A regular cleaner in London is usually booked for two to four hours a week or fortnight. The rate depends mostly on whether you go through an agency, which handles insurance, vetting and cover when your cleaner is off, or book an independent cleaner directly.
Agencies cost more per hour but carry public liability insurance, check right-to-work and references, and send cover during holidays and sickness. Independent cleaners are cheaper and you get the same person every time, but cover and insurance are down to you.
The rooms and tasks each visit, who supplies products and equipment, how keys are held, what happens if either side cancels, and how the rate is reviewed. Writing it down avoids nearly every problem people have with regular cleaners.
Indicative ranges. Central and Zone 1 jobs, parking charges and congestion-zone visits sit at the top end.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Independent cleaner | £16 – £20 per hour |
| Agency cleaner | £20 – £28 per hour |
| Minimum visit | 2 – 3 hours |
| Cleaner supplies products | often + £2 – £5 per visit |
It is common in London for the householder to supply products and the vacuum, particularly with independent cleaners. Agencies increasingly bring their own kit for a small extra charge.
That is the point of a regular arrangement. Agencies aim for continuity and send a replacement only when your usual cleaner is unavailable.
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