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.
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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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.