Best House Cleaners in Wellington
We assessed 9 house cleaners in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 756 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you need a regular home cleaning service, a one-off deep clean or an end-of-tenancy clean, reliability and communication matter more than price. Ask whether the same cleaner attends each visit, what happens if they cancel, and whether they are insured for accidental damage. A trial clean before committing to a regular booking is reasonable to ask for.
Top 5 House Cleaners in Wellington
The top 5 house cleaners in Wellington are #1 K Cleaning Solution, #2 All Star Cleaning, #3 Professional Cleaning, #4 Men vs Dirt, and #5 Home and Beyond, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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K Cleaning Solution
↑ 1★ 5.0 232 reviews +3 Top5 Score 178 -35★ 228 4★ 2 1★ 2K Cleaning Solution turns around end-of-tenancy cleans, move-in deep cleans, and apartment refreshes, often on the same day or within the hour of being contacted. After each job, the team walks clients through the finished property room by room, pointing out the detail work on areas like oven interiors, sliding door tracks, and window frames before they pack up.
location_on 7B Percy Dyett Drive, Karori, Wellington
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All Star Cleaning
↑ 2★ 5.0 192 reviews +10 Top5 Score 1775★ 190 4★ 2All Star Cleaning covers end-of-tenancy cleans, move-out deep cleans, and whole-house refreshes, with Guru and the crew keeping clients informed throughout the job before starting any additional work. Clients booking urgently have been accommodated the next day, and reviewers note the detail extends to areas like cupboard interiors, leaving properties described as showroom-ready.
location_on 10 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington
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Professional Cleaning
↑ 2★ 5.0 172 reviews +5 Top5 Score 176 +25★ 171 4★ 1Professional Cleaning steps in for end-of-tenancy cleans, pre-sale house cleans, and urgent oven or full-property refreshes, including at a few hours' notice when timelines are tight. Gaurav and the team are known for quick quotes, clear communication from first contact through to job completion, and leaving properties spotless enough that clients describe them as looking brand new.
location_on 107A McLintock Street, Johnsonville, Wellington
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Men vs Dirt Cleaning Services Ltd
↑ 4★ 5.0 50 reviews -1 Top5 Score 152 -15★ 49 4★ 1Men vs Dirt coordinates end-of-tenancy cleans, spring cleans, regular scheduled visits, and deep oven work across Wellington, with Tash handling bookings and Tari leading the on-site crew. Renters have walked away with full bonds returned, and clients preparing homes for sale or landlord inspections have passed without issue, pointing specifically to oven results and detail work on bathrooms and windows.
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Home and Beyond Cleaning Services
↑ 4★ 5.0 35 reviews Top5 Score 147 -15★ 35Home and Beyond works well for households wanting ongoing fortnightly cleans, one-off move-out cleans, and pre-event whole-house refreshes, with multiple reviewers noting the team takes initiative on extra work without being asked. They bring their own equipment, accommodate pets without issue, and have cover for staff absences so repeat clients do not lose their scheduled visit.
location_on 9b Onslow Road, Khandallah, Wellington
Before you book a house cleaner in Wellington
Drawn from 179 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do house cleaners typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Wellington house cleaners sit at the higher end of the NZ range, with hourly rates running from $35 to $55 in 2025. End-of-tenancy and one-off deep cleans cost more per hour than regular fortnightly visits, and some operators quote a flat rate per job instead.
A standard two to three bedroom home deep clean might run $200 to $400 depending on condition, size, and whether products are supplied. Regular weekly or fortnightly bookings often attract a lower rate because the home stays in better condition between visits.
What background checks should a cleaning company do on their staff? expand_more
A reputable cleaning company should be able to tell you whether staff have been police-vetted through the New Zealand Police vetting process, and whether the company is a registered requesting agency authorised to obtain those reports. Reference checks and supervised trial periods are also standard practice among established operators, and you are entitled to ask about both before anyone enters your home.
If you are hiring a sole trader rather than a company, ask directly whether they have undergone any vetting and request a reference from a previous client you can actually contact. The trust signals in Wellington reviews, including notes about reliable and trustworthy teams, suggest that smaller operators who are upfront about their vetting practices tend to build stronger long-term client relationships.
What insurance should a house cleaner have, and why does it matter? expand_more
Public liability insurance is the minimum you should expect, covering accidental property damage or injury caused while the cleaner is working in your home, with cover of at least $1 million being a reasonable baseline. One Wellington review described property damage that occurred during an exterior wash, which shows how quickly an uninsured incident can become a costly dispute. Ask for a certificate of currency before work starts, not just a verbal assurance, because a policy that has lapsed offers no protection.
What are the warning signs of a house cleaner you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Poor or slow communication before the job starts is a consistent red flag, with some Wellington reviewers waiting weeks for a quote that was promised within 48 hours.
- –Vague inclusions at booking time often lead to disputed results, such as gutters paid for but never cleared.
- –No follow-up or response when you raise a complaint after the job points to a company that will not stand behind its work.
- –Damaged property that a provider tries to avoid acknowledging, including scraped paintwork or broken fittings left without explanation, signals a lack of accountability.
- –Staff turnover or workers walking off jobs mid-contract is a warning that the operator has internal management problems that will affect your job.
- –Operators who do not give you advance notice when they are running late or will not show up at all waste your time and leave you with no fallback option.
What should you ask before hiring a house cleaner? expand_more
- –Ask exactly what is included in the standard clean and what costs extra, because items like oven cleaning, window tracks, and carpet cleaning are often add-ons.
- –Ask whether the same cleaner or team will attend each visit, since continuity matters for both quality and security.
- –Ask what happens if you are not satisfied, and whether a re-clean or partial refund is offered without a dispute process.
- –Ask whether they supply their own products and equipment, or whether you need to provide anything, as this affects both cost and chemical compatibility with your surfaces.
- –Ask how they handle scope changes on the day, for example if they find the property is in worse condition than expected, so you are not surprised by a higher invoice.
- –Ask for confirmation of public liability insurance cover before anyone enters your property.
Also recommended house cleaners in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 9 on the same public review record.
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Heaven Sent Cleaning
★ 4.9 37 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 34 4★ 3Heaven Sent Cleaning suits households wanting a long-term cleaning relationship, with several clients having used them for one to two years of fortnightly visits, while also covering move-out deep cleans, pre-sale refreshes, and oven cleans within the same service. Hagen and the team are known for sticking to quoted prices, fitting in extra jobs like oven cleans at short notice, and leaving properties clean enough that landlords and real estate agents comment unprompted.
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ACS
★ 5.0 21 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 21ACS takes on full-property jobs covering interior deep cleans, exterior house washing, window cleaning, oven work, and garden weeding in a single engagement. Faisal and the team check in at each stage of a job to confirm the work meets expectations before moving on, and reviewers specifically note the use of eco-friendly products that leave no chemical smell behind.
location_on 318 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington
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B Clean Ltd
★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 9B Clean delivers on pre-sale preparations, move-in cleans after rentals left in poor condition, and urgent bookings taken at short notice. Paula and the team are noted for being easy to work with and thorough enough that clients describe homes as sparkling and ready to present, whether for buyers, landlords, or personal use.
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Clean Aid Direct Residential Cleaning
★ 4.5 8 reviews Top5 Score 1235★ 7 1★ 1Clean Aid Direct photographs everything before work begins and returns items exactly as found, a detail that repeat clients across multiple visits have pointed to as a reason they keep coming back. Tony is the consistent contact behind the operation, known for fast responses and following through on product and service commitments over the long term.
About this ranking
What the 9 house cleaners listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
We first assessed house cleaners in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Three different businesses have held first place; K Cleaning Solution has held it since September 2026. K Cleaning Solution, All Star Cleaning and Professional Cleaning have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess house cleaners in, the 124 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 2.9% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
K Cleaning Solution returned to first place. Men vs Dirt entered the top 5, up from #8. Home and Beyond entered the top 5, up from #9. Heaven Sent Cleaning returned to the list at #6. ACS, B Clean and Clean Aid Direct entered the list.
- Aug 2026
- Jun 2026
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: K Cleaning Solution. Heaven Sent Cleaning entered the list at #10.
- Mar 2026
First check. All Star Cleaning #1.
How are the top house cleaners in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for house cleaners in Wellington. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for house cleaners in Wellington. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.