Deep Cleaning and End-of-Tenancy in France: What It Includes and Cost
Deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy cleaning in France: scope, frequency and price benchmarks.
Quick answer: deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy cleaning go beyond routine upkeep: oven, limescale, skirting boards, windows, degreasing. They're charged as a flat fee or by the hour, and help recover the deposit at a move-out inspection.
A one-off deep clean brings a home back to like-new. Here's what it covers and what it costs.
What it covers
- Kitchen: oven, extractor, degreasing, fridge.
- Bathroom: limescale, grout, taps.
- Floors, skirting, windows and often-missed corners.
Flat fee or hourly rate
Depending on size and condition, providers quote a flat fee or an hourly rate. For a directly employed worker declared via CESU, the 50% tax credit applies. Estimate with the cost calculator.
End of tenancy
Before a move-out inspection, a full clean improves your chances of recovering the deposit. Photograph the home once cleaned.
Official sources
Conclusion
For a move or a seasonal deep clean, agree a clear fee and, where possible, a declared job for the tax credit.
See also
- How much it costs — rates and the tax credit.
- Expat resources — services and admin steps.
FAQ
How often should I deep clean?
Once or twice a year on top of routine upkeep, or as a one-off (moving, end of tenancy, after building work).
How long does it take?
Clearly more than a standard visit — often half a day or more depending on size and condition.