How it works

How after builders cleaning works

1. Get a price

Tell us about the job. We’ll give you an instant price based on the size of your home and the tasks selected.

2. Secure your slot

Choose a date and time that works for you, then pay to secure your slot.

3. Get a 5-star clean

We'll remove dirt & dust that's left over from your recent renovation or building work.

Why choose Housekeep?

The best after build cleaners

We've completed over 1m cleans, with an average rating of 4.9-stars

We'll stay until the job's done

With after builders cleaning there's no time limit - we'll stay until the work is done!

Professional service

We're an award-winning service you can trust. All after build cleaners are experienced and background checked

Get an online quote

We'll provide you with a simple price based on the size of your home

Slots available at short notice

After build cleaners are available in all areas, even at short notice

Ready to get a quote?

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What you get with Housekeep

What's included in an after builders clean?

After builders cleaning

After builders cleaning includes:

  • Wiping of surfaces throughout the property
  • Cleaning outside of cupboards and skirting boards
  • Cleaning the exterior of kitchen appliances & white goods
  • Cleaning inside windows
  • Vacuuming all floors and upholstery
  • Mopping all hard flooring

Which service should I choose?

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
Clean grouting
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
Clean extractor fan filter
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
Extra services

One-off clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
×
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
×
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
×
Descale toilet
×
Clean grouting
×
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
×
Clean extractor fan filter
×
Clean carpet & upholstery
×
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
×

Extra services

  • Clean inside oven
  • Clean inside fridge/freezer
  • Clean inside windows

Deep clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
×
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
×
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
×
Descale toilet
×
Clean grouting
×
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
×
Clean extractor fan filter
×
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

  • Clean inside fridge/freezer
  • Clean carpet & upholstery
  • Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

End of tenancy clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
×
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
Clean grouting
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
Clean extractor fan filter
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

  • Clean carpet & upholstery
  • Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

After builders clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
×
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
×
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
Clean grouting
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
×
Clean extractor fan filter
×
Clean carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Extra services

  • Clean inside oven
  • Clean inside fridge/freezer
  • Clean carpet & upholstery
  • Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Frequently asked questions

Renovation and building work often results in lots of dust throughout your property. An after builders clean is designed to remove that before you move back in, so you can be comfortable when you return to the property.

After builders cleaning is more thorough than regular cleaning, and requires specialist equipment. The after builders service removes high levels of dirt and dust from your surfaces, plus the exterior of your kitchen appliances and white goods. Your cleaners will also deep clean the inside of your windows, the outside of cupboards and your skirting boards, to ensure that all dust and dirt is removed.

Your cleaners can try to remove small amounts of paint from windows, provided there is no risk of causing damage.

Your cleaners will not remove paint spillages from flooring, due to the risk of further damage. We would recommend you discuss any spillages with your builder.

We take a card payment when you book. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards. 

We can collect keys from a key safe, a neighbour or your estate agent (within a ten minute walk of the property). Just let us know where the keys will be in the ‘Any other details?’ section of the booking form.

It usually takes your cleaning team 3-5 hours to complete an after builders clean.

The cleaning team will bring everything they need for your after builders clean, including all products and a vacuum cleaner.

If we miss anything, let us know within 72 hours and we’ll come back and reclean it for free. 

What you get with Housekeep

Clear dirt and dust once building work's complete

Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Descaling kitchen sink
  • Wiping the outside of cupboards
  • Cleaning outside appliances
  • Cleaning all accessible surfaces
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Vacuuming floors
  • Mopping floors
Kitchen

Bathroom

  • Descaling throughout (sinks, shower screens etc.)
  • Toilet cleaning
  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Wiping outside of cabinets
  • Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
  • Cleaning grouting
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors
Living room

Living room 

  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors (where applicable)
Bedroom

Bedroom

  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors (where applicable)
Throughout

Throughout

  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Cleaning skirting boards
  • Wiping high-touch surfaces (light switches, door handles)
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors (where applicable)

About after builders cleaning

It used to be tricky to find a professional after builders cleaning service. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from click, to clean to cashless payment.

Just tell us about the job, and we’ll show you an instant price for your after builders clean. If you’d like to book, choose a date and time that works for you and pay to secure your slot.

Our after builders cleaning service is perfect after renovation or building work. The service includes all standard cleaning tasks – like dusting, vacuuming and mopping –  as well cleaning hard to reach areas & descaling of the bathroom & kitchen. You can customise your after builders clean with extra tasks, including inside fridge/freezer cleaning, carpet steam cleaning, upholstery & sofa steam cleaning, and cleaning external areas (balconies, terraces, patios).

After builders cleans are normally completed by a team of two professional cleaners. They’ll bring all of the products and equipment to remove dirt and dust left over from building or renovation work. And they'll try to remove any paint spills too.

Housekeep is the UK’s best cleaning service, with a 4.9* average rating. We’ve completed over 1.5 million cleans – including thousands of professional after builders cleans.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

Join our happy customers in South East London

4.7/5

Based on 616,670 customer reviews

5 stars
528,184
4 stars
42,133
3 stars
19,449
2 stars
11,705
1 star
15,199
Mariya was very thorough considering my house was very cluttered. We managed to get a lot done together! My only concern and misunderstanding was about the time of arrival. My window was 12 to 5pm but it was stated on a message it was to be at 12 noon but arrived at 3pm with no message. There wasn't a way of fine tuning the time on the app. I was constantly looking & waiting for my messages to be responded to! The reason for this is to emphasis that communication is the key thing! Debbie Enfield
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Debbie
Enfield Town (EN1)
Such a pleasure to witness someone go about their work efficiently with a smile. Makes my day. Here's to Emily's next clean.
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J
Watford (WD17)
Patrick is very professional offering a thorough cleaning service. We would highly recommend him.
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F
New Cross (SE14)
Nkechi Esther did a PHENOMENAL job with our house. She didn't leave until the place was immaculate. She arrived to the minute that I'd requested and provided a next-level clean. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
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Natalie
Lewisham (SE13)
Lorraine was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. My kitchen was on another level of mess and she singled handly cleaned it to how it looked when i first moved in. She was pleasant and my family liked her alot. She done an incredible job took all litter rubbish EVERYTHING out. I am soooo impressed. Honestly 10/10
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Samantha caroline
Bromley (BR1)
Very professional, respectful and quiet! Finally someone on this app that knows how to clean!
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M
Crystal Palace (SE20)
Paulina is simply fantastic! So helpful, hard working, efficient and thorough! Would highly recommend!
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J
Nine Elms (SW8)
Exelent very professional Cleaned in every nook My family were visiting and they were impressed as well Same time for next week Thank you for your service
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a
Canonbury (N1)
Marian arrived on time, was friendly and professional and managed to clean beyond my key asks in the 2 hour time slot I had booked, and this was all while being very understanding and accommodating to the fact I was taking care of my baby at the time. Thank you Marian!
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Beckton (E16)

Areas we cover in South East London

  • Abbey Wood (DA17, SE2)
  • Avery Hill (SE9)
  • Bellingham (SE6)
  • Blackheath (SE12, SE3)
  • Brockley (SE4)
  • Catford (SE6)
  • Charlton (SE7)
  • Chinbrook (SE12, SE9)
  • Crofton Park (SE23, SE4)
  • Crossness (SE2)
  • Deptford (SE8)
  • Eltham (SE12, SE9)
  • Evelyn (SE8)
  • Falconwood (SE9)
  • Greenwich (SE10)
  • Greenwich Peninsula (SE10)
  • Grove Park (SE12)
  • Hither Green (SE12, SE13, SE6)
  • Honor Oak (SE23, SE4)
  • Horn Park (SE12)
  • Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9)
  • Ladywell (SE13, SE4)
  • Lee (SE12)
  • Lewisham (SE13)
  • Longlands (SE9)
  • Maze Hill (SE10)
  • Mottingham (SE9)
  • New Cross (SE14)
  • New Eltham (SE9)
  • Plumstead (SE18)
  • Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8)
  • Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9)
  • Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9)
  • Thamesmead (SE28)
  • Westcombe Park (SE3)
  • West Heath (SE2)
  • Woolwich (SE18)

About the Housekeepers

South East London’s best cleaners

Proven and reliable

Every cleaner has at least 6 months’ professional cleaning experience.

Vetted & background-checked

We interview every cleaner in person and do an 8-step background check.

5* ratings

We collect reviews and feedback from every clean to make sure cleaners are 5* quality.

Tech-enabled

We support Housekeepers 7 days a week and help them travel between jobs faster.

Michael - home cleaner in Crofton Park, Gipsy Hill, Honor Oak, Loughborough Junction, North Dulwich, Sydenham, West Norwood

Michael

Areas covered

Crofton Park Gipsy Hill Honor Oak Loughborough Junction North Dulwich Sydenham West Norwood

“Michael is always polite, reliable, works round a busy family, cleans well and is generally a nice person to have in your home..”

B, West Norwood (SE27) - Yesterday

Mehnaz - home cleaner in Bellingham, Bickley, Blackheath, Bromley, Catford, Grove Park, Sundridge

Mehnaz

Areas covered

Bellingham Bickley Blackheath Bromley Catford Grove Park Sundridge

“Menhaz was awesome !! She arrived on time and cleaned perfectly all the areas that needed to be clean. I am very thankful for her help today..”

I, Bickley (BR1) - Yesterday

Adaeze Olivet - home cleaner in Avery Hill, Eltham North, Horn Park, Kidbrooke, Lee, Lewisham, Mottingham

Adaeze Olivet

Areas covered

Avery Hill Eltham North Horn Park Kidbrooke Lee Lewisham Mottingham

“Extremely thorough and great attention to detail. She has done a highly commendable job on the flat and gone above and beyond what was required. I could not recommend her more. Great work!.”

A, Old Kent Road (SE1) - 3 days ago

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52.0% Flats or apartments

48.0% Houses

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1,878,000 Residents

58.0% Own car

44.0% Single

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