Office and property carpet cleaning contracts
Win regular carpet cleaning work from offices, agents and property managers, often outside normal hours.
- £3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
13,091 UK companies in this field, 49% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 81222 “Specialised cleaning services”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
Scheduled carpet cleaning for offices, shared hallways, holiday lets and managed properties, using stronger machines and often working evenings or weekends.
Your first three steps
- Make a simple price list per square metre and a one-page service sheet
- Contact local letting agents, property managers and small offices to offer a trial clean
- Get a van-suitable machine, insurance and a basic risk assessment template in place
Who pays
Small businesses, property managers, letting agents, housing providers and holiday let owners.
How it makes money
Per visit, per square metre or on a regular contract, with extra charges for end of tenancy jobs and urgent call-outs.
Skills that help
- Running larger cleaning machines
- Quoting and measuring jobs
- Organising schedules and following up clients
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether clients ask for a higher cover level
- Employer's liability insurance if you take on staff
- Slip risks and drying times in busy buildings, so use signs and plan for safe access
- Payment terms: agree them in writing as commercial clients may pay slowly
- Clients may ask for risk assessments and method statements, so be ready to provide them
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: office and property carpet cleaning contracts
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a commercial carpet cleaning business?
Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the machines you buy and the insurance you take out. These are estimates, so price your equipment and cover before you commit.
How much can commercial carpet cleaning earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many contracts you win and how often you clean each site. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week, often outside normal hours.
What should I check before taking commercial carpet work?
Check public liability insurance and whether clients want a higher cover level, plus employer's liability if you hire. Also check slip risks and drying times, agree payment terms in writing, and be ready to provide risk assessments and method statements.
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