What does professional cleaning actually cost?
Quotes vary wildly because pricing models vary — per room, per hour, per square metre. These are the researched national ranges, so you know what fair looks like before anyone quotes you. We don’t sell cleaning; every figure is an estimate, not an offer.
Carpeted roomsTypical UK range: 25 to 60 pounds each
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Staircases (with landing)Typical UK range: 35 to 85 pounds each
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HallwaysTypical UK range: 20 to 45 pounds each
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Sofa seatsTypical UK range: 18 to 35 pounds each
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ArmchairsTypical UK range: 20 to 45 pounds each
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MattressesTypical UK range: 30 to 60 pounds each
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Estimated professional price range£110 – £265An estimate from national cost-guide ranges, not a quote. Local prices, soiling and access all move real quotes within (and sometimes outside) this band.
Carpet cleaning cost guide
Room-by-room and whole-house UK ranges, the three pricing models, and the questions that expose a bait price.
Read the guideUpholstery ranges at a glance
- Armchair£20–£45
- Two-seat sofa£45–£80
- Three-seat sofa£55–£100
- Mattress (double)£30–£60
Ranges compiled from national UK cost guides (Checkatrade and MyJobQuote carpet and upholstery cleaning cost guides), checked August 2026. Treat every figure as an estimate, not a quote.
How to read any quote
- Hourly firms typically charge £60 to £120 an hour — the total stays open until the job ends.
- Most firms carry a minimum visit charge of roughly £60 to £85, however small the job.
- Large jobs are often priced per square metre at around £2.50.