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Cost of End of Tenancy Clean in Stockton-on-Tees (2026)

End of Tenancy Clean in Stockton-on-Tees works out at £130 to £395 per property in 2025, give or take. Stockton-on-Tees runs a bit under the UK average, which mostly comes down to County Durham 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.

Typical cost in Stockton-on-Tees -12%
Low £130
Typical £263
High £395
Typical price per property Last updated 22 April 2026
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About end of tenancy clean in Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees is a large city of around 197,000 in County Durham. The housing is mostly red-brick Victorian terraces, stone-built millworker housing and post-war semi-detached estates typical of Northern industrial towns. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like TS16, TS17, TS18 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit below the UK average. Lower contractor overheads and shorter distances across County Durham do most of the work.

Straight up, the North East is usually the cheapest region for trade work. Gas Safe engineers and electricians often quote 10 to 15 percent under the UK average. Newcastle, Durham and Middlesbrough are well served; rural Northumberland jobs tend to go to a regional firm rather than a one-van outfit.

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 Stockton-on-Tees

Basic £130 – £185

Studio or 1-bed flat, unfurnished

Standard £185 – £280

2–3 bed house with oven and carpet clean

Complex £280 – £530

4+ bed furnished property with external windows and balcony

What affects the price of end of tenancy clean in Stockton-on-Tees?

  • Property size (studio to 5-bed)
  • Oven and carpet cleaning included
  • Furnished vs unfurnished
  • Deposit-back guarantee offered

Stockton-on-Tees vs the UK average

Stockton-on-Tees sits in the cleaning market at a cost multiplier of 0.88× the UK national average. That puts Stockton-on-Tees end of tenancy clean prices at £130–£395 versus the UK average of £150–£450 per property.

Stockton-on-Tees vs UK national average — per property Stockton-on-Tees £130 £395 UK average £150 £450
Typical price range, per property

End of Tenancy Clean cost calculator — Stockton-on-Tees

Estimated cost in Stockton-on-Tees
£195 – £295
per property

Estimate based on live 2025 UK trade pricing. Always get 3 written quotes before committing.

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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 Stockton-on-Tees?

Budget £130 to £395 per property for end of tenancy clean in Stockton-on-Tees. Prices here are around 12% cheaper than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly cleaning contractor day rates in County Durham and the specific material list for your job.

How long does end of tenancy clean take in Stockton-on-Tees?

A straightforward end of tenancy clean job in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees?

A proper end of tenancy clean quote in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees than the UK average?

End of Tenancy Clean in Stockton-on-Tees runs around 12% cheaper than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £150 to £450 per property; Stockton-on-Tees quotes tend to land between £130 and £395. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.

Do I need planning permission for end of tenancy clean in Stockton-on-Tees?

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 County Durham Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.