Hard floor cleaning in Exeter
Professional hard floor cleaning services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional deep cleaning for hard floors — tile, stone, wood, vinyl, and laminate. Service provided by specialist partner Jackman Fabric Care, using the right methods and solutions for each floor type to restore genuine cleanliness and appearance.
What Regular Mopping Can't Do
Mopping maintains cleanliness, but it doesn't deep clean. Grout lines collect dirt and develop dark discolouration that mopping doesn't touch. Natural stone develops a dull film from cleaning product build-up and ingrained grime. Vinyl floors get a hazy layer of residue that dulls the finish. Regular cleaning maintains, but it doesn't restore.
Professional deep cleaning removes what mopping leaves behind — using equipment and solutions matched to the floor type, not a one-size mop and bucket approach.
💡 Pro tip: Natural stone floors in Exeter's hard water area collect calcium and mineral deposits on the surface over time. These need an appropriate pH-matched solution to dissolve — not the mop, and definitely not anything acidic on limestone or travertine.
Floor Type and Cleaning Approach
| Floor Type | Key Considerations | What We Use |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic / porcelain tile | Grout deep cleaning critical | Alkaline solution + machine scrub |
| Natural stone (limestone, slate) | pH-sensitive — acid causes etching | Neutral or alkaline solution, no acid |
| Engineered / solid wood | Moisture-sensitive, needs low-moisture approach | Specialist wood floor solution |
| Vinyl / LVT | Residue build-up and dull film common | Appropriate LVT cleaner, low rinse |
| Laminate | Over-wetting causes swelling | Low-moisture specialist clean |
What's Included
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Floor type and condition identified |
| Pre-treat | Heavy soiling and problem areas treated |
| Machine clean | Professional equipment with matched solution |
| Grout clean | Grout lines deep cleaned (tiled floors) |
| Rinse | All solution removed — no residue |
| Polish / finish | Appropriate finish applied if required |
Pricing Guide
| Area | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen hard floor | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Kitchen + utility | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Full ground floor | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Final quote depends on floor type, area, and condition.
Perfect For...
✅ Kitchen tiles — especially grout that's gone dark and a mop won't shift
✅ Natural stone floors — flagstone, slate, limestone, and travertine that have lost their character
✅ Hallway floors — high-traffic areas that accumulate grime faster than anywhere else
✅ Pre-sale preparation — dull or dirty hard floors significantly affect first impressions
✅ Rental changeovers — returning hard floors to a genuine clean state between tenants
Why Choose Us for Hard floor cleaning in Exeter?
Matched cleaning solution and method for each floor type
Grout deep cleaning included for tiled floors
Restores natural colour and sheen without harsh chemicals
Delivered by specialist partner Jackman Fabric Care
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Floor type, condition, and specific problem areas are identified. Different sections of a floor (different stone types or tile and grout separately) may need different approaches.
Step 2: Pre-treatment
Heavy soiling, staining, and problem areas are pre-treated. Grout lines are treated with appropriate solution and given dwell time.
Step 3: Machine Clean
Professional floor cleaning equipment is used with matched solutions. The machine scrubs and extracts, removing ingrained dirt that mopping leaves behind.
Step 4: Grout Deep Clean (tiled floors)
Grout lines are specifically cleaned — often showing the biggest transformation.
Step 5: Rinse
All cleaning solution is thoroughly removed to prevent residue build-up.
Step 6: Review
Results are reviewed with you. Any areas where staining is permanent (eg deep-etched stone, permanently stained grout) are pointed out honestly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Keeping hard floors at their best between professional cleans:
🔧 Good habits
- Vacuum or dry-mop before wet mopping — mopping wet over dry grit scratches floor surfaces
- Use the correct floor product for your surface type — stone, tile, and wood all need different solutions
- Wring out your mop properly — over-wetting causes wood to swell and laminate to separate
- Use door mats — most hard floor grime comes in on shoes
⚠️ For natural stone especially
- Never use vinegar, lemon, or any acid-based cleaner on limestone, marble, or travertine — it causes permanent etching
- Avoid anything with bleach — it damages the stone surface and affects sealant
💡 Pro trick: For grout, a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water left for 10 minutes before scrubbing with a stiff brush lifts surface mould discolouration. It won't deep clean grout, but it's a useful maintenance measure between professional cleans.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🪨 Stone sealing: after professional cleaning, natural stone benefits from a fresh seal coat. The sealing service is available alongside cleaning and significantly increases stain resistance going forward. Worth considering if the floor has never been sealed or if the previous seal has worn off.
This service is provided by Jackman Fabric Care, our specialist partner for floor and fabric care in Exeter and Devon. All enquiries and bookings go through Hembury Contracting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of hard floor do you clean?
We clean ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone (slate, limestone, flagstone, travertine), engineered and solid hardwood, vinyl and LVT, and laminate. The cleaning method and solutions are matched to the floor type — stone needs very different treatment to ceramic tile.
Can you clean the grout too?
Yes — grout deep cleaning is included for tiled floors. Grout is porous and traps dirt and mould discolouration that mopping just can't shift. Professional cleaning restores grout close to original colour in most cases.
Will it damage the floor surface or the finish?
No — using the correct solution for the floor type is fundamental. Strong acidic cleaners used on the wrong stone can etch the surface permanently. We assess before applying anything and use pH-appropriate solutions.
Do you seal floors after cleaning?
Sealing is available as an additional service for natural stone and unglazed tile. Freshly cleaned and sealed stone floors are significantly more resistant to staining going forward. Ask when booking.
Is this through Jackman Fabric Care?
Yes — hard floor cleaning is carried out by our specialist partner Jackman Fabric Care, with over 20 years' experience in professional floor and fabric care across Exeter and Devon. All enquiries go through Hembury Contracting.
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