How much does oven cleaning cost in the UK?
An Oven cleaning costs £50 to £160 in the UK, typically around £65 per appliance. What moves the price most is the type of appliance, so a simpler job sits near the bottom of that range and a larger or higher-spec one near the top. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Professional oven cleaning usually costs between £50 and £70 for a single oven in the UK, with most people paying around £65. A double oven runs £70 to £95, and a range cooker or a full oven, hob and extractor package is £100 to £160. Most companies have a minimum charge of about £50, and each appliance is priced separately.
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Oven cleaning cost breakdown
Typical Oven cleaning costs, by option:
| Type of appliance | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Single oven | £50 to £70 |
| Double oven or oven and hob | £70 to £100 |
| Range cooker or full package | £100 to £160 |
What's included in the price?
Typical Oven cleaning prices include:
- A home visit from an oven cleaning specialist with their own equipment
- Dip-tank or on-site cleaning of the racks, panels, trays and door glass
- Degreasing the interior and removing burnt-on carbon and grease
- Cleaning between the door glass where the design allows it to be split
- Wiping down the exterior and refitting everything, ready to use straight away
What changes the price?
The things that move Oven cleaning prices most:
The type of appliance, from a single oven to a double or a range cooker
Extras added on, such as the hob, extractor hood or microwave
How dirty or heavily baked-on the oven is
The company's minimum charge and your region
Whether it is a one-off clean or a regular booking
How the price is built up
A single oven clean of £50 to £70 is really an hour of skilled labour plus the call-out, equipment and travel. Companies price per appliance, so a double oven, hob, extractor or microwave is each added on at about £15 to £30. A minimum charge of around £50 covers the trip for a single small job. Oven cleaning is almost entirely labour. The specialist brings their own biodegradable products, a heated dip tank for the racks and trays, and cloths, so there are no materials for you to buy. You only need to give them access and, for some methods, a power socket.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Book the oven, hob and extractor in the same visit so the call-out is spread across more work
- Ask about a regular slot, as many companies charge less for a repeat clean than a one-off
- Wipe up spills while the oven is still warm to keep the carbon down between cleans
- Get the clean done before the oven is at its worst, since heavier baked-on grime can cost more
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, an Oven cleaning typically costs around £85 per appliance, about 30% above the UK average of £65. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £60.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £50 | £65 | £160 |
| London | £65 | £85 | £210 |
| South East / South West | £55 | £75 | £180 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £45 | £60 | £150 |
Guide prices per appliance, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Oven cleaning cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £45 | £55 | £140 |
| Birmingham | £50 | £65 | £160 |
| Bristol | £55 | £70 | £180 |
| Cardiff | £45 | £60 | £150 |
| Edinburgh | £50 | £65 | £160 |
| Glasgow | £45 | £60 | £140 |
| Leeds | £45 | £60 | £150 |
| Liverpool | £45 | £60 | £150 |
| London | £65 | £85 | £210 |
| Manchester | £50 | £60 | £150 |
| Newcastle | £45 | £60 | £140 |
| Sheffield | £45 | £60 | £150 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for Oven cleaning, not quotes.
Companies in London and the South East charge the most, often £10 to £20 more per oven. The North, Wales and Scotland tend to be cheaper. A minimum charge of around £50 applies almost everywhere for a single small job.
Common questions
How much does professional oven cleaning cost in 2026?
A single oven typically costs £50 to £70, with most people paying around £65. A double oven is £70 to £95, and a range cooker £100 to £160. Adding the hob or extractor is usually £15 to £25 each, and most firms have a minimum charge of about £50.
What changes the price of oven cleaning?
The main factors are the type and size of the appliance, any extras like the hob, extractor or microwave, and how heavily baked-on the grease is. Your region and the firm's minimum charge also matter, since a single small oven is often close to that minimum.
Is professional oven cleaning worth it?
For most people, yes. At £50 to £70 a specialist strips off the carbon and grease a normal home clean cannot shift, using a heated dip tank for the racks and no caustic fumes in your kitchen. It saves a few hours of hard scrubbing and gets the door glass properly clear.
Can I clean the oven myself instead of paying someone?
You can. Oven cleaner costs about £5 to £10, plus time and effort. The trade-offs are the caustic chemicals, the hours of scrubbing, and the fact you cannot dip the racks and trays at home. If your oven is pyrolytic, its own high-heat cleaning cycle does most of the work for the cost of the electricity.
How long does oven cleaning take?
A single oven usually takes about an hour to 90 minutes. A range cooker, or a full package of oven, hob and extractor cleaned in one visit, can take two to three hours.
How often should you get your oven professionally cleaned?
Once or twice a year suits most households, and more often if you cook a lot or roast regularly. Between professional cleans, wiping up spills while the oven is still warm keeps the baked-on carbon down and makes each clean easier and cheaper.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.