End of lease cleaning Melbourne – Get your full bond back, guaranteed
Inspection ready cleans following REA approved checklists. Same day slots, from $295 – fixed price, no hidden fees
- Bond back guarantee – free 72h re-clean
- Fully insured & police checked cleaning teams
- Same day bookings available
- Fixed prices and no hidden fees
- No time limits – most homes completed in 3–8 hours
Why Melbourne tenants trust Paul’s Cleaning
Most bond disputes in Victoria come down to cleaning. Your property manager will inspect every surface – inside every cupboard, behind every appliance – and anything below standard can cost you hundreds.
- Bond back guarantee with free re-clean within 72 hours
- Fully insured and police-checked team on every job
- REA-approved checklist – followed on every vacate clean
- Before and after photos – From real end of lease cleaning Melbourne jobs
- Local experience across Melbourne – and the surrounding suburbs
- All equipment and detergents included – we only need working power and running water at the property
Before / After
Moving out? Here’s what you need to know: End of lease cleaning Melbourne
End of lease cleaning is a thorough, detailed clean of a rental property before moving out, going beyond regular cleaning to help tenants secure their full bond refund.
- No time limits – the team stays until the landlord or property manager is satisfied
- Full documentation – receipts and service dockets provided to support the bond return process
- All equipment supplied – professional tools and cleaning products included
- Flexible booking – online booking, same-day options, morning/afternoon slots, 7 days a week with no extra fees on weekends or public holidays
- Checklist matched to your booking – extras like carpet steam cleaning or wall spot cleaning are added when your lease or agent requires them
- Wide coverage – services available across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs
Whether you’re a tenant chasing a full bond refund, a landlord getting the property ready for new renters, or a property manager booking on an owner’s behalf – the checklist, the fixed price and the 72-hour back-up work the same way.
Bond clean, vacate clean, move out clean or end of lease clean – which one do you need?
Just one – they’re four names for the same service. Your lease might say the property must be “professionally cleaned”, your property manager might ask for a “bond clean”, and booking forms usually call it end of lease cleaning. Whatever the wording, the job is identical: a top-to-bottom clean of the empty property, following an REA-approved checklist, so nothing at the final inspection stands between you and your full bond.
Our REA-approved end of lease cleaning checklist
It’s the small things property managers flag: the tops of wardrobes, the window tracks, the toaster crumbs, the grease in the rangehood filter — the checklist exists so none of them get missed.
Transparent end of lease cleaning pricing in Melbourne
End of lease cleaning costs in Melbourne vary based on property size, condition, and specific requirements. For accurate pricing, it’s best to request a personalised quote. We offer competitive, upfront rates for thorough, high-quality bond cleaning tailored to your needs.
| Property | Standard | + Carpet cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartment | $295 | + $60 |
| 1 Bedroom unit | $336 | + $79 |
| 2 Bedroom unit | $380 | + $148 |
| 3 Bedroom unit | $485 | + $186 |
| 4 Bedroom property | $642 | + $224 |
Popular add-ons for your end of lease clean
None of these are part of the standard end of lease clean – add them to your booking if your lease or final inspection requires them. (Extra cost applies, completed in the same visit.)
Carpet steam cleaning
Hot water extraction for carpets, with stains pre-treated where suitable. You’ll receive a receipt to show your property manager, many leases require one, especially after pets.
Upholstery cleaning
Sofas and fabric chairs deep cleaned in the same visit as your bond clean.
Wall spot cleaning
Targeted removal of scuffs and marks, priced per wall or as a property-size package. Heavy marks, damage and repainting aren’t included.
Fridge & freezer cleaning
Inside-and-out clean and sanitise of the appliance. Empty and defrost it at least 24 hours before the visit.
Balcony & garage cleaning
Swept and scrubbed where accessible, two areas property managers routinely check on houses and ground-floor units.
External window cleaning
Exterior glass cleaned where accessible, for streak-free windows at inspection, also available on request: fly screen cleaning and curtain cleaning.
Our 72-hour bond back promise
Every end of lease clean comes with a 72-hour re-clean window. Send us your property manager’s inspection notes within 3 days of the service and, if anything on your booked checklist was missed, a team returns to put it right – no charge, no debate.
To keep the guarantee valid:
- Report the issue within 72 hours and include the inspection report or photos
- The item must be part of the service you booked
- The property should stay empty and unused after the clean
- The team needs access for the return visit
Your vacate cleaning process — four steps from booking to final inspection
When to book your end of lease cleaning in Melbourne
Book your end of lease clean for 2–3 days before the final inspection. That’s enough time to complete every checklist item thoroughly and fit in any add-ons like carpet steam cleaning — and close enough to the walkthrough that the property stays inspection-ready. Out of time? Same-day slots are available, subject to schedule.
Before we arrive, please ensure
- The property is unfurnished and free of personal belongings
- Running water and electricity are connected
- Parking is available nearby
- Fridge or freezer cleaning booked? Switch it off 24 hours before the appointment
- Carpet steam cleaning booked? Confirm access and clear the floor space
- Access is sorted — someone to let the team in, or keys left with a concierge, agent, neighbour or lockbox
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What clients say about end of lease cleaning Melbourne
End of lease cleaning Melbourne FAQ
Q: How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne?
A: A studio end of lease clean in Melbourne is $295 fixed. Expect $336 for a 1-bedroom unit, $380 for 2 bedrooms, $485 for 3 bedrooms and $642 for a 4-bedroom house – every price includes GST, all detergents and equipment. Carpet steam cleaning and other add-ons are quoted on top, and we confirm the final figure with you before the team starts.
Q: What’s included in the end of lease clean?
A: Every room is cleaned to an REA-approved checklist: kitchen (oven inside and out, stovetop, rangehood, benches, cupboards), bathrooms (shower, tiles descaled, toilet, vanity, mirrors), bedrooms and living areas (wardrobes and cupboards inside and out, skirting boards, doors, light switches), plus internal windows with sills and tracks, and all floors vacuumed and mopped.
Q: Do you offer a bond-back guarantee?
A: Yes. If your property manager flags cleaning issues at the final inspection, contact us within 72 hours of the service and include the inspection report or photos of the flagged areas. We’ll arrange a free re-clean of any items covered by your booked package, at no extra cost.
Q: How long does a bond clean take?
A: Most bond cleans take between 3 and 6 hours, depending on the property’s size and condition and any add-ons booked. The service isn’t time-limited – the team stays until every checklist item is complete.
Q: How do you clean carpets?
A: Carpets are steam cleaned using hot water extraction – we vacuum first, apply a pre-spray, treat visible stains, then extract with a professional machine. You’ll get a receipt with it – most property managers ask to see one, especially after pets.
Q: Do I need to be present during the cleaning?
A: No. As long as the team can access the property (key pick-up, lockbox, or someone to let them in) and electricity and running water are connected, we’ll complete the clean and let you know when it’s done.
Q: Do you move furniture during the cleaning?
A: An end of lease clean assumes an empty property, so ideally the furniture is gone before we arrive. Where items remain, the team shifts light pieces and cleans underneath them, but heavy furniture — wardrobes, fridges, washing machines — stays put for safety reasons, and we clean around and beneath it only where it’s safe to reach. Keep in mind the property needs to be cleared for your final inspection.
Q: Can I book same-day or urgent end of lease cleaning?
A: Yes – same-day slots are available subject to schedule. Contact us as early in the day as possible for urgent bookings.
Q: What are the rules for cleaning at the end of a lease in Victoria?
A: In Victoria, renters must leave the property in a reasonably clean condition, allowing for fair wear and tear. Professional cleaning isn’t automatically required – but if the property was professionally cleaned before your tenancy or your lease specifies it, you may need to arrange it.
Q: Can I do my own end of lease clean?
A: > Yes — Victorian law only asks you to leave the property reasonably clean, and no rule forces you to hire professionals unless your lease specifically says so. The catch is the standard: your property manager compares every room against the entry condition report, and cleaning to that level typically takes our two-person team 3–6 hours with commercial equipment. If a DIY clean misses something at inspection, you’re fixing it mid-move; with us, the 72-hour free re-clean means that risk sits with our team, not you.
Q: Are walls included?
A: Dusting walls and removing cobwebs is included as standard. Spot cleaning of marks and scuffs is an optional add-on, priced per wall or as a package based on property size.
Q: Do you clean windows from the outside?
A: All windows, frames, tracks and sills are cleaned internally as standard. Exterior window cleaning is an optional add-on where access allows.
Q: Do you provide cleaning materials and equipment?
A: Yes – the team arrives with the complete set of professional equipment and detergents. All we need at the property is electricity and running water.
Q: Is mould removal included?
A: No – mould removal is a separate service quoted after inspecting the affected areas. Note that mould in bathroom silicone can’t be cleaned; the silicone needs replacing.
Q: Do I need to arrange parking for the team?
A: Our cleaners arrive by car with all the gear, so a spot near the door speeds things up. In most cases the team sorts parking themselves and any fee is added to the booking. For permit-only streets, let us know in advance and we’ll send the vehicle registration so a permit can be arranged.
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End of lease cleaning across Melbourne’s suburbs
Our teams are booked for vacate cleans across Melbourne every week — apartments in Richmond, Docklands and North Melbourne, units in Caulfield and Toorak, and family homes out in Glen Waverley, Berwick and Melton. Pick your suburb for pricing and availability, or call us for anywhere in between.
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