issue, but it’s also worth checking.
If you decide to use a cleaner recommended by your estate agent, keep in mind they may receive commission from that provider.
Keep a paper trail
It’s probably easier to do at the start of your tenancy, but we recommend keeping a paper trail of all correspondence between you, the landlord and your property agent. Document any existing issues with the property and maintain a paper trail where possible.
Take pictures of the areas you’ve cleaned before moving out. Compare this against the inventory report and keep a record in case the property inspection takes place days or weeks after you’ve left.
Dust and residue will build up after you clean, so you need a record of the property’s condition on the date you moved out.
