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Cleaning

Regular Cleaning

Reliable scheduled cleaning for homes and residential properties, available weekly, fortnightly or on a recurring pattern that suits you.

  • Kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms to an agreed task list
  • Dusting, surfaces, touch points, mirrors and glass
  • Vacuuming, mopping and hard-floor care

From £27 per cleaner per hour

Minimum 3 total cleaner-hours per visit — from £81. One cleaner for 3 hours or two cleaners for 1.5 hours each use the same minimum; it applies once per visit. Indicative price for the agreed task list. We confirm duration, supplies, access and the final price in a written quotation before booking.

Kitchen worktop being wiped down with spray and cloth
Cleaning

One-Off Cleaning

A flexible single visit for a property that needs refreshing, without committing to a regular cleaning round.

  • Whole-property refresh or a room list you choose
  • Kitchen and bathroom cleaning and sanitising
  • Dusting, surfaces, glass and touch points

From £27 per cleaner per hour

Minimum 3 total cleaner-hours per visit — from £81. One cleaner for 3 hours or two cleaners for 1.5 hours each use the same minimum; it applies once per visit. Indicative price for the agreed task list. We confirm duration, supplies, access and the final price in a written quotation before booking.

Detailed cleaning of a kitchen worktop and fittings
Cleaning

Deep Cleaning

A detailed top-to-bottom clean of the areas a regular visit does not reach, including kitchens, bathrooms, fittings and hard-to-reach surfaces.

  • Kitchen units, worktops, splashbacks and appliance exteriors
  • Bathroom descaling, grout, tiling and sanitary ware
  • Skirtings, doors, frames, switches and radiators

From £29 per cleaner per hour

Minimum 5 total cleaner-hours per visit — from £145. One cleaner for 5 hours or two cleaners for 2.5 hours each use the same minimum; it applies once per visit. Indicative price for the agreed task list. We confirm duration, supplies, access and the final price in a written quotation before booking.

Communal corridor being cleaned with a professional cleaning trolley
Cleaning

Communal Area & Block Cleaning

Scheduled cleaning of entrance halls, stairwells, landings, lifts, bin stores and shared areas in residential blocks and managed buildings.

  • Entrance halls, corridors, stairwells and landings
  • Shared kitchens, shared bathrooms and communal lounges
  • Lift interiors, handrails and touch points

From £27 per cleaner per hour

Minimum 3 total cleaner-hours per visit — from £81. One cleaner for 3 hours or two cleaners for 1.5 hours each use the same minimum; it applies once per visit. Indicative price for the agreed task list. We confirm duration, supplies, access and the final price in a written quotation before booking.

Floor being mopped with a bucket beside it in an empty flat
Cleaning

End of Tenancy Cleaning

Move-out and move-in cleaning prepared to inspection standard for landlords, letting agents and tenants.

  • Kitchen units, worktops and appliance exteriors
  • Bathrooms, sanitary ware, tiling and limescale removal
  • Internal windows, frames, sills and doors

From £29 per cleaner per hour

Minimum 5 total cleaner-hours per visit — from £145. One cleaner for 5 hours or two cleaners for 2.5 hours each use the same minimum; it applies once per visit. Indicative price for the agreed task list. We confirm duration, supplies, access and the final price in a written quotation before booking.

Bed being made with fresh white linen during a short-let turnaround
Cleaning

Airbnb & Short-Let Cleaning

Guest-ready changeover cleaning between stays for Airbnb and short-let properties, scheduled around check-in and check-out.

  • General property cleaning and full property reset between guests
  • Kitchen cleaned, sanitised and restocked on request
  • Bathroom descaled, sanitised and polished

From £89 per visit

Up to 50 m², 1 bathroom, 1 bed, up to 3 total operative hours. Linen change on the included bed using host-supplied clean linen, bed-making, normal rubbish to on-site bins, checklist and photos included. Laundry separate. Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Office carpet being vacuumed beside desks and meeting chairs
Cleaning

Office & Commercial Cleaning

Daily, weekly or evening office cleaning for workspaces, meeting rooms, reception areas and staff kitchens.

  • Desks, meeting rooms and reception areas
  • Kitchens, washrooms and touch points
  • Floors vacuumed and hard floors mopped

From £27 per cleaner per hour

Minimum 3 total cleaner-hours per visit — from £81. One cleaner for 3 hours or two cleaners for 1.5 hours each use the same minimum; it applies once per visit. Indicative price for the agreed task list. We confirm duration, supplies, access and the final price in a written quotation before booking.

Illustrative scene of after builders cleaning: a newly decorated room awaiting its post-construction clean
Cleaning

After Builders Cleaning

Post-construction cleaning to remove dust, residue and debris so a property can be handed over or let.

  • Fine dust removal from all surfaces, ledges and fittings
  • Paint, adhesive and sticker residue removal where safe
  • Internal windows, frames and sills

From £161 per visit

The starting price covers only the assessed scope described below; larger jobs are quoted individually.

Carpet being steam cleaned with a professional machine
Cleaning

Commercial Carpet Cleaning

Hot water extraction carpet cleaning for offices, communal corridors, schools and commercial floors.

  • Pre-vacuum and pre-treatment of traffic lanes
  • Hot water extraction across the agreed area
  • Spot treatment of marks where they respond

From £3 per m²

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Carpet being cleaned with a hot water extraction machine in a London living room
Cleaning

Residential Carpet Cleaning

Domestic carpet cleaning for living rooms, bedrooms, stairs and landings, priced by room.

  • Pre-vacuum and pre-treatment
  • Hot water extraction cleaning
  • Spot treatment where marks respond

From £26 per small room

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Upholstered chair being cleaned by hand with a microfibre cloth
Cleaning

Upholstery Cleaning

Sofa, armchair, mattress and fabric furniture cleaning priced per item.

  • Fabric check and discreet test patch
  • Pre-treatment of marks where suitable
  • Extraction or low-moisture cleaning by fabric type

From £62 per two-seat sofa

Standard fabric two-seat sofa on its own visit. Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Turned-around student room with a made bed and clean kitchenette
Cleaning

Student Accommodation Cleaning

Turnaround and communal cleaning for student rooms, studios, shared kitchens and halls of residence.

  • Room, studio or flat turnaround cleaning
  • Shared kitchens, bathrooms and corridors
  • Summer changeover programmes

From £103 per unit

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Hedges and lawn maintained in a communal London garden
Gardening & Outdoor

Gardening & Grounds Maintenance

Garden and grounds maintenance for private gardens, communal areas and managed outdoor spaces, delivered on a planned schedule.

  • Lawn mowing, edging and strimming
  • Weeding of borders, beds, paths and verges
  • Hedge, shrub and border maintenance

From £27 per operative hour

3 total operative hours minimum; minimum visit £81. Labour rate £27 per operative hour for the agreed task list and duration, not a guarantee that every task will be completed within that time. Tools, products and equipment are supplied as described in the service scope.

Paved driveway being pressure washed clean
Gardening & Outdoor

Pressure Washing

Driveways, patios, paths, communal walkways, bin stores and building exteriors cleaned with the right pressure for the surface.

  • Surface assessment before any pressure is applied
  • Driveways, patios, paths and walkways
  • Bin stores, refuse areas and forecourts

From £3.15 per m²

£80 minimum per residential visit. Safe access, outside water, power and drainage required. Sealing, re-sanding, repairs, special treatments and complex commercial work are quoted separately.

Repair work being carried out inside a London property
Repairs & Maintenance

Property Maintenance Services

Reactive and planned maintenance for landlords, housing providers and property managers, with one point of contact.

  • Reactive repairs and planned maintenance visits
  • Minor repairs, fittings and adjustments
  • Door, lock, shelving and fixture work

From £141 per planned visit

Planned maintenance and multi-task handyman visits have a minimum of 3 total operative hours (from £141). A single small repair may use the 1-hour minimum (£53), followed by £44 per operative hour in 30-minute increments. The team hours are added together and the minimum applies once per visit: one person for 3 hours or two people for 1.5 hours each. We agree a task list that fits the booked time; larger jobs may need longer. Materials and agreed extras are separate. Scope and price must be confirmed in writing before booking. After the first operative hour: £22 per 30 minutes (£44 per operative hour). New 8-operative-hour package: £350; further agreed work £44 per operative hour, in 30-minute increments. The cheaper eligible hourly/package option applies once, with no double charge for the same hours. Normal-hours availability applies. Parts, materials and agreed extras separate.

Architectural illustration of an office with full-height glass partitions, a glass door and a complementary drywall partition with metal studs.
AI-generated illustration — not a completed Sea Lighter project.
Flooring & Installation

Glass Partitions & Drywall Installation

Professional glass partition and drywall installation for offices, commercial spaces and residential interiors.

  • Glass partition installation.
  • Glass partition doors and associated fittings.
  • Drywall and metal stud partition installation.

From £250 per installer per day

Glass partition installation labour, up to 8 working hours per person. Two-person team from £490 per day (total for both installers). Standard tools included; materials, specialist equipment and access charges quoted separately. Drywall is priced by written quotation after reviewing the specification.

Illustrative scene of block maintenance: communal entrance door hardware with a toolkit
Repairs & Maintenance

Block Maintenance Contracts

A monthly maintenance agreement for blocks and portfolios, combining planned visits with a route for reactive repairs.

  • Planned visit schedule agreed with the managing agent
  • Communal repairs and small works within the agreed scope
  • Condition reporting after each visit

Bespoke written quotation

Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Close-up of a tap connected to supply pipework
Repairs & Maintenance

Plumbing Services

Everyday plumbing tasks arranged through Sea Lighter and carried out by appropriately qualified plumbers.

  • Tap, waste and trap replacement
  • Leak investigation and minor pipework repairs
  • Toilet, cistern and shower fitting

From £62 per operative hour

5 total operative hours minimum; minimum visit £310. Labour rate £62 per operative hour for the agreed task list and duration, not a guarantee that every task will be completed within that time. Tools, products and equipment are supplied as described in the service scope.

Consumer unit being tested with a voltage tester
Repairs & Maintenance

Electrical Work

Electrical tasks coordinated by Sea Lighter and delivered by suitably qualified and registered electricians.

  • Sockets, switches and light fittings
  • Fault finding and small remedial works
  • Consumer unit and circuit work by registered electricians

From £68 per operative hour

5 total operative hours minimum; minimum visit £340. Labour rate £68 per operative hour for the agreed task list and duration, not a guarantee that every task will be completed within that time. Tools, products and equipment are supplied as described in the service scope.

Power drill being used during a small repair job indoors
Repairs & Maintenance

General Handyman Services

A practical hourly service for the small jobs around a property that never quite get done.

  • Shelves, mirrors, blinds and curtain poles
  • Door adjustments, handles and closers
  • Small repairs to fixtures and fittings

From £141 per planned visit

Planned maintenance and multi-task handyman visits have a minimum of 3 total operative hours (from £141). A single small repair may use the 1-hour minimum (£53), followed by £44 per operative hour in 30-minute increments. The team hours are added together and the minimum applies once per visit: one person for 3 hours or two people for 1.5 hours each. We agree a task list that fits the booked time; larger jobs may need longer. Materials and agreed extras are separate. Scope and price must be confirmed in writing before booking. After the first operative hour: £22 per 30 minutes (£44 per operative hour). New 8-operative-hour package: £340; further agreed work £44 per operative hour, in 30-minute increments. The cheaper eligible hourly/package option applies once, with no double charge for the same hours. Normal-hours availability applies. Parts, materials and agreed extras separate.

Illustrative scene of domestic smoke and carbon monoxide alarms being installed
Repairs & Maintenance

Smoke & CO Alarm Installation

Supply and fitting of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for rental properties, with a record for your compliance file.

  • Alarm positions agreed for the property layout
  • Fitting and testing of each unit
  • Record of installation for your records

From £71 per fitting visit

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Laminate boards part-laid across a room with tools on the subfloor
Flooring & Installation

Laminate Flooring Installation

Laminate floors fitted with underlay, expansion gaps, thresholds and beading for a clean finish.

  • Subfloor check and preparation
  • Underlay and laminate laid to the agreed pattern
  • Thresholds, beading and skirting finishing

From £14 per m² (labour only)

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Illustrative scene of flexible sheet vinyl being fitted over a prepared subfloor
Flooring & Installation

Vinyl Flooring Installation

Sheet vinyl and LVT fitted in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways where a hard-wearing, wipeable floor is needed.

  • Subfloor preparation and levelling where required
  • Sheet vinyl or LVT laid and trimmed
  • Edges, thresholds and sealing as needed

From £11 per m² (labour only)

Labour only on a prepared subfloor. Preparation separate. Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Illustrative scene of carpet fitting over underlay with gripper rods and a knee kicker
Flooring & Installation

Carpet Installation

Carpet and underlay fitted with gripper rods, neat seams and finished doorway thresholds.

  • Gripper rods and underlay fitted
  • Carpet laid, stretched and trimmed
  • Doorway bars and thresholds finished

From £9 per m² (labour only)

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Gloved hand setting levelling spacers between newly laid tiles
Flooring & Installation

Floor Tiling

Wall and floor tiling for bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms, set out carefully and finished with clean grout lines.

  • Surface preparation and setting out
  • Wall or floor tiling with the specified adhesive
  • Grouting, sealing and silicone finishing

From £36 per m² (labour only)

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Flat-pack furniture being assembled with a screwdriver
Flooring & Installation

Furniture & Office Installation

Assembly and installation of domestic and office furniture, including desks, storage and flat-pack units.

  • Flat-pack assembly to the manufacturer's instructions
  • Desks, storage units and shelving positioned
  • Wall fixing where the wall type allows

From £34 per operative hour

5 total operative hours minimum; minimum visit £170. Labour rate £34 per operative hour for the agreed task list and duration, not a guarantee that every task will be completed within that time. Tools, products and equipment are supplied as described in the service scope.

Timber being measured and marked before cutting
Flooring & Installation

Bespoke Carpentry and Shelving

Made-to-measure shelving, alcove units and practical joinery built to suit the room.

  • Measurement and design agreed with you
  • Alcove units, shelving and storage built and fitted
  • Trims, scribing and finishing

From £342 per project (labour only)

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Fresh paint being rolled onto an interior wall
Refurbishment

Painting and Decorating

Interior painting and decorating with proper preparation, clean lines and finishes that hold up to everyday use.

  • Protection of floors, fittings and furniture
  • Filling, sanding and surface preparation
  • Walls, ceilings and woodwork painted

From £215 per project (labour only)

Up to 10 m² floor area, ceiling up to 2.4 m, sound walls, same or similar light colour, up to 2 coats. Paint, ceilings, woodwork and extensive preparation extra. Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Property part-way through a full refurbishment
Refurbishment

Full Property Refurbishment

Whole-property refurbishment and void works, coordinated as a single project with one point of contact.

  • Written scope and programme agreed before work starts
  • Strip-out, minor building works and making good
  • Kitchen, bathroom, decorating and flooring works

Bespoke written quotation

Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Finished bathroom with tiled walls, basin and glass shower screen
Refurbishment

Bathroom Refurbishments

A complete bathroom refresh — strip-out, new suite, tiling, flooring and decoration, managed end to end.

  • Strip-out and disposal of the old suite
  • New suite, tiling and flooring installed
  • Sealing, decoration and finishing

Bespoke written quotation

Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Newly fitted kitchen with grey units and clear worktops
Refurbishment

Kitchen Refurbishments

Kitchen updates from door and worktop replacement to a full unit installation, with connections by qualified trades.

  • Removal of existing units where required
  • Units, worktops and splashbacks fitted
  • Sink, tap and appliance housing installed

Bespoke written quotation

Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Property keys being handed over outside a home
Landlord & Property Support

Estate Agency & Landlord Services

Practical support for agents and landlords between tenancies — attendance, checks, access and property preparation.

  • Property preparation between tenancies
  • Key collection, access and contractor meeting
  • Condition checks with photographs

Bespoke written quotation

Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Inventory notes being written on a clipboard inside a property
Landlord & Property Support

Inventory Check-In / Check-Out Report

Photographic inventory and condition reports for the start and end of a tenancy.

  • Room-by-room condition record with photographs
  • Meter readings and key handover noted
  • Fixtures, fittings and contents listed

From £80 per report

Small unfurnished studio. Larger or furnished properties quoted. Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Property floor plan being reviewed during an inspection
Landlord & Property Support

Mid-Term Inspections

Periodic inspections during a tenancy, with photographs and a short written report for the landlord or agent.

  • Visual inspection of each room
  • Photographic record of condition
  • Notes on maintenance issues and damp or mould signs

From £59 per inspection

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Empty flat being shown to a viewer during a property viewing
Landlord & Property Support

Property Viewings

Accompanied viewings for landlords and agents who cannot attend, with feedback after each appointment.

  • Attendance at the agreed appointment time
  • Property opened, presented and secured
  • Questions answered from the information you supply

From £30 per viewing

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Packed boxes being carried into a property on moving day
Removals & Clearance

House Moving Services

Help with home and flat moves — careful loading, transport and unloading at the new address.

  • Protection and loading of furniture and boxes
  • Transport to the new address
  • Unloading and placement room by room

From £171 per move

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Bagged waste being loaded into a tipper van
Removals & Clearance

Waste, Furniture Removal & Clearance

Garden, household, void-property and post-works clearances carried out by a registered waste carrier.

  • Loading, removal and licensed disposal
  • Garden, household and void-property clearances
  • Furniture and bulky-item collections, dismantled where needed

From £71 per collection

Minimum job or visit charge confirmed in your written quote. Indicative starting rate for the stated scope; the complete price depends on size, condition, access and any agreed extras. Scope, duration and price confirmed in writing before booking.

Starting prices are indicative and, where a minimum charge is shown, the minimum applies to a single job or visit. Your final quote depends on property size, condition, access and the agreed scope of work. Any additional charges will be included in your quote before you confirm.

Each service has its own unit and minimum: regular, one-off, communal and office cleaning and gardening require 3 total operative hours. Deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy cleaning start at £29 per operative hour with a minimum of 5 total operative hours (£145) per visit. Planned maintenance and multi-task handyman visits require 3 total operative hours (from £141); a single small repair may use a 1-hour minimum (£53), followed by £44 per operative hour in 30-minute increments. Residential pressure washing is priced by measured area with an £80 visit minimum. One operative hour means one person working for one hour; 2 people for 4 hours use 8 operative hours. The first-hour charge and visit minimum apply once to the combined hours, never once per worker or extra. Scope, supplies and extras are confirmed in writing. Existing contracts, QVT/account rates, monthly plans and out-of-hours terms are unchanged. No VAT is added. Guide prices are not binding quotations. Approved non-hourly rates retain their units and scope; where no genuine service-specific labour rate establishes the floor, a bespoke written quotation is required. Parts, materials, parking and disposal are separate unless expressly included. No VAT is charged.

Optional extras

Extras to add to your quote

Starting prices for extras carried out during an eligible cleaning visit. Choose your service, add what you need and continue to your quote — the final price is confirmed in writing.

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