If you have ever asked for a cleaning price and then felt a bit wary when the final bill arrived, you are not alone.

Victorian terraces near Rushey Green have a character all their own: narrow hallways, original timber, older subfloors, and rugs that do a lot more than just look nice.

If you commute through Catford Bridge, you already know the rhythm: early trains, damp coats, takeaway coffee, a quick sit-down, and then off again before the day properly begins.