End of Lease Cleaning Cost: 2026 Price Guide

End of lease cleaning with Dirt2Tidy starts from $310 for a studio. The final price depends on four things: how big the property is, what condition it is in, whether it is furnished, and which extras you add such as carpet steam cleaning, oven degreasing, window cleaning or a flea treatment.

Those factors explain almost every difference between two quotes. Two one-bedroom apartments in the same building can still be priced differently if one has heavily soiled carpets and a baked-on oven, because both take considerably longer to bring back to inspection standard.

A price built from your actual property details is the only reliable figure. You can request a free end of lease cleaning quote online in a few minutes.

You will also see this service called bond cleaning, vacate cleaning, exit cleaning or move-out cleaning. They all describe the same clean, and the same cost factors apply to every one of them.

Nine factors drive the price of a vacate clean. This is what each one does to your quote.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Size is the starting point. More bedrooms mean more floors, wardrobes, windows and skirting boards; more bathrooms mean more tiles, grout, shower screens and tapware to detail. A studio sits at the bottom of the range and a four-bedroom house at the top.

Property condition

A property that has been cleaned regularly costs less to restore than one with built-up grease, soap scum, mould in the grout or marks on the walls. Deep cleaning takes more product, more time and sometimes a second pass, so condition usually moves the price more than anything else.

Property type matters as well as size. Period and heritage homes with intricate cornices, sash windows, detailed joinery or original floorboards take considerably longer to detail than a modern build of the same layout.

Furnished or unfurnished

An unfurnished clean is the standard. If the property is still furnished, every surface has to be worked around, and items may need to be moved and replaced. That adds time, so furnished cleans are quoted accordingly.

Carpets

Carpets are usually priced separately from the general clean because the cost depends on how many rooms are carpeted and how much soiling there is. Steam cleaning lifts embedded dirt and treats staining, and most leases expect it where pets have lived at the property. See what is involved in our carpet steam cleaning and add it to your booking.

Oven

The oven and rangehood are the single most common reason an inspection fails. Degreasing a heavily used oven, racks and rangehood filters is slow, detailed work, so it is quoted as its own line item rather than bundled into the base clean.

Windows

Quotes normally cover the inside of windows, sills and tracks. External windows, upper storeys and glass that needs ladder access are priced separately because of the access and safety time involved. Internal window cleaning starts from $4–$7 per pane.

Balconies, garages and outdoor areas

Balconies, patios, garages and external storage are not part of a standard internal vacate clean. If your lease requires them, tell us at quote time so the sweeping, cobweb removal and any pressure cleaning can be included.

Pest and flea treatment

Pest control is a separate licensed service, not part of a clean. Some leases require a flea treatment where a pet has been kept, and that is quoted on its own. You can arrange it through our pest control services.

Location

Labour, travel and parking costs differ between cities and suburbs, so the same property can be priced differently in different areas. Access matters too — a lift-served apartment with no parking is faster to service than a walk-up with stair access and a long carry.

Climate plays a part too. In humid parts of Australia — Brisbane and coastal Queensland in particular — bathrooms and wet areas are far more likely to need mould treatment before they will pass inspection, which adds time to the job.

Professional end of lease cleaning in an empty Australian rental kitchen

A standard vacate clean covers the whole property, inside and out of the fixtures, to the level a property manager looks for at the final inspection. Typically that includes:

Skirting boards, doors, door frames, window sills and window tracks wiped and vacuumed
Ceiling fans, light fittings and air conditioner filters dusted and cleaned
Floors swept and mopped, with carpets professionally steam cleaned where arranged
Cupboards, wardrobes and shelves cleaned inside and out
Mirrors polished, cobwebs removed and marks wiped from walls where possible
Kitchen cupboards, splashbacks, sinks and taps scrubbed and degreased
Bathrooms, toilets, shower screens and grout detailed
Window furnishings including blinds and curtains dusted
Light switches, power points and door handles wiped
Ceilings, corners and cornices cleared of cobwebs and dust build-up
Storage areas, built-in wardrobes and cupboards wiped inside and out

Your quote and booking confirmation define the final inclusions for your property. Damage, maintenance, wear and tear, permanent stains and any service that was not booked sit outside the agreed cleaning scope. The full scope is set out on our end of lease cleaning service page, and you can work through it room by room with our end of lease cleaning checklist.

Most end of lease cleaners quote a fixed price for the whole property rather than an hourly rate, because the job is defined by the scope rather than the clock. Ask which basis your quote uses before you book, and make sure every area you want cleaned is listed on it.

As a general rule, tenants are responsible for returning the property in a reasonably clean condition, allowing for fair wear and tear, while landlords are responsible for maintenance and for items that have simply worn out through normal use. Where a cleaner is required, and whether a lease can insist on professional cleaning, depends on the state or territory and on the terms of your agreement.

Because the rules differ between states, check the position with your state tenancy authority before you agree to anything:

These are also the bodies that handle bond disputes, so their guidance is worth reading before you book and again before you hand back the keys.

Professional cleaner cleaning a rental bathroom before the final inspection

The most accurate quote comes from accurate details. Have these ready when you book:

The number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas
Whether the property is furnished or unfurnished
Whether carpets need steam cleaning, and how many rooms
Whether the oven, windows, balcony, garage or a flea treatment should be included
Your suburb, access notes and your vacate date

Work through our end of lease cleaning checklist first if you are unsure what the property needs, then get your personalised price. Every Dirt2Tidy cleaner is identity verified, police checked and appropriately insured before being assigned to a property.

Pricing and availability vary by city, so it helps to start from your local page. Each one lists the local service detail and lets you book directly:

Duration and price move together, so it helps to know roughly how long your property will take. As a general guide:

Studio or one-bedroom unit: around 2–3 hours
Two or three-bedroom home: around 4–6 hours
Larger homes, or jobs with carpet steam cleaning, upholstery or outdoor areas: longer again

The same factors that set the price also set the time. More rooms mean more surfaces, a well-maintained property is quicker than a neglected one, and extras such as carpet steam cleaning or balcony washing add to both. A heavily soiled oven or mould in a bathroom can add an hour or more on its own.

Knowing the likely duration is useful when you are planning moving day. Book the clean for after your furniture is out, and leave enough gap before the inspection for anything that needs a second pass.

Some tasks sit outside a standard vacate clean and are quoted separately. Commonly requested extras include:

Dishwasher, microwave and internal oven cleaning
Internal window cleaning beyond sills and tracks, or external windows
Upholstery, mattress and curtain cleaning
Balcony, garage, patio and external pressure cleaning
Carpet steam cleaning, which most leases expect where a pet has lived at the property

Equally, some things are not cleaning work at all and are not included. Swimming pool maintenance, ceiling fan or appliance repairs, garden work, pest control and any building or restoration task need a different trade. Rubbish removal and the disposal of items left behind may also be excluded.

If you are unsure whether something is covered, ask before you book and get it listed on the quote rather than assuming.

Cleaning the property yourself is cheaper in cash terms, but it rarely costs nothing. A full vacate clean on a two or three-bedroom home can run to a full weekend or longer once you factor in oven degreasing, grout, window tracks and inside every cupboard. You will also need the products and equipment — a proper carpet steam cleaner and an oven treatment that actually works are not usually already in the cupboard.

The risk is the inspection rather than the effort. Property managers check the same failure points every time: oven, rangehood, shower screen and grout, window tracks, skirting boards and inside cupboards. Miss one and a bond deduction can cost more than the cleaning would have.

A professional team brings the equipment and works to a checklist aligned with what real estate agents look for, and the work is covered by Dirt2Tidy's 7-day re-clean guarantee, so there is a route back if something in the agreed scope is raised at inspection.

A sensible middle ground is to do the easy preparation yourself — declutter, remove rubbish, defrost the fridge, wipe down surfaces — and book the detailed work. That reduces the time on site without putting the inspection outcome at risk.

There are legitimate ways to bring the price down without jeopardising your bond.

Declutter and pre-clean. Removing belongings and handling basic dusting and wiping reduces the time on site, which is what you are paying for.
Bundle services. Booking carpet steam cleaning with the vacate clean is usually cheaper than arranging it separately later.
Keep on top of it during the tenancy. A property that has been cleaned regularly costs far less at the end than one that has been left for years.
Book early. Dates around month end fill first, and last-minute bookings leave you less choice.
Be accurate about the property. Understating size or condition leads to a revised quote on the day, which is always more expensive than an accurate one up front.

Price is only one part of the decision — a cheap clean that fails the inspection is the most expensive option of all. Before you book, check:

What the scope actually covers, in writing, including whether carpets, oven and windows are included or extra
Whether the cleaners are verified and insured before entering the property
What happens if the agent is not satisfied — ask about re-clean support and how quickly they can return
Genuine reviews from tenants rather than testimonials on the booking page
A fixed, itemised quote based on your actual property, not a generic per-room rate

Be wary of any operator promising an automatic full bond refund. No cleaner can guarantee what a landlord or agent will decide — what a reputable company can do is clean to the agreed scope and stand behind that work.

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