Clear, Fixed Rates
What Housekeeping Costs in Cheshire
Housekeeping is priced by the hour, at a rate agreed with you before anything starts. Here is what that rate covers, how long a visit takes in a home like yours, and exactly what moves the number up or down.
The short answers
The questions we are asked most often before a first visit.
How much does housekeeping cost in Cheshire?
Regular housekeeping in Cheshire typically costs £25–£30 per hour. Where you sit in that range depends on the size of the home, how often we visit, and what you ask us to take on. A weekly routine sits at the steadier end; a first visit, a large property or a lot of specialist surface care sits higher.
What does a typical visit cost?
A two-bedroom home usually needs around 2–2½ hours, a four-bedroom house 3–4 hours, and a five-bedroom or larger property 4–6 hours. At our hourly rate that is roughly £62–£75 per visit for the smallest home, £100–£120 for a four-bedroom, and £150–£180 for a larger property.
Is weekly housekeeping cheaper than fortnightly?
The hourly rate is the same, but a weekly home never drifts far enough to need catching up, so visits tend to be shorter. Fortnightly visits usually run slightly longer per visit and may grow longer still over a busy period.
What is included in the hourly rate?
Your housekeeper arrives with all products and equipment, works to a checklist written for your home, and stays the same person each visit. Public liability insurance, vetting and the time spent planning your routine are all part of the rate — there is no separate call-out or agency fee.
Do you charge extra for products or equipment?
No. Premium, eco-conscious products and professional equipment are supplied. If your home needs a specific product for marble, limestone, oak or another specialist finish, we agree it before the first visit and it is part of the service.
How do I get an exact price?
Send an enquiry with your postcode, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and roughly how often you would like us. We confirm a fixed hourly rate and an estimated visit length, usually within 24 hours, then refine it after seeing the property.
The hourly rate
Indicative range for regular housekeeping across Cheshire. Your quote confirms the exact hourly rate for your home.
£25–£30 per hour
All products, equipment and insurance included
How long a visit takes
| Home | Typical visit | What that usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedrooms | 2–2½ hours | Apartment or small house |
| 3–4 bedrooms | 3–4 hours | Family house, one or two bathrooms |
| 5–6 bedrooms | 4–6 hours | Larger house, multiple bathrooms |
| 7+ bedrooms | Agreed after a consultation | Country homes and staffed households |
Three worked examples
Weekly · 2½ hours
Two-bedroom apartment
£62–£75
Kitchen, bathroom, living space, bedrooms, floors and surfaces.
Weekly · 4 hours
Four-bedroom family house
£100–£120
Full house routine plus bed changing and laundry if you want it.
Fortnightly · 6 hours
Five-bedroom country home
£150–£180
Extended routine across multiple floors and bathrooms, specialist finishes.
Examples are indicative — they show how the hourly rate applies to a typical home, not a quote for yours.
What changes the price
Two homes of the same size can cost different amounts to keep. These are the six things that move the number, and we talk through each one before quoting.
Size and layout
Floor area matters less than how many rooms, bathrooms and floors have to be worked through. A tall townhouse takes longer than a wide bungalow of the same square footage.
How often we visit
A weekly routine never has to catch up, so each visit is quicker. A first visit or a fortnightly schedule needs more time to bring the home back to standard.
Condition at the start
A home that has just been renovated, emptied of a tenant, or left for months needs a reset before a routine can begin. That is priced as its own visit, then the regular rate applies.
Laundry and ironing
Bed changing is part of a routine. Laundry, ironing and wardrobe care are time-heavy, so we agree how much of your visit is given to them rather than squeezing them in.
Specialist surfaces
Marble, limestone, sealed oak, brass, silk and bespoke joinery need the right product and a slower pace. This is often the single biggest difference between two similarly sized homes.
Finishing touches
Flower styling, guest room preparation, bed styling and fridge restocking are optional add-ons priced per visit, so you can turn them on for an occasion and off again.
Included, not added on
Everything below sits inside the hourly rate. The only extras on your invoice are the ones you ask for.
Premium, eco-conscious products and professional equipment
The same vetted, DBS-checked housekeeper every visit
A housekeeping checklist written for your home
Public liability insurance on every visit
Bed changing and linen care
Full kitchen, bathroom, living area and floor care
Internal glass, sills, skirting and details others skip
Rubbish and recycling taken out
Key, gate and alarm handling agreed in advance
A named contact for changes, extras and questions
Optional finishing touches
Priced per visit, turned on when you want them and off again when you do not.
Fresh flower styling
£15–£25 per visit
Seasonal flowers arranged through the main rooms.
Signature home styling
£25–£40 per visit
Statement arrangements for entrance halls, kitchen islands and principal bedrooms.
Guest room preparation
Quoted with your plan
Beds made, towels presented, room aired and finished before guests arrive.
Fridge restocking
Quoted with your plan
Shopping list collected and put away before you or your guests arrive.
Pricing Questions
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Get an exact price for your home
Send your postcode, bedroom and bathroom count, and the frequency you have in mind. We respond with a fixed hourly rate and an honest estimate of hours, usually within 24 hours.
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