Moving out of a rental in South Wharf (postcode 3006) 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. If you are looking for end of lease cleaning South Wharf, it is written for tenants who are moving between suburbs and have little time to spare.
Covering South Wharf
South Wharf is one of the 386 metro suburbs we service. It sits in inner Melbourne on the Yarra River, next to the CBD, Southbank and Docklands. Many people know it for DFO South Wharf and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Housing here is mostly apartments, so apartment end of lease cleaning South Wharf is a common request. If you are leaving a house in another suburb and moving into the city fringe, house end of lease cleaning follows the same checklist.
We are based in Bundoora and travel to you. You can book by phone on 0401 398 705 or send details through the free quote form.
From quote to booking
When you are moving between suburbs, the order of events matters. Here is how it works with us:
- Call 0401 398 705. Quotes by phone usually take under five minutes.
- Or fill in the free quote form and we reply the same business day.
- You receive a firm price for your property, so you know the figure before you commit.
- Booking is usually within two to four business days, depending on the diary.
- Your clean comes with our 7-day re-clean guarantee in writing.
If you want an end of lease cleaning quote South Wharf that you can hold up against others, ask what the price includes before you compare totals.
What the price starts from
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. That is a starting point, not a fixed price for every home. Please call for a price on your property.
Some people search for cheap end of lease cleaning South Wharf. A low headline number can leave out items such as the oven, the inside of cupboards or the window tracks. When you compare end of lease cleaning prices, line up what each quote includes, whether the guarantee is in writing, and what the carpet price is per room.
What is included
Our bond cleaning South Wharf service is done to the REIV exit condition standard, which is the benchmark many agents use at the final inspection. 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
The same list applies whether you call it vacate cleaning, exit cleaning, move out cleaning or end of tenancy cleaning South Wharf. These are different names for the same job: leaving the property in the condition your lease expects.
Deciding what to bundle
Carpets are the item most often added. Our carpet steam cleaning uses truck-mounted hot water extraction and starts 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, which helps when you are carrying boxes out the same week.
Window cleaning is priced from $8 per window. The standard clean already covers windows, tracks, sills and flyscreens, so ask us how this applies to your property when you call.
If you want end of lease cleaning with carpet steam cleaning South Wharf, or end of lease cleaning with oven and window cleaning, tell us when you request the quote. The final figure depends on the property size and its condition.
Picking a time
Availability depends on the diary. We do not promise same day end of lease cleaning or last minute end of lease cleaning, and weekend end of lease cleaning is also subject to what is free. If your key handover is close, call 0401 398 705 early and we will tell you what the diary allows.
When you are moving between suburbs, work backwards from your handover or inspection date:
- Confirm the date your lease ends and when the agent will inspect.
- Book the clean once your belongings are out, or close to it.
- Leave a small gap after the clean in case anything needs a second look.
Before the cleaner arrives
A little preparation makes the visit smoother, especially if you are juggling two addresses.
- Remove your furniture, personal items and rubbish, so surfaces and floors can be reached.
- Empty cupboards, drawers and wardrobes, since we clean inside them.
- Make sure we can get in, including any building access or lift booking for your apartment.
- Tell us about any known problem areas, such as a stained carpet or a heavily used oven.
- Check your lease and entry condition report for anything the agent has flagged.
After the clean
Walk through the property once the work is finished. Take dated photos of each room, including the oven, bathrooms and windows, before you hand back the keys.
Our 7-day re-clean guarantee is in writing. If the property manager raises a cleaning issue within 7 days, we return and fix it free of charge. People often ask about bond back guarantee end of lease cleaning South Wharf. We do not guarantee the return of your bond, because that decision belongs to the agent or landlord. What we guarantee is the re-clean.
About us
Australia Bond Cleaning is a Melbourne cleaning business based in Bundoora. We service Melbourne metro suburbs, including South Wharf. You can reach us on 0401 398 705 or through the free quote form. When you are comparing professional bond cleaners, ask each one for the inclusions and the guarantee wording in writing, so you are comparing the same things.
What affects the price
We quote by property, not by a flat rate. These are the main factors:
- The size of the property and the number of bathrooms
- The condition of the oven, cooktop, range hood and bathrooms
- Limescale build-up in wet areas
- The number of carpeted rooms, if you add carpet steam cleaning
- The number of windows, if you add window cleaning
- Whether there is a garage to sweep
The final quote depends on property size and condition. The prices on this page are starting points only.
Choosing between doing it yourself and booking
Doing it yourself costs less in cash, but it takes time and the right products. Oven grease, bathroom limescale and window tracks are the jobs that take longest, and they are the ones agents tend to look at closely. If you are carrying out a move across suburbs at the same time, that time is hard to find.
People also search for the best end of lease cleaning South Wharf. We would rather you judge for yourself. Compare what is included, whether the guarantee is written down, how carpets are charged per room, and whether the quote is firm. Then decide whether the job is worth handing over.
A checklist to hand us
Have these details ready when you call or fill in the form, and your quote will be quicker and more accurate:
- The property address and whether it is an apartment or a house
- The number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Whether you want carpet steam cleaning, and how many rooms
- The number of windows, if you want window cleaning
- Whether there is a garage
- Any pets, and whether pet odour treatment is needed
- Your lease end date and inspection date
Keeping your paperwork
Once the clean is done, keep everything together in one folder, on paper or on your phone:
- Our written 7-day re-clean guarantee
- Your invoice or receipt
- Your photos from the final walk-through
- The entry and exit condition reports
- Your lease end date and any emails with the agent about the inspection
If the property manager raises a cleaning issue, send us the details within the 7 days and call 0401 398 705.
Frequently asked questions
How much does end of lease cleaning in South Wharf cost?
Bond & End of Lease Cleaning starts from $280. Carpet steam cleaning starts from $35 per room and window cleaning from $8 per window. The final quote depends on property size and condition, so call 0401 398 705 or use the free quote form.
Can I book same day, last minute or weekend end of lease cleaning in South Wharf?
It depends on the diary, and we cannot promise a particular day or time. If your handover is close, call 0401 398 705 as early as you can and we will tell you what is available.
Does end of lease cleaning guarantee I will get my bond back?
No. The agent or landlord decides on the bond, and we do not guarantee its return. 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.
Is carpet steam cleaning included in the standard clean?
Carpet steam cleaning is a separate service, starting from $35 per room. It uses truck-mounted hot water extraction and includes spot and stain treatment. Pet odour treatment is available, and carpets are usually walk-on dry within a few hours.
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.