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End of lease cleaning, booked with your move

We clean properties to real estate standards so you get your full bond back, typically taking 4 to 8 hours depending on the size and condition of the place. If your agent is not satisfied, we come back and fix it free of charge.

What does an end of lease clean include?

We clean the property top to bottom to the standard Sydney agents inspect against — kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, walls and appliances.

The rooms that decide a bond inspection are always the same: the oven, the shower screen, the window tracks and the skirting boards. Those are the ones a rushed clean skips and an agent checks first.

Booking the clean for after the truck has gone is what makes it work. Cleaning around furniture guarantees a second visit.

How long does an end of lease clean take?

Most properties take 4 to 8 hours, depending on size and on what condition the place is in when we start.

Condition matters more than floor area. A well-kept two-bedroom can take less time than a neglected one-bedroom, and a property with pets or a long tenancy sits at the top of that range.

What is the bond-back guarantee?

If your agent is not satisfied with the clean, we return once and fix the issues free of charge, anywhere we work in Sydney.

It is worth knowing what that does and does not cover. It covers cleaning we did not do well enough. It does not cover damage, wear, or anything the agent lists that was not part of the clean.

Do you do outdoor cleaning and powerwashing?

Yes — we powerwash driveways, patios, decks and exterior walls across Sydney to remove dirt, grime and staining.

This is usually a separate booking from an end of lease clean, and it is worth doing on a house with a driveway or a paved courtyard, where the outside is the first thing an inspection sees.

Do you treat mould?

Yes, we remove mould from walls, ceilings and damp areas using industry-grade treatments — a common job in Sydney coastal and older apartments.

Mould in a Sydney rental is common near the coast and in older apartments with poor ventilation. Painting over it does not work; it comes back through within weeks.

Can I book cleaning with my move?

Yes, and it is why most people book it with us — one company, one set of dates, and the clean scheduled for after the truck has left your Sydney address.

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The first 30 minutes of driving each way is absorbed. Past that you are billed only for the excess, and the return leg to the office is counted the same way.

An end of lease clean is one of the few parts of moving with a direct financial return: the bond is real money, and the difference between getting all of it back and most of it back is usually the oven and the window tracks.

Common questions

When should the clean happen?

After the property is empty. Cleaning around furniture means the areas underneath get missed, which is exactly where an agent will look. The standard sequence is the removal in the morning and the clean once the truck has gone.

Does the Sunday surcharge apply to cleaning?

Yes, cleaning carries the same 25% Sunday surcharge as removals and packing. If your lease end falls on a weekend, a Saturday clean is charged at the standard rate and is the cheaper option.

Do you clean carpets?

Tell us when you book whether the property has carpet and whether your lease requires professional carpet cleaning, as many Sydney leases do. It is a common reason a bond is withheld despite the rest of the property being spotless.

Can I combine cleaning with packing and the removal?

Yes. Packing, the move and the end of lease clean can all be booked together, which is the whole point of having them under one company. It also means nobody can blame anybody else if a date slips.

What if the agent finds a problem after the clean?

Contact us and we will return and fix any cleaning issues free of charge under the bond-back guarantee. Tell us as soon as the agent raises it, since bond disputes run on short timeframes.

Get a quote today

Tell us what you are moving and where, and we will give you a straight answer on price and timing. Phones are answered 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.