Cleaning services
Domestic & commercial
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- Regular cleaning
- Deep cleaning
- End of tenancy
- Commercial cleaning
Your local property care specialists
H&C Cleaning& Maintenance
Taking care of your property, inside and out.
Professional painting, cleaning and maintenance for homes and businesses in East Sussex.
Cleaner, Brighter, Better Spaces
Qualified workmanship. Personal service. Peace of mind.
25+ years of experience
Fully insured
Home & commercial
Free, no-obligation quotes
What we do
Our services
Professional cleaning, decorating and property maintenance, with kitchens and bathrooms via trusted service partners, and colour and design helping you create your space. For homes and businesses across East Sussex and the surrounding areas.
Exterior cleaning
Gutter clearance from £60
- Window cleaning
- Gutter clearing & cleaning
- Fascias & soffits
- Pressure washing
- Conservatories
- Solar panels
- Patios, driveways & exterior surfaces
Painting & decorating
From £300 per full room
- Interior decorating
- Exterior decorating
- Wallpapering
- Specialist finishes
- Preparation & repairs
Property maintenance
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- General repairs
- General maintenance
- Property care packages
- Planned maintenance
- Interior & exterior works
Kitchens & bathrooms
Via trusted service partners
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- Kitchens — supply & installation
- Bathrooms — supply & installation
- Commercial washrooms
- Design support
- Project management
Colour & design
Helping you create your space
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- Colour advice
- Paint & finishes
- Wallpaper range
- Design inspiration
- Helping you create your space
Commercial services
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- Cleaning
- Decorating
- Exterior cleaning
- Maintenance
- Planned property care
All service prices shown are starting prices, not fixed quotations. Materials are charged separately where applicable. Wallpapering prices exclude additional preparation work. Final quotations depend on property size, condition, access and work required. H&C is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added.
25+years of decorating
experience
experience
Quality. Reliability. Care.
About us
With over 25 years of decorating experience and more than 10 years in external cleaning, H&C Cleaning and Maintenance is built on a passion for quality, reliability and looking after people’s spaces.
We work with homeowners, businesses and property managers across East Sussex, providing professional cleaning, maintenance and decorating services, along with kitchens and bathrooms through our trusted service partners, and our colour and design range to help you create your space.
Let’s talk about your propertyPeople first
Honest advice, clear communication and a service you can rely on.
Quality work
High standards, attention to detail and lasting results.
Cleaner Brighter Better Spaces
Helping you maintain, improve and create your space.
From our work album
Our work
A selection of H&C’s gutter-care, decorating, exterior and interior cleaning work across local homes and businesses.
Helpful advice
How to… with Matt
Practical tips from Matt, your Handy Helper, to keep your home or business looking its best between visits.
Hello, I’m Matt — your Handy Helper!
I’m the friendly face of H&C Cleaning and Maintenance, and I’m here to help you look after your space. Over the years we’ve picked up plenty of know-how across cleaning, decorating and property care — and it’s only right we share it.
Below you’ll find my growing collection of how-to guides: simple, honest advice you can follow yourself. And when a job needs the professionals, you know who to call.
More guides, videos and pictures are on their way — check back soon!
How to hang a wall mural
Step 1 of 9
Plan & prepare
Measure your wall in both directions and check how many panels your mural comes in. Note sockets, switches and radiators, and decide which corner you’ll start from — get this right and everything else follows.
Matt’s tip: Unroll all the panels on the floor first and check the print matches the wall measurements — better to spot it before the paste is mixed.
How to keep your gutters flowing
- Check your gutters twice a year — once in late autumn after the leaves fall, and once in spring.
- Look for plants, moss or drips below the gutter line — they’re the first signs of a blockage.
- Never lean a ladder against the gutter itself, and keep three points of contact at all times.
- Scoop debris into a bucket rather than pushing it along — it only ends up in the downpipe.
- Flush with water afterwards and watch the downpipe. Slow drainage means a blockage further down.
Matt’s tip: If your gutters are high up or over a conservatory, leave it to us — our high-reach vacuum clears them safely from the ground.
How to prep a room for painting
- Move furniture to the middle of the room and cover everything with dust sheets.
- Wash the walls with sugar soap to remove grease and dust — paint won’t stick to a dirty wall.
- Fill cracks and holes, then sand them smooth once dry.
- Mask edges, sockets and skirting with proper tape, pressing the edge down firmly.
- Sand glossy surfaces lightly so the new paint has something to grip.
Matt’s tip: Good preparation is 80% of a great finish. Rush it, and the paint will tell on you within months.
How to choose the right paint finish
- Matt hides imperfections best — ideal for ceilings and older walls.
- Eggshell and satinwood wipe clean easily, so they suit hallways, kitchens and busy family rooms.
- Gloss is tough and shiny — keep it for skirting boards, doors and window frames.
- Bathrooms and kitchens need moisture-resistant formulas to stop mould taking hold.
- Stains, knots and odours need a proper stain-blocking primer before any topcoat.
- Always test a sample pot on the wall and check it in morning and evening light before committing.
Matt’s tip: Not sure which finish suits your room? That’s exactly what our colour and design advice is for — just ask.
How to stop moss coming back on your roof
- Remove moss gently — never pressure-wash tiles, as it strips their protective surface.
- Clear the gutters at the same time so loosened moss doesn’t block them next rainfall.
- Trim back overhanging branches — shade and falling leaves are moss’s best friends.
- Apply a suitable biocide treatment to kill the spores you can’t see.
- Check again each year; catching regrowth early keeps the job small.
Matt’s tip: We treat roofs as part of our exterior cleaning service, so the moss stays away for longer.
How to look after your patio and driveway
- Sweep regularly — grit and leaves hold moisture and feed weeds and algae.
- Treat weeds between joints early, before the roots lift the blocks or slabs.
- Pressure wash on a fan setting, working away from the house, and keep the lance moving.
- Re-sand block paving joints once dry to keep the surface locked and stable.
- Consider a sealant every few years to slow down staining and regrowth.
Matt’s tip: Too much pressure damages pointing and softer stone. If in doubt, let us do it — our machines are set up for each surface.
How to keep your windows sparkling
- Clean on a cloudy day — direct sun dries the glass too fast and leaves streaks.
- Brush off loose dirt and cobwebs from frames and sills first.
- Wash with a mild solution, working top to bottom.
- Squeegee in overlapping strokes, wiping the blade between each pass.
- Buff edges with a dry microfibre cloth for a streak-free finish.
Matt’s tip: Pure-water pole systems leave no residue at all — that’s what we use, and it’s why our finish lasts longer.
Which products should I use?
- For stubborn stains, water marks and odours, a shellac-based primer like Zinsser B-I-N seals them in one coat.
- For everyday walls and ceilings, trade emulsions from Johnstone’s, Crown or Albany give better coverage than budget paint.
- For filling cracks and smoothing walls, Toupret fillers are the ones we reach for — they sand beautifully.
- For sanding, Mirka abrasives last longer and keep dust down, especially with extraction.
- For brushes and rollers, good-quality professional tools hold more paint and leave a cleaner finish.
- Cheap paint usually means extra coats — buying better once is cheaper than buying twice.
Matt’s tip: These are the exact brands we use on your home — ask us and we’ll happily point you to the right product for your job.
How to hang wallpaper like a professional
- Check your walls are sound, clean and dry — paper won’t hide damp or flaking paint.
- Size the walls with a coat of diluted paste so the paper grips evenly.
- Measure and cut each drop with a little extra top and bottom, and match the pattern before cutting the next.
- Paste evenly, fold the paper to soak, then hang from the top, smoothing from the centre outwards.
- Trim with a sharp blade against a straight edge, and wipe away paste marks straight away.
Matt’s tip: Patterned paper in a room with lots of corners is trickier than it looks — we hang wallpaper every week, so save yourself the stress.
How to care for fascias, soffits and cladding
- Wash uPVC fascias and soffits once or twice a year with warm soapy water and a soft brush.
- Never use abrasive pads or solvents on uPVC — they dull the surface permanently.
- Check wooden fascias for peeling paint or soft spots; catch rot early and it’s a small repair.
- Keep gutters clear — overflowing water is the biggest cause of stained and rotten rooflines.
- Repaint timber every few years with a good exterior paint system to keep it protected.
Matt’s tip: We clean fascias, soffits and cladding as part of our exterior cleaning service — safely from the ground with our reach equipment.
How to keep hard floors gleaming
- Vacuum or sweep first — mopping over grit just scratches the surface.
- Use a cleaner suited to your floor type; the wrong one dulls the finish.
- Wring the mop well — too much water seeps into joints and edges.
- Mop in sections, rinsing the mop head often so you’re not spreading dirty water.
- Let the floor dry fully before walking on it to avoid marks.
Matt’s tip: For a deep clean or end-of-tenancy shine, our cleaning team brings professional machines and products.
Colour & design
Your room, reimagined
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Clear, competitive pricing
Quality work.
A cleaner, brighter home.
Starting prices for our most popular jobs. Need something else, like conservatories, roof cleaning or specialist treatments? Ask us for a quotation.
Painting & decorating
Small decorating jobsfrom£160
Painting & decorating — per full roomfrom£300
Feature wall wallpapering (approximately 2–3 hours)from£175
Full-room wallpapering (approximately 2 days)from£600
Exterior cleaning & gutters
Gutter clearancefrom£60
Exterior fascia, soffit & gutter cleaningfrom£90
Patio & pathway pressure washingfrom£120
Driveway pressure washingfrom£180
All service prices shown are starting prices, not fixed quotations. Materials are charged separately where applicable. Wallpapering prices exclude additional preparation work. Final quotations depend on property size, condition, access and work required. H&C is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added.
Commercial care packages
Planned maintenance.
Less hassle. Greater value.
Supporting Sussex businesses all year round. Choose a package, then add extra services at discounted combined rates.
H&C Care
Shops · offices · local premises
£25 /month (£300/yr)
- One selected service
- Planned scheduled visits
- Visual inspection and basic report
- Keep your property in good order
H&C Care+
Office blocks · business parks
£50 /month (£600/yr)
- One selected service
- Comprehensive planned schedule
- Detailed inspection & photo reporting
- Minor maintenance where appropriate
- Priority scheduling
H&C Complete
Industrial & large commercial sites
Bespoke quote
- Multiple services included
- Tailored to your property
- Scheduled & emergency support
- Reporting and asset tracking
- Priority response
Prices shown are from and are the minimum charge. Prices may vary due to size, access, site conditions and specific requirements.
Straightforward from the start
Good service. No complications.
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Give us a call and tell us a little about your property and the work you have in mind.
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We’ll agree a suitable time and get to work, with care for your property from start to finish.
Let’s get it taken care of
A better-looking property
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Homes & businesses across East Sussex
Listed service prices are starting prices, not fixed quotations. Materials are charged separately where applicable. Wallpapering prices exclude additional preparation work. Your final quotation depends on property size, condition, access and work required. H&C is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added.