Guide · Pricing
Southend cleaning service costs — what to pay in 2026
Real local prices for domestic cleaning, end-of-tenancy, carpets, ovens and commercial work across Southend-on-Sea and SS0–SS9. Use this as your reference before you book.
Quick answer
Regular domestic cleans in Southend run £16–£22 per hour. End-of-tenancy starts at £180. Carpets from £30 a room. Oven cleans from £55. Prices vary slightly between SS0–SS9 postcodes — book direct with a local cleaner to skip agency margins.
Prices by service
| Service | Typical rate | Range |
|---|---|---|
Regular / weekly domestic clean Most Southend cleaners quote hourly for repeat visits. Weekly rates drop vs one-offs. | £16–£22 / hour | £48–£90 per visit (2–4 hrs) |
One-off deep clean More product, more time, more elbow grease. Priced higher than a regular clean. | £20–£28 / hour | £140–£280 for a 2-bed home |
End-of-tenancy clean Deposit-back guaranteed by most local pros. Oven & carpets often extra. | From £180 (studio / 1-bed) | £220–£400 for 2–4 bed |
Carpet cleaning Hot-water extraction. Stain treatment usually adds £15–£25 per stain. | £30–£45 per room | £90–£180 for 3 rooms + stairs |
Oven cleaning Dip-tank or on-site. Add £20–£35 for hob and extractor combos. | £55–£75 single oven | £85–£140 range/hob/extractor |
Commercial / office clean Small offices: hourly. Larger sites and communal blocks: monthly contract with SLA. | £18–£28 / hour | Contract quotes on m² |
What changes the price
- Frequency: weekly beats fortnightly beats one-off. Regular cleans lock in the best hourly rate.
- Property size: most quotes are hourly, so more rooms = more hours.
- Condition: deep cleans, post-builders and end-of-tenancy sit at the top of the range.
- Extras: internal windows, inside oven, inside fridge and ironing usually cost extra.
- Insurance & DBS: vetted, insured cleaners sit £2–£4/hr above uninsured Facebook-group cleaners — and it's worth it.
FAQs
How much does a cleaner cost per hour in Southend?
Most Southend cleaners charge £16–£22 per hour for regular domestic work. Deep cleans and one-offs sit at £20–£28/hr because they take longer and use more product.
How much is an end-of-tenancy clean in Southend?
End-of-tenancy cleans start from £180 for a studio or 1-bed and typically run £220–£400 for 2–4 bed homes across SS0–SS9. Carpets and ovens are usually priced separately.
Is it cheaper to hire a local cleaner or a national agency?
Local cleaners are almost always cheaper. National agencies add a 20–30% margin on top of the cleaner's rate. Direct booking through a local Southend cleaner keeps that margin in your pocket.
Do prices vary between Southend postcodes?
Only slightly. SS0 (Westcliff) and SS9 (Leigh-on-Sea) sit at the top of the range because of demand; SS7–SS8 (Benfleet, Canvey) tend to sit at the lower end. The £2–£4/hr gap is smaller than most people expect.
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