How much should I charge for cleaning? (UK)
Figuring out how much to charge for cleaning is one of the hardest parts of running a cleaning business in the UK. Charge too little and you're working for free after supplies, insurance and fuel; charge too much and you price yourself out of the local market.
Typical UK domestic cleaning rates in 2026 sit between £18 and £30 per hour depending on your area, the type of clean, and whether you bring your own equipment — with commercial and end-of-tenancy cleans commanding more. The trouble with copying a number off a forum is that it takes no account of your costs or how many hours you can actually bill.
The calculator below starts from your real weekly costs and the hours you can genuinely charge for, then works out the hourly rate you need to hit your target take-home. That way you're pricing for profit rather than guessing.
Related reading: how cleaning businesses can stop losing jobs to spreadsheets.
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