Our Brand Story: From Small Beginnings to a Trusted Commercial Cleaning Partner
Ashley Cleaning Services was founded in 1987 in Enfield, North London, beginning as a small family-run business dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality cleaning for local offices and commercial spaces.
As demand grew, we expanded our services across all London boroughs, Essex, and Hertfordshire, earning a reputation for professionalism, consistency, and a personal approach to customer care. Today, we support clients across multiple sectors—including corporate, education, healthcare, and hospitality—delivering cleaning solutions tailored to each organisation’s needs.
For nearly four decades, our focus has been to help organisations create cleaner, safer, and more productive environments—combining trusted people, modern methods, sustainable practices, and comprehensive facilities management to deliver outstanding results every day.
Looking Ahead
With nearly four decades of experience, Ashley Cleaning Services is poised for continued growth. We remain committed to innovation, sustainability and service excellence. Whether you operate a single site or a multi-location corporation, we’re ready to partner with you—delivering clean spaces, happy faces, and peace of mind.
2016 → Present • The Modern Era
Today, we are proud to serve clients across London, Hertfordshire, Essex—and nationally in Birmingham, Manchester and beyond. Our mission remains unchanged: provide outstanding service at a competitive cost, with continuity, flexibility and a trusted team behind you. We invest in our staff, technology and environmentally-friendly cleaning systems, because what really makes the difference is a committed team using the right methods and materials.
2006 – 2015 • Broadening Capabilities & Sectors
During this decade we diversified into multiple sectors: educational facilities, healthcare sites, retail outlets, chained-brand hotels, and large-scale corporate offices. We introduced rigorous health & safety standards, enhanced staff training programmes and implemented an environmental charter—so our growth was always accompanied by responsibility.
1996 – 2005 • Expanding Our Reach
As word of our conscientious service spread, our client base grew. We expanded our contracts into Greater London, and added specialist services such as hard-floor treatments, high-level cleaning, janitorial supplies, and washroom hygiene sanitary bins. Our team grew accordingly—bringing in experienced supervisors and more advanced equipment to meet escalating demands.
1987 – 1995 • Humble Roots
Our journey began in Enfield, North London, operating out of a small office above a family-run hairdressing salon. With just a handful of dedicated operatives, we focused on delivering reliable, high-quality cleaning to small commercial premises. From day one, our ethos was simple: no cutting corners, just service with integrity. Our clients being our number one priority.
Our Head Office in Enfield
As a privately held cleaning company in London, we understand how important it is to keep a competitive edge, and our customised office cleaning packages make sure that your company leaves a positive first impression for your brand.
Our Commitment, From the Directors
Our mission is to be both our existing and future customer’s first choice.
To deliver a service of outstanding quality at a competitive cost through working efficiently together.
To grow and develop for the benefit of all parties.
Paul Webb & Craig Sorrell
Managing Directors
Company
Vision
Ashley Cleaning Services’ vision is to give every organisation the confidence that their workplaces can be clean, safe, and productive.
Our mission is to make commercial cleaning and facilities management simple and reliable, by providing expert teams, sustainable solutions, and trusted service that clients can depend on day after day.
Ashley Cleaning Services is a leading provider of commercial cleaning and facilities management across London, Essex, and Hertfordshire.
Culture and Values
Our ambition is to be the trusted partner that businesses turn to for commercial cleaning and facilities management. To achieve this, Ashley Cleaning Services strives to be a sustainable, responsible business that people want to work for, collaborate with, and rely on.
Our aim is to make Ashley Cleaning Services a great place to work through an open, supportive, and collaborative culture, grounded in the belief that every team member plays a vital role. We are committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, where people are valued, trained, and empowered to deliver excellence.
To learn more about our approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility, please see our ESG mandate.
We Are a Living Wage Employer
At Ashley Cleaning Services, we believe that every team member deserves fair pay for their dedication and hard work. That’s why we are proud to be a Living Wage employer, ensuring our staff receive wages that meet the real cost of living—not just the minimum legal requirements.
Paying the Living Wage reflects our commitment to valuing our people, attracting skilled and motivated staff, and delivering consistently high-quality service to our clients. For us, investing in our team is an investment in the excellence and reliability our customers have trusted since 1987.
Clean Spaces, Happy Faces.
We believe a spotless environment leads to better work and brighter days for everyone
Our industry tries to succeed far too frequently by simply providing the cheapest service. These businesses must therefore pay the minimum wage. Minimum salary yields minimal outcomes. Ashley Cleaning Services attracts excellent personnel who deliver exceptional service by paying and providing benefits that are much above the industry norm. The secret to our success is found there. Understanding the needs of our customers and offering a structure and price that meets their needs results in satisfaction and exceptional service.
Meet the Team
Our Cleaning Superheroes!
Each member of our team is dedicated to providing you with only the best service we can possibly provide. It shows in everything we do, from how we assess your specifications on an ongoing basis, to how we respond to the changing needs of your business. At Ashley Cleaning Services we value our people and always make sure they have everything they need to succeed. We give them: Respect, Support and Appreciation.
