Moving out of a rental in Northcote (postcode 3070) 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 Northcote using what we state on our site. Because carpets are where pets leave the most evidence, we give them extra attention below.
Covering Northcote
Northcote is one of the 386 Melbourne metro suburbs we service, in the inner north. We are based in Bundoora and take bookings by phone on 0401 398 705 or through the free quote form.
The suburb is known for the High Street shopping strip, Northcote station on the Mernda train line and the parks along Merri Creek. Rentals range from older houses to townhouses and apartments. Apartment end of lease cleaning Northcote usually means fewer rooms but still a full kitchen, bathroom and laundry. House end of lease cleaning tends to mean more rooms, more carpet and often a garage. If you are leaving nearby Thornbury or Westgarth, the same service applies.
From quote to booking
Getting an end of lease cleaning quote is a short process:
- Call 0401 398 705 and describe the property. Phone quotes take under five minutes.
- Or send the free quote form and we reply the same business day.
- You receive a firm price for the clean and any extras you have asked about.
- You book the clean. Booking is usually within two to four business days, depending on the diary.
- The 7-day re-clean guarantee is provided in writing.
What the price starts from
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. That is a starting point, not a flat rate for every property, so please call for a price on yours.
If you are searching for cheap end of lease cleaning in Northcote, a low headline number tells you little on its own. The same goes for anyone claiming to be the best end of lease cleaning option. Instead, compare what is included, whether the guarantee is in writing, and the price per room for carpets. When you look at end of lease cleaning prices from different businesses, ask each one the same questions so the quotes line up.
What is included
Our bond cleaning Northcote service is done to the REIV exit condition standard. The clean 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
Agents tend to check these areas first, which is why professional bond cleaners work through them room by room.
Deciding what to bundle
Carpet is the item most often added. Carpet steam cleaning uses truck-mounted hot water extraction and starts from $35 per room. The price includes spot and stain treatment, and carpets are usually walk-on dry within a few hours. Many tenants choose end of lease cleaning with carpet steam cleaning Northcote so the whole job is handled at once.
If you have had a dog or cat in the property, ask about pet odour treatment, which is available. Mention pets when you call, even if the animal has already moved out. Agents inspect carpet closely, and the treatment needed depends on the carpet and how long the problem has been there, so we would rather know before quoting than after.
Window cleaning starts from $8 per window. The oven is already part of the standard clean, so end of lease cleaning with oven and window cleaning mainly comes down to how many windows you want done. Ask us how the glass fits with the tracks, sills and flyscreens already covered.
Picking a time
Dates depend on the diary. Many tenants ask for same day end of lease cleaning, last minute end of lease cleaning or weekend end of lease cleaning in Northcote. We cannot promise any of these in advance. Availability changes from week to week.
The practical advice is to call 0401 398 705 as early as you can, ideally once you know your move-out date and key handover time. An early call gives us more dates to offer you. Allow time for the carpets to dry before your final inspection.
Before the cleaner arrives
A little preparation helps the clean go smoothly:
- Remove your belongings and rubbish so surfaces and floors are clear.
- Empty the cupboards, drawers and wardrobes.
- Keep the power and water on.
- Make sure we can get into the garage, laundry and any balcony.
- Pick up pet bedding, toys and bowls, and point out any spots your pet favoured.
- Vacuum loose pet hair if you can. It makes the carpet work easier.
After the clean
Do a walk-through, ideally with your entry condition report beside you. Take dated photos of each room. Stay off damp carpet in shoes, although it is usually walk-on dry within a few hours.
No cleaner can honestly offer a bond back guarantee for end of lease cleaning, because the bond decision belongs to the agent or landlord and can involve things beyond cleaning. What we give you in writing is the 7-day re-clean guarantee. If the property manager raises a cleaning issue within 7 days, we return and fix it free of charge. Call 0401 398 705 as soon as you hear about it.
About us
We are a Bundoora-based Melbourne cleaning business offering Bond & End of Lease Cleaning, carpet steam cleaning and window cleaning across the metro area. Bond cleaning, vacate cleaning, exit cleaning, move out cleaning and end of tenancy cleaning all describe the same job. If you see those terms, they refer to the clean your lease asks for when you leave. When you are comparing end of lease cleaners in Northcote, those are the terms to use.
What affects the price
The final quote depends on property size and condition. These are the main factors:
- number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- how much the oven, cooktop and bathrooms need descaling
- number of carpeted rooms
- pet stains or odours that need treatment
- number of windows, if you add window cleaning
- whether there is a garage to sweep
A tidy one-bedroom apartment and a lived-in family house will not cost the same, which is why we ask questions before giving a firm price.
Choosing between doing it yourself and booking
Cleaning it yourself saves money if you have the time, the equipment and a clear idea of the agent’s standard. The oven, range hood, bathroom descaling and window tracks take the longest, and carpets are hard to finish well without extraction equipment.
Booking suits you if you are juggling packing, work and handing over keys. You get a clean done to the REIV exit condition standard, plus a written 7-day re-clean guarantee. Some tenants split the job, doing the general tidying themselves and booking the professional work. Tell us when you call and we will quote around that.
A checklist to hand us
Have these details ready when you call or fill in the free quote form:
- the address and whether it is an apartment, unit, townhouse or house
- bedrooms, bathrooms and number of carpeted rooms
- whether pets lived there and any areas of concern
- approximate number of windows, if you want them cleaned
- whether there is a garage
- your move-out date and key handover time
- any cleaning list your agent has sent you
Keeping your paperwork
Keep everything until the bond process is finished: your quote, invoice, written re-clean guarantee, dated photos, and your entry and exit condition reports. Save emails from the agent too. If a cleaning issue is raised, having this together makes the call to us quicker and the conversation with the property manager clearer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of lease cleaning in Northcote cost?
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. The final quote depends on property size and condition. Carpet steam cleaning starts from $35 per room and window cleaning from $8 per window. Call 0401 398 705 for a price.
Can you deal with pet odours and stains in the carpet?
Carpet steam cleaning includes spot and stain treatment, and pet odour treatment is available. Tell us about the pets when you ask for a quote so we can plan for it. Results depend on the carpet and the problem.
Can I book same day or weekend cleaning?
Availability depends on the diary, so we cannot promise same day, last minute or weekend slots. Call 0401 398 705 as early as you can after you know your move-out date.
What happens if the property manager is not happy?
If the 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 the return of your bond.
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of lease cleaning in Northcote cost?
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. The final quote depends on property size and condition. Carpet steam cleaning starts from $35 per room and window cleaning from $8 per window. Call 0401 398 705 for a price.
Can you deal with pet odours and stains in the carpet?
Carpet steam cleaning includes spot and stain treatment, and pet odour treatment is available. Tell us about the pets when you ask for a quote so we can plan for it. Results depend on the carpet and the problem.
Can I book same day or weekend cleaning?
Availability depends on the diary, so we cannot promise same day, last minute or weekend slots. Call 0401 398 705 as early as you can after you know your move-out date.
What happens if the property manager is not happy?
If the 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 the return of your bond.
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.