End of tenancy clean

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Hello all,
I'm trying to get an idea of how much I should expect to pay for an end-of tenancy clean on our flat. It's got 3 db beds, 1 small single, small kitchen, bathroom and a lounge. Wood floors throughout, except the stairs and hall which are carpeted (and need steam cleaning). it's not filthy, so just needs to be brought up to standard. Our landlord has quoted us £400! :eek:
To be honest I'd be surprised if this was more than about 4 hours work total, and this seems like an awful lot! We're in London but looking at gumtree the going rate for a cleaner is between £6-£8/hr. Any input?
I'm trying to get an idea of how much I should expect to pay for an end-of tenancy clean on our flat. It's got 3 db beds, 1 small single, small kitchen, bathroom and a lounge. Wood floors throughout, except the stairs and hall which are carpeted (and need steam cleaning). it's not filthy, so just needs to be brought up to standard. Our landlord has quoted us £400! :eek:
To be honest I'd be surprised if this was more than about 4 hours work total, and this seems like an awful lot! We're in London but looking at gumtree the going rate for a cleaner is between £6-£8/hr. Any input?
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I can't blame any Landlord wanted a professional clean of carpets at the end of the tenancy. I've little doubt that when you moved in that the carpets were up to scratch, otherwise you'd have mentioned this in your opening post.
You may be moving out, but there will be a tenant moving in after you, and they will expect everything to be just so, as you did when you moved in.
Sorry, but I take the Landlords stance on this one.
I completely understand why he wants the property professionally cleaned - while the carpets aren't in a terrible state, they were professionally cleaned when we moved in, and I'm sure the new tenants will appreciate it. It's not the cleaning per se that I question, just the price! I'm getting some quotes myself, but I just wondered whether any MSE'rs had any experience/professional input on what the average price is...
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Otherwise you could aks the landlord ofor the detail of the work to be carried out in his quotation and then do it yourself or employ someone to do it for you?
Three people who each take 4 hours is 12 hours cleaning in total, so it worked out at about £20 per person, per hour .... which is the same as Molly Maid. Although, 12 hours of cleaning sounds a lot, this not a weekly clean buy a complete spring clean of the whole house.
Agree ... if the standard domestic clean is working out at about £20 per hour, so £250 for a Spring Clean then £400 sounds "about right" for a steam clean as well.
That said, I paid about £160 for a single room a few years ago - that was to DryChem the carpet, suite and curtains. So £400 for the whole house sounds good, to me. Of course, I could have been ripped off when I paid £160, but it did make a huge difference. You'd be amazed at how much dust & grime can be absorbed - you really notice the fresh colours afterwards.
No upholstered furniture, curtains or soft furnishings?
Get other quotes, I'm sure you'll get it done cheaper. But be sure and ask the landlord what level of cleanliness he expects... if your cleaners come in and don't do a thorough job, he'll probably still quote a further charge to bring it up to his 'standard'.
Good luck!
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Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
Could you then do it yourself by hiring equipment etc?