End of Tenancy Cleaning in South East London
From Greenwich’s heritage properties to Croydon’s high-rise rental market — professional end of tenancy cleaning across every SE, BR, DA, and CR postcode. Fixed pricing, DBS-checked teams, and a 48-hour re-clean guarantee.
What Is End of Tenancy Cleaning?
End of tenancy cleaning is a professional deep clean carried out when a tenant moves out of a rented property. It’s designed to return the property to the standard recorded at the start of the tenancy — the standard the letting agent or landlord will check against during the checkout inspection. In almost all cases, it’s a requirement for recovering your full deposit.
South East London presents a particular challenge because of the sheer variety in housing stock. A newly built apartment in Woolwich’s Royal Arsenal has integrated appliances, glass splashbacks, and pristine fittings that need careful handling. A Victorian terrace in Brockley has original sash windows, period fireplaces, and tile work that demands specific products and techniques. A converted flat above a shop in Peckham might have both. Our teams are equipped for all of it.
Deposit disputes over cleaning are one of the most common reasons tenants in SE London lose money. A professional clean to a documented checklist standard — with a receipt proving the work was done — eliminates that risk. Our 48-hour re-clean guarantee provides additional protection: if the checkout inspection flags anything, we return at no cost.
Every end of tenancy booking with Royal Cleaning includes the same comprehensive checklist, a deep oven clean at no extra charge, DBS-checked teams, and professional-grade equipment. We don’t work by the hour — we stay until the job is done.
What to Expect When You Book
Provide your property details online and get a fixed-price quote in under a minute. The price covers everything — no hourly rates, no add-ons that appear on the day, no charge for the deep oven clean. What you see is what you pay.
On the day, our team arrives with all equipment: professional-grade steam cleaners, degreasers, specialist oven products, and non-abrasive tools for period features and delicate surfaces. You don’t provide anything beyond running water and electricity. If you can’t be there, we collect keys from your agent or use a key safe.
We work systematically through every room. Kitchens are the most intensive — the oven alone requires dismantling, soaking, degreasing, and reassembly. Bathrooms get full descaling, grout scrubbing, and mould treatment. Bedrooms, living areas, and hallways are dusted, wiped, vacuumed, and mopped throughout.
A 1-bed in SE London typically takes 3–4 hours, a 2-bed 4–5 hours, a 3-bed 5–7 hours, and larger properties up to 9 hours. We don’t leave until every checklist item is complete. You receive a full invoice and receipt on completion — the document your agent or deposit scheme needs as proof of professional cleaning.
What’s Included — Room by Room
Over 40 items. The same checklist whether you’re in a Woolwich new-build or a Dulwich period home.
Kitchen
- Oven dismantled, degreased, and reassembled — racks, trays, door glass, seals
- Hob, burners, drip trays, and splashback degreased
- Extractor fan, hood, and filters cleaned
- Fridge and freezer interior cleaned (must be defrosted beforehand)
- Dishwasher interior, filter, and door seal
- Microwave interior and exterior
- All worktops, tiled surfaces, and splashbacks
- Cupboard and drawer interiors, exteriors, and handles
- Sink, taps, plughole, and drain area descaled and polished
- Bins emptied and sanitised
- Floor mopped, skirting boards wiped
- Light switches, sockets, and window frames
Bathrooms
- Toilet bowl, base, seat, cistern, and area behind
- Bathtub or shower tray descaled, screen, rails, and fittings
- All tiles and grout lines scrubbed
- Silicone seals treated for mould and discolouration
- Limescale removal from all taps and fixtures
- Mirror and glass surfaces polished
- Sink, taps, overflow, and pedestal
- Extractor fan and vent covers wiped
- Cabinet and shelving interiors
- Floor mopped, skirting boards wiped
Bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Wardrobe and cupboard interiors cleaned (must be empty)
- Drawers and shelving wiped inside and out
- Bed frame and headboard wiped
- Windowsills, frames, and interior glass cleaned
- 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 & Hallways
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Doors, door frames, and handles cleaned
- Front door interior and frame
- Staircase, bannisters, and spindles
- Windowsills, frames, and interior glass
- Light fittings, switches, and sockets
- Radiators and covers wiped
- Skirting boards throughout
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Airing cupboard and storage interiors (if empty)
Optional Extras
Add these to any booking. Prices shown upfront.
How SE London’s Rental Market Has Transformed
South East London has changed more than any other part of the city in the last decade. Here’s how — and why it matters for your end of tenancy clean.
Olympic Legacy Begins
1,500+ new rental unitsThe Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Borough start attracting major residential development. The O2 area sees its first wave of private rental blocks, changing the character of SE10 and SE7.
End of Tenancy Cleaning Prices — South East London
Fixed pricing across all SE, BR, DA, and CR postcodes. Deep oven clean included.
6 Boroughs, 35+ Neighbourhoods
Find your area below. Every neighbourhood has dedicated teams and the same guaranteed standard.
End of Tenancy Cleaning Across South East London
South East London is a region in transition. Over the past decade, billions in regeneration investment have reshaped entire neighbourhoods — from the Royal Arsenal development in Woolwich to the Lewisham Gateway scheme, from Peckham’s creative transformation to the Elizabeth Line’s impact on Abbey Wood and Thamesmead. What was once considered London’s overlooked quadrant is now one of its fastest-growing rental markets.
That growth means higher expectations. New-build blocks come with managing agents who require pristine handovers. Period properties in Dulwich and Blackheath have landlords who’ve owned them for decades and know exactly what clean looks like. Even in more affordable areas like Catford, Erith, and Thornton Heath, checkout standards have risen as the market has professionalised.
We work with agents across every SE London borough — Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Acorn, Winkworth, Foxtons, Robinson Jackson, and dozens of independents. From conservation-area properties overlooking Greenwich Park to ex-council flats in Thamesmead, we know what each type of inspection requires because we’ve been passing them since 2014.
SE London also covers the widest geographic spread of any region we serve — from Bermondsey on the river to Orpington near the Kent border. We maintain team capacity across the entire area so that same-day bookings are possible whether you’re in SE1 or BR6.
Letting Agents We Work With in South East London
Our cleans meet the checkout standards expected by these and other agencies across the region.
What Clients in South East London Say
Moved out of a flat overlooking Greenwich Park. The agent was incredibly particular — original sash windows, period cornicing, every detail checked. Royal Cleaning handled it all and the checkout was signed off same day.
We manage a portfolio of new-builds around Woolwich Arsenal. Royal Cleaning is the only company we use now. Consistent quality, always on time, and they understand what Berkeley's agents expect.
End of tenancy clean for a Victorian terrace in Brockley. Three bedrooms, original fireplaces, high ceilings — the team handled everything including the oven and the bathroom grout. Full deposit returned.
Booked a last-minute clean in Croydon for a large 2-bed flat. Got confirmation within an hour and the team arrived the next morning. Thorough, professional, no drama. Exactly what you need when you're stressed about moving.
Common Questions — South East London
Specific answers for SE London tenants, landlords, and property managers.
End of Tenancy Cleaning in Other Parts of London
Moving Out in South East London?
Get a fixed-price quote in under a minute. Same-day availability from Bermondsey to Bromley.