Moving out of a rental in Balaclava (postcode 3183) comes down to a few practical questions: what does the clean cost, what does it cover, how quickly can it be booked, and what happens if the agent is not satisfied? This page answers each of them using what we state on our site. It is written for tenants organising end of lease cleaning Balaclava rentals need before handover, and it follows the move-out week so you can see where the clean fits between packing, removalists and your final inspection.
Covering Balaclava
Balaclava is one of the 386 metro suburbs we service across Melbourne. We are based in Bundoora and travel to you, and you can book by phone or through the quote form. The suburb is known for the Carlisle Street shopping strip and Balaclava railway station on the Sandringham line, and rentals here are commonly a mix of apartments and houses.
That mix affects planning. Apartment end of lease cleaning Balaclava jobs may involve stairs, lifts or building rules about move-out times, so check with your building manager early. House end of lease cleaning usually means more rooms, and sometimes a garage and more windows. We also work in nearby St Kilda East and Windsor.
From quote to booking
Getting an end of lease cleaning quote Balaclava tenants can rely on is simple. Use the free quote form or phone us. The steps are:
- Call 0401 398 705. Quotes over the phone take under five minutes.
- Or send the quote form, and we reply the same business day.
- You receive a firm price for your property.
- You book the clean. Booking is usually within two to four business days, depending on the diary.
- The clean is done to the REIV exit condition standard, backed by our 7-day re-clean guarantee in writing.
What the price starts from
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. That is a starting point, not a fixed price for every property. Call 0401 398 705 for a price based on your place.
If you are comparing end of lease cleaning prices Balaclava providers advertise, or searching for cheap end of lease cleaning Balaclava, look past the headline number. Check what is included, whether the guarantee is in writing, and what carpets cost per room. A low price that leaves out the oven or the windows can end up costing more.
What is included
Our bond cleaning Balaclava service covers the areas agents usually check at an exit inspection. Professional bond cleaners work through the whole property, including:
- Inside cupboards, drawers and wardrobes
- Oven, cooktop and range hood
- Dishwasher
- Bathroom and laundry descaling
- Windows, tracks, sills and flyscreens
- Garage sweep and cobweb removal
Some people call this vacate cleaning or exit cleaning. The job is the same: leaving the property in the condition the REIV exit standard expects.
Deciding what to bundle
Most leases expect carpets to be professionally cleaned as well, so many tenants ask about end of lease cleaning with carpet steam cleaning. Ours is truck-mounted hot water extraction, from $35 per room. It includes spot and stain treatment, and pet odour treatment is available. Carpets are usually walk-on dry within a few hours.
The standard clean already covers windows, tracks, sills and flyscreens. Window cleaning on its own starts from $8 per window. If you want end of lease cleaning with oven and window cleaning, the oven is part of the clean, and you can confirm the window details when you get your quote. Tell us the number of carpeted rooms and windows so the price is accurate.
Picking a time
Work backwards from your handover and inspection dates. Most tenants have the removalists out first, then the clean, then the keys go back. Availability depends on our diary, so call 0401 398 705 as early as you can once you know your move-out date.
We cannot promise same day end of lease cleaning Balaclava bookings, last minute end of lease cleaning, or weekend end of lease cleaning. Whether a particular day is free depends on the diary at the time. Asking early gives you the most choice.
Before the cleaner arrives
A clean works best in an empty property. Before we arrive:
- Remove all furniture, boxes and rubbish, including from the garage and balcony.
- Make sure power and water are still connected.
- Arrange keys or building access, including lifts or visitor parking in an apartment block.
- Tell us about pets, heavy stains or areas you are worried about.
- Check your entry condition report so you know the starting point.
If you are not sure about the order of carpets and general cleaning, mention it when you book and we will plan it with you.
After the clean
Walk through the property once the clean is done, ideally in good daylight, and take dated photos of the kitchen, bathrooms, windows and carpets. If you had carpets cleaned, allow a few hours for them to dry before moving anything back in or doing a final walk-through.
If your property manager raises a cleaning issue within 7 days, contact us. We return and fix it free of charge. You may see bond back guarantee end of lease cleaning advertised elsewhere. We do not guarantee a bond result, because that decision belongs to your agent or landlord. What we put in writing is the 7-day re-clean.
About us
We are a Bundoora-based Melbourne cleaning business offering bond and end of lease cleaning, carpet steam cleaning and window cleaning across Melbourne metro suburbs. You can call 0401 398 705 or use the quote form, and we will explain what applies to your property.
What affects the price
The final quote depends on property size and condition. The main factors are:
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Overall condition, such as built-up grease in the oven or heavy limescale
- Number of carpeted rooms for steam cleaning
- Number of windows
- Pet odour treatment
- Whether there is a garage
A small, well-kept apartment will usually be quoted differently from a larger house that has not been deep cleaned for a while.
Choosing between doing it yourself and booking
Move out cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning, vacate cleaning and exit cleaning all describe the same job. Doing it yourself saves money, but it takes time in a week that is already full, and ovens, descaling and tracks take longer than most people expect. Booking end of lease cleaners frees up your last few days for packing, handing back keys and sorting utilities.
If you are looking for the best end of lease cleaning Balaclava has to offer, compare the same things across each provider: inclusions, a written guarantee, and price per room for carpets. Ask each one what happens if the agent finds a problem after the clean.
A checklist to hand us
Having these details ready makes the quote quicker:
- Property address and whether it is an apartment or house
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Number of carpeted rooms
- Approximate number of windows
- Whether you have pets or specific stains
- Your move-out date and inspection date
- How we get access, including any building rules
Keeping your paperwork
Keep your written quote, your 7-day re-clean guarantee, and your invoice together with your entry condition report and the photos you took after the clean. Note the date of the clean so you can count the 7 days if your agent comes back with a cleaning issue. If they do, contact us on 0401 398 705 and send the agent’s list so we know what to fix.
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Balaclava?
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. The final quote depends on property size and condition. Carpet steam cleaning is from $35 per room and window cleaning from $8 per window. Call 0401 398 705 or use the free quote form for a price.
Can you do same day or weekend end of lease cleaning in Balaclava?
We cannot promise same day, last minute or weekend bookings. Availability depends on the diary, so call 0401 398 705 as early as possible once you know your move-out date.
Is carpet steam cleaning part of the end of lease clean?
It is priced separately so you only pay for the carpeted rooms you have. It is truck-mounted hot water extraction from $35 per room, includes spot and stain treatment, and carpets are usually walk-on dry within a few hours.
What happens if my property manager is not satisfied?
If your property manager raises a cleaning issue within 7 days, we return and fix it free of charge under our written re-clean guarantee. We do not guarantee a particular bond outcome, as that decision rests with your agent or landlord.
Related pages
- End of Lease Cleaning in Melbourne
- Bond Cleaning in Melbourne
- Vacate Cleaning in Melbourne
- Bond Back Cleaning in Melbourne
See also our services, contact page and free quote form.