End of Lease Cleaning Northcote
End of Lease Cleaning Services Northcote
Leaving a Northcote house, terrace or apartment? Our end of lease cleaning in Northcote works through every room on a set checklist, from oven and range hood to window tracks and wardrobes. Pick a preferred date online, see your price before you book, and our team confirms the details.
From $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. See your price before you book.
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Professional Services for End of Lease, Bond Return, Vacate, and Lease Completion Cleaning
End of lease, bond, vacate and lease end cleaning are one service: a full clean of your rental, to our checklist, before you hand back the keys.
Clearing out a Northcote rental: Darebin hard waste and the Reservoir tip
Rubbish removal isn’t on our end of lease checklist, and cleaners can reach every shelf, floor and skirting board faster once the rooms are empty. If you’re leaving furniture or boxes behind, Darebin City Council gives eligible homes one way to clear them before moving day.
Booking a free hard waste collection
- Residential properties that pay Darebin’s Kerbside Waste Service Charge get one free booked collection each financial year (1 July to 30 June), up to 2 cubic metres. Extra collections are paid.
- Eligibility belongs to the property, not the occupant. If an earlier tenant has already used this year’s free collection, you wait for the new financial year or pay for an extra one.
- Council warns the collection date could be 4 weeks from your booking because of high demand, so book as soon as you know your move-out date.
- Items go on the nature strip the weekend before collection week, no later than 6am on the Monday, with the orange “BOOKED” sticker visible from the road.
- Asbestos, building rubble, paint, gas bottles, loose garden material and anything over 30 kg aren’t collected. Details: Darebin free hard waste collections.
If the pick-up won’t come in time
The Darebin Resource Recovery Centre at 30 Kurnai Avenue, Reservoir, opens daily from 8am to 3pm (closed on public holidays) and may close early in extreme heat, strong wind or thunderstorms. Clean, flattened cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel, cans and reusable clothing are free in domestic quantities; general waste, mattresses, garden waste and e-waste are charged; paper, chemicals, soil and asbestos aren’t accepted. Check what the centre accepts before you load the car.
Parking, skips and moving-truck notes for the area are on our Melbourne North page.
Moving out of a Northcote terrace or apartment in spring: what to plan
At the ABS 2021 Census, 49.1% of occupied private dwellings in Northcote were separate houses, 27.4% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses or townhouses, and 22.8% were flats or apartments. 37.5% of occupied homes were rented. Of the 2,333 occupied flats and apartments, 1,053 were in blocks of four or more storeys.
- Apartment moves: ask your building manager or owners corporation whether the lift, loading bay or visitor parking needs booking for moving day, and let us know about any access arrangements when you book.
- Houses, terraces and townhouses: read your condition report for courtyards, garages and outdoor areas. Garage sweeping and cobweb removal are on our checklist; outdoor areas aren’t part of the standard inclusions.
- Before the cleaners arrive: make sure power and water are still connected, because the clean can’t go ahead without them.
Better Health Channel says the grass pollen season in Victoria usually runs from 1 October to 31 December (thunderstorm asthma information).
Moving to a nearby suburb? See end of lease cleaning in Thornbury, end of lease cleaning in Fairfield or end of lease cleaning in Brunswick. For how bond refunds work in Victoria, read our moving-out rental bond guide.
Cleaning Services Available in Northcote
Local information checked 22 October 2026.
What’s included in an end of lease clean
Every end of lease clean follows our checklist, and your cleaners bring the products and equipment. In short:
- Kitchen: sink, benchtops, cupboards inside and out, stove, range hood and filters, and the dishwasher exterior.
- Oven: oven and grill cleaned inside, including the glass, grease and grime removed, and the front wiped down.
- Bathrooms: shower, bath, tiles and screens, vanity and cabinets inside and out, toilet, mirrors, exhaust fan (exterior), mould removal (not ceiling mould) and floors.
- Bedrooms and living areas: vacuuming and mopping, wardrobes, skirting boards, light switches and power points, wall marks, cobwebs (inside), ceiling fans, split-system air conditioners wiped with the filter cleaned, and window tracks (inside).
- Laundry: benchtops, sink and taps, floor and light fittings.
- Garage: swept and cobwebs removed.
- Extras you can add: balcony, blinds, carpet steam cleaning, fridge, floor tile grout, garage clean-up and wall washing. Add them when you book.
Bond Back Guarantee
Missed a spot? We’ll come back and re-clean it free.
- Tell us about any cleaning issue within 72 hours of our cleaners leaving.
- We return and re-clean the affected areas at no extra cost.
- Tip: book your clean close to your final inspection, so the 72 hours covers it.
Take the clean off your moving list
You pack, we clean. Our cleaners bring the equipment and products, follow the end of lease checklist room by room, and you see your price upfront when you book.
Why Choose Our End Of Lease Cleaning Services?
- Experienced, police-checked cleaners (certificates available on request), and our business is fully insured.
How Much Does Bond Cleaning Cost?
Prices depend on your location, the size and condition of the property and any extras such as carpet steam cleaning.
Leaving your rental clean
Lease end cleaning is a crucial task that tenants and landlords alike face when a rental agreement comes to an end. It involves deep cleaning the entire property to ensure it is spotless for the next occupant. However, lease end cleaning can be challenging due to various factors.
Moving-out guides
Planning your move? These guides help with the jobs around your end of lease clean.
More about end of lease cleaning: what’s included, prices and how to book.
What our clients say
Location Service Quick Map
Quick answers below. More end of lease questions are answered on our Melbourne end of lease cleaning page. Or visit our FAQ page.
Rubbish and unwanted items before you move out
Arrange removal of rubbish and unwanted furniture before your end of lease clean and key handover. In Darebin, the council says a hard waste collection could be 4 weeks after booking because of demand, so book as soon as you know your moving date.
For the bin collection lookup, hard waste booking rules and drop-off sites, see bins, bulky waste and tips in Northcote.
Source: Darebin City Council: Our free hard waste collections. Details checked: October 2026.
Getting your bond back in Northcote
- Refund: Victorian bonds are held by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). When you and your rental provider agree, the RTBA usually repays the bond within one business day.
- Evidence that helps: your entry condition report, the final inspection and dated photos taken when you leave.
More detail: moving out and claiming your rental bond.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Bond claims and refunds. Checked 13 October 2026.
End of Lease Cleaning Services Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a hard waste collection before moving out of Northcote?
If the property pays Darebin’s Kerbside Waste Service Charge, it can have one free booked collection of up to 2 cubic metres each financial year. The allowance belongs to the property, so check whether it has already been used this year. Council says the collection date could be 4 weeks after booking, so book early. See Darebin’s hard waste page and our Melbourne North page for tips and moving-day notes.
Do you do end of lease cleaning for Northcote apartments and townhouses?
Yes. The same end of lease checklist covers houses, townhouses and apartments, and the price depends on bedrooms, bathrooms and any extras, from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. For an apartment, check with your building manager whether the lift or parking needs booking, and tell us about access when you book. See end of lease cleaning in Melbourne for the full service.
How long does lease end cleaning take?
A 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property starts from about 3 cleaning hours. Every home is different: larger homes, heavy build-up and extras such as carpet steam cleaning take longer. The booking form shows the estimated time and price for your property.
What if my agent spots something after the clean?
Let us know within 72 hours of your clean and we’ll come back and re-clean those areas free. Terms apply.
How much is end of lease cleaning in Northcote?
End of lease cleaning starts from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. Use the estimator on this page for a guide, then see your price for your address when you book online.
Can you clean before the final inspection in Northcote?
Yes. An end of lease clean is the clean before your final inspection. Book it after your furniture is out and as close to the inspection as your moving plans allow.
Do I need a parking permit for the removal truck in Northcote?
Darebin’s service parking permit is for residents within 100 m of timed or permit zones (up to 4 weeks), with proof of residence and of the work. Council’s parking permit policy lets a removalist apply with your written consent. See moving day in Northcote for skips and storage pods.
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Before your final inspection
In Victoria, renters must leave the property reasonably clean, with fair wear and tear excepted, and the condition report from the start of the agreement is the reference. Since 29 March 2021 a rental provider can only require professional cleaning at the end of the tenancy if the property was professionally cleaned immediately before you moved in and you were told, or if it is needed to return the property to its condition at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear. Carpet steam cleaning can be added to your end of lease clean in the same booking: see carpet cleaning in Northcote.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Condition reports · Consumer Affairs Victoria: Bond claims and refunds
Helpful moving-out guides
Your moving-out timeline
- Book the clean once you know your moving date and the final inspection date.
- Book a hard waste (bulky waste) collection or arrange disposal for anything you are not taking: see bins, waste and tips in Northcote.
- Move your belongings out. Cleaners need empty rooms to reach floors, skirting boards and the insides of cupboards.
- The end of lease clean. Keep the water and electricity connected: our cleaners need both.
- The final inspection with your agent or rental provider, against your entry condition report.
- Arrange for the utilities to be disconnected after the clean and the inspection.
- The bond refund: see how bonds are refunded in Victoria.
Access and keys
- Access and keys: we coordinate access and key handover with you, including collecting keys from your real estate agent or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
- Codes, parking and pets: add gate or building codes, where to park and anything about pets in the booking form’s instructions field.
- Your condition report: note anything it recorded (for example marks, carpets or the oven) in the instructions field, so we know what will be checked.
What affects the price
End of lease cleaning starts from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. Your price depends on:
- your bedrooms and bathrooms, which set the cleaning hours
- carpet steam cleaning, priced per room, if you add it
- any extras you choose
How booking works: Choose your service → Send your booking request → We’ll confirm the details. You see your total before you send the request.