Cost of End of Tenancy Clean in Hove (2026)
End of Tenancy Clean in Hove works out at £180 to £540 per property in 2025, give or take. Hove runs a bit over the UK average, which mostly comes down to East Sussex labour rates and what the local housing stock demands. Straight like-for-like jobs hit the lower end; anything that needs pipework or structural changes pushes you up.
About end of tenancy clean in Hove
Hove is a medium town of around 91,000 in East Sussex. The housing is mostly period cottages, Edwardian villas and 1930s semi-detached housing alongside newer commuter developments. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like BN3 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit on the expensive side for UK trade work. That's mostly wage levels plus the cost of running a van and a yard in and around East Sussex.
A lot of South East firms work both London and local jobs. Rates usually track London with a small discount, so you're rarely getting a bargain. Peak season runs May to September and good tradespeople can be three to four weeks out. Out of season is the time to price round.
Domestic cleaning isn't a regulated trade, but the firms worth hiring carry public liability insurance and DBS-checked staff. End-of-tenancy work is nearly always priced per property with a deposit-back guarantee baked in. Specialist cleans (carpet, oven, gutter) are charged per unit or by the hour, not by property size.
End of Tenancy Clean cost breakdown in Hove
Studio or 1-bed flat, unfurnished
2–3 bed house with oven and carpet clean
4+ bed furnished property with external windows and balcony
What affects the price of end of tenancy clean in Hove?
- Property size (studio to 5-bed)
- Oven and carpet cleaning included
- Furnished vs unfurnished
- Deposit-back guarantee offered
Hove vs the UK average
Hove sits in the cleaning market at a cost multiplier of 1.20× the UK national average. That puts Hove end of tenancy clean prices at £180–£540 versus the UK average of £150–£450 per property.
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What's typically included in a end of tenancy clean quote
- Full kitchen deep clean (oven, fridge, cupboards)
- Bathroom descaling and sanitising
- Bedroom and living room detailing
- Floor mop and vacuum
- Deposit-back guarantee (where offered)
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of tenancy clean cost in Hove?
Budget £180 to £540 per property for end of tenancy clean in Hove. Prices here are around 20% more expensive than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly cleaning contractor day rates in East Sussex and the specific material list for your job.
How long does end of tenancy clean take in Hove?
A straightforward end of tenancy clean job in Hove runs to 4–8 hours. You can lose days to things outside the contractor's control — parts on backorder, awkward access, or a firm slotting your job around existing bookings. Ask for a start date and expected finish up front.
What's included in the price of end of tenancy clean in Hove?
A proper end of tenancy clean quote in Hove should cover: Full kitchen deep clean (oven, fridge, cupboards); Bathroom descaling and sanitising; Bedroom and living room detailing; Floor mop and vacuum; Deposit-back guarantee (where offered). If any of those aren't itemised on your quote, push back and ask. A written guarantee with a clear warranty period is reasonable to expect on this kind of work.
Is end of tenancy clean cheaper in Hove than the UK average?
End of Tenancy Clean in Hove runs around 20% more expensive than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £150 to £450 per property; Hove quotes tend to land between £180 and £540. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.
Do I need planning permission for end of tenancy clean in Hove?
Most end of tenancy clean jobs don't need planning permission, but Building Regulations and any manufacturer or trade-body sign-off still apply. If the property sits in a conservation area or is listed, ring East Sussex Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.
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