Carpet cleaning in London with Hi Carpet Cleaner starts from £30 for a small bedroom, £35 for a standard bedroom and £45 for a living room. A minimum booking charge of £75 applies per visit, even when the starting price of a single room is lower. The final quote depends on the areas being cleaned, their size and condition, staining, parking and access.
If you are comparing carpet cleaning prices, check both the price for each area and the minimum charge for the appointment. The price list below shows our published starting prices. For a quote specific to your property, send photographs, approximate room dimensions and your postcode to Hi Carpet Cleaner’s carpet cleaning team.
Carpet Cleaning Prices in London at a Glance
The following are Hi Carpet Cleaner’s current starting prices for professional carpet cleaning in London:
| Carpeted Area | Price From |
|---|---|
| Small bedroom | £30 |
| Standard bedroom | £35 |
| Living room or lounge | £45 |
| Dining room | £35 |
| Through lounge | £65 |
| Hallway | £20 |
| Landing | £15 |
| Stairs, up to 12 steps | £40 |
| Hall, stairs and landing | £55 |
| Whole two-bedroom house | £115 |
| Whole three-bedroom house | £135 |
These are Hi Carpet Cleaner starting prices, not fixed prices for every property. A £75 minimum booking charge per visit applies. The final price may vary with room size, carpet condition and stain severity. Parking charges incurred during the appointment are added to the invoice. For flats above/under the ground floor without a lift, an equipment-handling charge of £10 per floor, capped at £25 per visit, applies.
For an accurate quote, you can send us photographs of the rooms and affected areas on WhatsApp, together with your postcode and approximate room dimensions.
When home treatment is unsuitable or the problem affects a larger area, professional carpet cleaning services in London can provide fibre-appropriate hot water extraction and targeted pre-treatment.
Why might one room cost more than its listed price?
The room price and the appointment minimum are different things. For example, a small bedroom starts from £30, but booking that room on its own is subject to the £75 minimum charge. If you have several carpeted areas to clean, arranging them in one visit can make better use of that minimum.
The listed price may also rise if a room is larger than expected, the carpet is heavily soiled or specialist treatment is needed. Share those details when requesting a quote so the proposed total reflects the actual work.
How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost per Room in London?
For most domestic appointments, carpet cleaning is priced by room because this is clearer and easier for homeowners than an hourly rate. A small bedroom generally costs less than a large lounge because it contains a smaller carpeted area and requires less solution, equipment time and extraction work.
At Hi Carpet Cleaner, a small bedroom starts from £30 and a standard bedroom from £35. A living room or lounge starts from £45, while a larger through lounge starts from £65.
The price may be higher when a room is unusually large, the carpet is heavily soiled or several separate treatments are needed. For example, a lightly used synthetic bedroom carpet and a thick wool lounge carpet with pet urine contamination should not receive the same quote simply because both spaces are described as one room.
The technician must consider what is actually required to clean the carpet safely and effectively.
Cleaning prices and repair costs are calculated differently, so be sure to check our carpet repair cost guide for a detailed breakdown of common repair charges.
Typical Carpet Cleaning Cost for a Flat or House
The cost of cleaning a complete property depends on which areas are carpeted. Two flats with the same number of bedrooms can require very different amounts of work if one has carpet only in the bedrooms while the other also has a carpeted lounge, hallway, landing and stairs.
Our current whole-property starting prices include:
- Whole two-bedroom house: from £115
- Whole three-bedroom house: from £135
For other layouts, the quote can be calculated using the individual room prices.
For example, cleaning a small bedroom, a standard bedroom and a hallway would start from:
£30 + £35 + £20 = £85
Cleaning two standard bedrooms and a living room would start from:
£35 + £35 + £45 = £115
These examples assume normally soiled carpets of standard dimensions, straightforward access and no specialist treatments. The final price may change if the carpets require intensive stain removal, pet odour treatment or additional cleaning passes.
How Much Does It Cost to Clean a Two-Bedroom House?
Our published starting price for a whole two-bedroom house is £115. A whole three-bedroom house starts from £135. These figures are starting prices; the quotation should confirm which carpeted areas are included for your particular property. Two homes with the same number of bedrooms may have different carpeted layouts, room sizes and levels of soiling.
If you need only selected rooms cleaned, the individual area prices provide a starting point. For example, two standard bedrooms and a living room add up to £35 + £35 + £45 = £115 at the published starting rates. That calculation is an illustration, not a guaranteed quote for every two-bedroom home.
How Much Does It Cost to Clean Stairs and Hallways?
Cleaning up to 12 stairs starts from £40. A hall, stairs and landing starts from £55; a hallway alone starts from £20, and a landing alone from £15. The £75 minimum applies if the total booking would otherwise fall below it.
Tell us if your staircase has more than 12 steps or if access is restricted. Photographs of the full staircase and landing will help us confirm the scope and price.
Why Is There a Minimum Carpet Cleaning Charge?
Professional carpet cleaning involves more than the time spent moving the machine across the carpet. For every appointment, the company must allocate a trained technician, travel to the property and transport, set up and clean professional equipment.
Our minimum booking charge is £75 per visit. It applies even when the combined starting prices of the requested areas come to less than £75.
For example, a living room may start from £45, but a booking for that room alone would still be subject to the £75 minimum. If you also add a standard bedroom, the combined starting price becomes £80, making better use of the appointment.
If several areas are due for cleaning, it is usually more economical to have them cleaned during the same visit.
Bedrooms add up too, so check the mattress cleaning cost in London if you’re cleaning the whole home.
What Affects the Final Carpet Cleaning Price?
Room Size and Total Carpeted Area
The advertised room prices are based on typical London room dimensions. Large bedrooms, open-plan living spaces and extended lounges contain more carpet and require additional solution, extraction time and labour.
If your room is significantly larger than average, sharing approximate measurements or photographs helps us provide a more accurate quotation before the appointment.
Carpet Fibre and Construction
Synthetic carpets are generally straightforward to clean, but wool and other natural fibres may require more careful product selection, controlled moisture and adjusted cleaning temperatures.
Before cleaning, the technician should assess the fibre, pile, backing and overall condition. This reduces the risk of shrinkage, colour change, texture distortion or damage caused by using an unsuitable method.
Level of Soiling
A regularly vacuumed bedroom carpet with light general soiling usually requires less work than a neglected hallway covered in compacted soil and traffic marks.
Heavily soiled carpets may need extended pre-treatment, agitation and more than one extraction pass. In some cases, the technician may need to repeat part of the process to remove as much suspended soil as possible.
Stains and Previous DIY Treatments
Coffee, wine, grease, ink, make-up, pet accidents and other stains behave differently depending on the carpet fibre and how long the substance has been present.
Some isolated spots may be treated as part of the standard cleaning process. However, severe or widespread staining may require specialist products and additional time, which can affect the quote.
Previous DIY treatment is also important. Bleach, washing-up liquid and strong shop-bought stain removers can alter carpet colour, leave sticky residues or permanently set certain stains. Always tell the technician what has already been applied so the area can be assessed correctly.
Professional cleaning can significantly improve many stains, but no responsible cleaner should guarantee complete removal before inspecting the carpet. For difficult marks, see our professional stain removal service in London.
Pet Urine and Odour Treatment
Pet hair and light surface odours may improve during a standard deep clean, but urine contamination often requires a separate treatment.
Urine can pass through the carpet pile and reach the backing or underlay. Cleaning only the visible surface may improve the appearance without removing the source of the smell. The affected area may therefore need urine detection, targeted treatment, deodorisation or deeper restoration.
The cost depends on the number and size of the contaminated areas and how deeply the urine has penetrated.
Furniture and Room Preparation
We can move light furniture where it is safe and practical. Heavy beds, wardrobes, cabinets, pianos and fragile or valuable pieces may need to remain in place or be moved before the appointment.
Rooms that are clear and accessible are usually faster to inspect and clean. If extensive furniture handling is required, discuss this when requesting the quote rather than waiting until the technician arrives.
Access, Parking and Location
London properties can present practical access challenges, particularly flats above or below the ground floor, including basement flats, buildings without lifts and addresses with restricted parking.
Customers must provide suitable parking. Any parking charges incurred during the appointment will be added to the final invoice.
For flats above/under the ground floor without lift access, a £10 handling charge per floor applies because professional carpet cleaning equipment is heavy. This charge is capped at £25 per visit.
Providing your floor number, lift availability and parking information when requesting a quote helps prevent unexpected changes on the day.
Before the appointment, follow our checklist on how to prepare your home for carpet cleaning.
While professional cleaning can improve appearance and hygiene, carpets with burns, tears, or ripples may require specialist carpet repair services.
What Is Included in Professional Carpet Cleaning?
The exact process is adapted to the carpet, but a professional appointment will normally involve an initial inspection, dry soil removal, appropriate pre-treatment and deep cleaning.
At Hi Carpet Cleaner, the typical process includes:
Pre-Cleaning Inspection
The technician checks the carpet type, condition, stains, damaged areas and potential risks. This is also the stage at which any limitations should be explained.
Professional Vacuuming
Loose dust, hair and dry debris are removed before moisture is introduced. This is an important part of the process because dry soil can become more difficult to extract once wet.
You can also plan access to the room by checking how long professional carpet cleaning takes.
Targeted Pre-Treatment
A suitable pre-spray is applied to loosen embedded soil and oily residues. Individual stains may receive separate treatment based on their likely composition.
Hot Water Extraction
For suitable carpets, professional hot water extraction introduces a controlled cleaning solution into the carpet pile and extracts the suspended dirt and moisture using powerful suction.
This method is often referred to as steam cleaning, although the carpet is primarily cleaned through heated water, appropriate chemistry, agitation and extraction rather than steam alone.
Final Inspection and Drying Advice
After cleaning, the technician checks the results and explains how to help the carpet dry properly. Air movement, ventilation, indoor temperature, carpet thickness and humidity all influence drying time.
Carpets commonly dry within 4–8 hours, although thicker carpets, limited ventilation or humid conditions can extend this to as much as 24 hours.
Upholstery is priced separately, see the typical sofa cleaning cost in London.
Is Rug Cleaning Charged at the Same Price as Carpet Cleaning?
No. A removable rug may require a different assessment and cleaning arrangement from a fitted carpet, particularly if it is handmade or contains delicate fibres. Do not use the bedroom or lounge prices above as a rug-cleaning quote. See our separate rug cleaning cost guide for rug pricing and the factors that affect it.
How to Get an Accurate Carpet Cleaning Quote
Send the team:
- Your postcode and the number of carpeted rooms or areas
- Approximate room dimensions
- Clear photographs of the carpets and any stains
- Details of previous stain-removal products, if known
- Your floor number and whether there is a lift
- Parking or loading information
Hi Carpet Cleaner can then review the work and confirm a quotation. If the technician finds that a different treatment is needed, its cost should be discussed before any additional work begins. You can request an assessment through WhatsApp.
Similarly, burns, tears, pulled fibres and damaged seams cannot be corrected through cleaning. These problems need professional carpet repair.
Frequently Asked Questions – Carpet Cleaning Cost in London
How much does it cost to clean one carpeted room in London?
With Hi Carpet Cleaner, a small bedroom starts from £30, a standard bedroom from £35 and a living room from £45. The minimum charge for a booking is £75 per visit, so a single small room cannot be booked for £30 as a standalone appointment.
How much does it cost to clean a two-bedroom house?
Our whole two-bedroom house carpet cleaning package starts from £115. The final price depends on which areas are carpeted, their dimensions and condition, and whether specialist stain or odour treatment is required.
How much does it cost to clean a three-bedroom house?
Cleaning the carpets in a whole three-bedroom house starts from £135. Larger rooms, heavily soiled carpets and additional treatments can affect the final quote.
How much does it cost to clean stairs?
Cleaning a staircase of up to 12 steps starts from £40. A combined hall, stairs and landing starts from £55. The £75 minimum booking charge still applies to the overall appointment.
Is the price list a final quotation?
No. The figures are starting prices. Room size, condition and stain severity may change the final price, while parking and applicable equipment-handling charges should also be considered. Request a confirmed quotation before booking.
How much does carpet stain removal cost?
There is no single additional price that applies to every stain during carpet cleaning. Light spot attention may be part of the recommended clean; specialist treatment depends on the stain, material and work required. Hi Carpet Cleaner’s separate stain removal service publishes starting prices by treatment type, subject to its booking terms. Ask which treatment, if any, is included in your carpet-cleaning quote.
Do you charge extra for flats without a lift?
For flats above/under the ground floor without lift access, a £10 equipment-handling charge applies per floor, capped at £25 per visit.
Are parking charges included?
The customer must provide suitable parking. If paid parking is required, the parking cost will be added to the final invoice.
Is it cheaper to clean several rooms during one visit?
It can be more cost-effective because the £75 minimum charge applies per visit. Combining areas in one appointment makes better use of that minimum than arranging separate visits for individual small rooms.
Are carpets and rugs priced the same way?
No. The carpet prices on this page apply to the listed carpeted areas. Rug size, fibre, construction and whether it needs specialist handling can change the price. Check the rug cleaning prices in London separately.
