Cleaning Business Invoice Template and Guide (UK)
What every UK cleaning invoice should include, how VAT works, and how to get paid faster — with a clear template to copy.
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How to Price a Cleaning Job in the UK
Short answer
To price a cleaning job in the UK, estimate the hours it will take, multiply by your hourly rate (commonly £15–£25 per cleaner in 2026), then add for materials, travel and any specialist tasks. Most domestic cleaners charge £15–£20 per hour or a fixed per-visit price based on that estimate.
Pricing is where many cleaning businesses quietly lose money — undercharging by a few pounds an hour adds up across a full book of regulars. Here is how to price confidently and consistently. Once your rates are set, cleaning business software makes it easy to turn quotes into jobs and jobs into paid invoices.
Three ways to price a cleaning job
Most UK cleaners use one of three approaches:
- Hourly — simplest for regular domestic cleaning. You charge for time on site.
- Per room or per property size — useful for one-off and end-of-tenancy cleans where scope is predictable.
- Flat per-visit price — a fixed quote based on your hours estimate. Clients like the certainty, and you keep the upside if you work efficiently.
Average UK cleaning rates in 2026
As a guide, typical 2026 figures across the UK look like this (city rates, especially London, run higher):
£15–£20
Per hour, regular domestic cleaning
£18–£25
Per hour, one-off and deep cleans
£150–£300
Typical end-of-tenancy clean (2–3 bed)
Treat these as a starting point, not gospel — your local market, costs and positioning matter more than any national average.
A simple pricing formula
Price = (estimated hours × your hourly rate) + materials + travel + a margin for specialist tasks
Decide the hourly rate you need to hit your income goal after costs, then estimate hours honestly — including setting up, moving between rooms and packing down.
A worked example
A weekly 2-bed flat clean you estimate at 2.5 hours, at £18/hour, is £45. Add £3 for materials and you might quote a tidy £48 per visit. Quote it as a fixed price and the client knows exactly what they pay each week.
Tip: save your standard services and prices once, and generating a consistent quote for each new customer takes seconds.
Mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting costs — materials, travel, insurance and unpaid admin time all eat into an hourly rate.
- Competing on price alone — reliability and trust win long-term regulars, not being the cheapest.
- Not reviewing prices — revisit your rates at least yearly as costs rise.
Once you have a price, send it as a professional quote rather than a text message — it sets the tone and is easy to convert into a VAT invoice later.
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Start free trial — no card requiredFrequently asked questions
How much should I charge for cleaning per hour in the UK?
Most UK domestic cleaners charge between £15 and £20 per hour in 2026, with deep and one-off cleans at £18–£25. City rates, particularly in London, are typically higher. Set your rate from your costs and income goal rather than copying competitors.
Should I charge hourly or a fixed price?
Fixed per-visit pricing is popular because clients like the certainty and you keep the benefit of working efficiently. Hourly can be simpler for open-ended or first-time jobs. Many cleaners quote fixed prices based on an hourly estimate.
How do I send a professional cleaning quote?
Create the quote from the customer and services, then send it as a branded PDF. With Cleenie you can build a quote in seconds and convert the approved quote straight into a scheduled job. Try it free.