What should I include in weekly overheads?

Include rent, insurance, vehicle costs, fuel, phone, accounting fees, equipment depreciation, marketing, uniforms, cleaning supplies and any other regular business expense. Divide annual costs by 52 to get the weekly figure.

How many billable hours per week is realistic?

For a solo cleaner, 25-30 billable hours per week is typical once you account for travel, admin, quoting and breaks. Full-time employed cleaners might bill 35-38 hours. Do not count non-billable time like travel between jobs.

What hourly rate do cleaning companies charge in the UK?

UK domestic cleaning rates typically range from £12-20 per hour depending on location. Commercial cleaning rates range from £14-25 per hour. London rates are generally 20-40% higher than the national average.

Should I charge differently for different services?

Yes. Deep cleans, end-of-tenancy cleans and specialist services like carpet cleaning should be charged at higher rates than regular maintenance cleaning. Use this calculator for each service type to set appropriate rates.

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Hourly Rate Calculator

Calculate the hourly rate you need to charge to cover costs and make a profit.

Weekly Overheads

Total weekly business costs

Desired Weekly Profit

Your target take-home pay

Billable Hours Per Week

Hours you can charge clients for

Material Cost Per Hour

Average cleaning product cost per hour

How We Calculate This

This calculator works backwards from your costs to determine what you need to charge per hour.

Formula

Hourly rate = (weekly overheads + desired weekly profit) / billable hours per week + material cost per hour

The daily rate assumes a 5-day working week. Adjust your billable hours to reflect your actual working pattern — most cleaners cannot bill every hour they work due to travel, admin and breaks.

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities and timings for your specific situation.