End of tenancy cleaners working through an empty London rental flat

Alesta · End of tenancy cleaning in London

A rental handover, cleaned with the details in mind.

Property-wide cleaning organised around the rooms, inventory expectations, appliance options and access window before keys change hands.

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Checklist before cleaning day

The handover scope should match the actual property.

An end of tenancy clean covers an empty or nearly empty rental at a deeper level than recurring domestic upkeep. Property size, furnishing, appliances, carpets, external glass and the inventory condition all affect the work and time required.

We establish what must be included before arrival and separate professional carpet extraction, upholstery, exterior windows, waste removal and repair work. This keeps the cleaning brief realistic and makes exclusions visible before the checkout deadline.

Kitchens and appliances

Surfaces, cupboards and specified appliances cleaned to the agreed internal or external scope.

Bathrooms

Sanitaryware, accessible tiles, screens, mirrors and fittings addressed with suitable products.

Rooms and floors

Reachable surfaces, skirting, fittings and floors worked through after belongings are removed.

Final details

Doors, switches, accessible internal glass and listed handover details completed within scope.

Cleaning professional reviewing a room checklist with a tenant before handover

Common reasons customers call

When a tenancy is approaching its final handover.

A tenant is returning the keys

The property needs a coordinated clean after belongings and personal items are removed.

A landlord is preparing for new occupants

Rooms and specified appliances need a clear baseline before marketing or check-in.

An inventory checkout is scheduled

Cleaning must finish before the clerk arrives, with realistic drying and access time.

Several specialist tasks are needed

Carpet, oven, upholstery or waste services must be coordinated rather than assumed.

Why Alesta for tenancy cleaning

A handover visit built around scope and timing.

Property details gathered

Rooms, bathrooms, furnishing and current condition shape the team and visit length.

Optional services separated

Carpet extraction, exterior glass and waste removal are priced as real additional work.

Access and deadline planned

Keys, parking, lifts, checkout time and utility availability are confirmed first.

Handover stays transparent

Completed areas and any pre-existing damage or inaccessible item are identified clearly.

A property-wide process

How we carry out end of tenancy cleaning.

End of tenancy cleaner detailing kitchen cupboards and appliance surrounds

Planning begins with the tenancy and checkout deadline. We ask for the number of rooms and bathrooms, furnishing level, floor types, appliance list and photographs of the current condition. The property should be empty of personal belongings unless a furnished inventory is being cleaned. We confirm keys, parking, lifts, utilities and whether another contractor or inventory clerk will need the property on the same day.

On arrival, the team walks through the agreed checklist and notes damage, heavy staining, unsafe fittings or areas blocked by belongings. Cleaning products and tools are organised by kitchen, bathroom and general room zones. High accessible surfaces are addressed before lower joinery and floors. Cupboards, wardrobes and appliances are cleaned internally only where they are listed, emptied, safely accessible and supplied with power or water when operation is required.

Kitchens and bathrooms receive detailed attention around grease, scale, sanitaryware and contact points. Living rooms and bedrooms are dusted through reachable surfaces, doors, skirting and fittings, then vacuumed and floor-cleaned with suitable methods. Professional carpet extraction, exterior windows, upholstery, pest residue, mould treatment, decorating and rubbish removal remain separate scopes because they require different equipment, risk controls or disposal arrangements.

The team completes a final checklist before leaving and reports anything that could not be cleaned safely or was permanent damage rather than removable soil. No cleaner can guarantee a deposit decision because inventories, wear and landlord requirements sit outside the cleaning service. The practical goal is a properly documented clean completed before checkout, with the customer aware of any limitation while there is still time to act.

Clear pricing

End of tenancy cleaning prices.

The quote depends on property size, furnishing, condition, appliances, floor treatments, access and deadline.

Service scopePriceWhat affects the final price
Studio or one-bedroom propertyFrom £120Condition, bathrooms, furnishing, appliances and access
Two or three-bedroom propertyTypically £180–£300Room count, team size, time, appliance and detail level
Carpet, oven or specialist add-onQuoted separatelyArea, equipment, soil level and drying time

Pricing context: Audited Alesta cleaning prices include smaller tenancy scopes from around £120 and larger homes from roughly £180–£300. Photographs and a full property specification are required for confirmation.

How the service works

From property details to checkout-ready handover.

01

Send the property and deadline

Share rooms, condition, furnishing, appliances, keys and inventory timing.

02

Confirm checklist and add-ons

We separate the core clean from carpets, oven, waste or other specialist work.

03

Clean, check and hand over

The team works through the property and reports completed scope or limitations.

End of tenancy cleaning FAQ

Before the handover clean.

Useful answers about preparation, appliances, carpets, inventories and pricing.

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Does the property need to be empty?

Ideally, yes. Personal belongings and rubbish should be removed. Furnished inventory items can remain when their cleaning is included in the agreed scope.

Are oven and appliance interiors included?

Only those listed in the quote. Appliances must be empty, safely accessible and in a condition that allows cleaning.

Is professional carpet cleaning included?

No. Vacuuming is part of the general floor scope, while extraction cleaning is a separate service with additional equipment and drying time.

Can you guarantee my deposit?

No cleaning company controls the landlord, agent or inventory decision. We provide the agreed cleaning service but cannot guarantee a deposit outcome.

Should cleaning happen before the inventory checkout?

Yes. Allow enough time for cleaning, drying and any issue to be addressed before the clerk or new occupant arrives.

Do you remove rubbish left in the property?

Not as part of cleaning. Bagged or bulky waste requires a separate removal scope, access plan and lawful disposal arrangement.

What affects the final price?

Property size, condition, furnishing, bathrooms, appliance interiors, carpets, access, parking and deadline all influence the quote.

Preparing a rental property for handover?

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