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Home help in Byfleet

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 119 CQC-registered agencies covering Byfleet directly.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Typical 2026 prices across England

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The short version

  • Of the 119 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Byfleet, 68 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Surrey council must offer a free care needs assessment.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide home help, so ask each agency directly.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home help in Byfleet", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Byfleet provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Requesting an assessment from Surrey council.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Surrey council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agencies covering Byfleet: the data

16% of agencies covering Byfleet have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 22% across Surrey. Compare Byfleet's 86% Good or Outstanding with 91% for the rated agencies among the 1,090 we list in Surrey. Cobham has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (70%); Byfleet, at 57%, is 7th of the 7 towns compared. 5 are rated Outstanding here, out of 16 across Surrey. The oldest current rating dates from December 2017 (Home Instead Guildford and Woking). 102 of the 119 agencies (86%) list dementia as a specialism, against 84% across Surrey. On their CQC registrations, 101 of 119 list physical disabilities, 53 of 119 list learning disabilities and 63 of 119 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is HEALTHQO CARE PROFESSIONALS LTD, registered with CQC in October 2026.

What home help costs in Byfleet

Typical 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Surrey County Council's own rates: £24.87 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £952.38 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £988.04 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies serving Byfleet

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Welmede Housing Association

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2023
    See details (Welmede Housing Association)

  2. Home Counties Carers

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2023
    See details (Home Counties Carers)

  3. Hartwig Care (Weybridge)

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Hartwig Care (Weybridge))

  4. Alina Homecare Chobham & Woking

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Alina Homecare Chobham & Woking)

  5. Mulberry Home Care Services Limited

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Mulberry Home Care Services Limited)

  6. Austin Place

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Austin Place)

  7. BBC CARE SERVICE LIMITED- Walton on Thames branch (New)

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    See details (BBC CARE SERVICE LIMITED- Walton on Thames branch (New))

  8. Amazed Care Services

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Amazed Care Services)

  9. Alpenbest South

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Alpenbest South)

  10. Amily Homecare

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Amily Homecare)

  11. Alina Homecare Walton on Thames

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Alina Homecare Walton on Thames)

  12. District Home Care Ltd

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (District Home Care Ltd)

  13. The Grange Supported Living Service

    5.8 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (The Grange Supported Living Service)

  14. Caremix Ltd

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Caremix Ltd)

  15. Proxy Care Personnel

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Proxy Care Personnel)

  16. Delore Care Woking

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Delore Care Woking)

  17. All About Care

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (All About Care)

  18. Acacia Homecare Limited

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Acacia Homecare Limited)

  19. Aims Homecare Limited - Leatherhead

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Aims Homecare Limited - Leatherhead)

  20. Safi Care Services Ltd

    1.5 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Safi Care Services Ltd)

Every agency covering Byfleet (119) →

Home help in Byfleet: common questions

Where can I find home help in Byfleet?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 119 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Byfleet, 68 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much does home help cost in Byfleet?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Surrey council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Are home care agencies in Byfleet well rated?

68 of the 79 rated agencies (86%) are Good or Outstanding; 102 list dementia as a specialism and 24 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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