Ready-to-use UK cleaning contract templates for self-employed cleaners: a cleaning services contract for each client, plus a cancellation policy, key holding contract and GDPR forms. Fill in online, save as PDF.
A cleaning contract sets out your terms on late cancellations, payment, and damage. Our templates are drafted specifically for UK self-employed cleaners — not generic service agreements. They cover scope of work, cancellation with notice periods, key holding arrangements, data protection, and liability for damage that standard templates miss.
Document Templates
Sixteen ready-to-use templates (6 Starter, 10 Pro only) — each addressing a specific gap that handwritten agreements and online templates leave unprotected.
What it is: The complete client contract covering every cleaning job you take on.
Why you need it: Without a signed agreement, clients can dispute rates, cancel without notice, or refuse payment.
What it is: Written cancellation terms that protect your income.
Why you need it: Last-minute cancellations cost you money — written terms make clients think twice.
What it is: How you hold client data including address and access details — required under UK GDPR.
Why you need it: Clients hand over their address and key codes, so it helps to tell them in writing what you keep and for how long.
What it is: Formalises key and alarm code custody, liability for loss, and return on termination.
Why you need it: Holding a client's keys is a big trust, and writing down the rules for them avoids arguments if one goes missing.
What it is: Professional invoice with hours/rate or flat rate. Auto-incrementing number.
Why you need it: A clear invoice with payment terms and bank details gets you paid faster.
What it is: Check-in schedule, emergency contacts, and out-of-hours protocol for solo cleaning visits.
Why you need it: Most cleaning is done alone, so someone else should know where you are and what to do if you do not check in.
What it is: For cleaners you bring in — self-employed status, non-solicitation, payment terms.
Why you need it: When you bring in another cleaner, writing down how you work together keeps the arrangement clear for both of you.
What it is: Office/retail clients — scope, schedule, access, monthly invoicing, notice period.
Why you need it: Business clients expect agreed areas, visit times and invoicing terms set out before the first visit.
What it is: Fixed scope, pricing, re-clean policy, landlord access requirements.
Why you need it: Landlords and tenants often disagree about what a final clean includes, so it helps to agree the scope up front.
What it is: Record the hazardous substances you use, exposure risks, and control measures.
Why you need it: Cleaning products can be hazardous, and a written record shows what you use and how you handle it.
What it is: Combined RAMS for cleaning operations — hazard table, PPE requirements, and working method. Required by many commercial clients.
Why you need it: Offices and schools often ask to see a method statement before contractors start work.
Why choose us
Most online templates are generic service agreements. Our contracts are drafted specifically for UK self-employed cleaners.
| Feature | Generic Template | Our Cleaning Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for cleaning businesses | ✖ Generic service terms | ✔ Drafted for UK cleaners |
| Written for UK use | ✖ Often US templates | ✔ Written for UK cleaners |
| Cancellation with notice periods | ✖ Rarely included | ✔ 48h free, full fee under 24h |
| Key holding & access terms | ✖ Not covered | ✔ Separate key holding agreement |
| GDPR data protection | ✖ Not included | ✔ UK GDPR consent form |
| Liability & damage reporting | ✖ Vague or missing | ✔ 24-hour notice rule, clear caps |
| Word format (Pro feature) | ✖ Often locked PDF | ✔ Word (.docx) download on Pro |
| Pay once, keep access | — | ✔ One-off payment, no renewal |
How It Works
No legal training needed. Every template uses plain English with highlighted fields — just fill in your business details.
Starter gives you six core documents. Pro adds the sub-contractor, commercial cleaning, end of tenancy, COSHH and RAMS documents, plus the Get Clients pack: flyers, a price list, social media posts, review and referral cards and a plan for your first ten clients.
Every document is filled in online in your browser. Autofill adds your business details, and you can add your logo and brand colour. Pro also gives you a Word (.docx) download.
Save as PDF, email it to clients, or print it for your folder.
Make it yours
Type your details once and autofill puts your name, business and town into each document in your pack. Upload your logo and pick your brand colour and font, and the documents carry your brand instead of ours. Then save as PDF to send or print.

Pricing
Pay once and keep access. If a document is revised, you will see the new version in your library at no extra cost.
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No VAT charged: we are not VAT registered, so the price shown is the total you pay. One-off payment, no renewal. Refunds · Terms
These are templates, not legal advice, and they have not been reviewed by a solicitor. Check each document suits your business before you use it. See section 9 of our terms.
For ongoing client work / planned separately
We’re building a separate workspace for cleaning businesses that want to save their identity once, send agreements securely, collect sign-off, keep client records, and follow up without losing the thread.
Not being charged here: For now, the packs above are one-off purchases. Workspace pricing and availability will be shown separately when enabled.
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Contract Templates
Ready-to-use UK contract templates for every industry.
Free cleaning tool
List the rooms, tasks, frequency and exclusions for your next job. Edit your scope in the browser, then print it or save a PDF. No signup or purchase needed.
Build my free scope →A practical task list to discuss with your client. Use it alongside your service agreement.