End of Tenancy Cleaning Costs in Bristol: 2026 Guide

The short answer

Expect the price to be set by size and condition. A tidy, unfurnished one-bed flat is at the bottom of the range; a furnished family house with heavy kitchen grease, limescale and marked carpets sits at the top — or beyond.

Examples of published Bristol prices

Note that these sources measure different things — modelled estimates, directory averages and individual providers' "from" prices — so they don't line up neatly. Provider prices aren't directly comparable either: what's included, the property's condition, the number of bathrooms, appliances, carpets and any other requirements all differ from one quote to the next. The spread is wide because providers include different things. Some prices cover the oven, inside appliances and internal windows; others list them as extras. Always check the inclusions rather than comparing headline prices.

What affects the price

Property size, bedrooms and bathrooms

More rooms means more time. Bathrooms add disproportionately, because limescale, grout and shower screens take careful work.

Condition

A property cleaned regularly during the tenancy is quicker to finish than one with built-up grease, mould or heavy limescale. Honest photos help providers quote accurately.

Furnished or unfurnished

Furniture needs cleaning inside and out, and it slows floor cleaning. Unfurnished properties are generally quicker.

Kitchen and appliances

The kitchen is usually the largest single job: cupboards inside and out, worktops, tiles, sink, extractor hood, and appliances such as the oven, hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

Carpets and windows

Vacuuming is standard; deep carpet cleaning is normally extra. Internal windows are often included; external windows rarely are, though Stone & Key can arrange window cleaning alongside the clean.

Additional services

Walls, balconies, garages, rubbish removal or upholstery are usually quoted separately.

What is normally included

• Kitchen cupboards, drawers and shelves inside and out
• Worktops, splashbacks, sink and taps descaled
• Oven, hob and extractor (check whether included or extra)
• Fridge-freezer, microwave and other appliances cleaned inside and out
• Bathrooms descaled: bath, shower, screen, toilet, basin, tiles and fittings
• Skirting boards, doors, handles, switches and sockets
• Internal windows, sills and frames
• Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout

How long an end of tenancy clean takes

There is no dependable standard time for an end of tenancy clean, because duration depends heavily on the property itself. The main factors are:

• Property size — the number of rooms and overall floor area
• Number of bathrooms — each one adds limescale, grout and screen work
• Furnished or unfurnished — furniture needs cleaning inside and out, and slows floor cleaning
• Condition — built-up grease, mould or limescale takes considerably longer than a well-kept property
• Kitchen and appliances — ovens, extractor hoods, fridges and other appliances are often the biggest single job
• Carpets — vacuuming is standard; deep carpet cleaning adds significant time
• Additional services — walls, balconies, garages or upholstery extend the visit
• Number of cleaners attending — a team completes the same work in fewer hours on site than a single cleaner

Because of this, Stone & Key assesses each property individually rather than quoting a fixed time by bedroom count. Tell us about the property and its condition and we will agree a realistic plan for the clean.

Tenant and landlord responsibilities

Tenants are normally expected to return the property in the same condition as at check-in, allowing for fair wear and tear. The check-in inventory is the reference point. Landlords and letting agents are responsible for wear and tear, repairs and preparing the property to a lettable standard between tenancies.

Check the tenancy agreement for specific cleaning clauses. Where there is a deposit dispute, deposit protection schemes look at evidence — inventories, photos and receipts — so keeping a record of a professional clean can help.

How to compare quotes

• Is the oven included, or extra?
• Are appliances cleaned inside?
• Is carpet cleaning included, and by what method?
• Is there a re-clean policy if the agent or landlord flags an issue?
• Are products and equipment supplied?
• Is the price fixed, or can it change on the day?

You can find out more about how we handle move-out cleans on our end of tenancy cleaning page. If you're a landlord with a holiday let or regular clean in mind, our guide to cleaner costs in Bristol may also help.

Doing it yourself? Our room-by-room end of tenancy checklist covers what to clean, and how long end of tenancy cleaning takes helps you plan around check-out.