End of Lease Cleaning Cost: What Affects the Price?

Why there's no single price

End of lease cleaning costs vary between cleaners and properties. A quote depends on how much work the clean involves, so the most reliable way to know the cost for your home is to request a few quotes and compare them.

Property size

• ✓Number of bedrooms
• ✓Number of bathrooms and toilets
• ✓Apartment, townhouse or house
• ✓Extra living areas, study or laundry
• ✓Number of levels and stairs

Condition of the property

• ✓Built-up grease on the oven, cooktop and rangehood
• ✓Soap scum and mould on tiles and shower screens
• ✓Marks on walls and skirting boards
• ✓Dust on blinds, fans and window tracks
• ✓How recently the property was last deep cleaned

Optional extras

• ✓Carpet steam cleaning
• ✓Pest control or flea treatment
• ✓Outside windows and fly screens
• ✓Balconies, patios or garages
• ✓Wall washing or blind cleaning

Timing

End-of-month and short-notice bookings are popular. Requesting quotes 1–2 weeks ahead gives you more choice of cleaners and dates.

How to compare quotes

• ✓Check exactly what each quote includes
• ✓Ask whether extras like carpets or windows are separate
• ✓Ask about each cleaner's policy if your agent raises an issue, and get it in writing
• ✓Check the provider's details, reviews and terms before booking

Get quotes for your property

Describe your property once and cleaners in your area may contact you with a quote. Requesting quotes is free.