End of tenancy cleaner invoice template
A worked example for end of tenancy cleaners in the home, garden and cleaning category, with 2026 prices and the VAT rules that apply.
A end of tenancy cleaner invoice should show a unique invoice number, your name and address, the client's details, the date, each item of work with its price, and the total due. End of tenancy cleaners typically ask for payment on receipt. VAT at 20% is added only if you are VAT registered.
Example end of tenancy cleaner invoice
Dated 1 October 2026 with payment due on receipt. Names and prices are fictional.
Invoice
INV-0042
From
J. Hughes
End of tenancy cleaner
88 Victoria Road
Manchester
M14 7KL
Bill to
Ms P. Lindqvist
Flat 6, 27 Park Avenue
Bristol
BS8 1LN
- Invoice date
- 1 October 2026
- Due date
- On receipt
- Terms
- Payment on receipt
- Reference
- End of tenancy cleaner work, October 2026
| Description | Qty | Unit price | VAT | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End of tenancy clean, 2 bedroom flat, 2 cleaners x 5 hours | 1 fixed | £260.00 | 20% | £260.00 |
| Professional carpet clean, 2 bedrooms and living room | 3 rooms | £35.00 | 20% | £105.00 |
| Oven, hob and extractor deep clean | 1 fixed | £60.00 | 20% | £60.00 |
| Key collection and return to letting agent | 1 fixed | £15.00 | 20% | £15.00 |
- Subtotal
- £440.00
- VAT at 20%
- £88.00
- Total
- £528.00
Typical rates for end of tenancy cleaners
Guide figures for 2026. Rates vary by region and experience; the VAT figures come from the 2026-27 tax year data.
| Item | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Typical hourly rate | £16 to £26 |
| Typical day rate | £180 to £320 |
| Payment terms | On receipt |
| Deposit | Not usually taken |
| VAT flat rate sector | Any other activity not listed elsewhere (12%) |
| VAT registration threshold | £90,000 taxable turnover in 12 months |
How do end of tenancy cleaners usually invoice?
End of tenancy cleaners quote a fixed price by property size rather than by the hour, because tenants and agents want certainty and the clean must meet the inventory check-out standard. Payment is usually taken on completion or in advance by card, with letting agents on 14 day terms. The invoice lists carpets, oven and windows separately because those are the items check-out reports most often flag.
End of tenancy cleaners in this example are paid on receipt. Hourly rates run from £16 to £26. A full day is typically £180 to £320.
What should a end of tenancy cleaner put on an invoice?
Beyond the legal basics, end of tenancy cleaners should:
- Price by property size and state it on the invoice (1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed house).
- List carpets, oven and windows as separate lines; agents check these against the inventory.
- Offer and state a re-clean guarantee period, typically 48 to 72 hours, on the invoice.
- For agent-instructed cleans, include the property address and the agent's reference.
Every UK invoice, whatever the trade, must also show:
- a unique, sequential invoice number
- your business name and address (and company number if you trade as a limited company)
- the client’s name and address
- the invoice date and, for VAT invoices, the date of supply if different
- a clear description of each item of work or goods
- the amount due and when it must be paid
- your VAT number, the VAT rate per line and the VAT total, if you are VAT registered
Do end of tenancy cleaners charge VAT?
You only charge VAT once registered, which is compulsory when taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Below that, show no VAT line and no VAT number. Once registered, this work is standard rated at 20%.
On the Flat Rate Scheme the sector for end of tenancy cleaners is usually “Any other activity not listed elsewhere” at 12% of VAT-inclusive turnover, with a 1% discount in the first year of registration. If you spend little on goods you may be a limited cost trader and have to use 16.5% instead. The scheme suits businesses with few VAT-able costs; check it against the standard method with the VAT calculator before joining.
Source: GOV.UK: Invoicing and taking payment from customers; GOV.UK: VAT Flat Rate Scheme, how much you pay. Last updated .
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an end of tenancy clean cost?
- In 2026 a one bedroom flat is typically £150 to £220, a two bedroom £220 to £320 and a three bedroom house £300 to £450, with carpets and oven cleaning sometimes extra. Prices rise in London. Quote fixed prices; hourly billing makes tenants nervous about the final figure.
- Who should I invoice, the tenant or the letting agent?
- Whoever booked and agreed to pay. If the tenant booked, invoice the tenant and take payment on completion so there is no chase after they have moved. If the agent instructed you, invoice the agent with the property address and their reference, on their terms, usually 14 or 30 days.
- Do end of tenancy cleaners charge VAT?
- Only if VAT registered. A cleaner working alone or with one helper rarely reaches the £90,000 threshold, so no VAT is charged. Companies running several teams usually are registered and charge 20% on the whole invoice.
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