End of Lease House Cleaning Melbourne
End of Lease Cleaning Melbourne — Get Your Full Bond Back
Moving out and staring down a final inspection? Our end of lease cleaning Melbourne team cleans to the exact standard property managers inspect against — kitchen degreasing, bathroom descaling, window tracks, skirting boards and all. Backed by a written bond back guarantee.
Melbourne-wide · 7 days a week · same-day availability · over 10 years of experience.
- Agent & landlord inspection checklist followed room by room
- Free re-clean within 7 days if your agent flags anything
- Fixed, upfront quotes — no hidden extras on the day
- Carpet steam cleaning by the same team — one booking, one invoice
Get Your Free Bond Clean Quote
Fixed price, no obligation. Tell us your address and property size — we’ll come back fast with an exact price.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 0478 012 301 or — 7 days a week.
Your Bond Is Usually Four Weeks’ Rent — Don’t Risk It on a DIY Clean
In Melbourne, a rental bond is commonly equal to about one month’s rent. On a $650-a-week property that’s roughly $2,800 sitting with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) waiting to be released. A professional end of lease clean typically costs a small fraction of that — which makes it one of the cheapest forms of insurance available when you’re moving out.
The problem with cleaning it yourself isn’t effort. It’s that property managers don’t inspect the way tenants clean. They walk in with the original condition report and check the same predictable list every time: inside the oven and griller trays, the rangehood filter, shower grout and glass, the bathroom exhaust fan, window tracks and flyscreens, skirting boards, the tops of doors, inside built-in wardrobes, and cobwebs in cornices. Those are the items that trigger deductions — not the visible floor space most people spend their time on.
We clean in that order, against that list. Our cleaners arrive with commercial-grade equipment, hospital-grade degreasers for kitchens, descalers for bathrooms and hot water extraction gear for carpets — the things you can’t hire cheaply for a weekend. And because Expert Cleaning Services also does carpet, upholstery and mattress work as core business, your steam clean is done by the same crew on the same day instead of coordinating two suppliers around your move.
Inspection-led, not guesswork
We work from a room-by-room vacate checklist built around what Melbourne agents actually record on the final condition report — so nothing high-risk gets skipped.
A guarantee in writing
If your agent or landlord raises a cleaning item from your booked scope, we come back and re-clean it free within 7 days of your service. No argument, no invoice.
Booked around your move
Keys due Friday? We clean 7 days a week including weekends, with same-day and after-hours slots across Melbourne when the settlement clock is tight.
What’s Included in Our End of Lease Clean
Every vacate clean below is standard — not an upsell. This is the same room-by-room scope we work through whether it’s a one-bedroom apartment in Southbank or a four-bedroom house in Glen Waverley.
Kitchen — the most inspected room
- Oven deep cleaned inside and out — racks, trays, griller and glass door degreased
- Rangehood, filters and extraction fan degreased
- Cooktop, splashback and grout scrubbed of baked-on grease
- All cupboards and drawers cleaned inside and out, handles included
- Benchtops, sink and tapware descaled and polished
- Dishwasher exterior, seals and filter wiped
- Skirting boards, power points, light switches and door frames
- Floors vacuumed and mopped, including behind appliances where accessible
Bathrooms, toilet & laundry
- Shower screens descaled to remove soap scum and hard-water film
- Tiles and grout scrubbed; surface mould treated
- Bath, basin, vanity and mirrors cleaned and polished
- Toilet fully sanitised — bowl, seat, cistern, base and behind
- Exhaust fan covers dusted and wiped (a classic deduction item)
- Cabinets and drawers cleaned inside and out
- Laundry tub, taps and cupboards cleaned; lint build-up removed
- Floors, skirtings and door tracks cleaned throughout
Bedrooms & living areas
- Built-in wardrobes and cupboards cleaned inside, shelves and tracks included
- All carpets thoroughly vacuumed, including edges and under-furniture access
- Hard floors vacuumed and mopped
- Skirting boards, architraves, doors and door frames wiped
- Light switches, power points and light fittings dusted
- Ceiling fans and air-conditioner filters dusted where reachable
- Mirrors and internal glass cleaned
- Wall spot-cleaning for scuffs and marks
Throughout the property
- Cobwebs removed from ceilings, cornices and corners
- Internal windows cleaned, plus sills, tracks and frames
- Sliding door tracks cleaned inside and out
- Blinds dusted; flyscreens brushed down
- All bins emptied and rubbish removed from inside the property
- Entry, hallways and staircases vacuumed and mopped
- Final walkthrough against the vacate checklist before we leave
Add carpet steam cleaning and keep it in one booking
Many Melbourne leases and condition reports require carpets to be professionally steam cleaned at the end of a tenancy — and agents frequently ask for a receipt as proof. Because carpet cleaning is our core trade, we can complete your professional carpet steam cleaning during the same visit and issue a single itemised invoice you can forward straight to your property manager.
Get a Fixed End of Lease Cleaning Quote
Every property is different, so we price your clean from the actual scope rather than a generic online table. Send us the address, bedroom and bathroom count, property condition and any extras you need. We’ll reply with a clear fixed price before you book — no open-ended hourly meter and no change on the day unless you add something.
Common add-ons: external windows, balcony or courtyard, garage sweep-out, full wall washing, inside fridge or dryer, blind deep-cleaning, heavy grease or heavy mould treatment, and pet hair removal. We price these openly upfront so there are no surprises — and we’ll tell you honestly if you don’t need one.
Why fixed pricing beats an hourly quote on a vacate clean
An hourly rate looks cheaper until the property takes longer than estimated — and on a bond clean it usually does, because ovens and shower grout don’t run to schedule. With a fixed price the risk sits with us, not you: we stay until the checklist is finished. That’s also what makes our guarantee possible, because we’ve committed to a defined scope rather than a block of time.
The Expert Cleaning Bond Back Guarantee
We don’t ask you to take a leap of faith on the most expensive week of your year. If your property manager or landlord identifies a cleaning issue that falls within the scope you booked, we return and re-clean it at no cost.
You get 7 full days — wider than the 72-hour window most Melbourne cleaners offer, because final inspections and agent reports rarely land the next morning.
- 7-day window. Contact us within 7 days of your clean with the agent’s report or written notes.
- Free re-clean. We return and re-clean the flagged items from your booked scope at zero cost.
- Priority scheduling. Re-cleans are prioritised so you’re not waiting behind new bookings while your bond sits in limbo.
- Itemised invoice supplied. Forward it to your agent as proof of professional cleaning.
- Clear terms. Covers items in your booked scope, with reasonable access provided and the property left in the same state as after our clean.
What Victorian Renters Should Know About End of Lease Cleaning
We’d rather you booked with clear expectations than sold you something you don’t need. Here’s the honest legal picture in Victoria — worth reading before you agree to anything with your agent.
The standard is “reasonably clean”
Under Victorian residential tenancy law, a renter’s obligation at the end of a tenancy is to leave the property reasonably clean and in the condition recorded at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear. Faded curtains or a worn benchtop are wear and tear. Baked-on oven grease and soap-scummed shower glass are not — and that’s the gap a professional clean closes.
Professional cleaning can’t always be demanded
For rental agreements signed from 29 March 2021, a rental provider can only require professional cleaning where it’s genuinely needed to return the property to its condition at the start of the tenancy — for example, if it was professionally cleaned before you moved in. It isn’t an automatic condition of every lease in Victoria.
Your condition report is the reference
The entry condition report is the document a final inspection is measured against, so photograph everything on the way out and keep your cleaning receipt. If cleaning is disputed, that paperwork is what decides the outcome — which is why we always issue an itemised invoice for your records.
How the bond is actually released
Your bond is held by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority, not your agent. Where both parties agree, repayment is fast. If a claim is made against your bond you have a limited window — generally 14 days — to dispute it, after which unresolved matters go to dispute resolution and then VCAT. Acting quickly matters.
General information only, current as at 2026 — not legal advice. For your specific situation, check Consumer Affairs Victoria at consumer.vic.gov.au or seek advice from a tenancy service.
Booking Your Vacate Clean — Five Simple Steps
Tell us the property
Send your address, bedrooms and bathrooms, and whether carpets need steam cleaning.
Get a fixed quote
We reply fast with an exact price and a clear scope — nothing vague, nothing hourly.
Lock in your date
Ideally 1–2 days before your final inspection. Weekends and same-day slots available.
We clean to the checklist
Our team works room by room through the vacate list with commercial equipment.
Invoice & guarantee
You receive an itemised invoice for your agent, plus 7 days of re-clean cover.
Vacate Cleaning for Renters, Landlords and Agents
Renters moving out
You’ve got removalists, utilities and a final inspection in the same week. We take the cleaning off the list entirely and give you the paperwork to protect your bond.
Landlords & investors
Turning a property around between tenancies? A presentation-ready home leases faster and photographs better. We work to tight re-listing deadlines.
Property managers
Need a reliable cleaner who turns up, follows the checklist and doesn’t generate complaints? We work with agencies across Melbourne on recurring vacate work.
Sellers & pre-sale styling
A deep clean before photography and open homes lifts perceived value. We prepare properties for campaign launch, including carpets and upholstery.
Share-house changeovers
One housemate leaving and the room needs to be inspection-ready? We handle partial and single-room deep cleans as well as full vacates.
Airbnb & short-stay hosts
Between guests or at the end of a management agreement, we reset properties to a standard that protects your reviews and your bond.
Respectful Cleaning Support for NDIS Participants in Melbourne
Expert Cleaning Services provides regular household and end of lease cleaning for NDIS participants across Melbourne when cleaning is an appropriate support for the participant’s disability-related needs and plan. We work with the participant, nominee, support coordinator or plan manager to agree on the scope, access arrangements, communication and invoicing before the first visit.
Participant-led service
Your priorities come first. We record preferred communication, access instructions, cleaning priorities, product sensitivities and any routines that help the visit feel safe, predictable and comfortable.
Regular and move-out cleaning
Book weekly, fortnightly or monthly household cleaning, or a detailed end of lease clean when moving home. Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, floors, internal windows and optional carpet steam cleaning can be included in one written scope.
Consistent, respectful cleaners
We aim to send the same cleaner or team for regular visits, arrive within the agreed window and follow the participant’s boundaries and household instructions. Any authorised nominee or coordinator can communicate with us on the participant’s behalf.
Clear scope and itemised invoices
Before work begins, you receive a clear description of the cleaning service and agreed schedule. Itemised invoices can be sent to the participant or their nominated plan manager with the service date and business details required for record keeping.
Before using NDIS funding for cleaning
NDIS funding can only be used where the cleaning is an appropriate disability-related support included in the participant’s plan. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may be able to use registered or unregistered providers, while NDIA-managed supports must be delivered by a registered provider. Tell us how your plan is managed when enquiring so we can confirm the booking and invoicing arrangement. If you’re unsure, check with your plan manager, support coordinator or the official NDIS provider guidance.
End of Lease Cleaners Across Melbourne & Victoria
Our teams cover metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong — from CBD high-rise apartments to family homes in the outer growth corridors. Popular areas include:
Don’t see your suburb? We service all of Melbourne and surrounding Victoria — just ask.
A Melbourne Cleaning Team You Can Actually Reach
Over 10 years local experience
A decade of cleaning across Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria. We know what agencies here look for because we’ve cleaned for them.
Same-day service available
Short-notice inspection? Same-day cleaning is available in most suburbs, with a 10% discount on same-day bookings.
Honest, upfront pricing
Fixed quotes with the scope written down. No call-out fees, no mid-job price changes, no vague hourly meters.
Eco-friendly by default
Non-toxic, biodegradable products that are safe around children and pets — without compromising on grease and grout.
One provider, every surface
Carpets, upholstery, mattresses, curtains and blinds, plus water damage restoration — all in-house, all one invoice.
Available around the clock
Our team is reachable 24/7 for urgent jobs, so a Sunday key handover doesn’t become a bond problem.
Book Your End of Lease Clean Today
Send us your address and property size and we’ll come straight back with a fixed price — plus a clear written scope and our 7-day bond back guarantee. No obligation, no pressure.
Book 1–2 days before your final inspection so there’s room to re-clean if your agent asks for anything.
Two ways to get your fixed price
Use the quote form at the top of this page and select under Service Required — or just call us and we’ll price it over the phone.
Lines open 7 days a week. Same-day bookings available in most Melbourne suburbs.
End of Lease Cleaning Melbourne — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne?
Every property is quoted individually based on its size, bathroom count, condition, access and any extras such as carpet steam cleaning, external windows or wall washing. We provide a clear fixed price before booking, and it doesn’t change on the day unless the agreed scope changes. Send us the property details and we’ll confirm the exact amount with no obligation.
Do you offer a bond back guarantee?
Yes. If your property manager or landlord flags a cleaning issue that sits within the scope you booked, contact us within 7 days of your clean with their report or written notes and we’ll return to re-clean those items free of charge. We give you a 7-day window rather than the 72 hours most Melbourne cleaners offer, because agent reports rarely arrive the next morning.
Is carpet steam cleaning included in the price?
Carpets are thoroughly vacuumed as part of every end of lease clean. Professional steam cleaning is a separate service, and many Melbourne leases require it with a receipt as proof. Because carpet cleaning is our core trade, we complete it during the same visit and put it on the same itemised invoice — no second contractor to coordinate.
How long does a bond clean take?
Allow about 3–4 hours for a studio or one-bedroom, 4–6 hours for a two-bedroom, 6–8 hours for a three-bedroom and 8–10 hours for a four-bedroom home. Properties in heavier condition take longer — and because we work to a fixed price, we stay until the checklist is complete rather than stopping at a set hour.
Do I need to be home during the clean?
No. Most clients are mid-move and aren’t on site. We can collect keys, use a lockbox or coordinate access with your agent. Just let us know the arrangement when you book and we’ll confirm it in writing.
When should I book my end of lease clean?
Book the clean for after your furniture is out and 1–2 days before the final inspection. That sequence gives us access to empty rooms, cupboards and floors, and leaves a buffer to re-clean anything your agent raises while you’re still inside the guarantee window. During peak periods — end of financial year and quarter changeovers — secure your date 1–2 weeks ahead.
Can my landlord force me to pay for professional cleaning?
Not automatically. In Victoria, for agreements signed from 29 March 2021, professional cleaning can only be required where it’s genuinely needed to return the property to its condition at the start of the tenancy, allowing for fair wear and tear — for instance if it was professionally cleaned before you moved in. Your legal obligation is to leave the property reasonably clean. Many renters still choose a professional clean because it’s the most reliable way to meet that standard and protect a bond worth around a month’s rent. This is general information, not legal advice — check Consumer Affairs Victoria for your situation.
What isn’t included as standard?
Our standard scope covers the interior room by room. Items typically quoted separately include external windows, balconies and courtyards, garages, full wall washing, inside the fridge or dryer, blind deep-cleaning, heavy grease or extensive mould treatment, pest control and rubbish removal. We list any extras on your quote before we start, and we’ll tell you if you genuinely don’t need one.
Do you clean furnished properties?
Yes, though we always recommend cleaning an empty property where possible — agents inspect inside cupboards, behind appliances and along skirting boards that furniture blocks. If the property has to stay furnished, tell us when you book so we can quote the access limitations accurately.
Which Melbourne suburbs do you service?
All of them, plus surrounding Victoria and Geelong — from CBD, Southbank and Docklands apartments through the inner east and bayside, out to Werribee, Point Cook, Craigieburn, Pakenham and Frankston. If you’re unsure, send us your address and we’ll confirm availability straight away.
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products?
Yes. We use non-toxic, biodegradable products throughout, which are safe around children and pets while still being effective on oven grease, bathroom scale and grout. If anyone in the household has specific sensitivities or allergies, let us know and we’ll adjust.
Can you clean on weekends or at short notice?
Yes — we operate 7 days a week with same-day availability in most Melbourne suburbs, and our team is reachable 24/7 for urgent jobs. Same-day bookings also attract a 10% discount. Contact us early in the day to confirm a slot.
Do you provide cleaning for NDIS participants?
Yes. We provide regular household and end of lease cleaning for NDIS participants across Melbourne where cleaning is an appropriate disability-related support in the participant’s plan. Booking and payment arrangements depend on whether the plan is self-managed, plan-managed or NDIA-managed, so tell us how your funding is managed and we’ll confirm the suitable invoicing arrangement before work begins.