MK SparkleIn Milton Keynes and the surrounding 30 km, a professional end-of-tenancy clean ranges from £160 for a 1-bedroom flat to £290+ for a 4-bedroom house. That's the all-in figure with the oven, fridge and windows inside included — the three things that catch most tenants out at handover.
Quick price guide (typical, MK area)
| Property | EOT only | EOT + carpet | EOT + carpet + windows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bed | £160 | £205 | £230 |
| 2 bedroom | £190 | £280 | £305 |
| 3 bedroom | £230 | £365 | £395 |
| 4+ bedroom | £290 | £470 | £500+ |
Carpet add-on at £45 per room. Windows interior at £25, exterior at £35 per visit (where reachable from ground).
What's actually included
A genuine end-of-tenancy clean isn't just a tidy-up. It's a deposit-protection exercise built around what the letting agent will check. Anything legitimate should cover:
- Oven: inside, racks, trays, glass, door seal — fully degreased
- Fridge / freezer: defrosted, interior cleaned and deodorised
- Hob, splashback, extractor (filter swap on request)
- Bathrooms: limescale stripped from taps, showerhead, screen, tiles, grout
- Toilets: inside, behind and underneath
- Windows: interior cleaned, frames and sills
- Floors: vacuum + mop, edges and behind furniture
- Wardrobes and drawers: empty, wipe inside and out
- Skirting boards, doors, door frames, switches, sockets
- Final walkthrough sign-off ready for the agent's inspection
Why some quotes look much cheaper
If a quote comes in at £80 for a 2-bed end-of-tenancy clean, look closely. Almost always one of three things:
- Oven not included — added at £40+ at the door once the cleaner's there.
- "Standard" clean dressed up as EOT — surfaces only, no behind-appliance work, no descale.
- Sole-trader without insurance — fine until the agent disputes the standard or something goes wrong.
You don't need the most expensive quote. You need an honest one with the checklist on paper.
What affects your final price
- Property size — bedrooms drive the base rate, but the kitchen and bathroom count matter more (each adds ~£30).
- Condition — heavy kitchen grease or pet-related cleaning often adds 10–20%.
- Carpets — most agents specify professional carpet cleaning. Add £45/room for hot-water extraction with receipts.
- Distance — past 10 miles from MK city centre, expect a small surcharge (we charge £0.85/mile).
- Notice — same-week bookings sometimes attract a small priority charge if we have to pull a cleaner from another job.
How to get the best deposit-back outcome
- Book the clean for the day after you move out, not the same day. Empty property, no pressure.
- Insist on a written checklist and matching receipt. Letting agents need both.
- Add carpet cleaning if your tenancy specifies professional standard — it's cheaper bundled.
- Take photos before the cleaner leaves. Date-stamped, every room.
- If your agent flags an issue, send the report to your cleaner within 48 hours and ask them to come back.
FAQs
Is end-of-tenancy cleaning compulsory in the UK?
Not legally — but most ASTs require the property to be returned in the same standard it was let. If the inventory says "professionally cleaned", a domestic clean won't pass inspection. The Tenant Fees Act stops landlords charging you for cleaning, but they can deduct from your deposit if the standard isn't met.
Do I have to use the cleaner my agent recommends?
No. The agent can require a professional standard with a receipt, but they cannot force you to use a specific provider. Use anyone reputable, get the receipt, and you're fine.
How long does an EOT clean take in Milton Keynes?
Around 4 hours for a 1-bed, 5 for a 2-bed, 6 for a 3-bed, 7.5 for a 4-bed. We send teams of two for 3-bed+ so it's done in one visit.
Can you do same-week bookings?
Often yes — we hold a few slots back each week for urgent EOT. WhatsApp us your handover date and postcode and we'll tell you what we have.
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