The honest answer to “how much does carpet cleaning cost?” is that it depends on what needs cleaning. A single bedroom that is lightly marked is a very different job from a lounge, stairs and landing in a busy family home with pets. This guide explains what affects the price, what you should expect to be included and how to get an accurate figure before anyone arrives.
At HydroClean every job is quoted up front, so you know the price before we start. If you would rather skip straight to a price, text two or three photos of the carpets to 07584 291911, call us on 01933 213733 or use our free quote form.
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What affects the price of a carpet clean
Most of the cost comes down to time, and these are the things that change how long a clean takes:
- Number and size of rooms. A small box room takes far less time than a large open-plan lounge.
- Stairs and landings. Every tread and riser has to be cleaned individually, so a staircase takes longer than its floor area suggests.
- Condition of the carpet. Heavy traffic lanes, built-up soiling and lots of spots need more pre-treatment and agitation.
- Stains and odours. Pet accidents in particular can soak into the underlay and need targeted treatment.
- Carpet type. Wool and some natural fibres need specific, wool-safe solutions and a more careful approach.
- Access and parking. We carry heavy equipment, so parking close to the property keeps the visit efficient.
Our current prices and offers
We regularly run a £100 carpet cleaning offer: either three rooms, or one room plus the stairs and landing. It is a straightforward way to price the most common jobs, and you can see the details on our carpet cleaning offer page.
Anything outside the offer, such as larger homes, rentals and commercial areas, is quoted individually, up front, before any work starts.
What is included in a professional clean
A proper clean is more than running a machine over the surface. A HydroClean visit includes:
- An inspection of each carpet, so the method and solutions suit the fibre and the type of soiling.
- Pre-treatment of traffic areas and everyday spots.
- Agitation of the pile with a Pro 35 machine to loosen embedded dirt.
- Hot water extraction with Airflex Storm machines to rinse and remove the dirt and residue, and an Evo rotary machine where it suits the carpet.
- Child-safe and pet-safe products, with eco-friendly solutions wherever possible.
- Aftercare advice on drying and when it is safe to put furniture back. Most carpets are dry within a few hours.
If you are not 100% happy with the result, we come back and re-clean at no extra charge.
Extras that can change the price
- Moving furniture. Please move small, light items before we arrive. If you would like us to move larger pieces such as sofas, this is an extra £20 per room.
- Heavy pet contamination. Repeated urine accidents need extra treatment. Our guide on removing pet urine smell from carpet explains why.
- Sofas and rugs. These are priced separately, but it is usually worth booking them at the same visit. See our upholstery cleaning and rug cleaning services.
Why the cheapest quote is not always the cheapest
A very low price usually means less time spent on your carpets. That can mean a quick surface clean with plenty of water and detergent, which leaves carpets wet for longer and leaves residue in the fibres that attracts dirt again within weeks.
When comparing quotes, it is worth checking:
- What is included: pre-treatment, agitation, extraction and stain treatment, or just one pass of a machine?
- Whether the company is insured.
- What happens if you are not happy with the result.
- Genuine reviews from local customers.
How to get an accurate quote quickly
The quickest way is to send us a few photos. Tell us how many rooms you need cleaning, whether the stairs and landing are included and if there are any stains or pet accidents you are worried about. Text two or three photos of the carpets to 07584 291911, call us on 01933 213733 or use our free quote form.
Before the day, our guide on how to prepare for your carpet clean explains what to move and how to make the visit go smoothly.
Carpet cleaning prices in your area
We quote the same way across Northamptonshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes. For local information, choose your area: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden & Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Corby, Bedford, Milton Keynes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Every job is quoted up front, based on the rooms, stairs and condition of the carpets, so you know the price before we start.
Do stairs and landings cost extra?
They are included in your quote, and they take longer than an open room because every step is cleaned individually. In our £100 offer, the stairs and landing are booked together with one room.
Do you charge to move furniture?
Please move small, light items yourself. If you would like us to move larger items such as sofas, this is an extra £20 per room. Anything heavy that stays in place is cleaned around and the legs are protected from moisture.
What if I am not happy with the result?
If you are not 100% satisfied, we will come back and re-clean at no extra charge.
