Moving out of a rental in Kingsville (postcode 3012) 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 for end of lease cleaning Kingsville, using what we state on our site.
Covering Kingsville
Kingsville is an inner-western suburb in the City of Maribyrnong, close to Yarraville and Footscray. Rentals here are a mix of houses, townhouses and apartments, so the job can look quite different from one address to the next. We treat Kingsville as one of the 386 metro suburbs we service, within our western region.
We are based in Bundoora. You book by phone on 0401 398 705 or through the free quote form. Whether you need apartment end of lease cleaning or house end of lease cleaning in Kingsville, the process is the same. The clean is done to the REIV exit condition standard.
From quote to booking
- Call 0401 398 705. A quote over the phone usually takes under five minutes.
- Or send the free quote form and we reply the same business day.
- You receive a firm price based on the property, not a vague range.
- Once you accept, booking is usually within two to four business days, depending on the diary.
- The 7-day re-clean guarantee is given to you in writing.
If you are weighing up an end of lease cleaning quote from more than one company, ask each for the same details: what is included, whether the guarantee is in writing, and how carpets are priced.
What the price starts from
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. That is a starting point, not a fixed price for every Kingsville property. Call us for a price once we know what you are moving out of.
People often search for cheap end of lease cleaning or the best end of lease cleaning. We do not use those labels. A low headline number can leave out the oven, the windows or the carpets, and a confident claim tells you nothing about the job. Compare the inclusions, whether the re-clean guarantee is in writing, and the price per room for carpets. That gives you a fair read on end of lease cleaning prices.
What is included
Our vacate cleaning is a full top-to-bottom clean, not a surface wipe. It covers:
- 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
This is the list agents tend to check at an exit inspection. Because the oven and windows are part of the standard clean, you do not need to add them separately. That is what end of lease cleaning with oven and window cleaning means in practice.
Deciding what to bundle
Most leases require carpets to be professionally cleaned as well. Our carpet steam cleaning uses truck-mounted hot water extraction and starts from $35 per room. Spot and stain treatment is included. Pet odour treatment is available if an animal has lived in the property. Carpets are usually walk-on dry within a few hours.
If you want end of lease cleaning with carpet steam cleaning, ask for both in the one quote so the visits are planned together. Window cleaning is from $8 per window. Kingsville apartments with large glass doors or balcony windows can add up, so count them before you call.
Picking a time
Your key return date and final inspection set the deadline, and our availability depends on the diary. We do not promise same day end of lease cleaning, last minute end of lease cleaning or weekend end of lease cleaning. If you need any of those, call 0401 398 705 as early as you can and we will tell you what the diary allows.
The practical advice is to ring once you know your move-out date, even if the dates are not final. Booking early gives you more choice and leaves room to fix anything raised afterwards.
Before the cleaner arrives
Move-out cleaning works best in an empty property. Take out your belongings, rubbish and anything in the fridge or pantry you do not want cleaned around.
Apartments add a few steps. Many buildings require you to book the lift or loading area through the building manager or owners corporation, and some set times for trades and cleaners. Arrange this before the clean, and tell us the floor, whether there is a lift, and where a vehicle can park. If we cannot get in or unload easily, the job can be delayed.
Also make sure the power and water are still connected, and that we have a way in, whether that is a key, a lockbox or you on site.
After the clean
Walk through the property once the clean is done if you can, or check it against your agent’s exit checklist. Keep your own photos of each room, the oven, the bathroom and the windows.
If the property manager raises a cleaning issue within 7 days, we return and fix it free of charge. That is the guarantee, and it is in writing. It is not a promise about your bond. The bond is decided by your agent or landlord, and by the condition of the whole property, including anything outside the scope of cleaning. Be wary of any bond back guarantee end of lease cleaning offer that sounds broader than that.
About us
Australia Bond Cleaning is a Melbourne cleaning business based in Bundoora, working across metro suburbs. We focus on bond cleaning Kingsville tenants can book by phone or form. We are professional bond cleaners in the sense that the job is scoped to the REIV exit standard, priced upfront and backed in writing. We would rather explain the inclusions plainly than make big claims.
What affects the price
The final quote depends on the size and condition of the property. The factors are usually:
- The number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Whether it is an apartment, townhouse or house
- The state of the oven, bathroom tiles and glass
- The number of windows and carpeted rooms
- Pet hair or odours
- Access, such as stairs, lifts and parking
A tidy one-bedroom apartment and a lived-in family house are different jobs, which is why we quote each one rather than publishing a flat rate beyond the $280 starting point.
Choosing between doing it yourself and booking
Doing it yourself saves money if you have the time, the products and a clear idea of what the agent will check. The usual trouble spots are ovens, range hoods, shower scale, window tracks and carpets, which are slow to do well and hard to hire gear for.
Booking end of lease cleaners makes sense when you are also handling a move, work, or a building with access rules. It also gives you a written re-clean guarantee if the agent raises an issue. Some tenants do the light tidying themselves and book us for the heavier work, which is worth asking about when you call.
A checklist to hand us
Have these details ready when you call 0401 398 705 or fill in the form, and the quote will be quicker and firmer:
- Property type and number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Your move-out and inspection dates
- Number of carpeted rooms, and any pet odours or stains
- Approximate number of windows
- Lift, loading dock and parking details if it is an apartment
- How we get in, and whether anyone will be there
Keeping your paperwork
Hold on to your written guarantee, your invoice and your photos. Keep the agent’s exit checklist, your condition report and any emails about cleaning requirements. If an end of tenancy cleaning issue is raised, you will have the dates and details to hand, and we can see exactly what needs fixing within the 7-day window.
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Kingsville?
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. The final quote depends on property size and condition, so call 0401 398 705 or use the free quote form for a firm price. Carpet steam cleaning is from $35 per room and window cleaning is from $8 per window.
Can you do same day, last minute or weekend end of lease cleaning in Kingsville?
Availability depends on the diary and we cannot promise same day, last minute or weekend slots. If your timing is tight, call 0401 398 705 as early as possible and we will tell you what is available.
Do you guarantee I will get my bond back?
No. Your bond is decided by your agent or landlord. Our guarantee is a 7-day re-clean in writing: if the property manager raises a cleaning issue within 7 days, we return and fix it free of charge.
What do I need to arrange for apartment end of lease cleaning?
Check whether your building requires the lift or loading area to be booked, and let us know the floor, lift access and parking when you get a quote. Then confirm any carpet steam cleaning in the same booking so the access can be planned once.
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.