Quick answer: End of tenancy cleaning in Manchester starts at £155 (studio), £189 (1-bed), £229 (2-bed), £269 (3-bed), £309 (4-bed), and £359 (5+ bed) at fixed prices. Add-ons run from £25 (fridge/freezer) to £55 (oven deep clean). Most Manchester tenants pay between £189 and £269 all in.
We've quoted over a thousand end of tenancy cleans across Greater Manchester, from city centre apartments in Deansgate to family houses in Sale. The pricing is more consistent than most people expect, but the why behind the price varies. This post breaks down what you'll pay, why, and how to avoid the surprise charges that catch tenants out elsewhere.
If you'd rather skip the maths and get an exact price for your property, our smart quote form returns a fixed number in under 60 seconds.
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in Manchester?
In most Manchester rentals, the all-in price for a typical 2-bed flat lands between £255 and £300, including the basic clean plus oven add-on. Studios are roughly £155-£215, 3-bed houses £269-£339.
Manchester end of tenancy cleaning prices in 2026 generally fall in this range:
| Property size | Starting price | Typical final price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio flat | £155 | £155-£215 |
| 1-bedroom flat | £189 | £189-£245 |
| 2-bedroom flat or house | £229 | £229-£289 |
| 3-bedroom house | £269 | £269-£339 |
| 4-bedroom house | £309 | £309-£379 |
| 5+ bedroom house | from £359 | Quoted individually |
Our prices are at the lower end of this range because we run a tight, repeat-rate operation across 17 Manchester areas, not because we cut corners. Every clean follows the same room-by-room checklist and comes with a 48-hour re-clean guarantee.
We sit at the lower end of the Manchester market. Agency-recommended cleaners often run noticeably higher because the agent takes a referral cut. Always compare like-for-like: oven in and out, inside cupboards, window tracks, skirting boards. The cheap-looking quote that excludes the oven isn't actually cheap.
What affects the price of an end of tenancy clean?
Six things move the price in either direction.
Property size and bedroom count
Bedrooms are the headline factor because each extra bedroom means more wardrobes, more skirting, more windows, more carpet to vacuum. A 4-bed house isn't twice the work of a 2-bed, but it's roughly 1.5x.
Property condition
The condition you leave the property in matters more than the size. A 2-bed flat that's been kept tidy and cleaned weekly is straightforward. A 2-bed flat that hasn't been deep cleaned in 18 months takes longer. We adjust for this on inspection if the brief doesn't match what we find.
Bathroom count
Extra bathrooms add to the price because bathrooms are slow rooms. Limescale, mould, grout, and shower screens all take time. A 3-bed house with three bathrooms costs more than a 3-bed with one bathroom.
Note: surface mould around bath sealant is part of a standard clean. Severe mould (whole walls, plasterboard, structural) is a different category. We connect you with a Manchester mould removal specialist. It's not part of an EOT quote.
Appliances on inventory
Oven, hob, extractor, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave. If they're on the inventory, they need to be returned clean. Some of those are included in the base price (oven exterior, hob, fridge exterior), some are add-ons (oven deep clean, fridge interior deep, white goods).
Furnished vs unfurnished
Furnished properties take longer because every item of furniture needs to be wiped, lifted, vacuumed under, and checked. Mattresses are usually outside scope but everything else gets the same treatment as the walls and floors.
Access and parking
Most properties have free parking nearby. Some areas (Deansgate, Northern Quarter, parts of Didsbury) have paid parking only. If parking costs £5-£15 for the day, that's added to the quote up front so there are no surprises. We don't surprise-charge for this.
Price table by property size
Here's the full price table with what's included at each tier.
Studio flat: from £155
Includes:
- Studio living/sleeping area cleaned to the room checklist
- Bathroom (toilet, bath/shower, tiles, sink, mirrors, floor)
- Kitchen (worktops, cupboards inside and out, sink, hob, oven exterior)
- All windows internally, frames, sills, tracks
- Skirting boards, doors, light switches, sockets
1-bedroom flat: from £189
Everything in the studio price, plus:
- 1 separate bedroom (including wardrobe inside and out)
- Hallway (if separate from the living area)
2-bedroom flat or house: from £229
Everything in the 1-bed price, plus:
- 2 bedrooms cleaned
- Additional wardrobe(s)
- Larger living/dining area
3-bedroom house: from £269
Everything in the 2-bed price, plus:
- 3 bedrooms
- Stairs and landings
- Additional bathroom or WC
4-bedroom house: from £309
Everything in the 3-bed price, plus:
- 4 bedrooms
- Multiple bathrooms / en-suites
- Larger communal areas
5+ bedroom house: from £359
For 5 or more bedrooms, we quote individually. The price starts at £359 and depends on the number of rooms, the bathroom count, and the overall condition. Send us the details for a fixed number before you book.
For the full breakdown by area, see the pricing page.
Add-on table: oven, carpets, fridge, white goods
Add-ons are flat-rate and disclosed up front. The most common ones:
| Add-on | Price | Time added |
|---|---|---|
| Oven deep clean (inside + racks + glass) | £55 | 60-90 min |
| Fridge/freezer deep clean (defrosted + inside scrubbed) | £25 | 30-45 min |
| White goods deep clean (washing machine and dishwasher, drum, seals, filters) | £19 | 45-60 min |
| Carpet shampoo (per room) | From £35 | Varies |
| Internal window deep clean | Usually included | Included |
| Wall mark removal | On request | Varies |
Oven and fridge are the two add-ons most Manchester tenants choose. Both are recovered easily by avoiding deposit deductions.
Is oven cleaning included in the price?
Quick answer: The basic clean covers the outside of the oven (front panel, hob surface, door handle). A full inside oven clean (cavity, racks, door glass, seal) is a £55 add-on. We recommend adding it for any property that's been lived in for more than 6 months, because oven cleanliness is the single most common cause of cleaning-related deposit deductions in Manchester.
If your oven was deep-cleaned in the last 3 months and is still in good shape, the basic clean is fine. If you haven't cleaned the inside in a while, add the £55.
Do carpets cost extra?
Quick answer: No, carpet vacuuming is included in every clean. Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning is an add-on (from £35 per room) and only needed if your tenancy agreement specifies it or the carpets have stains beyond fair wear and tear. For most Manchester flats, a thorough vacuum is enough.
Check your tenancy agreement before booking. Some agreements (mostly larger letting agencies and managed properties) include a clause requiring professional carpet shampooing at the end of the tenancy. If yours does, factor in £35-£50 per carpeted room. If it doesn't, save the money.
Why is end of tenancy cleaning more expensive than a normal clean?
A weekly or fortnightly clean is surface work: dust, vacuum, wipe, mop. Two people, two hours, done.
An end of tenancy clean is deep, detail-led, and inventory-standard. It includes:
- Every cupboard emptied and wiped inside (most weekly cleans skip this entirely)
- Every appliance scrubbed inside and out
- Every window track vacuumed and wiped
- Every skirting board, door frame, switch, and socket
- Limescale stripped from every tap, shower head, and toilet
- Carpets vacuumed slowly with the lift-and-pass-twice method
- A walkthrough check against the original inventory at the end
It takes 3-9 hours depending on the property. A weekly clean is 2 hours. The price reflects the time, the products, and the consequence: a deposit deduction averages £100-£300 in Manchester, which is more than the cleaning cost.
Is it cheaper to clean the property yourself?
On paper, yes. In practice, often not.
If you do it yourself:
- You save the £155-£309 cleaning fee.
- You spend 8-14 hours doing it (one person), or 4-8 hours (two people).
- You buy products you don't already own: oven cleaner, descaler, microfibre cloths, mop heads, fresh sponges. Realistic spend: £25-£50.
- You risk a cleaning deduction if you miss something. Manchester landlords average £100-£200 for a partial re-clean, £200-£400 for a full re-clean.
Most Manchester tenants who DIY end up either passing the inspection (because they were thorough) or losing £150-£300 of deposit (because they missed the standard areas). Roughly a 50/50 split based on the deposit-dispute data published by the deposit protection schemes.
If your hourly rate is anywhere above the cost of professional cleaning divided by the hours you'd spend, it's cheaper to book it. The 48-hour re-clean guarantee on a paid clean is the part most DIY tenants miss when they do the maths.
We have a full post on this: Should you clean your Manchester rental yourself or hire a professional?
How much does a 1-bed, 2-bed, or 3-bed property cost to clean?
| Property | Fixed-price clean | + Oven | + Carpet shampoo (2 rooms) | All-in typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £189 | £244 | £259 | £189-£259 |
| 2-bed flat | £229 | £284 | £299 | £229-£299 |
| 3-bed house | £269 | £324 | £339 | £269-£339 |
The middle tier (2-bed) is where most Manchester tenants land. The all-in price for a 2-bed with oven and a couple of carpet rooms shampooed is typically £290-£330.
Are there extra charges for parking, heavy dirt, or furnished properties?
We tell you up front before we quote, not at the door.
Parking: If your area requires paid parking (city centre apartments, some Didsbury and Chorlton streets), we ask at quote time and include parking in the fixed price. No surprise £10 charge on the day.
Heavy soil: If a property hasn't been cleaned in a long time, or there's been a build-up that takes us 2-3x the normal time, we may need to adjust the quote. We always confirm before we start work. If the property matches the description you gave at quote time, the quoted price stands.
Furnished properties: Furnished cleans take longer than unfurnished. Some cleaners add a flat £20-£40 surcharge for furnished. We don't. The quote reflects what's actually in the property, not an add-on penalty.
Hard-to-reach areas: Top-floor walk-ups, properties with restricted hallway access, anywhere we have to carry kit up multiple flights. No surcharge from us.
End-of-month bookings: End-of-month is peak demand because most tenancies end then. Some cleaners use that to push prices up. We don't. Same fixed price every week of the month. Book early to lock in your preferred date.
How to avoid surprise charges
The simplest test of a cleaning quote is whether the number on the email matches the number on the invoice. Three things to check before booking:
- Is the quote based on your actual property description? If they quoted without asking property size, bathroom count, condition, and parking, that quote is likely to change.
- What's included and what's an add-on? Get the included-list and add-on prices in writing. Verbal-only quotes are how surprise charges happen.
- Is there a "rebooking fee" if the agent flags something? A real re-clean guarantee covers the first re-clean free of charge. Anything labelled "rebooking fee" is a re-charge in disguise.
Our quotes are fixed against the description you give. If the property matches, the price is the price. If it doesn't match (e.g. you said "2-bed flat in good condition" and we arrived to find a 2-bed flat that needed twice the cleaning time), we'll call before we start and agree any adjustment with you. You can decline.
What is usually included in a Manchester end of tenancy clean?
In a standard quote you should expect:
- All rooms cleaned room-by-room (kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living, hallways)
- All surfaces, skirting, doors, frames, switches, sockets
- All internal windows, frames, sills, tracks
- All cupboards and drawers inside and out
- All appliances exterior (oven exterior, hob, fridge exterior, washer exterior)
- Toilets, baths, showers, sinks, taps, mirrors, tiles
- Vacuum and mop all floors
- All cleaning products and equipment (we bring everything)
- A 48-hour re-clean guarantee
What you should expect to pay extra for:
- Oven deep clean (inside the cavity, racks, door glass)
- Fridge/freezer deep clean (defrosted, inside scrubbed)
- White goods deep clean (washing machine and dishwasher)
- Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning
- External windows (unusually)
- Garages, outbuildings, gardens
If you're not sure what your quote includes, send us the property details and we'll send back a written quote with the included-list and any add-ons spelled out.
For landlords and letting agents
If you manage multiple Manchester rental properties, we offer per-property rates for portfolios of 3+ properties. Same fixed pricing structure, but with a portfolio discount and priority scheduling around tenant turnover dates. Contact us for a portfolio rate.
For landlords doing one-off turnover cleans (rather than ongoing portfolio work), the standard fixed prices above apply. We invoice on completion and accept BACS for landlord clients.
When is it worth paying for a professional clean?
The break-even is around the £200 mark for most Manchester tenants. You're paying for:
- Time: 3-9 hours back in your moving week.
- Products: £25-£50 you don't have to buy.
- Standard: We clean to letting-agent inventory standard because that's what we do daily.
- Guarantee: If the agent flags anything within 48 hours, we come back free.
If you're moving last-minute, have a heavily soiled property, or are nervous about losing the deposit, professional is the safer call. If you've got two days, you've cleaned ovens before, and you trust your own thoroughness, DIY is genuinely possible.
For most tenants, the calculation that matters is: "Do I want to take a 50/50 chance on losing £150-£300 of deposit, or pay £229 to know it's done properly?" Most people pick the certainty.
Get an accurate price
Every property is slightly different. The fastest way to get an accurate Manchester end of tenancy cleaning price is the smart quote form. Pick your property size, area, and timing. We confirm by phone or WhatsApp within hours.
We cover all 17 Manchester areas: Altrincham, Cheetham Hill, Chorlton, Crumpsall, Didsbury, Fallowfield, Levenshulme, Manchester City Centre, Northenden, Prestwich, Rusholme, Sale, Stretford, Urmston, West Didsbury, Whitefield, and Withington.
FAQ
Is the quoted price the price I pay? Yes, if the property matches the description you gave. If it doesn't, we call before starting and you can agree any adjustment or decline. No surprise day-of charges.
Do you charge per hour or fixed price? Fixed price based on property size and condition. We don't bill by the hour because that creates a bad incentive (slow work = higher bill).
What payment methods do you accept? Bank transfer or card on completion. We don't take payment up front.
Do you offer discounts for landlords with multiple properties? Yes. If you manage 3+ properties in Manchester, get in touch and we'll discuss a per-property rate.
Is VAT included in the price? Our prices include all applicable taxes. The number you're quoted is the number you pay.
Can I book an evening or weekend clean? No. We clean Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Book a weekday slot and we'll work around the keys.
Why are some Manchester cleaners cheaper than your price? Some cut corners (no oven, no inside cupboards, no window tracks). Some are doing it as a side gig with no insurance or re-clean guarantee. Check what's included before booking. The lowest quote is often the most expensive once you add the deposit deduction back in.
Why are some Manchester cleaners more expensive? Some take referral commissions from letting agents. Some operate at a smaller scale with higher overhead per job. Some quote based on hours rather than fixed price.
How much should I budget for a 2-bed clean in Manchester? £229 base, £284 with oven, £299 with carpets shampooed. Most 2-bed cleans land between £255 and £300 all in.
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For west-side moves, see our Eccles end of tenancy cleaning page for local checkout notes.