End of Tenancy Cleaning Lewisham
Pop. ~305,000
Zones 2-4
Postcode SE
10 areas covered
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Lewisham is South East London's most up-and-coming borough — 8 minutes from London Bridge by train, packed with Victorian terraces that are rapidly gentrifying, and undergoing massive regeneration around Lewisham Gateway and Deptford Creekside. The Brockley Conservation Area has some of the finest Victorian residential streets in South London, while New Cross houses Goldsmiths University with its 11,000-strong student population driving a fast-turnover rental market.
Royal Cleaning covers all ten areas. Lewisham's stock is overwhelmingly Victorian — terraces and conversions throughout — with newer developments around the DLR corridor and Deptford adding modern flats to the mix.
What to Expect From Your Clean in Lewisham
When you book Royal Cleaning in Lewisham, our team arrives with all professional-grade products, steam cleaners, and specialist tools. You don't need to provide anything except running water and electricity.
Brockley has the premium Victorian stock — large terraces with up to 8 bedrooms in the Conservation Area, many with original features including sash windows, fireplaces, and tiled hallways. Forest Hill and Sydenham have leafy Victorian streets with family houses. Catford has a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war stock, undergoing regeneration. Deptford has converted industrial spaces alongside Victorian terraces — a creative, bohemian vibe compared to neighbouring Shoreditch. New Cross has Goldsmiths student lets. Hither Green and Lee have 1930s and Edwardian family stock. Blackheath (shared with Greenwich) has the premium Georgian and Victorian houses.
Water hardness is around 260–275 ppm. Royal Cleaning doesn't work by the hour — a 1-bed takes 3–4 hours, a 3-bed Victorian terrace 5–7 hours. Our 48-hour re-clean guarantee covers any issues.
What’s Included — Room by Room
Every end of tenancy clean in Lewisham follows the same comprehensive checklist. Here’s exactly what our team does in each area of your property.
Kitchen
The kitchen is where most checkout inspections focus first. Our team dismantles and degreases the oven — racks, trays, door glass, and seals — then moves on to the hob, extractor hood, and filters. The fridge and freezer are cleaned inside and out (they must be defrosted before we arrive). Every worktop, splashback, cupboard interior, drawer, and shelf is wiped down. The sink, taps, and drain area are descaled and polished. Bins are emptied and sanitised. The floor is mopped, skirting boards wiped, and light switches, sockets, and window frames cleaned.
- Oven interior, racks, door glass, and seals
- Hob, burners, drip trays, and splashback
- Extractor fan, hood, and filters
- Fridge and freezer interior (must be defrosted)
- Dishwasher interior, filter, and door seal
- Microwave interior and exterior
- Worktops, tiled surfaces, and splashbacks
- Cupboard and drawer interiors, exteriors, and handles
- Sink, taps, drain area, and plughole
- Bins cleaned and sanitised
- Floor mopped, skirting boards wiped
- Light switches, sockets, and window frames
Bathrooms
Bathrooms require intensive limescale removal and sanitisation. We clean the toilet bowl, base, seat, cistern, and the area behind. The bathtub or shower tray is descaled, along with the screen, rails, and any removable fixtures. All tiles and grout lines are scrubbed, and silicone seals are treated for mould and discolouration. Every tap and fixture is descaled and polished. The mirror, sink, overflow, and pedestal are cleaned, along with cabinet interiors. The extractor fan and vent covers are wiped down, and the floor is mopped.
- Toilet bowl, base, seat, cistern, and behind
- Bathtub or shower tray, screen, and rails
- Tiles, grout lines, and silicone seals
- Limescale removal from all fixtures and taps
- Mirror and glass surfaces
- Sink, taps, overflow, and pedestal
- Extractor fan and vent covers
- Cabinet interiors and shelving
- Floor mopped, skirting boards wiped
Bedrooms
Every bedroom is dusted, wiped, and vacuumed from top to bottom. Wardrobe and cupboard interiors are cleaned (they must be empty before we arrive). Drawers and shelving are wiped inside and out. The bed frame and headboard are wiped down. Windowsills, frames, and interior glass are cleaned. Light fittings, switches, sockets, radiators, and skirting boards are all addressed. Carpets are vacuumed or hard floors mopped, and cobwebs are removed from ceilings and corners.
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Wardrobe and cupboard interiors (must be empty)
- Drawers and shelving wiped inside and out
- Bed frame and headboard wiped
- Windowsills, frames, and interior glass
- Light fittings, switches, and sockets
- Radiators and covers
- Skirting boards and door frames
- Carpet vacuumed or hard floor mopped
- Cobweb removal from ceilings and corners
Living Areas
Living rooms and communal areas are fully dusted, wiped, and vacuumed. All surfaces — shelves, window ledges, mantlepieces — are wiped down. Doors, door frames, and handles are cleaned. Interior window glass, frames, and sills are cleaned. Radiators, skirting boards, light fittings, switches, and sockets are all addressed. Floors are vacuumed and mopped. If there are built-in cupboards or storage units, the interiors are wiped provided they are empty.
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Doors, door frames, and handles
- Windowsills, frames, and interior glass
- Light fittings, switches, and sockets
- Radiators and covers
- Skirting boards throughout
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Storage cupboard interiors (if empty)
Hallways & Stairs
The hallway is often the first and last thing a letting agent sees during checkout. We clean the front door interior and frame, staircase, bannisters, and spindles. Flooring is vacuumed and mopped. Light fittings, switches, sockets, and radiators are wiped. Skirting boards are cleaned throughout. The airing cupboard and any storage cupboard interiors are wiped down if they are accessible and empty.
- Front door interior and frame
- Staircase, bannisters, and spindles
- Flooring vacuumed and mopped
- Light fittings, switches, and sockets
- Radiators and skirting boards
- Airing cupboard and storage interiors
Optional Extras
Add these to any end of tenancy booking. Prices are fixed and shown at the time of booking — no surprises.
What We Need From You
To make sure the clean runs smoothly and your checkout inspection passes first time, here’s what to have ready before our team arrives.
Property Must Be Empty
All personal belongings, furniture (unless agreed otherwise), and rubbish should be removed before our team arrives. Wardrobes, cupboards, and drawers must be emptied — we clean the interiors but can't move stored items.
Defrost the Fridge & Freezer
The fridge and freezer need to be switched off and fully defrosted at least 24 hours before the clean. If they're still frozen when we arrive, we can't clean them properly and they'll need to be skipped or rebooked.
Running Water & Electricity
We need both mains water and electricity throughout the clean. If utilities have already been disconnected or the meter has run out, please arrange for them to be switched on before our arrival.
Keys & Access
If you can't be at the property, arrange access in advance — key safe, concierge, letting agent handover, or a trusted neighbour. Our team is DBS-checked and fully insured. Let us know the access arrangement when you book.
Parking Information
Let us know the parking situation when you book. If your street is a CPZ (Controlled Parking Zone), we'll need a visitor permit arranged in advance — or details of the nearest pay-and-display or free parking. This helps us arrive on time and avoids delays.
Inventory or Checkout Report
If your letting agent has provided a check-in inventory or a list of specific items they'll inspect, share it with us before the clean. We'll use it as a reference to make sure nothing is missed. This is especially important for new-build properties with photo-documented inventories.
Recent Cleans Across Lewisham
Every clean here is a real job completed by our teams. Real properties, real challenges, real results — with the date, pricing, and details to prove it.
4-Bed Victorian Terrace in Brockley Conservation Area — Period Features, KFH Checkout
1-Bed Student Let Near Goldsmiths — Annual Turnover, No Previous Professional Clean, Mann Checkout
2-Bed Converted Industrial Unit in Deptford — Exposed Brick, High Ceilings, LIFE Residential Checkout
Lewisham Cleaning Prices
Updated March 2026
| Property | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Flat | £135 | £159 | £195 |
| 1-Bed Flat | £175 | £209 | £249 |
| 2-Bed Flat / Conversion | £225 | £259 | £309 |
| 3-Bed House | £279 | £329 | £389 |
| 4-Bed House | £349 | £409 | £489 |
Cleaning in Lewisham — What We Know
Practical knowledge from our teams who clean across Lewisham regularly.
Agents include KFH Brockley, Mann Lettings (Lewisham), Acorn, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (Catford and Brockley offices), LIFE Residential (Deptford new builds), Oliver Jaques, and Expose Property. Brockley and Forest Hill have attracted the premium independent agents as gentrification has pushed prices up.
Goldsmiths University in New Cross generates a significant student rental sub-market — 11,000 students needing accommodation in New Cross, Lewisham, Deptford, and Brockley. Student lets turn over annually, often without professional cleaning between tenancies. Lewisham Gateway — the regeneration of the town centre around the DLR and mainline station — has added modern apartments with concierge services and digital checkouts.
Parking Across Lewisham
Lewisham has mixed parking. Deptford and New Cross (Zone 2) have extensive CPZ. Brockley has partial CPZ — the Conservation Area streets are restricted but outer roads are often free. Lewisham town centre has CPZ around the station. Catford has restrictions near the High Street and station. Forest Hill, Sydenham, Hither Green, and Lee residential streets are largely unrestricted. Blackheath has CPZ near the village. Most Victorian terraces don't have driveways, so on-street parking is the norm. Visitor permits via Lewisham Council needed for CPZ areas.
Property Types in Lewisham
Victorian terraces dominate — Brockley Conservation Area has the finest examples with large family houses up to 8 bedrooms. Forest Hill and Sydenham have leafy Victorian streets. Catford has Victorian terraces plus post-war stock and new regeneration developments. Deptford has converted industrial spaces and Victorian terraces plus new riverside developments. New Cross has dense Victorian stock popular with Goldsmiths students. Hither Green and Lee have Edwardian and 1930s family houses. Lewisham Gateway has modern apartments. Blackheath (Lewisham side) has premium period properties.
Common Challenges in Lewisham
- Brockley Conservation Area Victorian features — sash windows, fireplaces, tiled hallways, cornicing requiring specialist care on large multi-bedroom properties
- Goldsmiths student lets in New Cross — annual turnover, often multiple tenancies without professional cleaning, accumulated wear
- Victorian conversion walkups throughout the borough — narrow staircases, no lifts, equipment carried to upper floors
- Deptford converted industrial spaces — exposed brick, high ceilings, open-plan layouts similar to Hackney/Clerkenwell warehouse stock
- Hard water at 260–275 ppm — limescale on bathroom chrome throughout
- Lewisham Gateway new-build digital inventories — same-day tablet checkouts in the regeneration developments
Lewisham FAQs
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in Lewisham?
Based on Royal Cleaning's March 2026 data, prices start from £135 for a studio and range up to £489 for a 4-bed house. The average booking is £249. Brockley Conservation Area Victorian houses with period features are at the premium end. All prices fixed, deep oven clean included.
Which areas does Royal Cleaning cover in Lewisham?
All of Lewisham: Lewisham Town, Catford, New Cross, Deptford, Blackheath, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Brockley, and Hither Green. All SE postcodes within the borough. Availability within 2–3 days.
Do you clean student lets near Goldsmiths?
Yes. New Cross has a large Goldsmiths student rental market with annual turnover. Royal Cleaning handles the accumulated wear from consecutive student tenancies and the quick turnarounds the academic calendar demands.
Can you clean converted industrial units in Deptford?
Yes — same specialist approach as our Shoreditch and Clerkenwell warehouse work. Exposed brick dusted with soft brushes only, polished concrete cleaned with pH-neutral products, and industrial windows cleaned pane by pane.
Is parking easy in Lewisham?
It varies. Deptford and New Cross have extensive CPZ. Brockley has partial restrictions. Forest Hill, Sydenham, Hither Green, and Lee are largely unrestricted. Visitor permits via Lewisham Council needed for CPZ areas.
What happens if my agent flags something?
Our 48-hour re-clean guarantee covers you. Notify us within 48 hours and we return at no extra cost.
Can I book a same-day clean?
Yes, subject to availability. Call Royal Cleaning on 020 8050 6696.
Reviews from Lewisham
4-bed Victorian in Brockley Conservation Area — Minton tile hallway, fireplaces, sash windows, the lot. Royal Cleaning treated everything with care and KFH passed the checkout first time. Deposit returned in full.
Rachel F. — Brockley
Student let near Goldsmiths — two years without a proper clean. Royal Cleaning made it lettable again in one visit. Rebooked for September already.
Landlord — Simon T. — New Cross
Converted industrial space in Deptford with exposed brick and polished concrete. Royal Cleaning knew exactly what products to use. LIFE Residential passed it the next day.
Anna B. — Deptford
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