Professional Oven Cleaning Cost and What Is Included

A professional oven cleaning service typically costs between £50 and £75 for a standard single oven outside London, rising to between £60 and £95 in London and the South East. The process takes around 45 minutes to an hour and a half and involves dismantling the removable parts so they can be soaked in a heated dip tank. The main oven cavity is then cleaned by hand to remove baked on grease and burnt food.

Oven cleaning prices at a glance

The table below shows the typical cost of hiring an independent professional to clean the inside of your cooker. Prices depend heavily on the size of the appliance and where you live in the country.

These figures are typical published prices for 2026 and local quotes will differ based on the exact specification of your appliance. The national average cost for a standard oven clean sits at about £75. Your final bill will depend on the oven type, its current condition, the level of grease build-up, your location, access to the kitchen and whether the appliance has any self-cleaning features.

Single, double, range and AGA cookers

The type of cooker you own is the biggest factor in how much you will pay and how long the work will take. A standard single oven is the cheapest to clean because it only has one door, one main cavity and a small number of removable racks. A professional will normally charge between £50 and £75 for a single oven outside London. The job is straightforward and requires less time and fewer materials than larger appliances.

Double ovens cost more because they feature two separate compartments that both need attention. This means the cleaner has to dismantle and wash two sets of doors, two sets of glass panels and double the number of internal racks and trays. You can expect to pay between £60 and £120 for a double oven outside London, or up to £140 in London and the South East. The extra surface area means the cleaner will spend longer scrubbing the inside by hand.

Range cookers are much wider than standard ovens and usually measure around 100cm across. They often include multiple oven cavities, a separate grill compartment and a large hob area. Cleaning a range cooker takes a significant amount of effort and uses more cleaning paste and dip tank solution. Prices for a range cooker typically fall between £80 and £150 outside London, rising to between £130 and £190 in London and the South East.

AGA and Rayburn cookers are the most expensive appliances to have professionally cleaned. These cast iron cookers have enamel finishes that need careful handling, so the cleaner has to work in a way that avoids damaging the surfaces. Cleaning an AGA or a four oven cooker usually costs between £100 and £200 outside London, and between £150 and £220 in the capital and surrounding areas.

What a professional oven clean includes

A professional oven clean is a thorough process that goes far beyond wiping the inside with a damp cloth. When the cleaner arrives, they will start by inspecting the appliance to check that it is working correctly and to identify any existing damage. They will then protect the floor area around the cooker to ensure no grease or cleaning products ruin your kitchen surfaces.

The core of the professional method relies on a heated dip tank, which is usually kept in the back of the cleaner's van. The cleaner will dismantle all the removable parts from your oven and take them outside. This includes the metal shelves, the roasting trays, the internal fan covers and the accessible door glass. These components are left to soak in the hot dip tank solution, which breaks down stubborn carbon deposits and burnt on fat without the need for aggressive scraping.

While the removable parts are soaking outside, the cleaner will tackle the main oven cavity in your kitchen. They will treat the inside by hand using a food-safe paste and non-scratch pads. This manual scrubbing removes the thick grease from the walls, roof and floor of the oven. A good professional will pay close attention to the areas around the rubber seals, ensuring they remove the dirt without damaging the delicate enamel or breaking the seal itself.

Once the inside is completely clean, the professional will retrieve the parts from the dip tank. These components are rinsed, dried and polished before being reassembled inside the oven. The cleaner will then polish the exterior glass and the front fascia of the appliance. The aim is to leave the oven clean and ready to use.

Hobs, extractor hoods and other add ons

The standard price for an oven clean covers the main internal cavities and the doors. It does not usually include the cooking surfaces on top of the appliance or the ventilation equipment above it. If you want these areas cleaned at the same time, you will need to ask for them as add-ons. Booking these extras alongside the main oven clean is usually cheaper than hiring someone to do them on a separate visit.

Cleaning a ceramic or glass hob typically costs between £15 and £40 outside London, and between £25 and £45 in London and the South East. The cleaner will remove burnt on rings and polish the glass to a high shine. Extractor hoods and fans are priced similarly, costing £15 to £40 outside London and £25 to £45 in the capital. Extractor hoods gather a huge amount of sticky airborne grease, so the cleaner will usually degrease the casing and clean the metal mesh filters.

You can also ask the professional to clean your microwave while they are in the kitchen. A microwave clean generally costs between £15 and £30 outside London, or £20 to £35 in London. If your oven has a completely separate grill compartment that is not part of the main cavity, cleaning this usually costs an extra £15 to £30 outside London and £20 to £40 in London. Cleaning just the grill pan and racks is cheaper, at around £5 to £10.

Some oven cleaning firms also offer a barbecue cleaning service during the summer months. Barbecues suffer from extreme grease and carbon build-up and are notoriously difficult to clean at home. A professional barbecue clean is treated as a separate job and typically costs between £60 and £90. The cleaner will use their dip tank to soak the heavy metal grills and burners.

How long the job takes

Most professional oven cleaning jobs take between one and three hours to complete from start to finish. The exact duration depends on the size of the appliance, the number of add-ons you have requested and the condition of the oven when the cleaner arrives. A heavily soiled oven that has not been cleaned for years will take much longer to scrub than one that receives a professional clean every twelve months.

A standard single oven is the fastest job and typically takes 45 minutes to an hour and a half. The cleaner only has one door to dismantle and a small cavity to scrub. Double ovens and standard range cookers take two hours or more because there are multiple compartments to treat and twice as many removable parts to soak in the dip tank outside.

Large cast iron appliances like an AGA or a Rayburn take the longest time to clean. These cookers require a very careful, methodical approach to protect the enamel finish. You should expect the professional to be in your home for three to four hours when cleaning an AGA. If you have booked a hob and an extractor hood alongside the oven, allow extra time for the visit.

Why a regular cleaner does not usually clean inside the oven

If you hire a regular domestic cleaner to visit your home every week or fortnight, they will focus on routine household tasks. A regular clean typically covers dusting and wiping surfaces, cleaning skirting boards and fittings, vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning the bathroom, wiping kitchen worktops, cleaning the sink and emptying the bins. They will also wipe down the exterior glass and dials of your cooker to keep the kitchen looking tidy.

Regular cleaners charge by the hour, with 2026 rates sitting at about £13 to £25 per hour outside London and £20 to £28 in London and the South East. A standard domestic visit simply does not allow enough time to dismantle an oven and scrub baked on carbon. Regular cleaners do not usually carry the heated dip tanks and pastes that oven specialists use.

Because of the time and equipment needed, the interior of the oven and the fridge are usually charged separately from a regular clean. If you book a comprehensive whole house deep clean, the oven interior is treated as a specific add on that costs between £45 and £90. A full deep clean of a property takes three to six hours or more depending on the size of the home, and addresses the hidden grime that regular weekly visits miss.

Keeping the inside of the oven clean is not just about appearances. GOV.UK fire safety advice states that you should keep the oven, hob and grill clean and in good working order because a build-up of fat and grease can ignite a fire. Hiring a specialist from time to time is one practical way to keep on top of this if you do not have the time to do it yourself.

Oven cleaning before you move out

When you move out of a rented property, the oven is one of the things a check-out inspection looks at closely. If it is left coated in grease and burnt food when it was clean at the start, the landlord may try to claim some of your deposit to cover the cost of putting it right.

However, the rules on what a landlord can demand are very clear. Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, which applies to rented homes in England, landlords and agents are banned from making tenants pay for professional cleaning. A tenancy agreement that states you must use a professional oven cleaning firm is not fair, and the landlord cannot enforce it. The rules regarding professional cleaning clauses differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Shelter England confirms that a tenant's only legal duty is to return the home as clean as it was at the start of the tenancy. You should check the inventory or check-in report you signed when you moved in. If the oven was noted as professionally cleaned at the start, you must return it to that exact standard, but you can choose to do the scrubbing yourself to save money.

If you do decide to hire someone to tackle the cooker as part of an end of tenancy clean, make sure you keep the receipt. A receipt is evidence that the oven was cleaned and can help if a deduction is disputed. Remember that a landlord cannot deduct money from your deposit for fair wear and tear, which covers the natural degradation of the appliance over time, though thick grease is classed as a lack of cleaning rather than wear and tear.

Is it worth paying for?

Deciding whether to pay for a professional oven clean comes down to how heavily you use your cooker and how much you value your free time. Scrubbing burnt on carbon from the roof of an oven is physically demanding and messy work. A professional has the right tools to do the job in an hour, whereas doing it yourself with supermarket sprays can easily take up an entire afternoon.

Paying a professional is usually worth the money if you have a heavily baked on oven that sets off the smoke alarm when you cook. It is also highly recommended if you own a large range cooker or an AGA, as the specialist finishes on these expensive appliances are very easy to scratch with standard wire wool. It can also be useful when moving out of a rented home, although no clean can guarantee the result of a check-out inspection.

On the other hand, if your oven is only lightly used or you already wipe it down every time you cook, a professional service might be an unnecessary expense. A cooker that only has a few loose crumbs and minor splashes on the glass can be easily maintained with warm soapy water and a regular wipe down.

What to check before you book

Do not hire the first person you find based purely on a low headline price. Low quotes given over the phone often rise sharply on arrival when the cleaner actually sees the condition of the appliance. You should always get a few different quotes and ask some basic questions to ensure you are hiring a competent professional.

• Ask to see proof of public liability insurance before they start work, so you are covered if they accidentally crack the glass door or damage the kitchen floor.
• Confirm exactly which parts of the appliance are included in the quoted price and whether the hob and extractor hood will cost extra.
• Ask if their cleaning products are suitable for your specific oven finish, especially if you own a cast iron cooker or an appliance with catalytic self-cleaning liners.
• Check whether they apply any call-out fees or travel charges if you live slightly outside their usual working area.
• Ask if they dismantle the door to clean between the glass panels, as this is a common area for hidden grease to build up.

When you hire a tradesperson to work in your home, you are protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. This law states that a service must be done with reasonable care and skill. If the cleaner scratches the enamel or leaves thick grease behind, the work has not been done to a reasonable standard. You have the right to ask them to put it right within a reasonable time and without too much inconvenience. If the problem cannot be fixed, you may be entitled to a partial or full refund, which the trader must pay within 14 days of the refund being agreed.

Common questions

Are oven cleaning firms insured for damage?

A reputable professional should hold public liability insurance to cover accidental damage to your appliance or your home, but it is not a legal requirement, so ask to see proof before they begin work. If an uninsured cleaner breaks your oven door glass, getting the cost back can be much harder.

Do oven cleaning prices include the hob?

The standard price for an oven clean covers the internal cavity, the racks and the doors, but it rarely includes the hob. Cleaning a glass or ceramic hob is treated as an add on and usually costs an extra £15 to £40 outside London. You must specify that you want the hob cleaned when you ask for a quote.

What drives the oven cleaning service cost up?

The final cost is driven by the size of the cooker, the number of compartments and your location in the UK. The price will also increase if the oven is in a very poor condition with heavy carbon build up, as the cleaner will need to spend more time scrubbing. Adding a microwave, an extractor hood or a separate grill pan to the booking will also push the total price up.

How often do you need oven cleaning and servicing?

There is no set rule. It depends on how often you cook and how much grease builds up between wipes. GOV.UK fire safety advice is to keep the oven, hob and grill clean, because a build-up of fat and grease can ignite a fire.

Next steps

If you are ready to get your cooker looking like new again, follow these simple steps to find the right person for the job.

• Decide exactly what you need cleaning, including whether you want the hob, the extractor hood or the microwave included.
• Gather like-for-like quotes from a few local professionals to get a clear idea of the going rate in your area.
• Ask each cleaner to confirm their total price in writing, making sure it covers the specific size and make of your oven.
• Check their public liability insurance and ask if they use a heated dip tank to soak the racks outside.
• Book the clean for a day when the kitchen will be relatively quiet and free from foot traffic.

Once you know what the job involves and what a fair price looks like, you can find a house cleaner near you to get the work booked in.