Cost guide
How much does hard floor cleaning cost?
Hard floor cleaning costs £1.50 to £4 a square metre for a deep clean and £3 to £7 for stripping and resealing. Most contractors set a minimum of £150 to £250 for a visit, and wood floor restoration is quoted separately at £15 to £30 a square metre.
Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A quote depends on the area and what the floor is made of.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Deep clean, per square metre | £1.50 to £4 |
| Strip and reseal, per square metre | £3 to £7 |
| Wood floor clean and buff, per square metre | £4 to £9 |
| Wood floor sanding and refinishing, per square metre | £15 to £30 |
| Tile and grout deep clean, per square metre | £8 to £15 |
| Minimum charge, most contractors | £150 to £250 |
Ask for a test patch before committing on a large floor. It takes twenty minutes, it shows what is build-up and what is worn surface, and on a floor that turns out to be worn rather than dirty it is the difference between a clean and a new floor.
What moves the price
- The floor type, which decides the method before the area decides the price.
- Clean or strip and reseal, which is roughly a doubling.
- How much build-up there is, and how many coats have to come off.
- Area, and whether the machine can actually reach it. Edges and corners are hand work.
- Furniture. A cleared floor is quoted differently from one worked around.
- Access and hours, since commercial floors are usually done overnight.
Who quotes for it
76 of the 2,228 cleaning companies listed on this site take on hard floor cleaning.
Spread across: Bognor Regis (2), Burnley (2), Harrogate (2), Hereford (2), Aberdeen (1).
Questions about hard floor cleaning
How often does a floor need stripping?
Every one to three years for a commercial vinyl floor depending on traffic, with buffing in between. A domestic floor needs it far less often.
When can we use it again?
Walk on it after two to four hours, move furniture back after a day, and do not wet mop it for several days while the seal cures.