Carpet cleaning prices in the UK (2026)
Indicative UK benchmarks, compiled from published UK pricing data. Your quote will vary with location, carpet type, access and soiling — treat these as sanity bounds, not fixed prices.
Price calculator: estimate a fair quote
Estimate only — a real quote depends on carpet type, soiling and access. Runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.
Typical UK price list
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small room (box room, study) | £45–60 |
| Standard single/double room | £55–75 |
| Lounge (medium) | £70–95 |
| Large lounge / open-plan area | £90–130 |
| Hall, stairs and landing | £55–85 |
| Minimum call-out charge | £60–90 |
| Three-bed house (typical full clean) | £180–260 |
| Stain treatment (per area) | £15–40 |
| Upholstery: 2-seat sofa | £60–90 |
| Upholstery: dining chair (each) | £8–15 |
What pushes a quote up
- Heavy soiling or stains — extra treatment time is legitimately chargeable
- Access
- Carpet type
- Location
- Minimum call-out
What a fair quote looks like
A fair quote is itemised per room or per area, states the method (hot water extraction or low-moisture), states drying time, and confirms insurance in writing. If a quote is vague — "from £xx all-in" with no breakdown — ask once for the detail. How a cleaner handles that request tells you most of what you need to know. See the full 10-point cleaner checklist.