Helpling UK Reviews 3,522

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My cleaner has being every week on time or early. She is very friendly, approachable and fun. Although she speaks little English only Portugese, but somehow were managing. The quality is very good a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy way to find local cleaners - with no strings attached! We loved using Helpling to find a cleaner for our home, and found one quickly by selecting the days and times we wanted cleaning. You are th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scheduled a cleaning through Helpling UK, but the cleaner canceled last minute. I had to scramble to find an alternative.Very inconvenient and unprofessional!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great place to get cleaners in London and I like the reviews as it helps you choose the best person for you. The only downside if you need to book at least 48 hours in advance (even if there may be av... See more

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  1. Cleaning Service
  2. Cleaners
  3. House Cleaning Service

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Helpling is an online marketplace that helps match you with reviewed and insured, local cleaners. Payment is all done online too, so you'll never need to worry about cash again. To book, all you need to do is pop in your postcode, choose the time that works best for you and browse the cleaners available in your area before booking. Simple.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scheduled a cleaning through Helpling…

Scheduled a cleaning through Helpling UK, but the cleaner canceled last minute. I had to scramble to find an alternative.Very inconvenient and unprofessional!

January 21, 2025
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Ella,
We're really sorry for the inconvenience created by the provider.
Thank you for your feedback, Helpling Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We had a few bumps at the beginning…

We had a few bumps at the beginning with a couple of cleaners, but Hassle were very quick to react - the customer service is good.

December 28, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Rosalind,
Thank you for your feedback, we're happy to read that you found the right match and support with Helpling!
Helpling Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I dont like giving bad reviews but this…

I dont like giving bad reviews but this one was necessary. Firstly, the cleaner used her own cleaning cloths despite me showing her the new packs I did buy for her to clean my flat. The cleaner did not clean properly and charged me 2.5 hours and an additional invoice without reason that Helpling allowed the cleaner to charge me. The most expensive cleaner I ever had! The cleaner told me after 2 hours that there was nothing else to do there. She sent me the second invoice without my permission and took my money without permission. I contacted Helpling they refunded only £17.32. The cleaner did cost me ££61.22 for 2 hours which I had to sanitise the whole flat after she left + £28.28 second invoice I have no idea the reason for that! Very disappointed!! I have medical condition asthma and other issues and I had to sanitise my entire flat after she left!

October 21, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Manoela,
The support team informed us that the second invoice has been already refunded and the total amount you paid is now less than 50£.
We're really sorry for the provider's behavior and the team will address this issue directly with her: in the future, please clarify with the cleaner that you have medical needs and contact the support immediately if you can't find a solution with the provider.
Thank you, Helpling Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately the cleaner they selected…

Unfortunately the cleaner they selected for me didn't turn up, answer her phone or respond to my friendly text. (that she was ok)
I paid up front and haven't been refunded yet.

October 13, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Eliza,
Please reach out to info@helpling.co.uk to check your status.
Nobody gets charged before the appointment: the payment is only taken at the end of the cleaning, if the cleaning took place.
If you got a charge before the clean, it's not Helpling.
Thank you,
Helpling Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpling makes it easy!

Helpling makes it really easy to find people to do various tasks for you. For example, I found an insured cleaner within 5 minutes and they did an excellent job.

September 18, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Kristina,
Thank you for your nice feedback!
Happy to support you and your household.
Helpling Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

While the cleaners I’ve worked with through Helpling have been excellent, the app and customer service have been disappointing. I booked recurring cleans but had to cancel future appointments due to a poor match. However, I was charged an additional £70 fee for cancelling recurring appts as an 'one-off fee' despite booking another cleaner through the app. Despite requesting to speak with a manager, the agents I interacted with (Riccardo and Valentina) were dismissive, and I never received the managerial assistance I sought.

September 12, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Mari A,
as customer service informed you, you wanted to take advantage of the reduced price reserved for Recurring orders by booking Single appointments until you had found the cleaner with whom you could create a Recurring order.
To meet your needs, customer service suggested that they would change the price from Single to Recurring once you had found the ideal cleaner.
Customer service passed your request on to the manager: you didn't receive any call because the matter was considered closed, since you did not respond to their proposal.
However, we are glad that you were satisfied with the quality of service you received from the cleaners.
If you would like to book a Recurring service with one of them, the customer service proposal is still available.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unauthorized charge update

I have submitted an early review regarding their deceptive advertising and unauthorized charge. Subsequently, I have had to file a chargeback twice. I have blocked them through my credit card. They have attempted to charge my card a third time under a different merchant name. This company's actions are clearly fraudulent, and it appears that others have had similar experiences. I encourage affected individuals to continue requesting chargebacks and reporting the issue to Citizens Advice. Their actions are illegal, and if they believe they are in the right, they should take legal action against us.
Edit: after helpling's reply, they did try to take a payment for the 3rd time none the less. They didn't refute that. I'm getting a new card. So good luck with your fourth and 100th attempt.

July 19, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Nancy,
We have already replied to your first review on the same matter.
We haven't - as you claim - attempted to charge your card a third time under a different merchant name, because the merchant name is always the same. Probably that charge came from something else.
We don't take legal action because the persons affected by the wrong payments are the providers and the providers are freelancers, so they are the ones who can decide if interested in take legal action or not.
Regards, Helpling Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bit of a scam

Bit of a scam, charged me extra money after the appointment without permission. Customer service were rude and I had to challenge with credit card company instead. They faked a different invoice afterwards

June 14, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Lauren,
We're really sorry for the experience that you described. It's definitely not our common practice to add a charge without a reason and we never had complaints about our customer service team. We will be glad to have more insights about what exactly happened but unfortunately your name only can't help us understand.
Feel free to reach out to us for more clarification, if needed.
Thank you, Helpling Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great tool for last minute clean

Great tool for last minute clean. You have the security of the app and can find really good cleaners!

May 6, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Carlos,
We're glad to read that you had a great experience with the Helpling platform.
We hope to earn the last star soon!
Thank you for your feedback, Helpling Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Pleasant Experience with Helping's Cleaning Service

We've had a pleasant experience with Helping's cleaning service. They are very comfortable to work with, allowing us to easily reschedule appointments, choose new cleaners, and leave reviews. The chat feature makes it convenient to communicate with the cleaners, and they always send reminders about upcoming cleanings. The cleaning staff are hardworking and polite, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!

February 20, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Aryana,
Reading your review is a real pleasure!
Thank you for this detailed feedback and for the trust in the platform and the cleaners.
Best regards, Helpling Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No payment made

I have worked from Helpling for three years, and I have always fulfilled all the cleaning demands that were requested. On Sunday, May 19th, I went for a 5-hour cleaning. I waited for the payment deadline and it was not made, so I contacted Helpling to find out where the money was. they claimed that the client had not made the payment and asked if I had contacted the client but Helpling is responsible for booking the cleaning and collecting the amount and paying the cleaner and because of that they could not pay me as they were not responsible due to non-payment by customers. But was this a website error because they didn't check the customer's card before cleaning? so I wasted my time and my money on transportation to customers house, I paid to work for free for customer and Helpling. This is a lack of respect towards the cleaner as it was Helpling's mistake

May 19, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Haiane,
We just requested more info on your identity because we can't find your name in our records and we received two very similar reviews stating the same story with 2 different names.
Please reply to the email.
Thanks, Helpling Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ridiculous booking service

Ridiculous booking service - all there is a name and absolutely nothing about the person!

April 16, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Jo,
We're sorry to read that you didn't like the booking service.
All the providers on the platform are self-employed and freely decide their prices and the information that they want to share about themselves.
Normally there's always some info on their experience, on the service they offer (ironing, window cleaning) and if they're ok with pets.
If something is not clear, please don't hesitate to write an email to our support team! We're happy to help.
Thank you,
Helpling Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

The first cleaner I had wasn't up to scratch, so they sent over my current cleaner, who is a proper professional. She's always on time, very friendly and extremely thorough. She cleans for the whole allotted time and my house always looks sparkling afterwards

March 18, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Gemma,
We're really glad to read that you could meet the right person for you and your household, even after a small bump.
Thank you for your feedback also from the support team who helped you find the right cleaner.
Helpling Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website

Easy to use website. A range of cleaners and the cleaner that I have was very good, attention to detail and knew exactly what she was doing

March 8, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Angelina,
Thank you for this feedback.
We're glad that you meet the right person for your needs.
Helpling Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The result was alright

The result was alright. But unfortunately I rarely get the cleaner I request..

February 8, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Liam,
We're sorry that you rarely get the match with your selected cleaner: they are self-employed and always have the "last word" on accepting or refusing an offer. That's why we always suggest to select more than one provider, to increase your chance to get matched with one of your favorites.
We're happy to read though, that the results are positive!
We hope to be able to earn the last two stars soon!
Thank you, Helpling Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use platform

Easy to use platform - good service - very happy

February 2, 2024
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Reply from Helpling UK

Dear Helena,
Thank you for your kind feedback!
Happy to be helpful, Helpling Team

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