Carpet Cleaning Rates: What's Normal to Pay in the UK in 2026
A plain, honest price guide for anyone booking a professional carpet clean - by room count and property size.
Typical rates by room and property
Job
Typical rate
Notes
Single small room (up to 4m x 4m)
£25 - £50
Most common single-room booking
Stairs and landing
£50 - £85
Often booked alongside a room clean
Three-bedroom property (whole house)
£150 - £250
Typical full-property clean
Larger property (4+ bedrooms)
£250 - £500+
Scales with number of rooms and total floor area
Hourly rate (specialist callout)
£60 - £120
Common for smaller or one-off jobs
These are general UK averages pulled together from common industry ranges, not a live quote. Per-square-metre pricing (roughly £1.50-£4/m²) is common for larger or open-plan rooms, and London prices typically run £40-£110 per room versus £30-£80 elsewhere in the UK.
What actually changes the price
Carpet type and condition - heavily soiled, pet-stained, or delicate/wool carpets often cost more to treat properly than a routine refresh.
Method - hot water extraction (steam cleaning) is the industry standard and usually priced higher than a quick dry-clean or shampoo service, but lifts more ground-in dirt.
Room size and furniture - moving furniture, stairs, and awkward layouts typically add to the base price.
Minimum call-out charge - many companies have a minimum visit fee (often around £85), so a single small room can cost more per square metre than a whole-house booking.
How to budget
For an average three-bedroom house booked as a whole-property clean, budget roughly £150-£250. A single room or stairs-and-landing job on its own is usually £25-£85, but watch for minimum call-out charges that can make a one-room booking proportionally more expensive than a full-house visit.
How to avoid overpaying
Get at least two or three local quotes - carpet cleaning prices vary more by individual trader and method (steam vs. dry clean) than by property type alone. Ask whether the quote already includes moving furniture and treating stains, since these are common add-ons that can change the final price.
