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PBSA Cleaning Agency UK

Student Accommodation Cleaning Staff — Summer Turnarounds, Daily Cleans, Void Cleaning

DBS Enhanced ✓ REC Member ✓ 200+ Operative Capacity ✓
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What We Supply

Specialist cleaning operatives for every PBSA requirement, at any scale.

Summer Turnaround Cleans (July–September)

Deploy 10–200+ operatives for full block turnarounds between tenancy cycles. Coordinated, rapid, to deadline.

End-of-Tenancy Deep Cleans

En-suites, kitchens, and bedrooms cleaned to inspection standard. Every operative briefed on PBSA cleanliness benchmarks.

Daily Communal Cleaning

Year-round maintenance of corridors, lobbies, and laundry rooms. Reliable, consistent staff you can schedule around your operation.

Void & Pre-Opening Cleans

New developments and vacant blocks brought to move-in standard. We mobilise quickly for pre-opening deadlines.

Our Capacity

Scale we can deliver — across a single contract or multiple sites simultaneously.

200+ Operatives available for a single contract
48hr Mobilisation for planned contracts
Jul–Sep Peak season fully covered
All UK University cities covered

Who We Work With

Trusted by PBSA operators and FM companies across the UK.

PBSA Operators

  • Unite Students
  • iQ Student Accommodation
  • Collegiate AC
  • Vita Student
  • Homes for Students
  • Fresh Student Living
  • CRM Students
  • Dwell Student Living

Via FM Sub-contract

  • Sodexo
  • Mitie
  • ISS Facilities
  • OCS Group
  • Incentive FM
  • Aramark
  • ABM (Atalian Servest)
  • VINCI Facilities

City Coverage

We supply PBSA cleaning operatives across all major UK university cities.

Leeds Manchester Sheffield Birmingham Nottingham Bristol Edinburgh Glasgow London Liverpool Newcastle Cardiff Leicester Coventry Brighton Southampton York Bradford Hull Exeter

Compliance & Vetting

Every operative placed meets the full compliance requirements for student accommodation environments.

Enhanced DBS checks — all PBSA operatives

Right to Work verification (GLAA compliant)

COSHH trained

£10M+ Public Liability Insurance

RAMS provided on request

REC Member

ICO Registered (CSN4843721)

Transparent Pricing

All-inclusive rates — no hidden agency fees or margin surprises.

RoleRateNotes
PBSA Summer Turnaround Operative£20/hrAll-inclusive
End-of-Tenancy Deep Cleaner£20/hrAll-inclusive
Daily Communal Cleaner£18/hrAll-inclusive
PBSA Cleaning Supervisor£24/hrTeams of 10–30

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from PBSA operators and FM procurement teams.

How many cleaning operatives can you supply for a PBSA summer turnaround?

We supply 5 to 200+ operatives for PBSA summer turnaround contracts. For a 300-bed block with a 4-week window, we typically deploy 20–30 operatives per day. We can mobilise large teams across multiple PBSA sites simultaneously.

Are your cleaning operatives DBS checked for student accommodation work?

Yes. All operatives placed in student accommodation hold Enhanced DBS certificates. We do not place unvetted staff in PBSA environments. DBS certificates are provided to the client on request.

What is the cost of PBSA summer turnaround cleaning per operative?

Our all-inclusive rate for PBSA summer turnaround cleaning operatives is £20 per hour. PBSA cleaning supervisors are charged at £22–26 per hour. Rates include employer NI, holiday pay, and compliance costs — no hidden charges.

How quickly can you mobilise a PBSA cleaning team?

For planned summer turnaround contracts, we recommend booking 6–8 weeks in advance. For emergency cover, we can deploy PBSA cleaning operatives within 24–48 hours for most UK locations.

Do you supply cleaning staff for university-managed halls as well as private PBSA?

Yes. We supply cleaning operatives to both university-managed halls of residence and private PBSA operated by Unite Students, iQ, Sanctuary Students, and Homes for Students.

Which UK cities do you cover for PBSA cleaning?

We cover all major UK university cities including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Cardiff, Leicester, Brighton, Southampton, Coventry, and Exeter.

Book Your PBSA Cleaning Team

Summer 2026 turnaround slots are filling fast. Tell us your bed count, location, and window — we’ll confirm availability within 2 hours.

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