Whole-home resets for Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Southsea, Fratton and North End, covering living rooms, hallways and bedrooms in one visit.
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Home cleaning services in Portsmouth
Home cleaning services in Portsmouth cover the broader household tasks that go beyond weekly maintenance, planned around the result you want rather than a fixed routine. This might mean preparing a Victorian terrace in Southsea for guests, resetting a student house near the university after term ends, or giving a post-war home in Cosham a thorough seasonal refresh. The scope is agreed with you in advance, so the clean fits the property and the occasion.
Across Portsea Island and the mainland areas of Drayton, Farlington and Cosham, households turn to this service when the need is bigger than a single room. Families moving into flats near Gunwharf Quays, homeowners in Edwardian terraces around Fratton Park, and residents in Milton preparing for family visits all benefit from a clean that addresses kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces and agreed fixtures in one coordinated visit.
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The outcome
A cleaner plan for Portsmouth premises.
Portsmouth's dense mix of period properties and conversions means many homes have original features, high ceilings and built-in cupboards that gather dust between regular cleans. A terrace in Old Portsmouth might need skirting boards, sash windows and picture rails attended to before a summer gathering, while a Southsea conversion could require a full reset of shared hallways and inside kitchen cupboards after months of everyday use.
The service also suits the rhythm of life around the naval base, the continental ferry port and the university calendar. Households near Portsmouth Harbour station preparing for relatives arriving by Wightlink crossings, families in Copnor hosting visitors during school holidays, and homeowners in Hilsea moving into new-builds all find that a tailored home clean addresses the whole property in a way that weekly domestic work does not.
Service scope
What a home clean in Portsmouth includes
Each item is a discussion point for the quotation, not an automatic promise that every task is included.
Deep touches in kitchens and bathrooms of flats and conversions near Gunwharf Quays, including tiles, grouting, splashbacks and accessible fixtures.
Inside cupboards, wardrobes and built-in storage in period homes around Old Portsmouth and Milton, cleared and wiped where agreed in advance.
Seasonal cleans for post-war properties in Cosham and Drayton, timed around family visits, school holidays or the summer seafront season on Southsea Common.
Pre-move or post-move cleans for student houses near the Guildhall campus, resetting kitchens, bathrooms and communal areas between tenancies.
Living spaces and hallways in homes near Fratton Park and Landport, including skirting boards, light switches, door frames and accessible shelving.
One-off household cleans for families in Eastney and Copnor preparing for guests arriving via Portsmouth Harbour or the Gosport Ferry crossing.
Agreed scope reviewed before booking, so the clean addresses the rooms, fixtures and finishes that matter most in your Portsmouth home.
The service is planned around the result you want, so the scope can focus on high-traffic areas, forgotten corners or rooms that need attention before an event. Inside cupboards, windowsills, door frames and built-in fixtures are included where agreed in the quotation, giving you control over what is addressed and what is left for another time.
The service does not include appliance repair or servicing, outdoor and garden cleaning, or pest and damp treatment. If your property needs work that falls outside household cleaning, those specialists should be arranged separately. The clean itself focuses on surfaces, fixtures and spaces that can be refreshed with the tools and methods of a thorough household visit.
Tailored specification
How to request home cleaning services in Portsmouth
Start by sharing the full postcode, the type of property and the rooms or tasks you want covered. A terrace in Southsea with original features will need different planning from a modern flat near Lakeside North Harbour, and a whole-home reset involves more coordination than a kitchen and bathroom refresh. The more detail you provide about the property and the occasion, the more accurate the quotation will be.
Access and parking details help plan the visit, especially for terraced streets around Fratton and North End where space is limited, or for conversions near Commercial Road where entry arrangements vary. If you are moving into a new-build in Farlington or preparing a property in Landport for tenants, let us know the timing and any access constraints so the clean can be scheduled around handover dates or viewings.
For homes near the university, the naval base or the ferry port, mention if the clean needs to fit around term dates, shift patterns or travel schedules. Properties in Hilsea close to the M275, or in Eastney near Langstone Harbour, may have different access routes or parking options, and sharing those details in the enquiry helps confirm availability and plan the day.
01Full Portsmouth postcode and property type02Rooms and tasks you want included in the clean03Occasion or reason for the visit04Access, parking and entry arrangements05Preferred timing or any scheduling constraints06Any original features or fixtures needing attention
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Quotation factors
How much does home cleaning services cost in Portsmouth?
The quotation depends on the size and layout of the property, the rooms and tasks you want covered, and the condition at the start. A two-bedroom flat in a Southsea conversion will differ in scope from a four-bedroom Edwardian terrace in North End, and a seasonal refresh takes less time than a full reset after months of neglect or a house move.
Original features in period homes around Old Portsmouth, the number of bathrooms in a student house near the Guildhall, and whether you want inside cupboards and built-in storage addressed all influence the quotation. Every enquiry is reviewed individually, so the estimate reflects the property, the postcode and the result you are working towards.
- Property size and layout, from a one-bedroom flat near Clarence Pier to a family terrace in Copnor with multiple floors.
- Number and type of rooms included, such as kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces and hallways in homes across Portsea Island.
- Condition at the start, including dust, limescale, built-up grime or neglect in properties near Fratton Park or Cosham High Street.
- Original features in Victorian and Edwardian homes in Southsea, Milton and Landport, such as skirting boards, picture rails and sash windows.
- Inside cupboards, wardrobes and built-in storage in period properties around Old Portsmouth and Eastney, where agreed in the scope.
- Timing and access, especially for post-war homes in Drayton, student houses near the university, or conversions near Gunwharf Quays with shared entry.
Service comparison
Home cleaning services compared with domestic cleaning in Portsmouth
Choose the page that best matches the premises and the scope you need quoted.
Home cleaning services address the broader household tasks that go beyond weekly maintenance, planned around a specific occasion or result. Domestic cleaning in Portsmouth provides thoughtful, regular upkeep of everyday spaces, keeping kitchens, bathrooms and living areas calm and fresh without taking over your week. If you need a whole-home reset before guests arrive, a seasonal deep touch or a post-move clean, home cleaning services offer the scope and flexibility to cover the whole property in one coordinated visit.
Domestic cleaning suits households that want consistent, lighter-touch care of high-use rooms, while home cleaning services are designed for the occasions when the need is bigger. A family in a Southsea terrace might use domestic cleaning to maintain the kitchen and bathroom each week, then request a home clean before hosting relatives arriving via the Isle of Wight ferry, covering living rooms, hallways, inside cupboards and agreed fixtures in one go.
The two services complement each other across Portsmouth's varied housing stock. A student house near the university might need a full home clean at the end of term, then domestic cleaning during the academic year. A post-war property in Cosham could benefit from a seasonal home clean in spring, with domestic cleaning maintaining the everyday spaces in between. Both are planned around your property and routine, but the scope and frequency differ to match the task at hand.
Our process
From enquiry to clear next step.
Tell us about the premises
Share the postcode, premises type, priorities and any preferred timing.
Receive a tailored quotation
We review the requirement and confirm the right scope and availability.
Confirm the service
Once the details are agreed, the cleaning plan can be confirmed.
Local coverage
Home cleaning services availability across Portsmouth.
The service covers postcodes PO1 to PO6, taking in Old Portsmouth, Southsea, Fratton, North End, Copnor, Milton, Eastney, Landport, Hilsea and Cosham on Portsea Island, as well as Drayton and Farlington on the mainland. Properties near the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Southsea Common, Fratton Park, the Guildhall and Queen Alexandra Hospital are all within the area served, as are homes close to Portsmouth Harbour and Fratton stations.
Enquiries are also welcomed from Gosport, Fareham, Havant and Waterlooville, where households look to Portsmouth for home cleaning services that cover whole-property resets and seasonal deep touches. The service reaches terraces, flats, conversions, student houses and post-war homes across the city and the surrounding towns, planned around the property type and the result you want.
Availability is always confirmed by full postcode before anything is booked, so share your location and property details in the enquiry. Portsmouth City Council runs household collections, but the clean itself is scheduled around your timing, access arrangements and the scope agreed in the quotation, not the council calendar.
Portsmouth service-area checkAvailability is confirmed by full postcode before booking.
PO1 to PO6Postcode ranges are used for service-area guidance only.
Pricing guide
Guide prices for home cleaning services in Portsmouth
Regular domestic cleaning
Weekly or fortnightly cleaning
| Booking | Hourly rate | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | £23 per hour | £46 total |
| 3 hours | £21 per hour | £63 total |
| 4 hours | £19 per hour | £76 total |
One-off and deep cleaning
Spring, deep and after-party cleaning
| Service | Hourly rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Deep clean | £23 per hour | Minimum 3 hours, £69 total |
| Spring clean | £22 per hour | Minimum 3 hours, £66 total |
| After-party clean | £24 per hour | Minimum 3 hours, £72 total |
Minimum 3 hours
Optional cleaning packages
Silver Plan
Regular weekly clean
- Billing
- Charged per hour
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Weekly cleaning£20 per hour
Includes priority rescheduling
Gold Plan
Weekly clean plus monthly deep clean
- Billing
- Charged per hour, at two separate rates
- Frequency
- Weekly clean plus a monthly deep clean
- Weekly cleaning£18.50 per hour
- Monthly deep cleaning£22 per hour
Includes 10% off add-ons
Platinum Plan
Full Care
- Billing
- Fixed monthly price
- Frequency
- Weekly Full Clean
- Monthly price£310 per month
Includes one deep oven clean or fridge clean
Add-on services
Laundry
Wash, dry and fold
- Per load£13 to £18 per load
Ironing
- Per item£1.50 per item
- Small bag, up to 15 items£20
- Medium bag, up to 25 items£35
- Large bag, up to 40 items£50
Dishwashing
Includes washing, drying and putting dishes away
- Per load£8 to £12 per load
- Light dishes added to a regular clean£5 flat fee
Domestic add-on. Commercial and restaurant dishwashing is quoted separately.
Inside oven cleaning
Includes racks, trays, glass and interior degreasing
- Standard oven£30 to £40
- Double oven or large rangeFrom £50
Inside fridge or freezer cleaning
- Standard fridge£25 to £30
- Freezer£30 to £35
- Fridge and freezer combination£50 to £55
Freezers must be defrosted beforehand
Decluttering and organisation
Cupboards and wardrobes
- Cupboards and wardrobesFrom £20 per hour
Quotation may be required depending on the scope
Balcony or patio sweep
- Small balcony£35
- Larger patiosFrom £2 to £3 per square metre
- Pressure washingQuotation required
Wheelie-bin cleaning (add-on)
- 1 bin£5 per bin
- 2 bins£8
- 3 bins£12
Add-on pricing. Standalone bin-cleaning visits are quoted separately.
Transport charges may apply depending on the booking location. Enter your postcode in the coverage checker or request a quote for confirmation.
Prices shown are a guide. Your final quotation depends on the size and condition of the space, the work required, access, location, frequency and any selected extras. Transportation and out-of-hours charges may apply. We provide the cleaning products and equipment required for the agreed service. A 70% deposit is required to secure a confirmed booking.
VAT is added to the prices shown.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs about home cleaning services in Portsmouth
These answers are based on the visible service information for this page. Your written quote confirms the agreed scope.
Can you clean a Victorian terrace in Southsea with original features before guests arrive?+
Yes, the service covers whole-home resets for period properties, including skirting boards, picture rails, sash windows and built-in cupboards where agreed. Share the full postcode, the rooms you want addressed and the date you are expecting visitors, and the quotation will reflect the scope and the features that need attention.
Do you clean student houses near the University of Portsmouth between tenancies?+
Yes, post-move and pre-move cleans are part of the service, covering kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces and communal areas. Let us know the property type, the number of bedrooms and the handover date, and the clean can be scheduled around the end of term or the start of a new tenancy.
Can you deep-clean a flat near Gunwharf Quays before a seasonal let?+
Yes, the service suits flats and conversions preparing for guests or short-term lets, covering kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and agreed fixtures. Share the postcode, the rooms you want included and the timing, and the quotation will reflect the scope and the condition at the start.
Do you clean post-war homes in Cosham and Drayton for families preparing for visitors?+
Yes, seasonal and one-off household cleans are designed for families hosting relatives or friends, covering the whole property or the rooms that matter most. Share the full postcode, the occasion and any specific tasks, and the clean will be planned around your schedule and the result you want.
Can you clean inside cupboards and built-in storage in homes around Old Portsmouth?+
Yes, inside cupboards, wardrobes and built-in fixtures are included where agreed in the quotation. Period homes often have storage that gathers dust between regular cleans, so let us know which areas you want addressed and the scope will be tailored to the property and the features that need attention.
Our reviews
What our customers say
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Maksim
13/6/2026
★★★★★
Great service thank you guys! 2 bedroom flat with two bathrooms and two balconies. Recommended!
Olivia Guillum Scott
1/6/2026
★★★★★
The team were amazing from booking through to completing the job! They left the flat spotless and did such a great job- thank you!
James Bryson
14/6/2026
★★★★★
They carried out an end-of-tenancy clean for our rental property and the results were absolutely outstanding. The team was professional, friendly, and incredibly thorough throughout. Every room was cleaned to an exceptional standard, with great attention to detail in every corner of the house. The property was left spotless and looked far better than we expected. Moving house is stressful, so having a company we could completely rely on made a huge difference. Excellent communication, fantastic service, and superb quality of work from start to finish. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a first-class cleaning company.
Abigail
19/3/2026
★★★★★
I booked a deep clean and the results were amazing! The team were friendly and nice but also worked fast and were very professional and even gave me tips on how to keep up with maintenance. I’ll definitely be booking regular cleans with them, I couldn’t recommend this company enough!
Becki
11/3/2026
★★★★★
Completed an end of tenancy clean for us, left extremely clean, really happy with the job. Friendly team with good communication throughout booking process and affordable prices. Thank you!
J Lyons
2/3/2026
★★★★★
The team were very professional and did a fantastic job! Would 100% recommend them.
Nicola
28/2/2026
★★★★★
I booked a deep clean when I was moving out of my flat, and I’m honestly so glad I did. The team did such a thorough job, everything was spotless by the time they finished. The kitchen and bathroom looked amazing, and they even cleaned all the little corners and details I wouldn’t have thought of. It made the whole move-out process so much less stressful, and I felt really confident handing the keys back. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone needing an end-of-tenancy clean. Really great service.
Abeera
18/11/2025
★★★★★
Booked really last minute for an end of tenancy clean, staff made an effort to accommodate, excellent service the place was spotless, would honestly 1000% recommend ;)
PJ
12/11/2025
★★★★★
Excellent end of tenancy clean! The team did an amazing job, the house was in quite a state after the kids, but they cleaned everything thoroughly. The walls look spotless, and the attention to detail was impressive. Highly recommend their service!
Jenny
9/11/2025
★★★★★
Was happy to return home to a lovely dust free and clean home - thank you. The team worked really hard with the deep clean that was required. Reliable and competitive pricing for London.
Emmanuel Jones
23/10/2025
★★★★★
Really professional and polite. Would recommend
Cynthia Turkson
23/10/2025
★★★★★
I’m really happy with the service I received. The cleaners were very good, professional, and thorough. They did an excellent job and I’d definitely recommend this company.
Charlotte
23/10/2025
★★★★★
Used this company for 3 months after having my baby as I needed the extra help after my c section they are super professional reliable and did a great job of keeping my apartment clean and catered to my needs
Darrie
23/10/2025
★★★★★
I'm so impressed with Polished by Evestair! From the beginning, their professionalism was evident in their timely arrival, attentiveness to detail, and prompt communication. By the time they finished, my entire house felt like a brand-new one, with every surface and corner shining and gleaming. They did an eerily thorough job. A team that combines efficiency with such attention to detail and pride in their work is hard to come by. I heartily recommend Polished by Evestair if you want your house to be immaculately clean perhaps even too perfect to be natural!
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