Whole-home resets for Victorian terraces in Freemantle or Shirley, working through kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and living rooms in a single visit.
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Home cleaning services in Southampton
A home cleaning service that goes beyond weekly maintenance, designed for households across Southampton that need a broader reset or a deeper seasonal clean. This approach suits families preparing for visitors, homeowners moving into Victorian terraces in Freemantle or Shirley, or anyone planning a thorough refresh around the pressures of term time near the University of Southampton or Solent University. The scope is planned around the result you want, not a fixed checklist, and reviewed before anything is confirmed.
Southampton's mix of city-centre apartments, inter-war family homes in Bassett, and student houses around Portswood and Highfield means that household cleaning needs vary widely. A whole-home reset might involve tackling kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces together, working through cupboards and fixtures where agreed, or preparing a property for new tenants after the academic year. The service is built to flex around one-off events, seasonal pressures, or the kind of deep clean that follows a busy summer of visitors arriving via the cruise terminals at Town Quay.
Tailored quotationsService scope agreed in advanceResidential and commercial enquiriesAvailability checked by postcode
The outcome
A cleaner plan for Southampton premises.
Period properties near the Bargate and medieval town walls often feature original fireplaces, sash windows and panelled doors that benefit from careful attention during a seasonal clean. Post-war family homes in Bitterne or Swaythling may need a full refresh after school holidays, while city-centre apartments overlooking Guildhall Square in the Cultural Quarter require a different approach to layout and access. Each property type brings its own rhythm, and the clean is shaped to match it.
Households near Southampton Common or Riverside Park may time a deep clean around spring or autumn, when natural light shows every surface and the change of season prompts a fresh start. Families in Woolston, linked to the city centre by the Itchen Bridge, might plan a reset before hosting relatives or after building work. The service covers what matters most to you, planned in advance and agreed in detail, so the result feels complete and the home is ready to enjoy again.
Service scope
What a home cleaning service in Southampton includes
Each item is a discussion point for the quotation, not an automatic promise that every task is included.
Deep cleaning of kitchens in family homes across Bassett, including inside cupboards, around fixtures and behind appliances where access allows.
Bathroom cleaning in city-centre apartments near WestQuay, covering tiles, grout, taps, mirrors and sanitary ware to a higher standard than routine maintenance.
Living spaces refreshed in student houses around Portswood and Highfield, ready for new tenants or the start of the academic year at the University of Southampton.
Inside cupboards and fixtures where agreed in advance, suited to period properties near the Bargate or homes in Bitterne preparing for seasonal guests.
Seasonal cleans for households in Swaythling or St Denys, timed around school holidays, family visits or the lighter evenings that follow winter.
One-off household cleans for families moving into new-builds near Ocean Village, or preparing a property for sale after years of family life.
Tailored scope reviewed before booking, shaped around the layout of inter-war homes in Sholing or the open-plan design of apartments overlooking the River Itchen.
The service is planned around the result you want, not a rigid list. That might mean a full reset of every room, a focus on kitchens and bathrooms, or a seasonal clean that brings light and order back to a home near Southampton Central station after months of routine. The scope is reviewed before booking, so you know exactly what will be covered and the visit is long enough to complete the work properly.
The service does not include appliance repair or servicing, outdoor and garden cleaning, or pest and damp treatment. If your home in Highfield or near the Mayflower Theatre needs attention to gutters, patios or specialist remedial work, those tasks fall outside the scope and should be arranged separately. The focus remains on household interiors, where the difference is visible and the result lasts.
Tailored specification
How to request home cleaning services in Southampton
Start by sharing the full postcode and a description of the property: a Victorian terrace in Shirley with three bedrooms and original features, a city-centre apartment near Guildhall Square, or a family home in Bassett with two bathrooms and a separate dining room. The more detail you provide about layout, the number of rooms and the condition you are starting from, the more accurate the quotation will be and the better the visit can be planned.
Timing matters, especially if you are preparing for guests arriving via the cruise terminals at Town Quay, moving into a new-build near Ocean Village, or scheduling a clean around the academic calendar at Solent University. Let us know if you have a preferred date or if the clean needs to happen before a particular event. Access and parking details should be shared in the enquiry, particularly for properties near Portswood Road or Above Bar Street, where space may be limited.
If the property is a student house around Highfield or an HMO near the University of Southampton, mention the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces, and confirm that access will be available on the day. For homes in Woolston or Bitterne, note any features that might affect the visit: flights of stairs, narrow hallways, or rooms that have been closed up over winter. The clearer the picture, the smoother the booking.
01Full postcode within SO14 to SO1902Property type: Victorian terrace, apartment, family home or student house03Number of bedrooms, bathrooms and main living spaces04Preferred date or timing around visitors, moving date or seasonal refresh05Access and parking details for your street or building06Any particular focus: kitchens, bathrooms, inside cupboards or whole-home reset
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Quotation factors
How much does home cleaning services cost in Southampton?
The quotation depends on the size and condition of the property, the scope you want covered, and the time required to complete the work. A whole-home reset for a Victorian terrace in Freemantle will differ from a seasonal clean of a two-bedroom apartment near the Itchen Bridge, and a deep clean of a student house in Portswood will reflect the number of bathrooms, the state of the kitchen and how much attention is needed inside cupboards and fixtures.
Every enquiry is assessed individually, and the quotation is based on the detail you provide. A family home in Bassett preparing for relatives to visit will be priced differently from a one-off clean of a period property near the Bargate, and a post-tenancy reset in Highfield will reflect the condition left behind. The cost reflects the work involved, not a fixed rate, so the more accurate your description, the clearer the quotation.
- Property size: number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces in a home near Southampton Common or Woolston.
- Scope: whole-home reset, kitchens and bathrooms only, or a seasonal clean focused on high-traffic areas.
- Condition: whether the property is well-maintained or needs a deeper clean after months of routine or vacancy.
- Inside cupboards and fixtures: the time required to work through storage in a Victorian terrace or family home.
- Property type: city-centre apartment near WestQuay, inter-war semi in Bitterne, or student house around Portswood Road.
- Timing: whether the clean is planned around a moving date, university term start, or a family event at the Mayflower Theatre.
Service comparison
Home cleaning services compared with domestic cleaning in Southampton
Choose the page that best matches the premises and the scope you need quoted.
Home cleaning services are designed for one-off resets, seasonal refreshes and broader household cleans that go beyond weekly maintenance. If you need a whole-home deep clean before guests arrive, a reset after moving into a Victorian terrace in Shirley, or a thorough refresh of kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces in a family home near Bassett, this service is planned around that result. For regular, lighter visits that keep everyday spaces calm and fresh without taking over your week, consider domestic cleaning in Southampton instead.
Domestic cleaning suits households that want a predictable rhythm: a weekly or fortnightly visit to a city-centre apartment near Guildhall Square, or a regular clean of a home in Swaythling that keeps surfaces, floors and bathrooms in good order. Home cleaning services are less frequent but more intensive, covering kitchens in detail, working inside cupboards where agreed, and tackling the kind of deep clean that follows a busy summer or prepares a property for new tenants around the University of Southampton.
The two services can work together. A home cleaning visit might reset a property in Freemantle or Highfield after months of neglect, and domestic cleaning can then maintain that standard week by week. If you are unsure which approach fits your household near Portswood Road or Bitterne, describe the result you want and the frequency you have in mind, and the quotation will reflect the service that makes most sense for your home.
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 Southampton.
We take enquiries across Southampton, including the city centre and the Polygon, Ocean Village, Bedford Place, Shirley, Freemantle, Portswood, Highfield, Bassett, Swaythling, St Denys, Bitterne, Woolston and Sholing. The service covers postcodes SO14 to SO19, from Victorian terraces near the Bargate and medieval town walls to inter-war family homes in Bassett, student houses around the University of Southampton, and city-centre apartments overlooking the River Itchen.
We also take enquiries from nearby towns including Totton, Eastleigh, Romsey and Fareham. If your home is close to the Southampton boundary or just outside the postcode districts, share the full postcode and property details, and we will confirm whether the service is available. Many households near the M27 and M3, or close to Southampton Central station, fall within the area we cover.
Availability is always confirmed by full postcode before anything is booked. A postcode alone tells us the general area, but the quotation depends on the property type, the scope you want covered, and the time required to complete the work. Once the detail is clear, we will confirm whether we can take the booking and suggest a date that suits your household near Southampton Common, Riverside Park or the Itchen Bridge.
Southampton service-area checkAvailability is confirmed by full postcode before booking.
SO14 to SO19Postcode ranges are used for service-area guidance only.
Pricing guide
Guide prices for home cleaning services in Southampton
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 Southampton
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 Freemantle before family visit for a week?+
Yes, the service is often planned around guests arriving, and a Victorian terrace is well suited to a whole-home reset that covers kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces and hallways. Share the full postcode, the number of rooms, your preferred date and any particular focus, and the quotation will reflect the time required to prepare the home before your family arrives.
Do you clean student houses in Portswood at the end of the academic year?+
Yes, student houses around Portswood and Highfield are a common enquiry, especially when preparing a property for new tenants or returning it to good order after the University of Southampton term ends. Share the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces, the condition you are starting from, and the move-out date, and the quotation will be based on the scope needed.
Can you work inside cupboards in a period property near the Bargate?+
Yes, inside cupboards and fixtures are included where agreed in advance. Period properties near the Bargate and medieval town walls often have original built-in storage, and a seasonal clean can cover those areas in detail. Describe the property, the number of cupboards and the result you want, and the scope will be reviewed before booking so the visit is long enough.
Do you clean city-centre apartments near Guildhall Square for one-off resets?+
Yes, city-centre apartments are covered, and one-off resets are a core part of the service. An apartment near Guildhall Square in the Cultural Quarter might need a deep clean after building work, before hosting visitors, or simply as a seasonal refresh. Share the full postcode, the number of rooms and any particular focus, and the quotation will reflect the layout and condition.
Can you clean a family home in Bassett around the school holidays?+
Yes, timing around school holidays is common, and a family home in Bassett is well suited to a whole-home clean that covers kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces while the household is less busy. Share your preferred date, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and any areas that need particular attention, and the quotation will reflect the scope and timing you have in mind.
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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