London End of Tenancy Cleaning · Deposit-Standard · Re-Clean Guarantee
End of Tenancy Cleaning London — Deposit-Standard, Guaranteed
Moving out of a London rental? End of tenancy cleaning to the standard letting agents and landlords actually inspect, with a re-clean guarantee within 7 days — if the inventory clerk raises any cleaning issue, we come back and sort it at our cost. Same-day and next-day availability for end-of-month dates. ARI Maintenance covers all London boroughs and the M25 corridor.
End of Tenancy Cleaning — What It Is and Why It Differs from Regular Cleaning
End of tenancy cleaning is the regulated-by-convention deep clean carried out at the end of a rental tenancy to return the property to the standard listed in the move-in inventory. It is significantly more thorough than a regular domestic clean — covering inside ovens, behind appliances, descaled fixtures, sanitised touchpoints, skirting-level dust, window tracks, and the surfaces only inspected at check-out. The scope is set by what the inventory clerk will actually photograph and tick off; getting any of those items wrong is the most common cause of deposit deductions.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and DPS data shows that "cleaning" is consistently the single largest category of contested deposit claims in the UK rental sector. The economics are stark: a a bespoke price–a bespoke price EOT clean almost always returns more deposit than the cost of the clean itself. The re-clean guarantee model exists precisely because the scope is inspector-driven; if the clerk identifies missed areas, the cleaner returns at their cost rather than the tenant losing the dispute.
What Is Included in an End of Tenancy Clean
Six clean zones cover the full property.
Kitchen Deep Clean
Oven, hob, and extractor fan inside and out, degreased to bare-metal where possible. Fridge and freezer defrosted and cleaned inside and out. All cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out. Worktops, splashbacks, and sink descaled and sanitised. Washing machine, dishwasher, and microwave detail-cleaned.
Bathroom Deep Clean
Toilet, bath, and shower descaled and sanitised. Tiles and grout scrubbed and treated for mould. Mirror, glass, and chrome fittings polished streak-free. Extractor fan cleaned and dust removed. Sealant inspected and reported if regrouting needed.
Bedrooms and Living Areas
Skirting boards, door frames, and light switches wiped down. Windows cleaned inside with sills and frames. Floors vacuumed and mopped. Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners. Radiators dusted and wiped. Wardrobes and built-in storage cleaned inside.
Communal and Hallways
Stairs, hallways, and entrance areas cleaned including bannisters, light fittings, and door handles. Doormats lifted and floor cleaned underneath. Storage cupboards and meter boxes wiped if accessible.
Glass, Mirrors, and Surfaces
Every glass surface (windows inside, mirrors, shower screens, internal glass doors) polished streak-free with commercial-grade glass cleaner. All hard surfaces sanitised including handles, switches, and frequently-touched points.
Floors and Soft Furnishings
Carpets vacuumed thoroughly with HEPA-filter equipment. Hard floors mopped with appropriate cleaners. Carpet stain treatment included where stains are spot-treatable; deep extraction available as an add-on for heavy stains.
What You Get When ARI Does Your EOT Clean
Re-Clean Guarantee Within 7 Days
If the letting agent or inventory clerk raises any cleaning issue from the check-out inspection, we return within 7 days and address it at no additional cost. The deposit-protection model that makes EOT cleaning actually worth booking.
Inventory-Clerk Standards
We clean to what the clerk inspects, not what looks tidy. Every cleaner on our team has worked through dozens of London inventory check-outs and knows the items most commonly flagged.
Products and Equipment Supplied
Commercial-grade degreasers, descalers, sanitisers, and HEPA-filter hoovers. You provide nothing — we arrive with everything needed including bin bags and microfibre cloths.
Fixed Price Before We Start
Quote based on bedroom count and condition. The number you accept is the number you pay. If the property needs more time than estimated, we stay and finish — the price does not change.
How an ARI End of Tenancy Clean Works — Five Steps
Book your move-out date.
Phone 07796 382957, email, or fill the form. Tell us the bedroom count, move-out date, and access arrangement (key with letting agent, key under mat, you present, etc.).
Fixed price quote.
Within 24 hours we confirm a fixed price. End-of-month dates fill up fast — book at least 7 days ahead for standard pricing.
Cleaner arrives equipped.
Commercial-grade products, HEPA-filter hoovers, microfibre cloths, and the experience to clean to inventory-clerk standard. Vans signed if you need ID for the letting agent.
Full property clean.
3–8 hours depending on bedroom count. We work systematically through every room, every surface, every detail an inventory clerk will photograph.
Sign-off and re-clean guarantee.
Photo-documented for your records if requested. 7-day re-clean guarantee on every job — if the clerk flags anything, we come back at our cost.
Why London Tenants Use ARI for End of Tenancy Cleaning
According to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme annual statistical report, "cleaning" is consistently the single largest category of disputed UK deposit claims — with hundreds of millions in tenant deposits at stake each year. The 2023–24 TDS data showed cleaning claims accounting for over 50% of all dispute cases the scheme adjudicates. The economic case for booking an EOT clean is built directly on this data: the cost of the clean is significantly less than the typical cleaning-related deduction.
Our cleaners are vetted, insured, and rated 5.0 stars across 27 Google reviews and 9.94/10 across 32 Checkatrade reviews. Re-clean guarantee on every EOT job.
About the Cleaning Team
ARI Maintenance is led by Arianne ‘Ari’ Raofi, founder. End of tenancy cleaning is carried out by a consistent team of vetted, experienced cleaners who specialise in inventory-standard work.
“The biggest deposit deductions come from items the tenant didn’t even know would be inspected — behind the fridge, inside the extractor, the window tracks, the sealant in the shower. Our job is to clean to what the clerk actually photographs, not what looks tidy.”Read our full team story
End of Tenancy Cleaning Coverage — London and the M25
Islington
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Camden
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Hackney
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Haringey
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Enfield
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Barnet
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Walthamstow
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Leyton
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Stratford
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Ilford
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Barking
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Dagenham
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Romford
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Grays
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Recent EOT Cleans
Client Case Studies Coming Soon
We're documenting our recent work across London with full before/after case studies — coming as projects complete. In the meantime, our 5.0★ Google reviews and 9.94/10 Checkatrade rating cover the verified customer feedback.
End of Tenancy Cleaning Pricing
| Property Size | Price Range | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bed | a bespoke price–a bespoke price | 3–4 hours |
| 2 bed | a bespoke price–a bespoke price | 4–6 hours |
| 3 bed | a bespoke price–a bespoke price | 5–8 hours |
| 4+ bed | Quote on enquiry | Full day |
Add-ons: carpet hot-water extraction (a bespoke price–a bespoke price per room), oven deep-clean standalone (a bespoke price–a bespoke price), external window cleaning (a bespoke price–a bespoke price). Same-day and end-of-month dates carry a small premium.
Real Customer Reviews
5.0★ from 27 Google reviews · 9.94/10 from 32 Checkatrade reviews. Live feed below pulls directly from our Google Business Profile — nothing written by us, nothing curated, every review verified by the platform.
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Landlord redecorations between tenancies — pairs perfectly with EOT cleaning for full property turnaround.
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Last updated: 30 April 2026