I would always want to see a carpet before giving a fixed price but can give estimates over the phone. A survey will determine the type of carpet and the fibres to be cleaned in Accrington, stains and marks to be tackled, size of rooms, furniture to move or workaround, placement of machinery as well as the availability of water, drainage and power. This list isn’t exhaustive but covers the basics. Finally, pricing. The professional has thousands of pounds worth of equipment, lots of training, experience and know-how. Costs include van & running costs, business insurance, cleaning products, equipment maintenance, refresher training, VAT, income tax, corporation tax, an accountant, stationery, advertising and many more. That is why it is cheaper to hire a machine yourself, and why you will be largely wasting your time. Inviting me to match the price of machine hire at the supermarket or the person offering cleaning for £10 a room is also wasting your time (and mine for that matter). Costs vary, but if you want proper results then expect to pay a professional carpet cleaner a reasonable rate. Just like you get for earning your living.