How much does professional cleaning of a smokers house cost?

We're looking at buying a house which has had smokers living in. How much are we looking at to fix this if we went through with bidding for it?

Asked by asa on 19th Jan 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"The cost typically ranges from £200 to £600, depending on the size of the property, level of smoke staining, and the services required. Light smoker odour in a small flat may only need a deep clean, while heavy nicotine staining in larger homes can require specialist cleaning, odour neutralisation, and surface treatment, which increases the price.

Factors that affect the cost include:

Property size (flat, house, number of rooms)

Level of nicotine and tar build-up

Whether walls, ceilings, carpets, and upholstery are affected

Need for specialist odour removal or stain treatment

A site visit or photos usually help provide an accurate quote."
Answered on 20th Jan 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"That’s a tough one to answer as I don’t know how bad it is while a deep clean would get rid of the smell the likely hook would be the property would need decoration
To answer question a three bed one bathroom property on a deep clean we would charge £350"
Answered on 28th Jan 2026 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"If is just a deep cleaning including the carpets around 500£- 1000£, if the damage is severe and needs cleaning, and re painting the whole house including woodwork, replacing carpet 8000£-12000£"
Answered on 21st Jan 2026 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
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