End of Lease Cleaning Canterbury
End of Lease Cleaning Services Canterbury
Leaving a rental home in Canterbury? Our end of lease clean covers every room on a set checklist, with extras such as blinds, external windows and carpet steam cleaning available in the same booking.
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.
Moving out of a rental in Canterbury
Canterbury is in the City of Boroondara. Before moving day:
- Hard waste: Boroondara says there may be a few weeks between booking a hard waste collection and the collection itself, so book as soon as you know your moving date. See bins, hard waste and tips in Canterbury.
- Parking for tradespeople: Boroondara issues temporary tradesperson parking permits (4 weeks or less) and asks for 10 working days to process them. If the street has time limits, check with the council early whether your contractors need one.
- Older houses and period homes can have features that need care, such as leadlight windows, high ceilings or ornate cornices. Tell us about anything delicate in the booking form’s instructions field.
At the 2021 Census, 64.5% of occupied homes in Canterbury were separate houses, 23.3% semi-detached, terrace or townhouses and 11.1% flats or apartments; 19.1% were rented. Homes here are a mix of houses, townhouses and apartments, so check your own condition report for outdoor areas, garages or building access rules before moving day.
Before moving day, check parking, skips and unwanted furniture in Canterbury and hard rubbish and tips.
Moving nearby? See end of lease cleaning in Surrey Hills, Camberwell and Balwyn.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Canterbury (Vic.) (SAL20468), dwelling structure and tenure (CC BY 4.0).
Source: City of Boroondara: Tradesperson parking permits. Checked 13 October 2026.
What’s included in an end of lease clean
Feel confident about your move with Best Local Cleaners. Our experienced cleaners arrive fully equipped and follow a detailed end-of-lease checklist, giving you one less thing to organise before handing back the keys. Every end-of-lease clean includes the following standard inclusions, so you know exactly what’s covered.
General (All Rooms)
- Vacuuming
- Hard Floor Mopping
- Cobwebs removal (internal only)
- Light switches/Power points cleaning
- Doors spot cleaning
- Skirting boards wiping
- Air conditioner wiping and filter cleaning (split system, not ducted system)
- Ceiling Fans Dusted and Wiped.
- Wall marks(spot cleaning)
Kitchen
- Sink sanitising and polishing
- Cupboards wiping inside and out
- Bench top cleaned
- Range Hood exterior and filters cleaned
- Stove cleaning
- Dishwasher exterior
Oven Cleaning
- Oven cleaned using proper oven cleaner
- Internal clean of oven/grill including glass
- All grease/grime is removed
- Front of the oven wiped down and cleaned.
Bathroom
- Vanity cleaned inside and out
- Shower/Bath cleaned including tiles and screens
- Drawers and cabinets cleaned in and out
- Toilet cleaned
- Mould removal (ceiling mould not included)
- Exhaust fan cleaned exterior
- Mirrors and glass surfaces Cleaned
- Clean, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean and dry buff sinks & taps
Clean high touch point areas (door handles/light switches)
Bedrooms
- Clean cupboards & wardrobes
- Clean glass surfaces & mirrors
- Dust light fittings
- Clean tracks of all window frames (inside only)
Laundry
- Clean down and wipe all bench-top surfaces
- Clean and dry buff sinks & taps
- Clean, vacuum, and mop floor
- Dust light fittings
Garage
- Sweeping
Cobwebs removal
Additional cleaning services
Our Lease End Cleaning packages are comprehensive and designed to cater to a wide range of cleaning needs for a smooth move-out process. However, to maintain flexibility and fairness in our pricing, there are certain specialized cleaning tasks not included in the standard package. These are services that not every home requires but can be added to your cleaning service at a small additional cost.
| Lease End Cleaning – Additional Services | Description |
|---|---|
| Balcony | Sweep and Mop |
| Blind Cleaning | Wipe down, dusting and general blind cleaning |
| Carpet Steam Cleaning | Professional steam clean of carpet and other items where applicable |
| External Window Washing | Wipe down of glass surface and cobweb removal around accessible areas (up to 2 step ladder) |
| Floor Tiles Grout Cleaning | Floor tiles grout cleaning |
| Fridge | Wipe down of outside and internal accessible surface (must be empty) |
| Garage Clean Up | Wipe down, dust and sweeping of all accessible areas, mop |
| Wall Wash | Wipe down and dusting of walls (Charge per room) |
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 Canterbury.
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 Canterbury.
- 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.
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.
Planning your end of lease clean in Canterbury
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 Boroondara, the council says there may be a few weeks between booking a hard waste collection and the collection itself, 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 Canterbury.
Source: City of Boroondara: Hard waste collection. Details checked: October 2026.
Getting your bond back in Canterbury
- 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 Canterbury: questions
Are curtains or blinds included?
Blind cleaning (wipe down, dusting and general blind cleaning) is an optional extra you can add. Curtain washing is not part of the end of lease checklist; if your lease mentions curtains, call us before booking.
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, with optional extras listed in the table.
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 much is end of lease cleaning in Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
Boroondara doesn’t publish a moving-day parking permit, and its tradesperson permit excludes heavy or long vehicles. See moving day in Canterbury for skips and storage pods.
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