If you've just had a Camden council inspection, or one is coming up fast, the flat can suddenly feel like a very different kind of project. It's not just "give the place a tidy" territory.

If you are trying to work out what carpet cleaning should actually cost in St Pancras, you are not alone. Prices in NW1 can feel a bit all over the place, and that makes sensible comparison harder than it should be.

If you have ever compared two cleaning quotes and wondered why one looks strangely cheap, you are not alone.