Cleaning Services Edinburgh Prices: 2026 Guide to What Every Clean Costs

If you are comparing cleaning services in Edinburgh, the hardest part is getting a straight answer on price. This guide puts every common type of clean in one place, with typical 2026 prices for Edinburgh, what drives the cost up or down, and how to make sure a quote is really like-for-like. Whether you are a tenant, landlord, Airbnb host or small business, you should be able to budget from this page in a couple of minutes.

Cleaning services Edinburgh prices at a glance (2026)

Service	Typical Edinburgh price	How it is usually priced
Regular home cleaning	£15 – £20 per hour	Hourly, weekly or fortnightly
End of tenancy cleaning	From £90 (studio) to £200+ (5-bed)	Fixed price by property size
Deep cleaning	£80 – £300	Fixed price by property size
After builders cleaning	£120 – £400+	Fixed price by size and work done
Airbnb / holiday let changeover	£40 – £180+ per changeover	Fixed price per turnover
Small office cleaning	£25 – £110 per visit	Per visit, by office size and frequency
Upholstery cleaning	£25 (armchair) – £150 (corner sofa)	Per item

All prices are typical ranges for Edinburgh. Your exact price depends on size, condition and access, which is why most companies, including us, confirm a fixed price after seeing a few details or photos.

Regular home cleaning prices

Regular domestic cleaning in Edinburgh typically costs £15 – £20 per hour. Most homes need two to three hours per visit. Agencies and insured companies sit at the top of that range because they cover insurance, vetting, holiday cover and replacement cleaners if yours is off sick. Independent cleaners can be cheaper but usually offer no cover. Our guide to cleaning company vs independent cleaner compares the two.

End of tenancy cleaning prices

Property	From
Studio	£90
1-bed flat	£120
2-bed	£150
3-bed	£150 – £180, depending on layout
4-bed house	£180
5-bed house	£200

Carpet shampooing, heavy limescale, very dirty ovens and same-day bookings add to the cost. For a full explanation, see our end of tenancy cleaning cost guide or the end of tenancy price list.

Deep cleaning prices

Property	Typical price
Studio / 1-bed	£80 – £150
2-bed	£120 – £220
3-bed	£180 – £300
Larger homes	Custom quote

A deep clean covers the areas a regular clean skips: behind and under furniture, inside cupboards and appliances, limescale, grout, skirting boards and high-level dust. More on our deep cleaning cost page.

After builders cleaning prices

• Small property or light decorating work: £120 – £200
• Medium property (2–3 bedrooms): £180 – £300
• Large property or major renovation: £250 – £400+

See after builders cleaning cost in Edinburgh for what is included.

Airbnb and holiday let cleaning prices

Changeovers are usually a fixed price per turnover: around £60 – £90 for a 1-bed flat, £90 – £130 for a 2-bed and £120 – £180 for a 3-bed. Laundry and consumables are often extra. Use the estimator in our holiday let cleaning price guide for a quick figure.

Office and commercial cleaning prices

• 1–3 person office (up to about 300 sq ft): £25 – £40 per visit
• 4–8 person office (300 – 700 sq ft): £40 – £70 per visit
• 9–15 person office (700 – 1,500 sq ft): £65 – £110 per visit
• Larger offices, shops, clinics and warehouses: custom quote

More frequent visits usually lower the per-visit price. See our small office cleaning guide and commercial cleaning service.

What tenants and landlords typically pay

• Tenants usually pay for one end of tenancy clean when moving out, typically £120 – £200 for a 1–3 bed flat. Compare that with the deposit at stake: cleaning is the most common reason for deductions.
• Landlords usually pay for cleans between tenancies (when the outgoing tenant has not), plus occasional deep cleans and after builders cleans after refurbishments. Regular turnovers are often cheaper on a repeat basis.

What makes a cleaning quote go up or down?

• Size and number of bathrooms and kitchens, more than bedrooms.
• Condition: grease, limescale, pet hair and mould take extra time.
• Access: tenement stairs, no lift and paid parking zones add time and cost.
• Timing: same-day, evening and weekend jobs usually cost more.
• Extras: oven cleaning, carpet shampooing, inside windows and fridge or freezer defrosting.
• Frequency: regular bookings are cheaper per visit than one-offs.

How to compare cleaning quotes fairly

1. Ask whether the price is fixed or hourly, and what happens if the job runs over.
2. Check exactly what is included: ovens, inside cupboards, windows and carpets are where quotes differ most.
3. Ask whether products and equipment are included.
4. Check for insurance and a re-clean guarantee.
5. Look at recent reviews for the type of clean you need.

Get a fixed price from MT Cleaners

We clean homes, rentals, holiday lets and offices across Edinburgh and nearby areas including Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, South Queensferry and Livingston. Send us your property size and the type of clean on WhatsApp, or call +44 7747 675575, and we will reply with a fixed price. You can also see all our prices on the pricing page.

Cleaning prices in Edinburgh: FAQs

How much does a cleaner cost per hour in Edinburgh?

Typically £15 – £20 per hour for regular domestic cleaning. Specialist cleans such as end of tenancy and after builders are usually priced as a fixed job instead.

How much is a 2-hour clean in Edinburgh?

Around £30 – £40 at standard hourly rates. Look out for seasonal offers, which can bring a short general clean down further.

Why is end of tenancy cleaning more expensive than a regular clean?

It covers far more: inside every appliance and cupboard, limescale, skirting, windows and walls, to the standard a letting agent checks against the inventory. It usually takes several times longer than a regular visit.

Are cleaning prices in Edinburgh higher than elsewhere in Scotland?

Generally a little, mainly because of travel, parking and tenement access in the city centre. Prices in surrounding towns are often slightly lower.