Rental and end of tenancy cleaning business
Deep clean rental properties between tenants for landlords and letting agents.
- £300-1.5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
24,607 UK companies in this field, 48% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 81210 “General cleaning of buildings”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
One-off deep cleans of empty or newly vacated homes, including ovens, bathrooms, kitchens, floors and windows, ready for the next tenant.
Your first three steps
- Write a checklist of what a full end of tenancy clean includes and price it by property size
- Visit or email local letting agents and landlords with your prices and a sample checklist
- Do a few discounted cleans and take before and after photos for your portfolio
Who pays
Private landlords, letting agents and tenants who need to hand a property back in good condition.
How it makes money
Fixed price per property, based on size and condition. Repeat work from agents and landlords can fill your diary.
Skills that help
- Attention to detail
- Deep cleaning methods
- Reliable timekeeping and communication with agents
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether it covers working with ladders and chemicals
- Work is uneven, with busy periods around typical tenancy change dates
- Agree in writing what is included, as disputes over standards can mean re-cleans
- You may need a van or car to carry equipment and a vacuum
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: rental and end of tenancy cleaning
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.
Free preview: summary
- What it is: A one-off deep-cleaning service for empty or newly vacated rentals, sold to landlords, letting agents and tenants. You quote a fixed price per property, based on size and condition.
- Startup cost (estimate): Roughly £540 to £1,590 if you buy new kit, insurance and basic marketing. That is a little above the idea card's £300–£1,500, because the £300 end assumes you already own a vacuum and a vehicle.
- Earning potential (estimate): Published prices for a 2-bed clean run from about £150 to £260 depending on the source. Doing 2–3 cleans a week could bring in about £1,800–£2,900 a month before costs. The idea card's own range is £600–£3,500 a month. Work is seasonal and uneven.
- 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 an end of tenancy cleaning business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on the equipment you already have and whether you need a vehicle to carry it. Treat this as an estimate and check your own needs.
How much can I earn from rental property cleaning?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £600 to £3,500, depending on how many cleans you take on. Work can be uneven, with busy periods around typical tenancy change dates, and the estimate assumes about 10 hours a week or more.
What should I check before starting a tenancy cleaning business?
Check public liability insurance, including whether it covers working with ladders and chemicals. Agree in writing what each clean includes, as disputes over standards can mean re-cleans. You may also need a van or car for equipment.
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