1. Base Price for a One-Bedroom Flat
When calculating fixed prices, start with a standard property type. A one-bedroom flat, including living room, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and hallway, typically requires 4–5 hours of work for a professional cleaner.
To remain competitive without undervaluing your service, the fair fixed price range for this base package in 2025 UK market conditions is: £150–£180, depending on the region.
2. Adding Rooms and Extras
Once the base property is priced, additional spaces are added as fixed surcharges:
- Extra bedroom: £20–25
- Additional bathroom: £25–35
- Staircase (house or split-level flat): £10–15
- Separate toilet: £10–15
- Conservatory: £25–30 (including windows)
This structure works well up to three-bedroom properties. Beyond that, larger spaces require additional staffing and time.
3. Properties Larger Than Three Bedrooms
For properties with four or more bedrooms, or three to four bathrooms, additional pricing must reflect increased workload and staffing requirements:
- Each extra bedroom (over 3): £40–50
- Each extra bathroom (over 3): £45–50
- Additional receptions: £40–50, depending on size
4. Property Style and Complexity
Historic properties such as Victorian or Georgian houses, or large villas, often require more labour due to higher ceilings, double windows, and architectural complexity. For such homes, add a surcharge of £30–£50 to the overall price.
5. Pets and Extra Workload
Homes with pets — especially cats and dogs — create additional workload due to hair and odours. Always apply a supplement to cover the extra time needed for thorough cleaning. (Note: low-maintenance companions like aquarium fish or the occasional spider are not subject to this adjustment.)
6. Proven Methodology
This fixed pricing method has been tested and refined over more than 13 years of practice. It is successfully applied in Maidbos, where service providers can configure pricing rules dynamically — adjusting for room numbers, property style, and other factors to provide transparent, fair fixed prices to clients.
7. Worked Example: Three-Bedroom House
Let’s calculate the price for a typical property with:
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 separate toilet
- 1 staircase
Calculation:
- Base price for 1-bedroom flat: £150–£180
- + 2 extra bedrooms: £20–25 each → £40–50
- + 1 extra bathroom: £25–35
- + 1 separate toilet: £10–15
- + 1 staircase: £10–15
Total fixed price: approximately £235–£295, depending on the region, size, and finishing level of the property.
Conclusion
Fixed pricing for intensive cleaning services must balance fairness to clients with proper compensation for professionals. By using a structured system based on base property types, surcharges for extras, adjustments for size and complexity, and supplements for pets, you ensure your pricing is competitive yet sustainable. With tools like Maidbos, this methodology can be automated to provide consistent, transparent quotes that reflect true market value.