- 23/05/2026
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Carpet cleaning cost in the UK depends mainly on the rooms or carpeted area being cleaned, carpet condition, stains, access and whether stain protection is included. Hobbs Cleaning Ltd publishes fixed example prices for common rooms and property packages, although a minimum domestic order applies. This guide explains those costs and the factors that can change the total booking price. For the latest figures before booking, always check the current carpet cleaning prices.
Carpet Cleaning Cost UK: Quick Answer
For Hobbs Cleaning Ltd, current clean-only domestic examples include £40 for a single bedroom, £50 for a double bedroom, £80 for a lounge and £70 for a flight of stairs up to 12 steps. These are individual examples, not a promise that every visit can be booked at a single-room total, because the current domestic minimum order is £180.
| Area | Current Hobbs Clean-Only Example | Main Cost Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Single bedroom, approx. 12m2 | £40 | Room size, access, stains and minimum order |
| Double bedroom, approx. 15m2 | £50 | Carpet area, furniture and soil level |
| Lounge, approx. 25m2 | £80 | Traffic lanes, spills and room layout |
| Flight of stairs, up to 12 steps | £70 | Edges, risers, hand work and access |
| Lounge through diner, approx. 40m2 | £120 | Larger area, more solution and extraction time |
Use the table as a quick guide, then check the full Hobbs price list for current room, apartment and house package examples. Hobbs states that domestic prices include VAT.
How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost Per Room?
Carpet cleaning cost per room varies because one room name does not always mean the same carpeted area. A small single bedroom, a large lounge, a lounge-through-diner and a staircase all take different amounts of preparation, pre-spray, agitation and extraction.
Current Hobbs room examples include £40 clean only for a single bedroom of around 12m2, £50 clean only for a double bedroom or dining room of around 15m2, £80 clean only for a lounge of around 25m2 and £120 clean only for a lounge-through-diner of around 40m2. Clean & Protect examples cost more because protection is added after cleaning.
These carpet cleaning prices per room are useful for estimating a booking, but they should be read alongside the minimum order and carpet condition.
What Affects Carpet Cleaning Cost?
The biggest cost factors are the number of rooms, the amount of carpet, the type and condition of the carpet, stains, odours, stairs, access and whether stain protection is added. Hobbs professional carpet cleaning includes pre-spray, agitation, hot water extraction, basic stain treatments and odour deodorisers, so the price is not simply a basic carpet shampoo charge.
Condition matters because heavily soiled areas may need more careful preparation and extraction. Access can matter too, especially where parking, flats, lifts or heavy equipment need to be considered before the visit.
Optional protection can change the final price. Clean & Protect is designed for customers who want a protection treatment added after cleaning, while Clean Only is the standard cleaning option. For details about protection, read the Hobbs guide to stain protection.
Does Carpet Size Affect Cleaning Cost?
Yes, carpet size usually affects cleaning cost because larger carpeted areas require more working time, more preparation, more pre-spray, more agitation and more extraction. A 12m2 single bedroom is not the same job as a 40m2 lounge-through-diner, even if both are described as one room by the customer.
Size is not the only factor, though. A smaller room with old stains, pet odour or heavy traffic may need more attention than a larger room that has been well maintained.
How Much Does It Cost to Clean a Bedroom Carpet?
Current Hobbs examples list a single bedroom of around 12m2 at £40 clean only or £60 Clean & Protect. A double bedroom of around 15m2 is listed at £50 clean only or £75 Clean & Protect.
The domestic minimum order still applies. If you only need one small bedroom cleaned, the total booking may not equal the individual room example. If you are cleaning several bedrooms, stairs or a lounge at the same visit, the examples become more useful.
How Much Does It Cost to Clean a Living Room Carpet?
For a living room, Hobbs currently lists a lounge of around 25m2 at £80 clean only or £120 Clean & Protect. A lounge-through-diner of around 40m2 is listed at £120 clean only or £180 Clean & Protect.
Living rooms often see more daily use than spare bedrooms, so the final result can depend on traffic lanes, drink spills, furniture layout, pet use and how quickly stains were treated.
How Much Does It Cost to Clean Carpeted Stairs?
Hobbs currently lists a flight of stairs up to 12 steps at £70 clean only or £100 Clean & Protect. Stairs are normally priced as their own item because they are not cleaned like a flat room.
Stair carpet can hold heavy soil on treads, edges and turns. If you are planning stairs as part of a larger booking, include the landing and hallway separately if those areas also need cleaning.
What Is the Minimum Carpet Cleaning Order?
Hobbs Cleaning Ltd currently states a minimum domestic order of £180. This is important because individual room examples do not always represent the total booking cost.
A professional visit involves more than the time spent cleaning one area. It can include travel, access checks, equipment setup, inspection, preparation, cleaning, extraction and packing down.
If your estimated room total is below the minimum, it may be worth combining rooms, stairs or other suitable areas into one visit. The current carpet cleaning price list shows individual examples and package options.
Are Carpet Cleaning Prices Inclusive of VAT?
Hobbs Cleaning Ltd currently states that its domestic carpet-cleaning prices include VAT.
When comparing quotes from different carpet cleaning companies, always check whether VAT is included, whether there is a minimum order and what the quoted price covers. Two quotes can look similar at first but differ once VAT, protection, access, stains or minimum charges are considered.
Does Carpet Condition Affect the Cost?
Carpet condition can affect the final quote because light everyday soiling is different from heavy traffic, sticky residue, old spills, pet hair, strong odours or contamination.
Be honest when asking for a quote, because good information helps the cleaner plan the right method and set realistic expectations.
Do Stains Cost Extra to Treat?
Hobbs domestic carpet cleaning currently includes basic stain treatments and odour deodorisers as part of the professional cleaning process, along with pre-spray, agitation and hot water extraction. That means the standard service is more than simply wetting the carpet with a generic carpet shampoo.
Specialist stain treatments, including faeces, urine and blood, may need to be priced on inspection because the final result depends on the carpet fibre, stain type and how long the stain has been present. No responsible quote should promise complete stain removal before the carpet has been assessed.
If you are dealing with mixed or unknown marks, the Hobbs guide on how to remove stains from carpet explains safe first steps and when to stop DIY treatment.
Does Pet Urine Affect Carpet Cleaning Cost?
Pet urine can affect carpet cleaning cost when the problem is more than a light surface odour. Fresh, small incidents are different from repeated accidents that may have reached the carpet backing, underlay or floor beneath.
Significant urine contamination may need inspection before a realistic treatment plan or price can be given. If pet accidents are part of the job, mention them before booking so Hobbs can advise properly.
How Much Does Full-House Carpet Cleaning Cost?
Full-house carpet cleaning cost depends on which rooms are included and whether the property matches a current Hobbs package. Package examples can be useful because they show common combinations without making you add every room manually.
| Property Example | What the Example Includes | Clean Only | Clean & Protect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | 1 bedroom, 1 lounge, 1 hall | £150 | £225 |
| 2 bedroom house | 2 bedrooms, 1 lounge, 1 landing, 1 flight of stairs | £250 | £375 |
| 3 bedroom house | 3 bedrooms, 1 lounge, 1 landing, 1 flight of stairs | £290 | £435 |
These are representative Hobbs package examples, not the entire price list. For every current apartment and house package, use the full Hobbs price list.
How to Estimate Carpet Cleaning Cost for Your Home
To estimate carpet cleaning cost for your home, start by listing the actual carpeted areas you want cleaned. Separate bedrooms, lounges, halls, landings and stairs rather than using a single phrase such as upstairs carpets.
- List each room or area that needs cleaning.
- Check whether a current individual room example or property package fits your home.
- Decide whether you want Clean Only or Clean & Protect.
- Check the minimum domestic order.
- Mention specialist stains, pet urine, blood, faeces or strong odours before booking.
- Confirm access, parking, lifts or other practical details.
- Ask for a quote if your home does not match a standard example.
Do not estimate domestic carpet cleaning by inventing a square-metre formula unless the company has specifically quoted that way.
Clean Only vs Clean & Protect: What Changes the Price?
Clean Only is the standard professional carpet cleaning option. Clean & Protect costs more because a protection treatment is added after cleaning. Current Hobbs examples show this clearly: a £50 clean-only double bedroom is listed at £75 with Clean & Protect, while an £80 clean-only lounge is listed at £120 with Clean & Protect.
Protection is optional. It may be worth considering in busy family rooms, dining areas or homes where spills are more likely.
Professional Carpet Cleaning Cost vs DIY Hire
DIY carpet-cleaner hire can look cheaper upfront, but the true cost depends on the hire period, cleaning solution, collection and return, accessories, drying control and the result you need. Professional carpet cleaning includes the equipment, professional cleaning solutions, preparation, extraction process and basic stain and odour treatment within the service.
That does not mean professional cleaning is always the cheapest choice. For light maintenance on a suitable carpet, a rental machine may be enough for some households. For stains, odours, large rooms, stairs, drying concerns or an end-of-tenancy handover, professional cleaning may be better value. For more detail, read carpet cleaner hire vs professional cleaning.
If you are specifically comparing shampooing terms and DIY product costs, the Hobbs guide to carpet shampooing cost in the UK covers that narrower topic separately.
Is Professional Carpet Cleaning Worth the Cost?
Professional carpet cleaning may be worth the cost when carpets have visible soil, traffic lanes, lingering odours, pet accidents, stains, uncertain fibre type or several rooms that need cleaning at once. It can also be worth considering before a property handover, especially where presentation and drying control matter for end of tenancy cleaning.
For light dust, routine vacuuming may be enough until a deeper clean is needed. Professional cleaning cannot reverse permanent wear, sun fading, bleach damage or pile distortion.
How to Compare Carpet Cleaning Quotes
When comparing quotes, look beyond the headline number. Check which rooms are included, whether room sizes match your home, whether VAT is included, whether a minimum order applies and whether protection is part of the price or optional.
Also ask what happens with stains, odours, pet contamination, access, parking and drying advice. A useful quote should make clear what is included and what needs inspection.
Professional Carpet Cleaning From Hobbs Cleaning Ltd
Hobbs Cleaning Ltd provides professional carpet cleaning for homes across Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Milton Keynes, Harpenden, Berkhamsted and surrounding areas. This cost guide gives representative examples, while the Prices page remains the source for the latest current figures.
Commercial carpet cleaning can use different pricing structures from domestic room and package examples. If you need commercial work, ask Hobbs for the right service route and quote rather than relying on domestic room examples.
Sofa and upholstery pricing is covered separately in the Hobbs guide to sofa cleaning cost in the UK.
If you are ready to check availability, you can contact Hobbs Cleaning Ltd with your room list, access details and any stain or odour concerns.
FAQs
How much does carpet cleaning cost in the UK?
Carpet cleaning cost in the UK depends on room size, carpet condition, stains, access and whether protection is added. Hobbs current examples include £40 clean only for a single bedroom, £80 for a lounge and £70 for a flight of stairs, with a £180 domestic minimum order.
How much does carpet cleaning cost per room?
Hobbs room examples currently include £40 clean only for a single bedroom, £50 for a double bedroom, £80 for a lounge and £120 for a lounge-through-diner. These are examples, so the final booking must also consider the minimum order and carpet condition.
How much does it cost to clean a bedroom carpet?
A Hobbs single bedroom example is currently £40 clean only or £60 Clean & Protect. A double bedroom example is currently £50 clean only or £75 Clean & Protect. The domestic minimum order still applies.
How much does it cost to clean a living room carpet?
A Hobbs lounge example of around 25m2 is currently £80 clean only or £120 Clean & Protect. A larger lounge-through-diner example of around 40m2 is currently £120 clean only or £180 Clean & Protect.
How much does it cost to clean carpeted stairs?
Hobbs currently lists a flight of stairs up to 12 steps at £70 clean only or £100 Clean & Protect. Stairs are usually priced separately because treads, edges, corners and access need different handling from a flat room.
What is the minimum order for carpet cleaning?
Hobbs Cleaning Ltd currently states a minimum domestic order of £180. This means a single individual room example may not be available as the total booking price on its own.
Are Hobbs carpet cleaning prices inclusive of VAT?
Yes. Hobbs currently states that domestic carpet-cleaning prices include VAT. When comparing other quotes, check whether VAT is included or added later.
Does stain removal cost extra?
Basic stain treatments are currently included in Hobbs professional carpet cleaning. Specialist stain treatments, including faeces, urine and blood, may need to be priced on inspection.
Does pet urine treatment cost extra?
It can, depending on the severity and where the urine has reached. Significant urine contamination may need inspection because it can affect the pile, backing, underlay or floor beneath.
How much does full-house carpet cleaning cost?
Hobbs current package examples include £150 clean only for a 1 bedroom apartment, £250 clean only for a 2 bedroom house and £290 clean only for a 3 bedroom house. Check the Prices page for the full current package list.
Is professional carpet cleaning worth the cost?
It may be worth the cost when carpets have traffic soil, stains, odours, pet accidents, several rooms to clean or a tenancy handover approaching. For light dust only, regular vacuuming may be enough until a deeper clean is needed.
How can I get an accurate carpet cleaning quote?
List the rooms and stairs, mention stains or odours, choose Clean Only or Clean & Protect, check the minimum order and confirm access details. For the latest price examples or a specific booking, use the Hobbs Prices page or contact Hobbs directly.
