End of Lease Cleaning Docklands
End of Lease Cleaning Services Docklands
Handing back the keys to a Docklands apartment? Our end of lease cleaning in Docklands works through a room-by-room checklist, from the oven and range hood to the window tracks, so the place is ready for your final inspection. Book online, or call 1300 280 576 if you have a question first.
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.
Moving out of a Docklands apartment with a pet: what to sort before the clean
Docklands is almost entirely apartments. At the ABS 2021 Census, 97.8% of occupied homes here were flats or apartments and 67.1% were rented. Most were compact: 32.7% had one bedroom and 54.0% had two. A smaller apartment still gets the full checklist, and the booking form shows the estimated time and price for your property.
If a cat or dog has shared the apartment, the rules are worth a quick read before you go. Consumer Affairs Victoria explains that renters ask the rental provider for permission with a pet request form, and that a rental provider can’t ask for an extra “pet bond”. Renters must take care to avoid damage and keep the property reasonably clean, and when VCAT looks at pet damage it considers fair wear and tear and the age and condition of the item.
A pet owner's move-out list
- Take the pet bowls, beds, toys and litter tray with you before the cleaners start, so every floor and corner can be reached.
- Check your condition report and lease for carpet. If they call for it, add carpet steam cleaning when you book.
- Have a balcony the pet used? Balcony cleaning is an extra you can add to the same booking.
- Read the moving-out and rental bond guide for how bond refunds work in Victoria.
Hard rubbish and condensation: two jobs before your Docklands bond inspection
Booking a hard waste collection from a high-rise
The City of Melbourne gives residents one free hard waste collection of up to one cubic metre each financial year. If you live in a high-rise building, your building manager can book it for you. Bookings are essential and dates open two months ahead, so ask as soon as you know your moving date. Furniture, mattresses, household appliances and e-waste are accepted; garbage, recyclables, paint and chemicals are not. You can also drop items at the Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre, where charges may apply.
Getting unwanted furniture out early leaves the rooms clear for the cleaners and avoids a last-minute rush through the lift. For parking and loading on moving day, see moving day in Docklands and bins, hard rubbish and tips.
Keeping condensation and mould down in the last weeks
Better Health Channel names condensation from cooking, showering and clothes drying as a common cause of mould indoors. Its suggestions: use exhaust fans or open windows when showering, cooking or running the dishwasher, wipe condensation off windows and shower glass, air the home on warmer days, and vent clothes dryers outside with the lint filter cleaned.
Our bathroom clean includes mould removal, though ceiling mould isn’t included. If damp keeps returning because of a leak or the building itself, Consumer Affairs Victoria’s minimum standards say rooms must be free from mould and damp caused by the building structure, so raise it with your agent rather than scrubbing it again.
We also clean in Southbank, South Wharf, West Melbourne and North Melbourne: see end of lease cleaning in Southbank, South Wharf, West Melbourne and North Melbourne. See all areas on the Melbourne end of lease cleaning page.
Cleaning Services Available in Docklands
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.
Leave the end of lease clean in Docklands to us
Moving is busy enough. Our cleaners bring their own equipment and products and follow a room-by-room checklist, so you can focus on packing and the handover.
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.
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 Docklands: see them all.
What our clients say
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 the City of Melbourne, hard waste must be booked and dates are released two months ahead, so check dates early; in apartment buildings, the building manager books.
For the bin collection lookup, hard waste booking rules and drop-off sites, see bins, bulky waste and tips in Docklands.
Source: City of Melbourne: Hard waste. Details checked: October 2026.
Getting your bond back in Docklands
- 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
How do I get rid of furniture when moving out of a Docklands apartment?
The City of Melbourne offers residents one free hard waste collection of up to one cubic metre per financial year, and in a high-rise your building manager can book it for you. Dates open two months ahead, so ask early. Items can also go to the Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre, where charges may apply. Details are on the City of Melbourne hard waste page.
Can a landlord charge a pet bond in Victoria?
No. Consumer Affairs Victoria says rental providers can’t ask for an additional bond as a “pet bond”. Renters still need to keep the property reasonably clean and avoid damage. Our end of lease clean covers vacuuming and mopping, and you can add carpet steam cleaning when you book if your lease or condition report calls for it.
Is bathroom mould included in end of lease cleaning in Docklands?
Yes, mould removal in the bathroom is part of the checklist, but ceiling mould is not included. If mould is caused by a leak or the building structure, that’s a matter to raise with your agent. And if a cleaning issue turns up after we leave, let us know within 72 hours of your clean under our Bond Back Guarantee. Terms apply.
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 Docklands?
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 Docklands?
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 Docklands?
The City of Melbourne’s reserved parking permits cover removalists when off-street parking isn’t suitable. Apply at least five clear business days ahead; residents get 50% off for a removalist outside their own home. See moving day in Docklands 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 Docklands.
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 Docklands.
- 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.