Published price guides put home cleaning at about £13 to £28 an hour in England, with the South East at the top end. Here is what a fair price looks like and how to book a cleaner in Reading.

What cleaners typically charge

UK price guides checked in October 2026 give a wide range, and where you live matters.

• Most of the UK: about £13 to £25 an hour.
• London and the South East: about £20 to £28 an hour. Reading is in the South East, so expect prices nearer this range than the North or Midlands.
• Marketplace listings in Reading show cleaners advertising anywhere from about £10 to £25 an hour.

Typical price for a regular clean by home size

These are weekly visits from a published UK guide. Time and price grow with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

• Studio or 1 bed: about 2 to 2.5 hours, roughly £30 to £55 (£45 to £75 in London and the South East)
• 2 bed, 1 bath: about 2.5 to 3 hours, roughly £40 to £70 (£55 to £90)
• 3 bed, 2 bath: about 3 to 3.5 hours, roughly £50 to £85 (£70 to £110)
• 4 bed, 2 bath: about 3.5 to 4.5 hours, roughly £65 to £110 (£90 to £140)

One-off and deep cleans cost more than a regular visit because they take longer and cover more.

What a fair price looks like

A very low price can mean the cleaner is not being paid properly. The National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour from April 2026. On Pluggerzz, a cleaner who sets a price of about £16.50 an hour takes home at least that after our service fee, so a 2-hour clean works out at around £33 and a 4-hour clean at around £66. Self-employed cleaners are not covered by the minimum wage rules, and they also pay for travel, supplies and tax, so this is a floor and not a typical price.

If you are quoted far below that, it is worth asking how the price works before you book.

What makes the price go up

• Size and condition. More rooms, more clutter, or a home that has not been cleaned for a while takes longer.
• Type of clean. Deep cleans, oven cleaning, inside windows and end of tenancy cleans cost more than a regular tidy.
• Frequency. Weekly and fortnightly visits are usually cheaper per hour than a one-off.
• Supplies and equipment. Some cleaners bring their own products and equipment. Others expect you to provide them. Check which before you compare prices.

How to get a fair deal

1. Say how many bedrooms and bathrooms you have and what you want done.
2. Ask whether the price includes products, equipment and travel.
3. Agree how long the clean should take and what happens if it needs longer.
4. Get the price in writing before the first visit.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to clean a 2-bedroom house?

About 2.5 to 3 hours for a regular clean, according to published guides. A first clean or a deep clean can take longer.

Do I need to be at home?

Not always, but many people prefer to be in for the first visit. Agree access and key arrangements in advance.

Should I tip my cleaner?

It is optional. A thank-you for a particularly good job is always welcome.

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Sources: Fantastic Services UK cleaning cost guide (updated September 2026), Bark: cleaners in Reading, and the National Living Wage rate for April 2026 from Workplace Journal. Prices are typical figures checked in October 2026 and your quote will vary.