End of Lease Cleaning Fitzroy
End of Lease Cleaning Services Fitzroy
Handing back a Fitzroy terrace or apartment? Our end of lease cleaning in Fitzroy covers every room on one fixed checklist, from the oven to the shower screen, and you book online with the exact price for your address shown before you send the request.
From $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. See your price before you book.
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End of lease, bond or vacate cleaning: one service
Leases and agents use different names (end of lease, bond, vacate, move-out or exit cleaning) for the same job: a thorough clean of the whole property before you hand back the keys. The checklist below is what every end of lease clean includes, whatever your lease calls it.
Fitzroy apartments and terraces: planning your end of lease clean around the building
In the ABS 2021 Census, 59.4% of Fitzroy’s 4,565 occupied homes were flats or apartments, 36.5% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses and 3.2% were separate houses. 58.8% of homes were rented; among flats and apartments the figure was 70.6%.
Building heights vary: the Census counted 936 homes in blocks of nine or more storeys, 738 in blocks of four to eight storeys and 1,044 in blocks of one to three storeys. Of the terrace and townhouse homes, 1,014 had two or more storeys.
Moving out of an apartment block
Consumer Affairs Victoria lists “moving furniture and other objects through common property, where it affects other users” and parking on common property among the things an owners corporation can make rules about. Check your building’s rules before moving day rather than after it.
- Ask your building or property manager whether contractors sign in, and whether the lift has to be reserved for moving. Booking the clean for after the furniture has gone keeps the cleaners out of the removalists’ way.
- Find out where a contractor’s vehicle may stop or unload, and put any entry codes or parking notes in the booking form.
- Leave fobs, remotes and swipe cards with the keys. We coordinate access and key handover with you, including agent collection or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
- Balcony doors and tracks collect grime; balcony cleaning is an optional extra you can add to the same booking.
Moving out of a two-storey terrace
Tell us about stairs and the number of levels when you book, so the booking reflects the whole home and not just the ground floor. Clear your own things out of the courtyard or garage first: the garage sweep on the checklist needs an empty floor.
Getting rid of furniture before the clean? Hard waste and tip details are in our Fitzroy bins and hard waste guide, with parking and skip notes under moving day in Fitzroy.
Moving a few streets over? See end of lease cleaning in Collingwood, end of lease cleaning in Carlton or end of lease cleaning in East Melbourne.
Fitzroy’s water supply and what builds up on shower screens and taps
Greater Western Water’s 2024–25 Drinking Water Quality Report names Fitzroy among the inner suburbs in its network. For its Richmond sampling area, the report records average hardness of 17 mg/L in 2024–25, against an aesthetic guideline value of 200 mg/L.
Shower glass and chrome pick up water spots, soap film and body oils over a lease. Those marks show clearly in a bright bathroom at inspection time.
- Shower and bath, including tiles and screens, are on the bathroom checklist; deep grout cleaning is an optional extra if the grout has discoloured.
- Sinks and taps in the bathroom and laundry are cleaned and dry-buffed, which lifts water spots off the chrome.
- Mould removal is part of the bathroom clean; ceiling mould is not included.
Local information checked 21 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.
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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.
Planning your end of lease clean in Fitzroy
A few things make the clean and the final inspection go more smoothly:
- Book the clean for after the furniture is out. Cleaners need empty rooms to reach skirting boards, floors and the insides of wardrobes, so the best time is once the removalists have gone and before you return the keys.
- Leave a little time before the inspection. If your agent or rental provider notices something, it is easier to fix while you still have access to the property.
- Keep the power and water on. Both must be connected on the day of the clean, so check the dates before you arrange disconnection.
- Take dated photos. Photos after the clean, alongside your condition report from the start of the tenancy, are useful evidence if anything is questioned later.
- Add carpet cleaning in the same booking if you need it. Check your lease and condition report first; it is not always required (see below).
How Much Does Bond Cleaning Cost?
Use the estimator for a guide based on bedrooms, bathrooms and carpet. The booking form shows the exact price for your address before you send a request.
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 Yarra, the council says the wait for a hard rubbish collection is several weeks, 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 Fitzroy.
Source: Yarra City Council: Book a hard rubbish collection. Details checked: October 2026.
Getting your bond back in Fitzroy
- 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 in Fitzroy: questions
Is grout cleaning included in an end of lease clean in Fitzroy?
The standard checklist cleans the shower, bath, tiles and screens. Deep grout cleaning is an optional extra: add it in the booking form and the price updates before you send your request. It’s worth adding if your condition report shows the grout was clean when you moved in.
Is Fitzroy tap water hard?
Greater Western Water supplies Fitzroy. Its 2024–25 Drinking Water Quality Report records average hardness of 17 mg/L for its Richmond sampling area, well under the 200 mg/L aesthetic guideline. Water spots and soap film build up, so screens, sinks and taps are cleaned and dry-buffed as part of the clean.
Can I add blinds cleaning to my end of lease booking?
Yes. Blinds are an optional extra, along with balconies, carpet steam cleaning, external windows and wall washing; add them in the booking form. For how bond refunds work in Victoria, see our moving out and rental bond guide.
What does an end of lease clean include?
Every room on the checklist above: kitchen and oven, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, laundry and a garage sweep. Balconies, blinds, carpet steam cleaning, external windows, grout, fridge, garage clean-up and wall washing are optional extras.
Is a vacate clean in Fitzroy the same as an end of lease clean?
Yes. Vacate, bond, move-out and end of lease cleaning are names for the same service, and the same checklist applies.
Can you clean before the final inspection in Fitzroy?
Yes. Book the clean for after your belongings are out and before the final inspection, so the property is inspected clean. Keep the power and water connected until the clean is done.
My building has a lift and loading bay: do I need to book them for the clean?
Check with your building manager. Many buildings ask contractors to sign in or use a set entry; add any codes or instructions in the booking form.
Do I have to get the carpets steam cleaned when I move out?
Not always. In Victoria, a rental provider can only require professional cleaning at the end of a 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 (Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic), reg 12). Check your lease and condition report; carpet steam cleaning can be added to the same booking.
How long does an end of lease clean 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.
Do I need to be there during the clean?
No. We coordinate access and key handover with you, including collecting keys from your agent or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
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 do I get my bond back?
See moving out and claiming your rental bond for how the RTBA refunds bonds, how to avoid a dispute and what fair wear and tear means.
How much is end of lease cleaning in Fitzroy?
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.
Do I need a parking permit for the removal truck in Fitzroy?
Yarra’s parking bay occupation permit can be used for moving house, for vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes and 7.5 m long. Apply at least 5 business days ahead; it isn’t available in no-stopping, loading or short-term (under 1P) zones and doesn’t reserve a specific bay. See moving day in Fitzroy for skips and storage pods.
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. Other cleaning services in Fitzroy: see them all.
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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 Fitzroy.
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 Fitzroy.
- 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.