End of Lease Cleaning Cost Sydney: Quote Guide

Moving out is expensive enough without losing part of your bond. A professional end of lease clean is often the difference between a smooth final inspection and a list of deductions. This guide explains how end of lease cleaning cost in Sydney is worked out, what a fair quote includes, and the extras that move the price. Moving out soon? Send us your bedrooms, bathrooms, suburb and move-out date for a fixed-price bond clean quote. Get a quote or call 0452 340 647.

How End of Lease Cleaning Is Priced

Most Sydney cleaners give a fixed price based on the property, not an hourly rate. The main inputs are: • Bedrooms and bathrooms. The biggest driver. Bathrooms and kitchens take the most time. • Property type. A unit with no outdoor area is quicker than a house with a laundry, garage and patio. • Condition. Heavy grease, mould, pet hair or a long tenancy all add time. • Furnished or empty. Cleaning around furniture is slower and less thorough. Book the clean after the removalists leave. • Extras. Carpet steam cleaning, wall spot cleaning, blinds, balcony, garage and window tracks.

What a Bond Clean Should Include

Your agent will usually inspect against the ingoing condition report. A proper end of lease clean typically covers: • Kitchen: oven, cooktop, rangehood and filters, cupboards inside and out, benches, sink and splashback. • Bathrooms: shower screen, tiles and grout, toilet, vanity, mirror, exhaust fan cover. • Bedrooms and living areas: wardrobes inside and out, skirting boards, light switches, power points, doors and frames. • Windows: inside glass, sills and tracks. • Floors: vacuumed and mopped throughout. • Laundry: tub, cupboards, behind the machine space. For the full room-by-room list, see our end of lease cleaning and bond refund guide and the rental inspection cleaning checklist.

Extras That Change the Price

Carpet steam cleaning. Many leases require carpets to be professionally cleaned when you leave, especially if you had a pet. Check your lease, then ask for carpets to be quoted alongside the clean. Our page on the cost of professional carpet cleaning explains how that is priced. Wall marks. Spot cleaning is common; full wall washing is a bigger job and is quoted separately. Blinds and curtains. Dusty blinds are a frequent inspection item. See how to clean blinds. Outdoor areas. Balconies, courtyards and garages are usually extras. Mould. Light mould on silicone is part of a normal bathroom clean; heavy mould may need specialist treatment.

Is a "Bond Back Guarantee" Worth It?

Many cleaners offer a re-clean if the agent raises cleaning issues within a set number of days. Before you rely on it, ask: • How many days after the clean does it apply? • Does it cover the whole property or only items the cleaner was booked for? • Do I need to be present for the re-clean? A guarantee covers cleaning, not damage, wear and tear, or items outside the agreed scope.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

Send the cleaner: 1. Number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas. 2. Property type and suburb. 3. Whether it will be empty on the day. 4. Carpet, wall and outdoor requirements. 5. Your move-out date and the agent's inspection date. Photos of the oven, bathrooms and any problem areas help avoid surprises on the day.

How to Keep the Cost Down

You cannot change the size of the property, but you can avoid paying for extra hours: - Move everything out first. Cleaners work faster in an empty home, and cupboards and wardrobes can be done properly. - Remove rubbish and leftover items. Most quotes do not include rubbish removal, and cleaners may charge for it. - Defrost and empty the fridge the day before so it can be cleaned, not just wiped. - Tell the cleaner about problem areas such as a very greasy oven or mould in the bathroom, so the quote is right and the job is not rushed. - Book carpets and pest control together if your lease requires them; one booking is often cheaper than separate visits. - Book early. The end and start of the month are busiest, and late bookings have fewer options.

End of Lease Cleaning FAQs

Is end of lease cleaning compulsory in NSW?

NSW rules require you to leave the property reasonably clean, having regard to its condition at the start of the tenancy. You do not have to use a professional, but many tenants do because agents compare the property against the ingoing condition report.

Do I have to steam clean the carpets?

Check your lease and the ingoing condition report. Some leases include a professional carpet cleaning term, especially where pets were allowed. If carpets were clean at the start, they should be returned in a similar condition, allowing for fair wear and tear.

How long does it take?

A one-bedroom unit may take a few hours; a large house can take most of a day with a team. Time depends on size, condition and extras.

What if the agent asks for a re-clean?

Send the agent's list to your cleaner straight away. Ask before booking how re-cleans work, how quickly they can return and whether there is a time limit.

Book Your End of Lease Clean

iCleanPro provides end of lease cleaning across Sydney, built around the agent's inspection checklist. See our end of lease cleaning service, then request a fixed quote or call 0452 340 647.

End of Lease Cleaning Cost in Sydney: How Quotes Are Worked Out