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 the floor it is laid in.
| 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
8 of the 204 cleaning companies listed on this site take on hard floor cleaning.
Spread across: Belfast (1), Birmingham (1), Coventry (1), Derby (1), Manchester (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 is 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.